What’s the impression that others have after an interaction with you? That’s personal branding. Think of it as your own personal calling card, your trademark. In an ever-evolving workplace where competition is fierce, it’s why people will want to work with you, hire you, hear your ideas, support you. Here are five expert-approved tips for branding yourself in 2016. 1. Put Pen to Paper Now is the time to sit down and figure out what

Created by CakeResume We all have been there. You have just sent your resume to a company you are very interested in. A couple of days, or even weeks, have passed. You are starting to feel anxious, waiting for a response. Should you do a job application follow-up? When should you follow up on a job application? How to follow up on your job application Do not worry about it! In this article, we will go over why, when

Created by CakeResume In this article, we'll walk you through: What is Job Shadowing? How to Job Shadow Tips for a Successful Job Shadowing Experience Job Shadow Request Sample Letter For young adults or career changers seeking to enter an industry, classrooms often don’t have much to offer. There are times when shadowing a professional can teach you more than a textbook can. A job shadow, or career shadowing, gives you a peek at “what it’s like

Hey there, we’re coming to the end of a magnificent decade. Bid farewell to 2021 and hello 2022! 2021 was a whirlwind of a year: a bumpy one for the world, but for the freelancing industry, it’s undoubtedly rewarding. Thanks to the Internet, with one simple click, you’re connected with the world and surrounded by an unprecedented lot of information and opportunities that can blow your mind. In 2019, we saw a proliferated growth in the freelancing

When you’re entering the career ladder, it’s extremely difficult when you’re on the bottom rung. I don’t have to tell you that employees are looking for experienced workers but how you can gain experience without that first role? It’s a vicious cycle that’s starting to make unemployed people around the world lose hope. However, there is something you can do to boost your CV while earning real-life experience that your future recruiters are

Why People Apply to Brand-Name Companies Big players in the tech space lure the best talent by offering everything you can possibly think of as work-related perks. The likes of Facebook, Google and Apple offer not just six figure salaries (plus stock options!), gourmet meals on campus, sleeping pods, flextime, and even dry cleaning and car maintenance services free of cost to all employees, but some of these companies even go so far as committing to taking care

From millennials to working adults, freelancing has become a phenomenon in today’s career landscape. It’s, in fact, approachable. Picture this, at 9 or 10, you wake up after feeling well-rested. Stretch yourself a bit and shake your drowsy head away. The air is thick with the scent of brewing coffee; you take an immediate gulp. Liberating sense of freedom overwhelms you. Slowly, you saunter your way to the living room, eye on the fuzzy armchair by the

Finding a job — conundrum for fresh graduates I’ve watched enough YouTube videos to know that most of you 22-year-old have resolved to do now that you’ve graduated: take good care of yourself both mentally and physically; do good for Mother Earth; find a life partner (no one’s asking but I personally prefer animals to human company, thank you very much); further develop your talents; find what you’re passionate about and turn it into your

If you’re preparing to land an ideal job after graduation, you might need to do more than just getting good grades and making a pretty resume. HRs won’t know how good you are unless they actually read your resume. Yet with piles of resumes in their mailboxes, why would they read yours? And that’s where networking can help: it doesn’t guarantee an offer, but it raises the chance of actually being seen in the first place

IT and development jobs are among the most desirable careers in 2020. As a developer with a few years of experience, it's easy to find many suitable roles and choose the one that best meets your career path and lifestyle. Although jobs are abundant, it's still important to avoid these critical mistakes when you're applying for a new role. Having a Good Resume When applying for a job in IT, like any other job, a strong resume