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Six qualities for a successful startup career

Six qualities for a successful startup career

Six qualities for a successful startup career 

Six qualities for a successful startup career 

by Ankita Poddar 24/08/2018

Startups have been all the rage the past few years and the trend isn’t changing anytime soon. As per the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2018, global venture capital investments in startups hit a decade high in 2017, with over $140 billion invested. Total value creation of the global startup economy from 2015 to 2017 reached $2.3 trillion—a 25.6% increase from the 2014 to 2016 period. There is no doubt that startups emerging and fading have become an integral part of the modern day economy. Yet people believe that it takes a different breed to run and work in startups. While that may not be true, some skills do make working in them much easier.


Let’s take a look at six hats that you need to wear if you are looking to join a startup you admire:

 

1. Ace pitchman:

No matter which role, in a startup, everyone is a master salesman. You are always selling something; be it an idea, a concept or technique. You sell all the time – to yourself and to everyone outside and inside the company. The product is often undefined, non-existent and dream like. In short, you sell the future and more importantly, yourself. Investments flow in because investors believe in the people not in the product alone. Therefore, unless you can sell water to an ocean, you need to brush up your sales skills. One may argue that this is a skill everyone needs to master irrespective of whether you work at a startup or not. However, in a startup, this skill becomes even more critical.

 

2. Technology Geek:

Most new startups work closely with the latest in technology. Eight out of ten German startups see a significant impact of digitalization on their business models. Naturally, hiring managers prefer candidates who knows their way around the brave new world of modern tech. This doesn’t necessarily translate into knowing everything that exists, just the love of technology and the thirst to continuously learn. If you have that in place, the rest should be easy.

 

3. Mad Hatter:

There are never enough people in a startup. Yes, we’d all like someone who can get us some coffee, fix the printing machine or just close the office doors at night. Unfortunately, that is not going to happen. More often than not, you’ll end up being the office boy, technician and CEO all at once. The more hats you can don, the more valuable you are. The founders are looking for someone who treats the startup as their own; someone who identifies a gap, fixes it and doesn’t whine. I can guarantee that your stint at a start-up will be one of the most satisfying ever. You will learn more and faster than you ever have and be versatile in more than one area. If that is your thing, startups are just the place for you.

 

4. Data Junkie:

The modern world is built on data. There was a point of time when Microsoft Excel was enough. In most organizations, it still is. However, not in a startup. A good handle over data will help you monitor and predict the success of the startup. It is likely that you aren’t the only player in the field and there is data out in the world that will help you model a better product. It is also likely that the product or service you’re working on provides large chunks of usable data. Creating a better product is a lot easier when you have a better understanding of how it is used.

 

5. Builder:

If you want a successful career in a startup, you have to be a builder. There are no two ways about it. Life in a startup comes with its blows and rewards. You need to be able to put the pieces back together no matter how many times your creation is torn down. You need to be able to filter constructive criticism from the cynical feedback, work on gaps, bounce back like a piece of elastic and build again. Growing a thick skin is all part of the process. Know that there are always going to be enough naysayers out there who will wonder why you left a comfortable job at a multinational and committed startup suicide. Let me tell you this – you will never work in an environment that operates in higher ambiguity but it will all be worth it. Cultivate a point of view, a thick skin and elasticity. They will help.

 

6. Accountant:

Of the many hats that you wear while working in a startup, the hat of an accountant comes with undeniable value. You don’t have to have the same level of competency as an accountant however given that budgets are usually always lean, this skill will help. When resources are scarce, (which they usually are) and the focus is more on creating vs selling, you need to make sure that what you have is being used effectively. If you understand budgets and can balance right, you may just end up being the founder’s best friend.


Working in a startup is always going to be challenging. No one will deny it. Hence, it is important that you research a startup well before you decide to join. Spend time understanding the founders, the vision, the product and the operating model. Unless the product inspires you and you trust the founders, the experience could end up being frustrating. However, if you pick the right startup, the journey is enthralling. There is no doubt that you will learn more than you ever have in terms of both skill and personality. You’ll get the opportunity to be a visionary, manager, designer, accountant and salesperson all at once. How many people do you know who’ve done all of this in a single year? Most likely, only the ones in a startup.

 

Ankita Poddar is HR professional based out of India. Identified as one of the emerging HR leaders in India in 2016,  Ankita's experience as an HR Business Partner gives her the opportunity to work closely with business leaders, innovate and execute on the behalf of customers especially in areas of people analytics, employee engagement, rewards and recognition and performance management. Ankita blogs about all things HR at https://thehrbpstory.com/. Follow her on Twitter @ankitapoddar

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How to get the most out of Linkedin

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How to get the most out of LinkedIn

How to get the most out of LinkedIn

by Talentese Team 06/07/2018

Is LinkedIn really a “Holy Grail” tool that can help you literally with anything – from becoming a well-known expert in your field to getting an exclusive job offer you won’t find anywhere else? Let’s learn what you really can achieve with the help of this platform and how to get the most out of LinkedIn in our interview with public accounting recruiter and LinkedIn expert Adam Karpiak.

 

What are the things that you may and may not realistically achieve in LinkedIn? Should you aim for getting a real job offer there or it should be mostly used just for networking?

You can totally get a real job offer. But that should be a result of networking, engaging and relationship building. The job offer should be organic and down the line…a result of the relationship that had been built. If you go into it looking for a job, that’s a high standard to achieve. If your main goal is to find a job and quick, you want to be found by a recruiter. Recruiters look. So if you want a job, you want to be found. That’s where the profile is important. The profile does the networking for you, if that makes sense.

 

What are the things that matter the most in your profile?

The headline is key. It cant be too cutesy. You still want people to know what you actually do. ESP if you want to be recruited. Once someone commented on one of my posts “I don’t understand, not once did a recruiter reach out to me.” That person’s headline was: Human. So I told them, the headline was probably why. They blocked me. Recruiters don’t search for “human.” It’s all about keywords. So for networking, you want people to know who you are and why they should network with you. The headline and summary are they keys for that.

 

What are the main wrong stereotypes about using LinkedIn?

First, that you *have* to create content. You don’t. You can engage, you can like, you can comment, but you don’t have to post, you don’t have to write articles, and you certainly don’t have to make videos. Will it help you network to create content? Maybe. If your content is good. Otherwise it can work against you.

 

Are there any ethic rules for networking in LinkedIn?

Some people think that invites must have a personalized greeting. I don’t. I base it on the profile and potential for future networking. But a note helps me understand the person’s mindset and/or intentions (this works both positively and negatively). On an invite, don’t put the sell of your services in the invite. That’s just bad business…you get a decline and the conversation is over. Also, more and more people don’t like being asked for a call 5 seconds upon accepting an invite. Ease into the relationship building. Think of it as cooking with an oven, but some people want to put the relationship in a microwave. It might be quicker, but it isn’t as good quality.

 

How should you grow your list of connections in a smart way as a job seeker?

People in your industry. People in the industry you want to be in. Potential peers. Future hiring managers/bosses/HR. Target where you want to be and start to build your network towards that. Think long term, not immediate.

 

What are the main mistakes job seekers make in LinkedIn?

Asking any recruiter to help. Focus on the right geographic location, the right industry. People just send their resume to anyone. Your resume is your currency. You don’t just give it away. And bad recruiters just send the resume around. If you see a job you are interested in, like on a post, don’t just put “interested.” Don’t just say “look at my profile.” Don’t be lazy about it. Look at the job, see if you are interested, write a note WHY you are qualified and interested. Put the effort in to do things right. Also, if you put in your headline or summary “available for work” odds are you will only be contacted for temp or contract work. If you want a perm job, don’t do that.

 

how to get the most out of linkedin

 

How personal your LinkedIn behaviour should be? What is possible to write/share in other social networks would be a no-go in LinkedIn?

People like to know who they are networking with. But no politics and nothing unethical. Nothing sexual, but other than that, relationship-building requires actually knowing the person.

 

There’s a strong belief that posting your own content/articles in LinkedIn may help you a lot – how can an average job seeker benefit from it?

You want to be seen as an expert. Regardless of industry, you want to be known as an authority of information. Content is a way to do that. Being known for something is important. But that can work both ways. If your information is incorrect, or not great quality, that can hurt you.

 

First impression matters – what are the main things a recruiter should see in your profile immediately?

What you do, what you’ve accomplished, how you accomplished and what you want to accomplish in the future. The summary is the best place for that, and then the experience section should match your resume, including bullets of experience. That way people understand what you have accomplished and where, as opposed to a confusing keyword match.

 

What are the main networking tips you can give to anyone at the beginning of his career path?

Focus, have a plan, and stick to it. Know who you want to talk to, why, and what you want to accomplish. Don’t be random and don’t be too picky.

 

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I’ve sent a huge amount of applications, but no interviews…  what can I do?

I’ve sent a huge amount of applications, but no interviews… what can I do?

I’ve sent a huge amount of applications, but no interviews… what can I do?

I’ve sent a huge amount of applications, but no interviews… what can I do? 

by Karin Schroeck-Singh 27/06/2018

Writing and sending a CV and cover letter to an employer is the standard approach of most jobseekers. However, nowadays smart job candidates apply a more creative and diverse job search strategy when going on a job hunt. Having a strong CV and cover letter is crucial, but it’s only a part of the puzzle.

 

Nowadays competition is tough, and whether you realise it or not, but it’s up to you how you land your next great job. So why do you keep asking yourself “Why am I not getting interviews?”? Let me give you some advice:

 

1) When writing your CV and cover letter based on a job ad, research the company and the job role thoroughly. Whatever information you come across, use it to your advantage and show in your application that you are knowledgeable about the company/position, etc. Make sure your job application does not sound like a standard application. Make an effort to customise it to the company. Repeat relevant words that were mentioned in the job ad and elaborate on them a bit further by emphasising your education, skills and experiences that are relevant for that particular job.

 

2) Find out the name of the person who gets to read your CV and cover letter and address that person by name. Everyone loves to be addressed by name, isn’t it? But ensure that you write it correctly. Take few seconds and double-check. When I was recruiting candidates in the past, the ones who got my name wrong landed on the rejection pile. Why? Because it showed me straight away that they don’t pay attention to detail.

 

3) When applying to the best firms to work for, use positive language in your CV. Tell the employer that you feel EXCITED about the role. When writing your salutation at the end, don’t just write “Kind regards” like everyone else…. be more positive, enthusiastic and passionate. I always write in my business proposals before mentioning my name “Enthusiastically”. My clients love it!

 

4) This could be your secret weapon… add something to your application that shows your employer that you already see yourself working there. Demonstrate in different ways that you already did more than any other candidate. Go the extra mile. As a former candidate I had my own very creative strategies on how to stand out from the crowd. Let me reveal two of those strategies.

a) If the job is local, go there and take a picture in front of the company and attach it to your application. It shows the employer that you can see yourself already working there. But also, that you wanted to figure out where the company is (and how far it would be from your home). Knowing already where the company is located would also save you time on the day of your interview.

b) Provide potential employers with something concrete that shows your skills and what they can expect from you in the future.

For example, if you are applying for a job as a Content Manager (add a FREE article about an interesting industry-specific topic that they can publish on their blog).

If you are applying for a job as a Translator, provide them with a FREE translation of a certain document (excerpt from their website, a blog article, a document etc.)

If you are applying for a job as a Marketing Manager provide them with a written marketing plan that includes some creative customised ideas on how they can gain more business. If you want to impress even more, turn your short marketing plan into a video.

If you are applying for a job as a Web Designer, show them already a template on how the corporate website could look like. Show that you already thought about how you can benefit the company. I promise you, your chances will increase dramatically!

 

5) Attending industry-specific fairs and conferences would be another way of getting in touch with people working in your preferred company/industry. This could happen at a time when the company is not actively recruiting. By engaging in a conversation with the company’s employees could help you to get noticed. Why not also ask the HR-person what their most frequently asked interview questions are when interviewing candidates? Later on, this could potentially lead to employment if you keep in touch with them and show them how you can add real value to the company.

 

6) Interact with the company on social media. Follow them on several social media platforms. Read the content they are publishing, comment on their blog posts, retweet what you find particularly useful, forward them articles or other relevant tips that would be interesting for them to know. Or introduce them to someone who could be valuable in their network. Buy their products or services and share your feedback with them. The more often you interact with the company and its staff, the more you will get noticed. And when the time comes to hire, guess who will come FIRST to their mind? YOU obviously! Getting an interview when they already know you, will be so much easier than being an unknown candidate, believe me!

 

Last but not least, start looking at rejection letters in a different way… a NO means that that company is NOT the right place for you and something better will soon come up for you. Genuinely believe in it, visualise it in the most vivid colours and pray for it (yes!). Things will start changing with a bit of patience and belief. Once you get the opportunity for an interview, prepare for typical interview questions and answers as best as you can. Go out there and get the job you really deserve and which makes you happy 😊

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5 Best Career Books of All Time Everyone Should Read

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5 books everyone should read to land the dream job 

5 books everyone should read to land the dream job 

by Talentese Team 29/05/2018

There’re lots of great resources that may help you when you look for the job of your dreams (including our blog, of course!), though if you prefer a really solid approach, you may have been looking for an ultimate all-in-one source where you can find everything about the job search. Or maybe you would appreciate a smart career guide to help you define your career path and make the right choice before you jump into job interview marathon?

Whether you’ve just decided to start the hunt and need general guidance or you’re preparing for a big interview already, take a look at our book guide of the best career books of all time – we’re sure you’ll be able to find THE book for you:

 

The Complete Q&A Job Interview Book by Jeff Allen

Preparing for a job interview is much easier if you have a system – and this book provides you with a really fundamental one. If you’re at the very beginning of your job search path and have no idea how to start, that’s what you should read! World-famous expert Jeff Allen advices to prepare for a job interview like you would for a rehearsal as an actor. Know your lines, dress for your role, work on the perfect way of delivery – and you’re hired! And, of course, have your ideal script ready – this book will guide you through all the topics that may emerge in a job interview and the best ways of answering the typical job interview questions.

 

Quote:

“I know – you think background, qualifications or experience have something to do with getting hired. You’re right – not about the job, though. About interviewing! The director only knows what you show, That’s why the actor factor is so critical”

 

 

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2018: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers by Richard N. Bolles

This is probably one the most popular best career books of all time – the best thing about it is that it’s being thoroughly updated and reviewed every year. In every edition you will find up-to-the-minute job search tips (for example, on the social job search) along with the timeless career advice from the famous career guru Richard Bolles.

 

Quote:

“Why are you here?” This means, “Why are you knocking on our door, rather than someone else’s door? How much do you know about who we are, and what we do here?” 2. “What can you do for us?” This means, “If we were to hire you, will you help us with the tasks and challenges we face here? What are your relevant skills, and can you give us examples or stories from your past, that demonstrate you have these skills? Tell us about yourself.” 3. “What kind of person are you?” This means, “Will you not only fit in, but actually inspire those”

 

Refuse to Choose! By Barbara Sher 

Everybody keeps telling you that the real achievers are so successful because they know what they want and go for it. But what if you just don’t know? What if you have so many different interests and really can’t choose the one?

The counseling expert and motivational coach Barbara Sher believes that you shouldn’t fight your constant natural curiosity and force yourself to focus on one path – you should learn how to benefit from all of your passions at once, instead! 

 

 Quote:

“You see, you’re not someone without direction; you’re an investigator, and the whole investigative process consists of learning a little bit about everything that looks interesting to you. If you respect your natural curiosity, you’ll come to trust your enthusiasm. It knows something about you. Your trail of enthusiasms is the most precise instrument you have for locating where you’d find the deepest satisfaction in your life.”

 

 

50 Ways to Get a Job: An Unconventional Guide to Finding Work on Your Terms By Dev Aujla

Action-orientated, up-to-date, millennial-friendly and really well-structured – if you’re eager to get some advice you can implement immediately, this career guide may be the perfect choice for you. Using the data from his popular website and blog, the book author has gathered tons of real-life stories to define the main young job seekers’ pain points and – of course! – has prepared the best solutions for these problems and dozens of practical exercises to train the most important skills you need at the every step of your job hunt. 

 

Quote:

“Building a spreadsheet for your job search will help you organize and track everyone you meet throughout this process. Your spreadsheet will give you a snapshot of everything you have done and change your perception of rejection, enabling you to see progress that is rarely visible otherwise. Your spreadsheet should look like a typical sales funnel This will help you mentally understand that it is normal to have 20 initial conversations over coffee (at the top), and only one potential interview (at the bottom). Not all your conversations need to, or should lead to, results. If you don’t visualize things in a funnel you quickly become mislead into thinking that every conversation should turn into a job opportunity.”

The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do Paperback by Jeff Goins

If the most challenging part for you is not finding your dream job, but defining what your dream job is and getting enough motivation to start actually looking for it, this book is probably for you. Jeff Goins, a sensational new author that immediately gained lots of fans (including professional coaches!), believes that the main purpose in you job search should be finding a meaningful career that really fits your personality. Through real-life cases and stories he shows how anyone can come closer to a dream job that matters and allows you to work with passion and purpose.

 

 Quote:

“We all want to do something that we are good at, that the world in some way recognizes, but the point of practice is never just about skill acquisition. It’s about making a contribution to the world. Which is why when we are in the midst of pursuing our calling, we must not only ask if this is something that we are good at, but if it is something good. We need more than excellence to satisfy the deepest longings of our souls. Which should raise the question: Is it, perhaps, possible to succeed at the wrong thing? It is, indeed.”

 

by Talentese Team 29/05/2018

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Careers that will guarantee you employment in Germany 

by Talentese Team 15/05/2018

Germany is an awesome place to work and live, whether temporarily or permanently – good salaries, strong economy, high standard of living, a modern infrastructure, affordable and also high quality housing… Aren’t there more than enough reasons to apply? If you’re looking for the information how to find a job in Germany as a foreigner you’d be pleased to know that there’re lots of industries where job seekers from all over the world are especially welcomed.

 

There is an extreme shortage of specialists of all levels and pretty much every applicant has really good chances to be employed. So what are those magical occupations that will practically guarantee you having a job in Germany?

 

Health care

The unemployment rate in health care is almost zero – almost 30000 jobs are available for doctors and nurses and 25000 vacant positions for non-medical health professionals like dentists, rehabilitation specialists etc. The German population is also not getting any younger and the healthcare system (hopefully) is not going to get worse so the demand for specialists in elderly care is going to dramatically increase over the next years (up to 150 000 by 2025) – great chances to secure yourself a job!

 

Engineering

Numerous high-tech fields are growing – you have especially good chances of employment if you’re a specialist in mechanical, automotive or electrical engineering. Considering relocation to Germany already? Well, then pay a special attention to jobs in Bayern, Baden-Württemberg and Lower Saxony – there is a particularly strong need for professionals with your background in those regions.

 

IT

Well-qualified IT specialist may be sure that it’s not them that are going to be looking for a job but rather the other way around: the numerous companies from industry leaders to promising start-ups are going to compete to get a really great expert on board. Candidates with the following skills have particularly good chances of employment: programming advanced machine-control systems, security specialists and web application developers.

 

What are the rеquirеmеntѕ to get a job in Gеrmаnу?

Before you саn bе аblе tо wоrk in Gеrmаnу, уоu are rеquirеd tо gеt a German work viѕа аnd also work реrmitѕ: If уоu аrе frоm thе Eurореаn Uniоn (EU), Eurореаn Eсоnоmiс Area (EEA) OR Switzеrlаnd, уоu do nоt rеquirе a реrmit tо wоrk in Gеrmаnу аѕ long аѕ уоu hаvе a vаlid ID саrd оr passport аlthоugh rеgiѕtеring уоur address iѕ nееdеd. Evеrуоnе еlѕе араrt frоm EU, EEA оr Switzеrlаnd will nееd tо gеt a rеѕidеnсе реrmit аnd Gеrmаn viѕа to wоrk in Gеrmаnу. Thеrе аrе аrоund 60 regulated рrоfеѕѕiоnѕ in Gеrmаnу whiсh inсludеѕ dосtоrѕ, орtiсiаnѕ аnd tеасhеrѕ. If уоu are in this саtеgоrу, then уоu nееd tо gеt уоur qualification rесоgnizеd bу thе rеlеvаnt Gеrmаn аuthоritу оr рrоfеѕѕiоnаl аѕѕосiаtiоn bеfоrе уоu саn bе аblе to wоrk in Germany.

 

Do I need to know German language to apply for these jobs?

There’re plenty of German companies looking for English speakers, but knowing thе basics in Gеrmаn lаngugае will help you in ѕеttling, living and wоrking in Germany – especially when it comes to bureaucracy, legal documents and forms etc. And, of course, looking for an English-speaking job in Germany as an IT-specialist or an engeneer is going to be much easier than as a health care worker – for some positions it is nesessary to have at least basic German knowledge to be able to communicate with colleagues and patients.

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11 things that will make recruiters reject your application immediately

by Karin Singh 09/04/2018

I have seen lots of CVs in the past: CV templates on the internet, CV samples in career books and real CVs from international jobseekers who approached me for getting a makeover. The most recent CV which I got my hands on had a length of 5 pages(!). The surprising thing about that CV was the fact that it came from a student!


Yes, a Vietnamese medical student who was applying for a summer internship position at a forward-thinking medical institution in the USA. I must say, I was impressed of what this candidate had to offer. It was clear – right from the beginning – that he was fully aware of the importance of employee branding.


Every career guidance counselor would tell you to limit your CV to 2 pages, right? Well, in his case (by the way, his name was Minh) I told him that his five pages would be fine since his CV included a list of research papers that got published in well-known magazines, and lots of volunteering and internship jobs which were important to back up his skills. After all, all his documentation was crucial to stand out and to land that highly sought-after internship job, which was offered to him shortly afterwards!


But let’s look at those factors that would usually tempt a recruiter to put your CV on the pile of non-selected candidates. What are really the big No-No’s?


· Submitting a handwritten CV (don’t laugh, I’ve seen also those!)


· Not presenting your CV with a clear structure and chronology (missing headlines, subheadings, relevant details, presenting different ways of employment dates, etc.)


· Missing relevant contact details (if you don’t mention your phone number or email address how is a recruiter supposed to get in touch with you?)


· Coffee stains on your sheets of paper (if you submit it online you don’t have to worry about that at least!)


· Irrelevant details throughout your CV


· Not having customized your CV to the company and the specific job position. Believe me, a recruiter or career guidance counsellor can tell the difference and that’s one of the biggest mistakes that jobseekers make!


· A too general profile description/career summary at the beginning. This part is crucial because if the recruiter loses already his interest at the beginning, it is unlikely that he will reach the end of the second page of your CV. Be articulate and focus on the relevant things that promote you as a suitable candidate.


· Having listed all your job duties, but no mention about your career achievements so far. What do you think sounds better on your CV and would really catch a recruiter’s eye?

Option 1:
“I planned events”
or
Option 2:
“I raised € 60,000 by selling out concert tickets to a 260-people charity event”

 


If you believe in the power of employee branding, then there is no doubt that option 2 would be the more impressive and more memorable way to highlight your job responsibilities. Why? Because it doesn’t just describe what you did in the past, but also what you achieved in all your jobs by mentioning quantifiable results.


Always remember a job duty just tells a recruiter what you did, but it’s the achievement that tells a Hiring Manager how WELL you carried out your job duties. Learn the difference! It might not always be easy to turn your job duties into achievements, but try to make an effort to express in more detail the contribution you made to a company. That’s what will catch the reader’s attention. Believe me, it’s worthwhile and can make all the difference. Need any help? If you go for some career counselling for experienced professionals, you will get some useful advice on how you can revamp your CV to increase your chances to land the job.


· Listing personal interests that are not related to the job at all (some candidates try to use their hobbies to fill the two pages on their CV, don’t make the same mistake!).


· Grammar or spelling mistakes (always important, but particularly for those jobs where immaculate writing is expected!). It sounds obvious, but approaching someone else to have an additional look at your CV, might help you to spot mistakes that you might have overlooked.


· Poorly worded content. Another CV that I came across some time ago was written in poor English and made my job even more difficult because there where parts which made very little sense. Remember, if the language you are applying in, is not your native language, it’s even more important to go for some career counselling for experienced professionals to make sure your CV doesn’t land in the pile of rejected applicants.


If you want to take your employee branding serious, make sure your CV offers the following:
no mistakes, a clear structure, is customised to company and job position, includes past career achievements, offers relevant information, is neatly presented and ideally doesn’t exceed the 2 pages (but it depends on the job position).


If you need any help in writing your CV from scratch, or if you need to re-write it or give it a total makeover, get in touch with one of Talentese’s career guidance counselors. Take advantage of their expertise and let them help you to impress your next employer. Always bear in mind, the more information you provide, the better outcome you can expect. Good luck!

Karin Schroeck-Singh’s passion lies in creating, translating and promoting content of high-quality in multiple languages (English, German, Italian). She holds an MBA from the University of Leicester (UK) and is the author of several ebooks. She gained more that 20 years of international work experience in various industries in Italy, the UK and India. Helping businesses to optimise their online presence is her priority, no client or project is too big or too small for her.

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Karin Schroeck-Singh

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