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Author: Michael Kaiser

LinkedIn newsletter article "6 Tips for Getting Your Job Applications Through AI Barriers"
September 10, 2023 Michael Kaiser

LinkedIn newsletter article "6 Tips for Getting Your Job Applications Through AI Barriers"

In my latest newsletter article on LinkedIn, I explain how you can get your job applications safely through the barriers of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and artificial intelligence (AI).

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LinkedIn newsletter article "The Best Method to Determine Your Job Security"
August 26, 2023 Michael Kaiser

LinkedIn newsletter article "The Best Method to Determine Your Job Security"

In my latest newsletter article on LinkedIn, I explain three good reasons to determine the grade of your job security and the best way to do it.

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LinkedIn newsletter article "The Elephant in the Room of Your Job Search"
August 13, 2023 Michael Kaiser

LinkedIn newsletter article "The Elephant in the Room of Your Job Search"

In my latest newsletter article on LinkedIn, I use a variation of the well-known metaphor of “the elephant in the room” to address a fundamental problem many job seekers are not able or willing to see.

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LinkedIn newsletter article "The Elephant in the Room of Your Job Search"
August 13, 2023 Michael Kaiser

The elephant in the room of your job search

In this article, I use a variation of the well-known metaphor of “the elephant in the room” to address a fundamental problem many job seekers are not able or willing to see.

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Kristina McPherson
August 9, 2023 Michael Kaiser

InterNations Webinar "How to Move to Canada and Become a Canadian Citizen" on August 23, 2023

Participate for free in the next InterNations Webinar I’m hosting as an InterNations Global Consul. It features the topic “How to Move to Canada and Become a Canadian Citizen” with Kristina McPherson as the main speaker. The webinar will take place on Zoom on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023, at 4 pm GMT.

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LinkedIn newsletter article "Discover the Giant Hidden Job Market"
August 5, 2023 Michael Kaiser

LinkedIn newsletter article "Discover the Giant Hidden Job Market"

Many job seekers unfortunately limit their search to the use of well-known job portals such as Indeed and plain job listings on social networks for professionals like LinkedIn. In my latest newsletter article on LinkedIn, I explain why such tools should better not become the main focus of your search and what to do instead for tapping the potential of the giant hidden job market.

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LinkedIn newsletter article "How To Present Your Soft Skills Without Sounding Ridiculous"
July 26, 2023 Michael Kaiser

LinkedIn newsletter article "How To Present Your Soft Skills Without Sounding Ridiculous"

Unfortunately, many job applicants present their soft skills in the same way they mention their technical skills. That quickly sounds awkward and is not convincing at all. Read my latest newsletter article on LinkedIn to find out the reason for it and how you can do better easily.

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LinkedIn newsletter article "The Pros and Cons of Using a Headshot in Your CV / Résumé"
July 12, 2023 Michael Kaiser

LinkedIn newsletter article "The Pros and Cons of Using a Headshot in Your CV / Résumé"

A picture is worth 1,000 words! Read my latest newsletter article on LinkedIn to find out why you may want to add a professional headshot to your CV / résumé even if that’s not common in your country, and how to do this best.

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LinkedIn newsletter article "Beware of Job Descriptions"
July 6, 2023 Michael Kaiser

LinkedIn newsletter article "Beware of Job Descriptions"

It’s common to analyze the job descriptions of advertised vacancies to decide whether one should apply for them or not. However, more often than not, those job descriptions are incorrect and very misleading. Read my latest newsletter article on LinkedIn to find out why, how it may negatively affect you, and what you can do to avoid it.

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LinkedIn newsletter article "Hands-on Webinar: How to Make It to the Top as a Female Manager"
June 29, 2023 Michael Kaiser

InterNations Webinar "How to Make It to the Top as a Female Manager" on July 9, 2023

Participate for free in the next InterNations Webinar I’m giving as an InterNations Global Consul featuring the topic “How to Make It to the Top as a Female Manager”. It will take place on Zoom on Sunday, July 9th, 2023, at 5 pm GMT.

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