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55 articles
How to write a CV: A beginner’s guide for career starters
4 min read 4 min

For career beginners, writing a CV for the first time can feel daunting, but it’s a necessary step t...

Want to work abroad? Here are 12 things you need to do
6 min read 6 min

Working abroad is not only a great experience, but it can also launch your international career and ...

How to start your career as a digital nomad
6 min read 6 min

You’ve survived university – the ups, the downs and all the uncertainty. Now it’s time to start look...

A key skill that may be preventing you from reaching your full potential in your career – and how to develop it fast
4 min read 4 min

Taking the time to invest in yourself is one of the best things you can do in life. To keep fit and ...

Hobbies, soft skills and languages: 5 ways to improve your CV
4 min read 4 min

These days, having a good CV just isn’t good enough. To land the job or internship of your dreams, y...

Change is the only constant – 10 things to know about the future of work and what it means for your child
10 min read 10 min

As humans, we tend to imagine that the future will look like a version of the past. As parents, we f...

How to write the perfect cover letter: A blueprint
2 min read 2 min

The jury is still out on which part of a job application process, all the way from networking to wri...

Useful phrases for a job interview
3 min read 3 min

Few prospects get butterflies fluttering in your stomach like a job interview. Scary though it seems...

How to make yourself more competitive in the job market: 5 tips
4 min read 4 min

Having a good education isn’t enough to land you your dream job in today’s competitive job market – ...

6 reasons why it’s never too late to learn a new language
5 min read 5 min

It’s well-documented that children with all their intrinsic learning capabilities have a headstart o...

The importance of an international network (whatever career you are in)
4 min read 4 min

Traditionally, ‘networking’ refers to building a base of contacts for the professional world, but th...

Transferable skills are key to career success – here’s how to develop them and highlight them on your CV
6 min read 6 min

Looking for work, or looking to progress in your current role, is not always a straight-forward proc...