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I think you would all agree that social media offers us a powerful tool —all of which can significantly enhance the job search efforts.  But watch out, as you are researching potential organizations you want to work for, they will research you too. Mainly after they have decided that they want to meet you for an interview and before they send the invitation.

One innovative tool gaining popularity is the introduction video to complements the CV. These short, personalized videos offer candidates a unique opportunity to showcase their personality, skills, and passion directly to potential employers. You could create one on your own initiative, yet more and more organizations ask candidates to send them a short self introduction video before they decide whether they want to interview you

I would like to address something that is not talked much about, especially during job-interviews. It is the mistakes we make at work. And more specifically, the consequences making those have or could have on us and our career.

Staying perpetually unhappy in your career or workplace is no longer acceptable. Millennials and Generation Z, in particular, place a high value on work-life balance. They understand that they don't have to put up with everything from their employers.  Let's explore some warning signs that might tell you to consider resigning sooner than later.

Are work friends a source of support and camaraderie, or do they blur the lines between personal and professional boundaries? Let's explore the pros and cons of having friends at work.

There are many ways to use AI to help you creating your CV and cover letter and maybe preparing for interviews. With much less time you should get much better results. This is at last what they promise: Get a perfect CV ready to be send in less that 15 minutes.   How could that work? And is it a good idea?

We often encounter advice urging us to chase our dreams.  But have you ever contemplated whether it's always the wisest choice? The appeal of pursuing your passion is undeniable, yet considerations like money and job security should not be overlooked. 

The excitement of a new job is often accompanied by a dose of nervousness. From mastering the office layout to meeting new colleagues, the first day can be rather overwhelming. Changing jobs is ranked among the highest stressors in a person's life. But fear not, these jitters are perfectly normal. I'll guide you through the essential phases to ensure you step through the office doors feeling confident and ready for the challenges that lie ahead.

How to cultivate a positive professional relationship with your boss while remain authentic and true to yourself. Link to my book: https://www.schmied.be/ask-the-book

Not hearing back might have nothing to do with yourself, your experience, skills, achievements and so on.  The longer the job-search takes, the more desperation might build up. Especially, when you apply and you do not receive any feedback. Your self esteem is deteriorating quickly, you doubt yourself. I am useless, I am wrong, I am not worthy and so on. A horrible place to be - but it doesn't have to be like that. 

Some learning might take a lifetime. Even 87 year old Michelangelo said “I am still learning.” Oooo, you might say, these artists. I sit in my office all day long doing the same job, I learn nothing new. Really? We often learn without realizing that we do

A 2 page CV contains between 500 to 1000 words depending on formatting, font size, and the amount of information you include. This is not a lot to convince your reader to read it all, that you can do the job and that you are trustworthy. On top of that, you want to be authentic and establish communication with the reader.  It is no wonder that most people find it very difficult to write theirs, and that the only 2 out of 100 applicants are passing the CV-filtering and are invited to an interview.   We need to make each of the 500 to 1000 words count.

You see this in job advertisements, on social media posts and websites and you might hear it during a job interview. Here at company XWZ, we are like a family. Is this good or bad?

Instead of looking at bosses and the many things they might do to make their people leaving them and resign, I want us to have a look at what good bosses are made out off

Some students have developed a rather clear view on their professional journey, others simply don´t know yet. Both of it is fine, we all approach life in different ways. For those, who do not know, I want to give you some thoughts about how to maybe find out. And those who do know, I want to challenge you a little bit.

Like all other, older people too could be confronted with the need of finding a new job. During their job-hunt, they have to battle some discrimination because of their age, called ageism, yet they bring experience to the table that younger candidates simply can’t compete with

For most of us, career progression is an important aspect of professional growth and job satisfaction. Let´s see see, how to find out if your career is stuck and what to do about it. 

There is one question you will get asked at every interview, mainly towards its end. “Do you have any further question for us” they will want to know for you. And the worst answer is “no” because it instantly tells them you’re not interested in the role. So, what should you be asking?

Let´s assume you have created a CV you believe is as good as it can get. What are the next steps? Finding suitable open positions and send an application, with your CV as the key component of your application. Right? You are missing a step!

Think about your job. Being in your comfort zone means you feel at ease and in control because you're doing tasks and working in an environment that you're familiar with. It's like finding your sweet spot in the professional world, But you might for forced to leave your comfort zone or you take a calculated risk to step out of it. Let´s have a look what is waiting for us outside of our comfort zones