The most effective way to find a job is by leveraging your networks. Even in this digital age of LinkedIn and recruitment apps, getting recommended to a role by someone you know still goes a long way. However, if you’re a first-time job seeker, or new to this part of
A question we often get from eager job hunters is ‘How can I get on the career ladder?’. For instance, if you’re searching for your first job or pivoting into a new career path, backing up your interest with the right set of qualifications and skills can be challenging. So
In our last blog post we talked about what a start-up is looking for during a role-based interview. Today we want to discuss what you can do to stand out when getting interviewed for a specific need in a specific team. Speaking of teams, startups tend to work in cross-functional teams from
During the past few months, we’ve talked about how to optimize your CV, LinkedIn and cover letter. Basically, covering all you need to know about ‘how to shine on paper’. Now, let’s move to ‘how you can shine in person’. In other words, explore how to prepare and leave a
In our previous blog, we discussed how to pick the right startup to work for. What comes after you discover the role and company that fits you best? Startups may be always on the lookout for great people, but how can you become their next recruit? In this post we
Are you on the lookout for an exciting job opportunity doing work that matters? The best place to start your job hunt is with startups. Why? Because startups have an urgent need to recruit talented people. Usually, there is always at least twice the amount of work as there are
LinkedIn is essentially an extension of your CV. Nowadays it could be even more accessible to recruiters than a traditional resume. Moreover, you can also apply to some job vacancies by simply copying the link to your LinkedIn profile together with a short motivational statement. Long story short, yes you
A few weeks back we shared an article on how to write the ultimate CV. Today we want to tackle the most commonly overlooked mistakes in resume writing. The good news is with a few tweaks you can easily make your job application more sleek, professional and memorable. Not to
The cover letter is by far one of the most underrated items in the world of job hunting. If we were to guess, the trend of dismissing cover letters as optional or even obsolete started around about when Google wrote, “We think your work speaks for itself, so there’s no
Cover picture by Veeti Haapsamo Motivation is the most important asset in the job hunt. If you are willing to spend time with sourcing the companies, perfecting your CV, and preparing for the interviews you will most likely find a job. At the end of January, a group of people