Career Development2024-04-11
mean? Taking initiative at work will be in vain if you use it solely to appear superior to other employees, rather than aiming for a specific promotion or position. Your SMART will guide your actions, give you powerful motivation to move forward, clear irrelevant and unrealistic goals that will hold you back, and lastly provide clarity in your decision-making. 3. Be Proactive Proactive means becoming more engaged in a project given by the company. Employees not only finish their... Read more
Interview Skills2022-07-27
necessarily have time to read that much. Step 4: Let them know your decision. Normally when writing a thank you email after the job offer, you also need to let the recruiter and employer know your decision. Thus, they can move forward to the next steps in the hiring process. The following is what you can consider to include in the job offer thank you letter in various situations. Accepting the job offer: If you are accepting the job offer... Read more
Resume & CV2021-09-28
medical billing resume format? In recent years, it’s recommended that applicants submit their resume as a PDF instead of a Word doc to avoid common errors such as formatting, fonts, unable to open the file, etc. As most companies move on to ATS (Applicant Tracking System) to review and scan application documents, a medical billing resume pdf is also easier to get through this system compared to Word files. CakeResume helps medical billing professionals build resumes that stand out... Read more
Interview Skills2022-10-09
or you are no longer a student, there are many places online or at your local job centers where you could reach out for a mock interview. Career coaches are well versed in many different careers, and can help you move both upwards and laterally in your ideal career. Career coaches will also help you with selling yourself, adjusting your resume and improving interpersonal skills through mock interviews. However, career coaching is a career in itself, and therefore you will... Read more
Resume & CV2022-02-22
resume are the best shots for you if you are a fresh college graduate with little experience. Make sure to highlight them. What to Include in a College Graduate Resume With all the basics in mind, we are going to move on to the 8 key sections in a college graduate resume. 1. Resume Header (Personal Information) A resume header contains all the important personal information, such as your name, your title, your location, your social media, and last but... Read more
Cover Letter2024-03-06
before writing your housekeeping cover letter. Oftentimes, employers will include traits that they look for in successful candidates. Find these and use them to model your cover letter in the best way possible! 4. Explain your skills and/or experience Moving on to the body section of your housekeeping cover letter! Spend this section explaining how your interests, skills, and qualifications align with the goals and values of the place you are applying to. Your housekeeping cover letter should not... Read more
Career Planning2022-06-23
Taiwan. What You Need to Work in Taiwan There are a few different steps to legally work in Taiwan. A foreigner can work in Taiwan by following the process from job application to residence permit. ✅ Taiwan Work Permit Before moving to Taiwan, you need an offer of employment. Although many different companies are hiring in Taiwan, the government will only issue Taiwan work permits to workers in certain sectors. There are multiple categories of approved professionals, but some examples... Read more
Career Development2024-03-27
directors, sets the company’s strategies and evaluates its performance. 3. Chief Technology Officer (Technology Sector) Annual Salary: RM660,000 Job Responsibilities: The CTO is responsible for overseeing and implementing the technology infrastructures within the company. 4. Managing Director (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector) Annual Salary: RM600,000 Job Responsibilities: The managing director is a representation of the CEO in carrying out daily tasks. The responsibilities lie in leading each work division and ensuring each target is achieved. 5. Head... Read more
Resume & CV2022-08-14
Created by CakeResume Most recruiters take only a few seconds to scan through a CV or resume . The first thing(s) that they see on the header section are your name, contact details, and your resume/CV’s headline or profile. These are the few main things that they will look at on your header section to decide whether to continue reading the whole page. A headline works perfectly as the attention catcher of your resume/CV because it is... Read more
Resume & CV2022-09-28
Created by CakeResume In this article, we’ll cover: Should You Include Your Photo in a Biodata? Tips for Picking the Best Picture for Your Job Biodata How to Take a Photo for a Marriage Biodata How to Put a Photo in a Biodata A biodata photo is a biodata picture. It is a photograph of yourself that you add to your marriage profile or a job biodata (your resume). Biodata images can help your resume stand out from others... Read more
Career Planning2024-03-06
Created by CakeResume Tim Cook, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk are household names that all have one thing in common; they are excellent leaders that have taken their companies to the very highest level. In many cases, a visionary leader is what separates a successful company from a great company. But, of course, this is much easier said than done! This begs the question: How do you become a good and effective leader? Being a good leader is... Read more
Resume & CV2021-11-17
Created by CakeResume TABLE OF CONTENTS What Are Organizational Skills? List of Organizational Skills Examples How to Showcase Your Organizational Skills during a Job Search How to List Organizational Skills on a Resume/CV How to Improve Your Organizational Skills Have you heard of organizational skills for resumes and CVs? Organizational skills are skills that enable you to manage time efficiently, allocate resources to complete tasks successfully. Organizational skills to put on a resume can come in different forms depending... Read more
Industry & Job Overview2022-10-04
Created by CakeResume In this article, we’ll cover steps to becoming a social worker: Earn Degrees Complete Required Fieldwork Complete the ASWB Examination Apply for Social Worker Licenses Choose a Social Work Career Path Find a Job There are many steps to becoming a social worker, since it’s a serious job with a lot of responsibilities. A social worker’s clients can be families, individuals, veterans, students, people experiencing homelessness or mental illness, and refugees. Their tasks range... Read more
People Operations2023-04-18
In this article, you'll read about: What Is Time to Hire? Time to Hire vs. Time to Fill Why You Should Measure Time to Hire? Average Time to Hire How to Measure Time to Hire How to Improve Time to Hire What to Keep in Mind When Using Time to Hire Human Resources (HR) metrics are great for building a clearer picture of the hiring process. Their main function is to provide indicators that can be tracked, measured or... Read more
Career Planning2024-03-06
Leaving a job surely is a tough decision for most of us. But, from HR's perspective, they are used to the fact that people come and go, regardless of their position. Therefore, it is completely normal for employees to resign and change jobs for better career opportunities. Once you’ve made up your mind to quit, the next thing to be prepared for is telling the reason for leaving your job. That is because you’ll definitely have to... Read more
Career Planning2021-05-25
You'll learn about: How to distinguish different types of letters (recommendation letter, reference letter, etc.) What is a letter of recommendation? How to get a letter of recommendation - 3 simple steps A letter of recommendation is a formal document designed to validate one’s work, skills, or academic performance upon his/her application for a job, internship, volunteer opportunity, etc. To get a recommendation letter, you can reach out to a former supervisor, professor, or school counselor. Despite the... Read more
Cover Letter2022-10-25
Created by CakeResume In this article, we'll cover: Business Development Cover Letter Samples How to Write a Business Development Cover Letter Business Development Cover Letter Template Business development concerns handling the growth of organizations in a wide range of aspects. When writing a cover letter for a business development role, you might consider different jobs and their main duties: Business Development Executive Business Development Associate Business Sales Development Representative Business Development Officer Business Development Manager A resume may list... Read more
Career Planning2022-08-22
Created by CakeResume In this article, we’ll cover: Types of Jobs in Taiwan for Foreigners Where to Look for Work in Taiwan Tips for Finding a Job in Taiwan Taiwan is a popular destination for expats for many reasons. Nearly a million foreigners work in Taiwan, and the country is rated high in expat satisfaction across different polls. Taiwan is a beautiful island known for its stunning scenery and friendly locals. The country also has some assets that appeal... Read more
Career Planning2022-07-08
Created by CakeResume In this article, we’ll cover: Who to Ask for a Job Referral How to Ask for a Job Referral Tips for Asking for a Referral How to Ask for Referrals: Examples Need a final push to land your dream job? Getting referrals might just be the push you need. Job referral is when someone you know helps you get a job by putting in a good word for you with their employer, or by passing your... Read more
People Operations2023-04-25
In this highly competitive world, many companies offer only a few openings for the position but there will always be countless candidates who apply for that position. As a result, many applicants don’t get the role. They commonly feel defeated after being rejected during the job application process. Sending a rejection email after an interview is one polite way to notify those disqualified applicants. Therefore, writing a rejection email after an interview is a very important step that recruiters... Read more