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How to write a CV: A beginner’s guide for career starters
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For career beginners, writing a CV for the first time can feel daunting, but it’s a necessary step to one day landing your dream job. A curriculum vit...

The benefits of being multilingual today
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There are reportedly only three percent of people around the world who can speak four languages or more. Polyglots — those who can fluently speak mult...

How to start your career as a digital nomad
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You’ve survived university – the ups, the downs and all the uncertainty. Now it’s time to start looking for a job and kicking off your career.If the t...

Why investing in your language skills is the best thing you can do for your career
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It’s no secret that being fluent in a second language can help you get ahead in your career. Making the effort to master English – the global lingua f...

EF stories: Flavio from Spain at EF Boston
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The myth that learning a new language – or investing in improving an existing one – is only worthwhile for children has finally been busted, but many ...

Change is the only constant – 10 things to know about the future of work and what it means for your child
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As humans, we tend to imagine that the future will look like a version of the past. As parents, we find comfort in projecting an improved version of o...

Want to work abroad? Here are 12 things you need to do
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Working abroad is not only a great experience, but it can also launch your international career and open doors for new opportunities around the world....

Hobbies, soft skills and languages: 5 ways to improve your CV
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These days, having a good CV just isn’t good enough. To land the job or internship of your dreams, you’ll need a great CV, and creating a great CV is ...

How to make yourself more competitive in the job market: 5 tips
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Having a good education isn’t enough to land you your dream job in today’s competitive job market – you need the right mix of education, experience an...

Useful phrases for a job interview
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Few prospects get butterflies fluttering in your stomach like a job interview. Scary though it seems to sit down and discuss yourself with a hiring ma...

The importance of an international network (whatever career you are in)
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Traditionally, ‘networking’ refers to building a base of contacts for the professional world, but these days networks expand into the realm of general...

How to prepare for your future while at home
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Being at home offers you an opportunity to deep-dive into your career wishes and consider the next steps in your professional life. Whether you’re abo...