Fixed-term contracts are more common than ever—especially for young professionals and recent graduates entering the job search. When browsing job ads today, temporary or fixed-term positions often seem like the norm rather than the exception. If you’re early in your career, you might be wondering: Should I apply for fixed-term roles, or focus only on permanent positions during my jobsearch? While it’s true that you don’t always get to choose the type of contract you’re offered, understanding the pros and…
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Why It’s OK to Be Second Best in Your Job Search
Why is it okay to be second best—especially during a jobsearch? Shouldn’t you always strive to be the best? From an early age, we’re taught to aim for excellence. Being second best often feels like failure, or even worse, like being average. Without a doubt, you should always give your best effort in everything you do. But when it comes to your jobsearch, being second best isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it can sometimes work in your favor.…
Worst reasons to take a job
If you are currently contemplating whether to accept a job offer, you might be motivated to do it for the wrong reasons. Ask youself whether one of the following motivations might appyl and reflect if it is the main reason to take the job. Here are the five worst reasons to take a job: You are fascinated by a charismatic leader It is easy to be captivated by a charismatic boss, CEO, or leader. Admittedly, charismatic people are very interesting,…
Three unexpected questions to ask in a job interview
When interviewing for an open position, some of us find it hard to be our usual relaxed and inquisitive self. Yet, this is exactly what your interview partner needs to see. It is very unhelpful for both sides if you can only show our shy and rehearsed self. During preparation for the interview, you might have prepared impressive and very suitable questions to ask. But remember to keep it light, too. Here are three question, which have the sole purpose…
How to survive the jobhunt marathon
You have been trying to land your dream job for a while now. But the search is taking much longer then you expected when you started out. By now, you have come to the realization that chasing your dream job is rather a marathon than a sprint. And yes, I agree, at times it is not only a marathon but an uphill battle. Starting out to do a sprint and finding yourself in the middle of a marathon can be…
Are premium memberships worth the money?
Career networks such as Xing and LinkedIn are a great way to assist you in your job search. Subscribing to a premium membership is supposed to boost your job search. But are premium memberships worth their money? Let’s answer this question using the example of a LinkedIn premium membership for jobseekers. Pro – when a premium membership is definitely worth it A LinkedIn premium membership is worth its money if you fulfil one or more of the following prerequisites. And…
What to achieve by applying – aside from getting the job
The number one goal when applying for a vacant position is to get a job offer. We can all agree on that. However, besides getting the job, you can achieve many other objectives in an interview or by applying for a job. Doing so, it brings you one step further in your personal and professional journey. Thus, no matter if you get the job or not, you will have reached one or even more of the following goals. You gain…
You think you are not qualified – Think again!
When you are job hunting, you are browsing many job ads. If you are anything like me, reading through the job requirements makes your stomach turn. At first glance, you do not seem to have any of the qualifications. No point applying for the job then? Stop! Reconsider. Maybe you have the qualifications or work experience without even realizing it. The following helps you to realize that you have a lot of experience. So apply for interesting positions. Your have…
How to stay motivated when job hunting
Unfortunately, job hunting can be a lengthy process. The longer it takes the more difficult it becomes to keep your motivation up. Especially, when receiving a lot of sorry letters or, even worse, no feedback at all, everyone’s motivation can take a nosedive. This is normal and nothing to worry about. The important thing is that you keep going and that you keep your motivation up long term when job hunting. So follow these four tips to stay motivated when…
How to do a video application to get your next job
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, face-to-face interview meetings have been reduced a lot. In addition, meeting your future employer on networking events such as job fares is also less likely due to various restrictions. Because of this, a video applications are a great way to allow a possible new employer to get a somehow personal impression of you as a person. Besides, video applications are not very common, yet. That makes your application stand out from the crowed. A video…