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Introduction: Culture Add VS Culture Fit While recruiting, organizations do not only take skills, training, or past experience into consideration. They also seek to understand how well the person fits into the group. This is where culture fit and culture add become important concepts. Although both concepts are used by recruiters, they refer to slightly…
Introduction: Bootcamp, a Degree, and Self-Learning When it comes to learning a new skill, or advancing one’s career, one of the first questions one might face is that whether to attend a bootcamp, get a degree, or teach oneself. All three have their advantages, yet there are situations where one of these options may be…
Introduction: Resume Strategies Returning to work after medical leave can be a stressful time. You may be concerned that potential employers will question your resume due to the career gap. You may also feel that it is too personal to explain on your resume. The truth is a career break should not derail your career….
Introduction: Burnout and Wrong Career Fit At times, it happens that work becomes hard no matter the reason behind it. We wake up tired every morning, feel annoyed by minor matters and begin doubting our career choice. It is very easy to say that one hates this career. But the thing is that it may…
Introduction: Startup ESOPs Employee Stock Ownership Plans, commonly called ESOPs, are becoming an important part of startup compensation. Many startups offer ESOPs to attract talented employees when they cannot always match the salaries offered by large companies. For an employee, an ESOP can look very attractive. A company may tell you that your salary will…
Introduction: Resume Language In order to apply for jobs in UN or NGO organizations, specialists have to change their CVs a little since they might seem different from a usual corporate CV. The tasks could be the same, but how you explain them is of big importance. UN and NGOs expect people to reveal their…
Introduction: Self-Employed It is gratifying to be self-employed for a few years. You may have worked for different clients, performed several tasks, dealt with financial affairs, solved issues, and made essential decisions. But when applying for a regular job, the first question that appears in your mind may be: How to Create a Resume When…
Introduction: Repost Jobs Sometimes when you apply for a job and are done with the interviewing process, you’ll discover something baffling. The job you were just applying for has appeared on the company site or on LinkedIn again. You might be wondering to yourself, “Have I been turned down?” or “Did they already hire someone…
Introduction: Position Yourself as a Premium Freelancer Being a freelancer nowadays is not easy as there is stiff competition. There could be numerous people offering similar services whereas people may charge a variety of rates for their services, most of which are lower than yours. So how do you cope with this challenge? The answer…
Introduction: Build a Powerful Network It is widely known that having a strong network is key to success in any profession. Yet for women working in niche areas, this process can become a bit hard and frustrating. Niche fields have fewer people and companies involved compared to more popular sectors, and hence, knowing the right…
