In this short video, I explain why you should rather NOT add the “OpenToWork” frame to your headshot on LinkedIn and how you can easily do much better to get your message as an active jobseeker across.
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On this page, you will find my latest blog posts and other news.
AIESEC Webinar Workshop "How to steer a young career through the upcoming crisis successfully"
If you are a member of AIESEC, you are kindly invited to participate in the webinar workshop “How to steer a young career through the upcoming crisis successfully” I will give. It is organized by the AIESEC committee in Reduit, Mauritius and will take place on Saturday, August 15th, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
Show contentUse the powerful potential of your LinkedIn headline for your job search
Job seekers, don’t waste the potential of your LinkedIn headline! It’s the most valuable self-marketing place you have there as it is always shown with your name. On this page, I explain how you can make the most of it.
Show contentQ&A Webinar Special for Young Aspiring Female Managers
Are you a young woman who would like to become a top manager over time? Do you worry about the “glass ceiling” and/or other gender-related obstacles? Then come to this brand new live webinar with all the questions and concerns on the best way forward you have. The webinar is taking place today on Monday, May 11th, 2020 at 7 pm (MUT/GMT+4).
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ALU Webinar Workshop "How to steer a young career through the upcoming crisis successfully"
If you are an African Leadership University student or alumni, you are kindly invited to participate in this webinar workshop I will give. It is organized by ALU in Mauritius and will take place on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at 2.30 pm.
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Rotaract Webinar Workshop "How to steer a young career through the upcoming crisis successfully"
If you are a member of a Rotaract club in Mauritius, you are kindly invited to participate in this webinar workshop I will give. It is organized by the Rotaract Club Grand Baie and will take place on Friday, May 1st, 2020 at 2 pm.
Show contentInternational Women's Day 2020: Put #EachforEqual into action
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2020, I felt the need to comment on the current frequent statements of employers on LinkedIn and other social networks about their commitment to gender equality. I have included a practical tip on how to really put #EachforEqual into action too.
Show contentWhy you need a CV that convinces in 60 seconds
Do you wonder about the “60 seconds” in the title of my upcoming TEDx talk “How to create a power CV that convinces in 60 seconds”? Then read the linked article “Nigeria: 3 Hiring Challenges in Africa’s Largest Market” and you will understand why.
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Presentation at the Fuckup Nights Mauritius vol. VI
I will present the lessons learned from an unsuccessful business venture of mine a few years ago at the Fuckup Nights Mauritius vol. VI event taking place on Friday, March 6th, 2020 at The Hive, Royal Road, Pierrefonds.
Show contentKeywords are key to your CV's success
Using the right keywords in your CV is very important. There are two good reasons for that. Firstly, they are crucial for finding your document using all kinds of search engines. Secondly, the more your wording matches the one of the job vacancies you are interested in, the stronger your CV will come across as a fit. On this page, you can find links to two good tools that can help you do the necessary research for it.
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