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It is very important to develop an eye for spotting any potentially harmful information in your CV! One would think that the avoidance of counterproductive information in a CV is self-evident for any applicant. In fact, for many it is not. So, there are good reasons to take a closer look at this problem and how to avoid it.
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If you are actively involved in hiring personnel, watch this video. The damage to your hiring success in the long run may be tremendous if you forget about the influence that applicants you reject will likely have on it.
Show contentThis article features a short warning to all freelancers who are considering to offer their services on Upwork®.
Show contentMost vacancies are not advertised publicly and can therefore not be found on online recruitment platforms etc. The Forbes article “6 Ways To Crack The ‘Hidden’ Job Market” addresses this aspect and offers good practical advice for more success with your job search by effective networking.
Show contentAt various points in my own articles, I recommend that you should follow the slogan: “Don’t prove, just explain.” in your applications. It is important to take both aspects seriously. On this page, I explain this in more detail and recommend reading a great article by Jeff Haden titled “Quit Using These 10 Words to Describe Yourself on LinkedIn”.
Show contentI have always liked the actual paper magazine “Inc.” much more than its corresponding website, but I do recommend reading this short article on it: “8 Signs It’s Time to Take Your Skills Elsewhere”. It cuts the topic of its title to the chase and can function as a little checklist if it is time for you to move on too.
Show contentA few days ago, a friend sent me this article from the New York Times, which I would also recommend for your reading. Even if the content primarily refers to the American job market, these insights can also be applied to conditions in other countries.
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