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            <title><![CDATA[We are going German! Join our German Candidate Week ]]></title>
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We are going German! Join our German Candidate Week February 21st - 25th <BR>(Scroll down for English text) <BR><BR>From DACH to DUTCH. Erfahre wie du bequem von deinem eigenen Wohnzimmer aus in den niederländischen Arbeitsmarkt einsteigen kannst. In der Woche vom 21. Februar veranstalten wir Online-Informationsveranstaltungen, die von Deutschsprachigen für Deutschsprachige entwickelt wurden. Freue dich auf einen spannenden Austausch mit unseren Experten! Sie werden u.a. über folgende Themen sprechen: <BR><BR>• Niederländisches Arbeitsrecht <BR><BR>• Einen Job in den Niederlanden finden <BR><BR>• Kulturelle Unterschiede zwischen Deutschland und den Niederlanden <BR><BR>Die Veranstaltung finden auf Deutsch statt und bieten dir die Möglichkeit auch andere...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Diversity, equality and inclusion. 5 tips and tricks for writing your vacancy texts. ]]></title>
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Within this tight labor market, it is important that a potential candidate immediately becomes enthusiastic about your vacancy. If your vacancy text does not emphasize what you are looking for, you can quickly lose candidates. It has also become even more important in this day and age to write inclusively. After all, you want to try to grab the largest possible target group. In this blog, we give you 5 tips &amp; tricks for writing diverse, equal, and inclusive vacancy texts.<br>
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Jargon<br>
This may be an open door, but this part is often underestimated. If you have a lot of knowledge of...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:25:44 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The 10 tips to increase your empathy]]></title>
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10 tips to increase your empathy<BR><BR>"There is an empathy deficit in the world. More people are living alone and we are putting less time into social and community activities that enhance our empathic sensitivity. This is worrisome because empathy not only makes you a good person - it's also good for you: if you care more about others, you're more likely to be happy," said economist Richard Layard (Krznaric, 2015). Empathy also has the ability to mend broken relationships, deepen friendships and create new ones. And it improves your creative thinking, as empathy helps you see problems and perspectives from...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:30:44 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[7 tips for more self-confidence]]></title>
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<BR>Everyone has a little voice in his or her head. A voice that can say nice and unkind things. Sometimes it helps you but unfortunately it can also undermine you. How do you make sure you keep saying the right things to yourself? What habits make you more confident? How can you easily and in a fun way increase your self-confidence? Great questions with 7 great answers....<BR><BR>1. Compare yourself to yourself<BR>Why compare yourself to someone else? No one in the whole world can be better you than you are yourself. When you don't compare yourself to anyone else, you become...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:52:24 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[5 tips for being less hectic]]></title>
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<BR><BR>5 tips for being less hectic<BR><BR>Does your work sometimes resemble a madhouse? Your company needs to grow, processes need to improve and we have high expectations of each other. But in the meantime working through all kinds of physical and virtual distractions is quite difficult. We get stressed, the work doesn't get done in the expected time and before you know it you open your laptop in the evening or at the weekend. Unintentionally, your stress seeps through to colleagues, the client, your family and friends....<BR><BR>Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson describe in the book "It doesn't have to be...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:55:30 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What is the drama triangle? These three social roles complement each other and produce fixed patterns in communication. ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>What is the drama triangle? <BR>The drama triangle, designed by Stephen Karpman, is a visual representation of communication patterns between people. This triangle is characterized by the fact that you are, as it were, 'caught' in it and then always have the choice of three possibilities, namely: assuming the role of the Rescuer, the Accuser or the Victim. <BR><BR>These three social roles complement each other and produce fixed patterns in communication. The remarkable thing about these three roles is that the persons concerned are not aware of the way in which they keep themselves and the other person, as it...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[10 tips for convincing others]]></title>
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<BR><BR>From quality logos and recommendations by others to statements like "only 1 left! Numerous influencing techniques tempt you every day to make certain decisions. Last September, we attended a seminar where, among others, persuasion guru Robert Cialdini shared his principles for convincing others. We picked up 10 tips that everyone could use:<BR><BR>Tip 1: Use expert opinion<BR>One of Cialdini's principles is authority. If an authority or expert says something, we tend to believe it. See if you can support your viewpoint or opinion with a testimonial or statement by an expert in that field. Can you cite scientific research that supports...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:03:56 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Redundant Phrases on your CV or LinkedIn Will Get You Nowhere ]]></title>
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<BR>People searching for a job are not very creative when it comes to completing their LinkedIn account. Strange, because they describe themselves as specialized and focused.And there itimmediately goes wrong: for almost everyone. The site with business profiles published its annual list of most frequently used words with which users define themselves. <BR><BR>According to LinkedIn this shows the difficulty of making a ‘significant profile’. Many people use standard terms, resulting in the following top ten empty phrases: specialized, leadership, focused, strategic, experienced, passionate, expert, creative, innovative, and certified. <BR><BR>‘People find it difficult to distinguish themselves from others’, according to Anoek...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:27:23 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[6 OCT Don’t Worry Speak Dutch - Talencoach – Albert Both ]]></title>
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<BR>Don’t worry speak Dutch - Talencoach – Albert Both <BR><BR>Dutch has a reputation for being very difficult. Dutch people love to say that their language is one of the hardest languages to learn.But…if you look at it objectively, Dutch is the closest language to English; it is as a matter of fact a kind of German light (a language that is logical and consistent, according to many people).Yes, chances are high that you’ll experience some challenges and obstacles whenever you try to learn and to speak Dutch. Even if you speak Dutch already, you may often find that somehow you...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Keys to Happiness at Work ]]></title>
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<BR>“Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.”—Buddha <BR><BR>“People who are happy in life have an easy time feeling good and recovering from adversity; they have close, supportive social connections; and they believe that their presence in the world matters,” writes Emiliana Simon-Thomas, the science director of Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, on the Greater Good Magazine. Similarly, she defines happiness at work as “feeling an overall sense of enjoyment at work; being able to gracefully handle setbacks; connecting amicably with colleagues, coworkers, clients, and customers; and knowing that your work matters to yourself,...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:40:16 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why I volunteer at Together Abroad ]]></title>
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Why I volunteer at Together Abroad 
<BR>Like many who graduate from university, it was a challenge for me to find a job that would cater to my academic strengths. I found myself caught in a catch-22 situation that many graduates find themselves in; needing to find a job for professional experience, but not having enough professional experience to land a job. Discovering volunteering opportunities can be an effective way to break the loop, and it shows future employers that you are a proactive individual that keeps finding opportunities where they can. <BR>Having completed a philosophy degree, I wanted to find...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:46:30 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Your Talent Value as a Personal Brand]]></title>
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Your Talent Value as a Personal Brand <BR><BR>For young professionals at the start of their career, their talents and potentials may go unrecognized, as they are yet to learn and experience how to effectively communicate their skills and abilities. To overcome this barrier, start with developing a strong personal brand and learning how to ‘sell’ it. <BR><BR>Measuring one’s talent value is an exercise in self-discovery. One area to begin in is to ask those who know you well to describe you with three words. This can show how people perceive you and what characteristics of yours tend to stand out....]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:23:47 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Be Wanted by Recruiters ]]></title>
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<BR><BR><BR>How to Be Wanted by Recruiters <BR><BR>In the stressful business of applying for jobs, recruiters are often the primary gateway to getting the position. Winning them over has many elements, and each one takes some unpacking before you have a strategy that will work. A good CV is an essential part of that strategy, but it is not the only one. Your personal brand, your education, your work experience and even your values all factor into how recruiters view you as a potential candidate. <BR><BR><BR>Recruiters are people too. They are there to find candidates for jobs, not jobs for candidates....]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Should You Imitate Role Models? ]]></title>
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<BR>Career theory often highlights the importance of role models as a motivational tool for aspirants to set and reach ambitious goals in their career paths. The consensus is that role models provide a positive and nurturing effect for aspirants. Typically, a role model is someone who has already achieved the career goals one desires, sometimes sharing a similar background, mind-set, and core values; in other words, an ideal self-reflection of oneself in the future. <BR><BR>Recent research&nbsp;has backed up the usefulness of role models with similar backgrounds, showing that strong female role models can encourage women to pursue careers in male-dominated...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:06:19 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Be Wanted by Recruiters ]]></title>
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In the stressful business of applying for jobs, recruiters are often the primary gateway to getting the position. Winning them over has many elements, and each one takes some unpacking before you have a strategy that will work. A good CV is an essential part of that strategy, but it is not the only one. Your personal brand, your education, your work experience and even your values all factor into how recruiters view you as a potential candidate. <BR><BR>Recruiters are people too. They are there to find candidates for jobs, not jobs for candidates. This distinction means recruiters are put...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Using Branding to Recruit Talent ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>Branding is essential for every company to attract new partners, customers and candidates. Branding helps build strong and long-term relationships by increasing the brand awareness within the industry. Nowadays, companies try to recruit talents that they can benefit from, including at a reduced cost of hire, and with useful results and positive recognition. In fact, there are specific practices of branding that employers can apply to recruit talent effectively. <BR><BR>According to a 2014 research from HR analyst Aptitude Research Partners, 1 in 4 companies is not confident about their employer branding. Employer branding consists of a combination of functional, economical...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 14:05:23 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Invest in Employee Development]]></title>
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&nbsp;<BR>Employee development matters. Successful companies not only invest in human capital, they also know how relevant it is to focus on employees’ welfare and continued learning to maintain engagement and creativity inside their organizations. Helping people reach their fullest potential means investing in the future by fostering productivity and retaining talent within the group. <BR><BR>Studies have shown that organizations with a career development program demonstrate up to 250% higher productivity (Scales, 2012); 25% higher employee retention (Deloitte Research Brief, 2012); 10% sales improvement (Sales Enablement Optimization Study, 2016); and 13% stronger business results (Bersin, 2011). Besides improving productivity, retention, sales,...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Be Yourself During Interviews ]]></title>
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<BR>How to Be Yourself During Interviews <BR><BR>What does it mean to be yourself? Why is it important in life, in any given situation, or at an interview? If we could go back in time, and see what was happening on a sunny Sunday morning when we were five, we would most likely see a precious child being totally himself or herself, enjoying life as it comes, accepting it with interest and joy. Regretfully, as we grow older, we forget this way of being, and start getting lost in the world of fear and anxiety, which has nothing to do with...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Use LinkedIn Smartly ]]></title>
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<BR>Nowadays, having a weak LinkedIn profile, or not having one at all, is not advisable. LinkedIn offers a variety of tools and options to professionals and job seekers. Although the platform imposes specific uses and actions to its users, you can always learn to work with the network smartly. Companies and recruiters usually ask candidates to also provide them with a link to their LinkedIn profile, which is often more elaborate and detailed than the CV. Thus, try to create a strong online image of competence to impress the recruiters, by highlighting your skills and accomplishments, and be smart with...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:28:06 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[To Conform or to Stand Out with Personal Branding ]]></title>
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<BR>We live in a seemingly extroverted world, where strong communicators with charming personalities and defined characters are the image of success. Or, at least, that is the predominant definition sold to us in the media. But half of the world is filled with introverts too—quiet, smart professionals that do not necessarily need to make noise to pull attention upon themselves. They shine because of their inner power, a more truthful source than their peculiar tone of voice. Steve Wozniak, Bill Gates, and Marissa Mayer are examples of the many thoughtful, introvert and yet successful leaders. <BR><BR>In the sphere of business,...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:38:43 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Pursue Personal Development ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>Finding the opportunity for personal development at work can be a challenging but worthwhile pursuit. Companies are typically incentivised to only promote professional growth amongst employees to push them further in their careers and work skills for the benefit of a business, without giving much thought to the personal ambitions and desires of an employee. However, employees want meaningful work that enriches their lives beyond their daily tasks. Most workers would find more satisfaction in their work if they felt their skills were valued, and that they have the chance to further develop their career paths and passions. <BR><BR>Creating any...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:23:49 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Demonstrate Personal Development in a CV ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>An interesting and informative CV can make all the difference between landing an interview for your dream job, and being passed over. There are multiple parts in a resume that are equally essential and can serve as a marketing tool to sell yourself to your future employer. One of these is personal development. <BR><BR>Based on the Maslow pyramid, personal development or so-called “self-actualization” is the most important need that each individual has. Due to our differences, people have diverse developmental targets; therefore, it is crucial in your CV to state the most critical ones for the job you are applying...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:09:46 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tips for Handling an On-the-Spot Job Interviews or Offer ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>Have you ever visited a company hoping to schedule an appointment for an interview only to find yourself being interviewed on the spot or being offered a position? Here are some helpful tips to keep you prepared for just such a scenario. <BR><BR><BR>Know what you want before searching <BR><BR>Create a personal SWOT analysis (strength, weakness, opportunity, threats). Then create a list of specific and personal objectives. This will help you be aware of where you are now in your career and where you want to be in the future. This can help you to know what direction you want your...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:54:32 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Motivate Yourself to Do Better ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>Personal development is a process that candidates can use to reflect or to evaluate themselves on. They can use it to understand what needs to be improved, and what steps to follow to help them discover their full potential and reach their goals. <BR><BR>Strategies for Personal Development <BR><BR>Create a personal vision or mission statement: Create a personal S.W.O.T. and clear goal you want to specifically focus on. Perhaps you want to apply for a new course, further study, volunteering, internships, or learn a language. Make a list of personal developments that you wish to develop in order to improve on...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:04:53 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Effective Tips for Job Seekers ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>Tired of constantly being rejected? Getting the feeling that you might be making the same mistakes over and over again? There are many different ways on how to look for a new job and, in general, how to approach it. Below are tips on how to make your life easier when finding a new job. <BR><BR>1. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile. <BR>The reason to focus on LinkedIn is because of its position – it is one of the top networking sites for professionals. Furthermore, there are more than 414 million users among whom there are many recruiters and company...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2017 09:52:39 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Dangers of Bad Communication with Colleagues ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>If you read any article about creating a successful and happy working life, you will see that good communication is always listed as one of the main keys to achieving this. So, why is good communication so important? The short answer is: because it underpins everything you do, both in your personal and professional life. As such, being able to communicate effectively, as well as appreciating the importance of doing so, is a vital part of any career. <BR><BR>One area of professional communication that may sometimes become difficult is communicating effectively with colleagues. Due to working closely with your colleagues...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2017 11:12:26 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Personal Branding: How Far Is Too Much? ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>We see it across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter every day: people, trying to grow a strong digital presence and personal brand by constantly posting whatever will represent them in a positive light. <BR><BR>When you are building your personal brand across all your social media channels, it is important to not accidentally detract from your public image due to unintended errors, such as posting a status complaining about the commute to work, or listing a detailed schedule of the day in an effort to look important. Now, if you are sitting there thinking that you are just a regular person who...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 10:16:49 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Higher Salary with Company Growth? ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>Successful companies are starting to realise that increasing wages can help to increase profits and growth by boosting productivity; companies such as Costco, a US warehouse company, have seen a rise in profits compared to its competitors, and they owe their success to increased employee morale through better pay. However, as an employee, it can be difficult to persuade employers that you deserve more money when the company grows. Even if your argument is that employees hard work should be rewarded and it would help further boost working incentives. <BR><BR>When a company’s success can be confidently attributed to one’s hard...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 09:49:14 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Dangers of Overselling Yourself]]></title>
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The goal of a job interview is to show that you are the interviewer’s best choice. Just repeating what is on your CV will not help the interviewer much. During the meeting, it is your job to show the opposite party how you differ from other candidates. Also, you have to ensure that the interviewer realises they need you for the job. <BR><BR>Last week, I spoke with a client who struggles with job interviews. He was used to showing his resume, have a quick chat about hours and wages etc., and either accept or refuse the offer. Nowadays, he was...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:02:44 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Personal Branding within the Company]]></title>
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<BR><BR>You got the job, now how do you keep or further build your personal brand within the company? When it comes to personal branding most people struggle with how to promote themselves within their workplace without being considered as narcissists or aggressive. On that account, there are specific practices you can apply to stand out from your colleagues and capture your boss’s eye. <BR><BR>1. Ask for feedback <BR>The first step that will help you build a successful personal brand within your workplace is to care about your job and always ask your supervisor for feedback on your performance. In this...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Four Communication Styles on the Work Floor]]></title>
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<BR><BR>‘We are going to determine what colours we are’, was the answer given by my colleague, when asked what the teambuilding day was about. To be perfectly honest, I am not thrilled to sit down and watch a pallet of colours pass by, which describe our personality and communication preferences by putting a label on them. <BR><BR>There are different approaches on determining what kind of communication style someone prefers. It can be done by using colours, elements or by describing the main qualities such as analytical, inspirational, or controlling. There are different models that classify a different number of communication...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 12:11:52 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Market Your Own Brand ]]></title>
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<BR>In recent years, the term ‘personal branding’ has become more popular. The amount of searches hits on Google increases steadily, yet people often do not fully understand what a personal brand entails. <BR><BR>A personal brand is not about changing who you are and creating an image just to meet someone else’s expectations. It is about identifying who you are, and which selling points make you stand out from the crowd. People who market their own brand are more likely to be seen as experts in their field, and therewith receive job offers at higher levels. <BR><BR>How It Works <BR><BR>Before creating...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 18:43:53 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Methods of Personal Branding ]]></title>
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<BR>Creating your personal brand entails combining who you are and what you want to promote, in order to attract people’s attention and build your reputation. First of all, whether it is for personal or professional reasons, you have to start thinking of yourself as a brand, by emphasizing your best competencies and core values, and creating a fascinating story about yourself. The stronger the brand you have, the more motivated and disciplined you will appear, while providing a successful mindset. <BR><BR>There are two main levels where you need to create and promote your personal brand effectively: online through social networks,...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2017 16:07:44 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Negotiate About Your Position ]]></title>
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<BR>Negotiations with a boss or supervisor can be a daunting task for employees; nonetheless it is sometimes a necessary means for improvement under unsatisfactory working conditions. The aim of a negotiation can vary from typical requests such as higher wages, more responsibilities and better working hours to improvements in the working environment such as a bigger office, newer equipment or safer working conditions. In any case, negotiating is usually the better option to improve a situation instead of pursuing a better job elsewhere. <BR><BR>In addition to knowing what you wish to get out of a negotiation, making use of suitable...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:00:09 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Examples of Successful Personal Branding ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>Creating your personal brand entails combining who you are and what you want to promote, in order to attract recruiters’ attention and build your reputation. Whether it is online through social or professional platforms, or in conferences and interviews, you should try to tailor your personal brand depending on the context and the person, by highlighting your strongest skills and characteristics. Let us now see in more details how to build a successful personal brand that recruiters will be unable to resist. <BR><BR>1. CV/Résumé <BR><BR>Your CV/Résumé is usually the first thing that recruiters encounter, which represents your personal brand. Try...]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Digital to the Physical: Bringing Your Personal Brand to Life ]]></title>
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Building your online presence is no easy task – first you undertake the soul-searching trip to the best of your skills and characteristics, then you have to carefully synthesize the outcome into a mind-blowing, knocking-all-socks-off pieces of texts, all while cautiously balancing between the creative and the appropriate. And still, if you fail to live what you preach, you will be dismissed as a fraud in a heartbeat. Harmonizing the image you present online with your offline persona is a crucial part of your personal branding – simply because we (still) live most of our lives offline. <BR><BR>Get Going and...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:56:14 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Considerations to Make Before Working at a Startup ]]></title>
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The startup community in the Netherlands has been growing continuously for the past few years and has become extremely well-known. It has become so prominent that the country is now giving out new visas allowing entrepreneurs to pursue their young companies in an effort to make The Netherlands, Europe’s best startup location. Working for a startup can either be the best opportunity or the worst nightmare for an employee, depending on personality and goals. <BR><BR>There are advantages for seeking out employment with companies like this. While, salary might not look as nice as it does at the larger corporations, perks...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 12:16:36 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Do I Need a Personal Brand? ]]></title>
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In an increasingly competitive job market, it is important to stand out from the crowd and be noticed by recruiters. We all know the meaning of the term ‘brand’ and how effective it can be in a company’s reputation. Names such as Apple, Sony or Nike are immediately identifiable and carry with them in some sense a promise of product quality and consumer expectation. The same is true of personal brands. Prospective employees are selling a ‘product’ (themselves) to a ‘consumer’ (the company). Having a good brand gives you the cutting edge in job interviews, and prepares you to answer...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2017 23:56:27 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Common Mistakes with Personal Branding ]]></title>
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So much time is spenttailoring our Facebook and Instagram accounts with the perfect descriptions, favorite quotes, and best filters for our pictures. Yet we rarely put as much emphasis on tailoring our personal brands for employment.Which picture to post on Facebook is seldom thought of twice, but when it comes to representing ourselves in the professional field, most candidates are lost. There are some common mistakes made by candidates when creating or sustaining their personal brand. <BR><BR>Not relaying contact information-You attend a career fair, or meet an important contact in a café, but you gave no way for them to...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:31:08 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Finalize Your Brand- The Final Steps ]]></title>
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Because markets nowadays are very competitive, branding is at its highest priority for companies of all sizes. <BR>A brand is more than just a logo or name; it is bound with the customers for a lifetime. It is like owning a single idea, concept or feeling in the mind or heart of the customer. Sometimes it is just a thought, an emotion, a phrase, or a word. Whatever it is, you, as a company want to own it in your customers’ minds.
&nbsp;Often people start with great ideas about their brand. They make thorough marketing analysis; they have a great product...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2016 20:27:42 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Does Your Personal Brand Stand for? ]]></title>
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Maybe you did not build it consciously, but let me assure you – you do have a personal brand already. Even if you have no Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. account (I hope you do, though). It is the way you communicate with people, the way you talk and walk and dress and express your attitudes to just about everything, that is part of your personal brand. <BR><BR>If you find yourself in a position of a jobseeker, you are suddenly presenting your image to a whole new audience that – unlike your friends and family – does not accept you as...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 13:33:04 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Establish Yourself as an Expert in a Field ]]></title>
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“Trust” is a keyword when it comes to finding the right person for a job. In a world where the internet plays a significant role in finding that “go to person”, it is very important to establish a strong image for others to see so that they could really trust somebody. Not only does it help others in giving them reasons to hire or work with you, but it also gives you authority and a better view of offers in the particular field. Getting the attention of potential clients is one thing, but making sure they stay interested is another....]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:29:06 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Social Media Helps Develop Your Brand ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>Personal Branding is a subject mentioned in interviews and career fairs, but why is it important? And how can you create or improve yours? Enter your name into a Google search—what comes up? Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blog posts, etc. This is what an employer, customer, or friend sees when they want to find out more about you, and using social media is the easiest way. Improving your personal brand involves building out of all these social media profiles to make you stand out. <BR><BR>Where to Start? <BR><BR>1. Decide how you want to be represented. What are your passions? What industry...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2016 12:02:17 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The power of First Impression in Personal Branding]]></title>
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<BR>It does not matter whether you are “just” a regular jobseeker or an ambitious startup,you have probably heard about personal branding, and if you dismissed it thinking it is just a shameless self-promotion, maybe that is the reason why you are not quite where you intend to be. <BR><BR>The beauty of personal branding is in the fact that it is not something you have to create from scratch; it is something you already do. The things you are good at, the things you have done, and the reason why you do what you do. When reviewing your personal brand, start...]]></description>
            <author><![CDATA[l.van.orsouw@togetherabroad.nl (Together Abroad)]]></author>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 13:35:50 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Networking Through Your Brand ]]></title>
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Personal branding is the whole sequence of showing what you want to accomplish, how you want to market yourself to other people, and the overall impression of who you are as an individual. Networking is considered to be one of the most essential yet usually underestimated concept when it comes to personal branding. According to BH Careers International, 80% of available jobs are never really advertised, and over half of all the employees receive jobs through networking. Networking is a strategy which not only creates a chance of lasting relationships with people, but it also opens doors to different opportunities...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2016 10:32:10 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to Market Your Own Brand ]]></title>
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<BR><BR>In the past few years, the term “personal branding” has become much more popular. Google searches of the term have steadily increased, even though people do not often fully understand what a personal brand entails. <BR><BR>Important to note is that the personal brand is not about changing who you are or creating an image to meet someone else's expectations. It is about identifying who you are and which selling points make you stand out from the crowd. People who market their own brand are more likely to be seen as experts in their field, thus receiving job offers at higher...]]></description>
            <author><![CDATA[i.eschbach@togetherabroad.nl (Dorothea Schweinefuß)]]></author>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2016 09:44:58 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tips on building your personal brand ]]></title>
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The first thing to realise about your personal brand is that you already have one. Google yourself now. The results that show up? That is your personal brand. All those social media accounts and online activities that have your name attached to them create an impression of who you are, whether you want them to or not. Therefore, it is more useful to think in terms of managing your image rather than creating one. This article will cover the initial steps you need to take in order to start managing your brand. <BR><BR>1. Make your personal brand personal. <BR>This might...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:01:01 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Elevator pitch]]></title>
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Albert Einstein once said „If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough”. I believe that an elevator pitch shows just that. How good you know yourself/ your business and what you want. Simple. To the point. No one wants to hire or do business with someone who can’t explain themselves simply. Better said, no one wants to hire or do business with someone who doesn’t know what they are all about or what they want. No one wants someone who has a poor elevator pitch. <BR><BR>An elevator pitch is a short introduction of yourself or your...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2015 10:29:52 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The LinkedIn sales pitch you are probably not aware of]]></title>
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<BR>Are you aware that your default LinkedIn headline can be changed? <BR><BR>In fact, LinkedIn sets it as "At" - say for example "Senior Manager at Microsoft". While this conveys a certain message, there is a lot of potential to attract prospective leads to view your profile by making a discrete sales pitch and offering more info about yourself <BR><BR>What your headline should achieve <BR>• Have keywords: Your headline should contain key words that will make you more visible in search items. You could be looked up for a number of reasons - recruiters, potential clients, and people from your company....]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2015 10:58:17 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Developing your personal brand]]></title>
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Personal branding is not hype or a trend; it is something that stays with you forever. It reflects your differentiation because it’s your OWN, it’s who you are. Developed or not, personal branding is the way you are perceived. Invest time and create a perception that will make&nbsp;others invest in you <BR><BR>Here are 6 steps on how to create an efficient personal brand. <BR><BR>Find your passion <BR>The most important part of creating a personal brand is to figure out your passions and what you would like to be known for. Passion being your foundation, it’s essential that it’s something strong...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:12:18 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to answer the ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ interview question? ]]></title>
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<BR>The night before your interview prepare a short story about yourself. This story should cover who you are and&nbsp;why the company should hire you. You need to write about your education, work experiences and which career path you are interested in. Go through what you have written whilst traveling to your appointment. This self-analysis exercise will help you to think about potential questions which could be asked by the interviewer. <BR>...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:58:27 +0100</pubDate>
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