Interview Skills2022-04-26
working well under pressure. For example, if the job you’re interviewing for involves facing uncertainties, you can list your past responsibilities that concern taking risks or facing uncertainty and how you handled those stressful situations at work. 📍Be honest. One thing to note is that it’s very important to always be honest in your answers! It reflects unprofessionally on you if you forge your answers based on what they want to hear. If you don’t perform... Read more
Career Planning2020-11-03
are moving towards a start-up-esque environment; for example, employees can play foosball during brainstorming meetings to spark creativity; team members can also show solidarity during the process. Some enterprises also encourage internal entrepreneurship by incentivizing them with benefits. However, working in a corporate is less diverse because labor is highly specialized, every member in established companies is assigned to specific job tasks. If you happen to be a specialist, and you prefer to work systematically and methodically towards... Read more
Job Search Tips2020-08-19
Current Working Landscape in India, where are the chances? For many, working abroad is one of the options, but for Indians, that’s probably due to the lack of job demands in India. Even though we’ve witnessed robust growth in India’s economy in the past few years, the declining availability of jobs isn’t a good outlook for many. Unemployment in India averaged 7.34% from 2018 to 2020. This 7.34% of the population means that 18... Read more
Career Planning2024-05-01
the best match for your skill set. What’s more, CakeResume is the only job search site in Taiwan that offers optimized language support for 7 languages! Other Taiwan Job Search Websites There are several job search sites available apart from CakeResume, where you can find your ideal job. However, it is essential to keep in mind that most of these sites do not support the English language. These job search sites are primarily used by Taiwanese companies in the... Read more
Resume & CV2023-05-12
Created by CakeResume When people begin working on writing their resumes , many put emphasis on their previous working experience and career history. However, little do they know that extracurricular achievements, from both extracurricular activities and co-curricular experiences, in a resume could also have positive impacts. The extracurricular activities on resume show not only the potential and transferable skills of the applicants, such as leadership skills, communication skills, and language ability, but also their personality traits. But what does it... Read more
Career Planning2020-08-18
was launched to match quality tech talents with the best tech companies. With the design of online coding tests, JobEspresso makes the matching process much more efficient and effective for both tech companies and tech talents. Are you dreaming of working in Singapore? No matter your goal is for higher pay, more exciting life experience, or even a foreign lover, it is time to go for the dream rather than just think about it! Starting from building a fascinating resume... Read more
Resume & CV2021-10-04
Created by CakeResume You may have heard a lot about the importance of the skills section in a resume. However, you might have not heard of hard skills to put on resumes which are different from soft skills. To put it simply, hard skills are teachable and measurable abilities that an individual can acquire through practice, repetition, and education. When going over the hard skills on your resume, employers can grab a quick idea of your expertise and see whether... Read more
Resume & CV2023-04-12
Resume writing guideline and tips in 2023 Crafting a professional resume is crucial to make a good first impression on potential employers. However, job seekers may need guidance to create an impressive resume that captures recruiters' interest. Fear not, as CakeResume — the best resume builder , is here to guide you through the process of writing a professional resume in 2023. In this blog, we'll cover everything you need to know to write and create an astounding resume that... Read more
Resume & CV2022-04-15
Created by CakeResume Over the past few years, having a simple career objective on a CV has become optional, or even outdated. However, an objective statement for a CV could still be useful under certain circumstances. In this article, we will share the everything you need to know about the career objectives on resume/CV, including the 30+ best career objective examples for different jobs and industries. Whether you are making a career change, or applying for your first internship... Read more
Career Planning2020-07-20
When reflecting upon their careers, more and more people are considering the idea of a “career change”. The thought of changing jobs might stem from several reasons, like You can no longer learn anything new in your current position. Your current job is no longer exciting and you just want to try another type of work. You simply hope for a pay raise. Whatever the reason, it all goes to the pursuit of a better life. Starting a new career... Read more
Resume & CV2021-03-17
Created by CakeResume A nature lover; a science lover. The environment around you just seems extremely fascinating. Perhaps, a biologist is a career that interests you. A biologist studies everything about organisms – from collecting field samples and measurements to analysing and interpreting these data. Biologists do not necessarily have to work in laboratories! In fact, job positions for a biologist vary incredibly: you could obtain an academia position, like a professor, or a government position conducting census projects! But, reality... Read more
Cover Letter2024-03-06
How to Make a Winning Team Leader Cover Letter As the group’s driving force, team leaders offer guidance to all members to ensure they are performing their tasks effectively, staying focused, and working towards the organization’s goals. Team leaders also need to resolve any problems within the team that can hinder job performance. This is undoubtedly a challenging position that calls for numerous responsibilities, which is why team leaders need to have specific qualities and skill sets to... Read more
Career Planning2024-03-06
Created by CakeResume As a student, summer vacations are seen as an opportunity to celebrate the end of another school year. Most students plan a trip away, or spend their time earning extra cash; however, summer vacations are also a great time for a study abroad experience. Taiwan is not usually the first option that comes to mind for studying abroad, but did you know that there are many interesting cultural and language programs available? Here, we’ll discuss what... Read more
Resume & CV2020-11-17
Created by CakeResume Including a hobbies and interests section on your resume is often discouraged by career coaches and experts. But did you know that if done correctly, this section can help you stand out from the crowd and land you an interview? This is especially true, especially for freshers who have little or no work experience. In this article, you will learn about how to craft a compelling hobbies and interests section for your resume as a fresher. We... Read more
Resume & CV2021-04-14
You'll learn: What is a CV for job applications? What to include in a CV - 10 key elements Top 5 CV writing tips While searching for jobs, CV and resume are the two words we see in many job descriptions. However, many job seekers may have difficulties telling the difference between “CV'' and “Resume''. Let’s begin with the definition of a resume. Résumé is a french word that means “summary”. A resume is to showcase your technical skills... Read more
Recruitment & HR2024-03-06
Created by CakeResume Being employed in a typical 9:5 job means that more than half of your time in a week is spent at work. Workplace environments, therefore, play a pivotal role in shaping our professional experiences. It influences everything from career growth to mental well-being. You might be fortunate enough to get a job with a positive workplace culture that also pushes you to climb your career ladder. However, at the same time, many people out there... Read more
People Operations2022-12-03
Created by CakeResume In this article, we’ll cover: What is EEO? EEO Compliance How to Make Sure You’re EEO Compliant EEO Violation Examples Companies nowadays are often promoting diversity and inclusion within their workplace, and this extends to their hiring practices. However, whilst diversity, equity and inclusion are related to workplace culture, equal employment opportunity (EEO) is related to the protection of employees against discrimination during the hiring process and the employment. EEO is enforced by law, and... Read more
Resume & CV2019-04-08
Your resume is a gateway to your dream job and most times, we try as hard as we can to write the best resume as we possibly can and forward it to recruiters we come across on various platforms such as LinkedIn. However, we never end up getting an interview or job offer from them but a very subtle response of how they cannot continue with our recruitment. This may be due to us not taking into consideration some very... Read more
Cover Letter2022-09-11
Created by CakeResume In this article, we'll cover: Recruiter Cover Letter Examples Recruiter Cover Letter Template How to Write a Recruiter Cover Letter Recruiters are an essential link in the hiring process. As a recruiter, you will need to separate the wheat from the chaff and discern those whose applications suggest a true potential for success. A good recruiter cover letter will display your knowledge of the recruitment process. What’s more, a memorable recruiter cover letter will stand... Read more
Career Planning2021-01-05
Quitting your job smoothly is an art. You don’t need a smoking gun reason for resigning your job, it could be a combination of worries weighing on your minds for too long: the disconnection with personal or professional life; the stagnated and uninspiring working atmosphere; not being appreciated or underutilized. Compounded together, these reasons serve as a huge eureka moment. You realize you need more stimulation outside this environment, and it’s time to embark on another journey to... Read more