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EMPLOYMENT GUIDE

Europe Language Jobs, we have put together an employ-

Here at https://www.europelanguagejobs.com/
ment guide to help candidates better understand the ins and outs
of the job search process - and find their dream job!

Throughout the guide, we have shared key advice from industry

experts on four main topics:

1. DETERMINING YOUR CAREER PATH

Discovering your capabilities and expanding your horizons.

2. PREPARATION IS KEY
Helping you to prepare for your job search by sharpening
your job search tools.

3.GET THE BALL ROLLING

Getting you ahead of the competition in your applications.

4. SEAL THE DEAL

Helping you to prepare for a winning interview.
We deal with both sides of the job search; we know what compa-
nies want to see and what candidates need to do to secure their
dream job.

We sincerely hope that our guide is a useful resource for you and
we wish you the very best of luck in your job search!
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1. DETERMINING YOUR
CAREER PATH
 How to face the
JOB SEARCH

The world we live in is in a period of profound global change.

Changes are taking place one after another and faster than
ever before in history.

This is why we need to be flexible and resilient, we must be

curious and creative, and most importantly, we must continue to
learn.

Thanks to the internet we have all kinds of information just a click

away. It’s important that we make the most out of this informa-
tion to make ourselves more employable and knowledgeable.

KEY SOFT SKILLS THAT COMPANIES LOOK FOR

FLEXIBILITY
CURIOSITY
INNOVATION
EAGERNESS
ABILITY TO LISTEN
LANGUAGES

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Expanding your
HORIZONS

The current career you are in does not have to be what you do for CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE WORKING SITUATIONS
the rest of your life. It is important to open your mind to what the With modern technology, we are able to work from pretty much
world is offering you and know exactly what you want to get out anywhere in the world. Remote working allows us to be more
of your working life. flexible and boosts our productivity.

Trying new things and meeting new people can only expand your CONSIDER NEW CAREER PATHS
mindset and open new doors. This is all about realising what you If you feel your career path is taking you nowhere or you are
are passionate about and what you are capable of accomplishing. lacking drive and passion, don’t be scared of change!

The truth is, nowadays, people are expected to change careers

paths 4-7 times in a lifetime. If you do choose to go ahead with a
career change, it’s a good idea to consider internships and other
work experience to get your foot in the door.

CONSIDER DISCOVERING SOMEWHERE NEW

Moving abroad - or even to a different city in your home country -
can broaden your horizons!

Relocating has become an increasingly popular trend as Euro-

peans are discovering the countless benefits of moving for your
Turn your passion career.

into a fulfilling
life mission.

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 4 Essential Questions
TO ASK YOURSELF

Do you prefer to work in a team or individually?

This question is one of the most important when considering your
career path. It can determine your productivity, efficiency and
how well you enjoy the work you are doing.

What has your past taught you?

It’s time to reflect on your past experiences. What you enjoyed,
where you found success, and what you disliked - these
questions can lead you to the right decision for your future.

Is a work/life balance important to you?

Being honest with yourself about how much of your life you want
to put into your work will help you to find a job that you enjoy
and that will help you to maintain a healthy balance.

What are your passions?

Following your passions and finding a way to make money out of
them is an amazing way to put yourself on the path to success.

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Most employable
SKILLS

COMMUNICATION LANGUAGES
Being able to convey your thoughts In today’s globalised world, the more
and opinions with conversational, rea- languages you speak, the more employable
ding and writing skills. COMMERCIAL you are.

The ability to negotiate and convince

is valuable not only in the commercial
sector, but other sectors too.

TEAM WORK ORGANIZATION

Learning to getting along with your Managing yourself and knowing how to
coworkers is key to productivity. get the most out of your working hours
LEADERSHIP is essential.

Strong people management skills and

the ability to make a team gel, leading
them to success.
PROBLEM SOLVING DIGITAL KNOWLEDGE
Being able to detect problems and give The internet plays a key role in interna-
quick responses to individual and team tional business. Programming, social me-
problems. MOTIVATION dia, and digital design are important skills.

Initiative and a strong desire to work

and develop your skills are just as va-
luable as experience.

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 Become more employable by
LEARNING KEY SKILLS...

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Europe Language Jobs, one of our favourite mottos is to
‘Never Stop Learning!’ Even if you are extremely experienced and
advanced within your career, it’s important to keep learning new
skills and to keep working towards a better version of yourself.

During your job search period, you may find that you have a lot
more free time than usual. If so, this is the perfect opportunity to
learn some new skills that will make you more employable!

Learn the basics

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and Microsoft office apps, such as calendar apps, email platforms
and office tools. It’s very likely that your new employer will use
most of these.

Sign up to skills apps

Never stop learning, improve your CV by gaining new skills and
certifications. Some of the platforms you can start learning on are
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Google Scholar, LinkedIn Learning & Skillshare.

Learn a new language

It might not be the easiest, but it’s definitely the most employable!
Teach yourself a new language using language apps, sign up to
a language course with ESL or make that move abroad!
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THE MOST IN DEMAND
EUROPEAN LANGUAGES NOW

Portugal >> Dutch and Italian Malta >> English and Swedish

Greece >> Danish and Finnish Bulgaria >> Polish and Portuguese

Spain >> French and German

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 Why are more Europeans moving
ABROAD TO WORK?

1. MORE WORK OPPORTUNITIES

2. CHEAPER TRAVEL

3. INCREASED CONNECTIONS

4. ERASMUS+

5. DEMAND FOR LANGUAGES

6. POLITICAL SITUATIONS

7. LOVE

Europeans are becoming

more and more open
to the exciting and
adventurous prospect
of moving abroad for work.
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2. PREPARATION
IS KEY
 Tools to stay
UP TO DATE

EMAILS

Keep on top of job alerts and any

possible replies from companies. No-
thing looks worse than someone who
takes a week to reply to their emails.

LINKEDIN WEEKLY GOALS

Make sure your notifications are on Make a goal of how many jobs you’ll
so you can keep on top of your con- apply to and how many networking
nections and messages. events will you attend each week so
that you are consistent.

DIARY

Use a diary to keep track of job

applications and any upcoming
interviews or networking events.

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 How to boost your
LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn is a Social Network for professionals. It‘s a place to

display your skills and experience, share work-related con-
tent, connect with other professionals and of course, follow
your dream companies!

Follow our 10 steps to boost your LinkedIn profile:

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1. Update your headline 4. Add experience

Use a striking headline that will attract the attention of your target Include your current and past positions with a clear paragraph
audience, include keywords related to your job sector, your job outlining each position. Use bullet points to outline your daily
title, location and your interests. tasks and remember to use keywords! Add any certifications or
achievements to this description too.

2. Write a summary 5. Network

Your summary should grab the attention of your target audience Start connecting with people you know on LinkedIn. These may
with an engaging personal statement about yourself, convincing be people from your school, previous jobs, friends, family and
potential employers to connect with you. Include: What you do, local recruiters. Try to keep your connections relevant to your
why you do it, what interests you and what you are looking for. industry and start connecting with other professionals and
recruiters too!
3. Add a professional image & cover photo
Use a professional profile image of just yourself with a clear sim- 6. Skills & endorsements
ple background, Your cover photo can showcase your job sector. Add a minimum of 10 skills to your profile, think of keywords
It’s common for people to use a professional stock image of an related to your industry. It’s always nice to endorse your
office or desk, this shows professionalism. connections for their skills to give their profile a boost - hopefully,
they will endorse you back!

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7. Share relevant content
Now that your profile is nearly complete, it’s time to add your content!
This should be relevant to your industry. Sharing industry-related
articles and infographics show that you have a genuine interest in
your industry and helps to build a strong personal brand.

8. Gain and give recommendations

After connecting with a few familiar faces, you can start requesting
recommendations. Be polite and provide them with one back. It
looks great if you have at least a couple of these on your profile.

9. Follow your dream companies

Find your dream companies on Linkedin, follow them, try to
engage with what they post and keep yourself up-to-date with
their company updates and news. Never miss an opportunity to
connect with them!

10. Search for jobs

LinkedIn is a great place to search for jobs. The job board
feature is extremely easy to use, you can filter by location, sector,
job type and more.

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WHAT SIZE COMPANY IS
THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU ?

SMALLER COMPANIES & STARTUPS

Pros Cons
Gain experience in a variety of areas - When working for Limited growth opportunities - Smaller companies are unable
a smaller company you can get involved in different areas of the to provide a lot of growth opportunities because sometimes they
business as the structure tends to be a lot more flexible. are just starting out themselves.

More visibility from managers and other members of Fewer employee perks - Due to the smaller budget, smaller
staff - You often have more responsibility working for a smaller companies usually offer lower salaries, lower project budgets,
company, so your efforts are more visible. less training, travel etc.

A more flexible working environment & schedule - With Less structure - More disorganised and more likely to experience
fewer people in the company, you are usually able to work flexi- frequent changes.
ble hours and it’s more common for team members to work from
home and other places. Not as recognisable - The company is less likely to be known
by future employees.
Feel closer to your coworkers & boss - Due to the smaller,
closer environment, you usually have better relationships with .
employees at all levels.

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LARGE MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES

Pros Cons
More employee benefits - Larger companies offer bigger Less recognition - With so many people in the company, it’s
reward packages, higher salaries, paid travel, healthcare pro- harder for your work performance to be noticed if you are in an
grams etc. entry-level position.

More structure - Larger companies often have more structu- Less flexible environment and schedule - Due to the size of
re and are well-organised due to the rules and regulations they the company, there are often lots of rules in place, tasks can take
have in place. longer as they need to be approved by several members of staff.

Strong company reputation - Bigger companies often have a More resistant to change - In larger companies, it’s harder to
good reputation worldwide and this can help to boost your CV! suggest changes and to introduce new ideas as decisions need
to be approved by more senior staff members.
Growth opportunities - Due to the size of the company, there
are lots of opportunities to grow and advance your career within.

Training programs and courses - Larger companies often

have a bigger budget to offer more training for their employees.

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 FIVE EASY
NETWORKING TIPS

For some of us, networking may come naturally than

others. Don’t worry, if you aren’t one of these people who
can network easily, we have some tips to help you network.

1. Be approachable
Sometimes people will take initiative and approach you, other times
you will need to approach them. This can seem somewhat terrifying
but as long as you practice and know what to say, it’ll get easier with
time. Smile, focus on your body language and offer a firm handshake.
It’s nice to begin your interaction with a question…

2. Listen properly 4. Exchange contact details

Although it sounds obvious, it’s important to engage properly Even if that particular individual may not be beneficial to your
with the other person and listen clearly to what they have to say. career at this moment in time, they might be in the future! By ex-
The knowledge and information they share with you could be changing numbers, emails or connecting on LinkedIn, you make it
beneficial for you and your career. Why waste the opportunity to easier to reconnect with that person in the future.
gain more knowledge?
5. Practice, practice, practice
3. Engage & ask questions Just like most activities, the more you practice, the easier it gets!
A great way of displaying your interest and enthusiasm is to ask Get out of your comfort zone, attend different career-related
questions related to the industry/topic. This shows that you have events, speak to people from different levels of seniority or
been listening well and that you have a genuine interest in what they backgrounds. You never know who you may meet and in the end,
are talking about. you may enjoy networking more than you imagined!

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3.GET THE BALL
ROLLING
7 things recruiters want to
SEE ON YOUR CV

A poor CV could be preventing you from getting a job. All

the hard work you’ve put in could be going to waste if you
do not include these important details.

1. Contact details 5. Education & training

You need to include your phone number (including country Recruiters need to see if you’re actually qualified to do the job and
dialing code), email, Skype address, LinkedIn and your personal any additional training you have done. This includes seminars, on-
website, if you have one. Double check all the information is correct. line courses, etc. as they show the recruiter you are committed
to self-improvement.

2. Job titles
Do some research and find the best title which matches what 6. Explain any gaps in your CV
you did, not what your employment contract says you did. Keep Whether you were traveling, looking after a relative, unable to
things relevant, it’s important to tailor your CV for the position find a job or just taking time out - tell the recruiter what you
you’re applying to. were doing on the CV and explain those gaps.

7. Sell yourself
3. Job descriptions Create a summary on your CV which briefly explains your
Most people don’t know how to sell themselves on paper unders- education, experience and the type of roles you wish to apply to.
tandably. In order to show how suitable you are for the role, you Recruiters spend on average less than a minute to scan your CV
need to include relevant skills and experience within the job so make it count!
descriptions.

4. Achievements
It’s essential you have at least one achievement for each role.
Think about one thing you did well in that role and talk about it.
One line of text is fine - keep it short but eye-catching.

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 Important things to consider
ON YOUR CV
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FLOW
It is important to produce a well-written CV
that includes the important details whilst not
being too long.

KEYWORDS
Include the appropriate keywords which
you think are essential for the position
you are applying to.

MOST RECENT ROLE

There is nothing quite as important
as your last position so make it sound
good, include a summary of the tasks
you had for this role.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Increase your employability, especially if you
aspire to work for multinational companies
and relocate. Make sure you include the
language level.

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CV
TEMPLATE
PHOTO PERSONAL INFORMATION
You should double-check whether This section should include your
or not a picture is required in the name, address and contact
country that you are applying to. details. Date and place of birth,
In countries like the UK, including nationality and gender are usually
one could count against you. optional but can vary between
countries. Including your LinkedIn
EDUCATION Name profile is a great idea.
Last position
Your most recent education
(such as recent qualifications and
SKILLS
ABOUT ME SKILLS
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SKILL 1 SKILL 3 SKILL 5

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This gives you a chance to list

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ted to it. You should only go as far EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE

skills that you have. You should
back as secondary school. 20xx
University
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COMPANY NAME
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20xx - 20xx make sure that they are relevant
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to the job you’re applying to.

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EXPERIENCES
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Make sure you also include lan-

University
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COMPANY NAME

guages and the level you speak

Position

Include any relevant work expe- 20xx

University
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them at.
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should add the latest job first, and

include details such as the title,
dates and tasks that you had.
CONTACT ME INTERESTS
96. St 125 [email protected] 553265896

Your interests can give a good

REFERENCE
/name [email protected] @name

indication of your personality and

References are quite important how you’ll potentially fit into a
and could speak volumes depen- company. You should focus on
ding on your experience. At least hobbies relevant to the job that
one of them should be work you are applying for.
related. If you’re a graduate, a
professor is a valuable reference.

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 Where should you
UPLOAD YOUR CV

LinkedIn - the biggest professional

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network Your favorite companies’ career pages www

Your University/ Business School Websites for professionals in your

career portals industry https://www.behance.net/
(Behance, Domestika, etc.)
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ELJ - the most trusted job board to

Popular local job websites
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find a job abroad

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COUNTRY By adapting your CV
SPECIFIC CV slightly to each position,
you are significantly
increasing your chances
Different countries have different rules and expectations of being selected for an
and it’s important to familiarise yourself with these to
increase your chances of employment in your dream interview.
destination!

SPAIN, CYPRUS & GREECE

- CV length? 1-2 pages
- Include a photograph of yourself? Yes
- Include personal information? (Age/Exact Location) Yes
- Arrange your CV in reverse chronological order with your recent
work experience at the top, followed by qualifications and
then education.
SCANDINAVIA: NORWAY, SWEDEN, FINLAND & DENMARK
GERMANY, HOLLAND & BELGIUM - CV length? 1-2 pages
- CV length? 1-2 pages - Include a photograph of yourself? Yes
- Include a photograph of yourself? Yes - Include personal information? (Age/Exact Location) No
- Include personal information? (Age/Exact Location) Yes - Arrange your CV in reverse chronological order with the most
- Arrange your CV in reverse chronological order with relevant, recent experiences at the top, followed by
education first, followed by qualifications and work experience. qualifications and then education.

UNITED KINGDOM PORTUGAL

- CV length? 1-2 pages - CV length? 1-3 pages
- Include a photograph of yourself? No - Include a photograph of yourself? Yes
- Include personal information? (Age/Exact Location) No - Include personal information? (Age/Exact Location) Yes
- Arrange your CV in reverse chronological order with the - Arrange your CV in reverse chronological order with your
relevant, recent experiences at the top, followed by education first, followed by professional training and work
qualifications and then education. experience.

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What should a
COVER LETTER LOOK LIKE?
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A cover letter is a great opportunity to show your personality WHAT SHOULD A COVER LETTER INCLUDE?
a little, since there isn’t enough space in a CV to introduce
yourself on a personal and detailed level. Tell them why you like the company
Tell the company what appeals to you about them and the po-
The original role of the cover letter (named because of its original sition you are applying to. Also, providing some specific details
role as the cover page of a posted CV) was to explain exactly about the company will show you know who and what you are
why you were sending a CV. It also specified which position you applying to, making your cover letter more specific to the position.
were interested in, as a big company would likely have several No one wants to feel like they are reading a generic letter that
available vacancies at one time. has likely been sent to plenty of other companies.

Then tell them what you can offer

Simply telling them what your skills are isn’t enough. You need to
apply your skills to the company. In other words, tell them why
Shorter rather than longer Split into several paragraphs you will be an asset to their company. Using measurable skills
and stats is a great way to give the recruiter a concrete example
of just how valuable you would be to them.

Express how much you want the position

Getting the balance between seeming desperate and seeming too
Be creative Easy to read carefree is tough. Use phrases like, ‘The prospect of performing
in this role genuinely excites me.’

Make sure...
- It’s easy to read
Sign off Include addresses - You check it through!!
- Any gaps in your CV are explained
- It’s personalized to the job you’re applying to
Align left

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4. SEAL THE DEAL
 Differences between
EMPLOYMENT PLATFORMS

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES JOB INDEXORS

Agency where you can get financial help Websites where you can find offers collected
and assistance finding a job. from different job boards.
+ Financial, legal and employment help + Huge number of offers
- Less interesting job offers - Low response rate

JOB BOARDS HR DEPARTMENTS

Website where you can find and apply to Departments where you can find new va-
different offers from different companies. cancies in particular companies.
+ All offers are reliable + Direct access to employers
- Don’t always receive feedback - Can be very slow

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES SOCIAL NETWORKS

An agency where recruiters find and interview Job offers which are posted on Facebook,
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people for other companies. LinkedIn, Xing etc.

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https://www.xing.com/

+ Communication + Easy to find offers

- Multiple steps interview process - Not reliable

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 Insider tips from
OUR RECRUITERS

We interviewed our HR Manager, Mónica Senín, and asked

her to share her expert tips and interview advice, revea-
ling the best recruitment secrets - what recruiters like and
what they don’t! Take advantage of this inside knowledge
from Europe Language Jobs and you’ll become one step
closer to landing your dream job!

What are the most common CV mistakes you have When is the right time for a candidate to ask about
come across? salary?
It’s extremely off-putting when a candidate sends their CV in the Demonstrate your values, experience and why you want the job
wrong order. We like to open a CV that is well-structured with first, and then think about asking this question. You can ask this
the latest experience and education at the top. at the end of the interview, when we ask you if you have any
further questions… but please consider how you ask the ques-
What things really stand out to you on a CV? tion.
When candidates are applying for a position here at Europe
Language Jobs, I always enjoy opening a CV that contains a nice For example, a good approach would be to ask “what benefits
professional photograph of the candidate, with a good personal and conditions are the company offering for this opportunity?”
summary, outlining their previous experience, including their tasks It’s a question that should be asked in a polite manner, at the
and responsibilities. CV’s that contain all of this information show right time.
us a clear explanation of why you want to work for us.

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Difficult Interview
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

How much do you expect to be paid for this role? What do you know about our company?
Employers want to know that your salary demands are reasona- Many people make this mistake. Employers want candidates
ble. Ask for a range before you throw out a figure, because if you who are interested not just in the salary, but in the company and
are the first to state your expectations the number you state could the particular role you are applying to. It’s not a good look when
be less than what an employer might be willing to pay. Before someone asks “What role did I apply to again?”. Show your
your interview get an idea of how much similar positions pay so interest in the company by doing some research beforehand.
you know what you’re talking about. To be safe, use this re-
search as a guide and express your willingness to negotiate your “Explain what you understood about the company and don’t be
pay scale. afraid to ask questions about it. The importance of this question
is showing interest, that you actually cared to look at what they
What’s your biggest weakness? do. ”
This shows how self-aware you are and how good you are at
self-reflection. Being able to rationally see where you’ve gone Example:
wrong and where you can improve is a valuable quality to have. “From what I’ve seen you are a multilingual job board for candidates
within Europe. You also have a blog featuring content about career
Using an answer such as “I’m a perfectionist” or “I work too hard” advice and relocating abroad. I wondered whether you have multiple
is all too common and most of the time not very accurate. Re- offices around Europe or just in Barcelona?”
cruiters will be able to sense how sincere your answer is, and
this type of response doesn’t normally cut it. Nonetheless, whilst
it’s great to be honest, it’s important to also give an example of
how you are working on that weakness to overcome it.

Example:
I can sometimes have problems with time management. To make
sure this doesn’t interfere with my work, I make my own schedule
for the day and am strict with myself that I don’t neglect one task
whilst paying too much attention to another.

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 Questions to ask
THE INTERVIEWER

This can be one of the toughest parts of the interview. To

make life easier, prepare some questions beforehand and
listen carefully throughout the interview to avoid asking
about something they already mentioned.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

This question is great for finding out the available growth and
development opportunities. Any company that doesn’t have
these should be a warning sign that this might not be the right
company to work for.

What’s your favorite part about working at the company?

By asking this, you will hopefully get some insight into the em-
ployee satisfaction. If the interviewer hesitates when answering
this, it might not be the best sign.

Where do you think the company is headed in the next 5

Knowing what to ask
years? an interviewer is key to
If you’re looking at staying at a company long term, you’ll want to
make sure that you know that there are plans for growth. showing your interest in a
What are the next steps after this interview?
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company, as well as
This is one of the most important questions, but also one of the
questions that is most likely to have been answered already. This
making sure the company
information will help you to prepare for any of the following is a good fit for you.
stages if the initial interview goes according to plan.

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The interview
YOUR TIME TO SHINE

The interview is probably the most nerve-racking part of

the job search process, especially if it’s your first interview.
Some people can handle them better than others, but
even if you are the most confident person out there, you
still need to be prepared.

HOW TO PREPARE? WHAT TO BRING?

This is the most crucial part of interview success and a recruiter Next, it’s important that you gather the essential items to bring to
will always know when someone is not prepared. Follow the steps your interview. Even if you haven’t been told to bring anything with
below to make the best use of your time before the interview. you, it’s always better to arrive over prepared to show off your
organisational skills and to avoid any unwanted complications…
Research the company: Completing research beforehand will
help you to perform well in the interview and determine whether
this is the right company for you based on the company size,
company culture, company values etc. Browse their website,
social media channels, read their press releases, try to find out as
much as you can to impress the interviewer!

Make sure you practice: Whether you have been to lots of

interviews or this is your first, we always recommend practicing
beforehand! This is a great way to test your knowledge of the
company and to see which questions you need to work on.

Plan your journey: Always make sure that you leave with more
than enough time, this way you can avoid rushing and arriving
flustered and panicked, and hopefully, this extra time should
cover any unexpected delays along the way.

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What happens after the
JOB INTERVIEW

Straight after the interview there are two main things you Points to remember:
need to find out; the time in which it will take for you to recei-
ve an answer, and who you should follow up with. Having the - Be professional, check spelling, especially of people’s names
contact information of this person is very important, and will - Don’t be pushy
most likely be their email address. - Check links/attachments work properly
- Send it the same day as the interview or at most a day after
The best thing to do straight after this is to take time to evaluate, while the interview is still fresh
re-think what you mentioned, what seemed interesting to the - Don’t expect instant results - people are busy!
interviewer etc. - Don’t make the email too long, keep it business like and easy to
read.
The next step would be to send a well-thought out thank you
email. In this you should take time to thank them for their time Following up can be the key factor in getting the job that you
and to answer any questions you were unable to fully answer, want. It shows that you are genuinely interested and enthusiastic
add references from previous employers and mention something about the job, which could separate you from hundreds of other
they found interesting etc. This email is also a great opportunity applicants competing for the same position.
to ask any questions that you forgot to ask during the actual
interview.

Another plus point is that it will help to keep your name fresh in
the mind of the interviewer, as even if you did well they will pro-
bably be interviewing more people, so it can be easy to forget.

It is also a great way to show that you’re truly interested in the

job. Companies will only want to employ someone who’s genui-
nely enthusiastic about the job and really wants to work there.

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THOUGHTS!

Lots of new opportunities are revealed once

we start discovering our own capabilities
and stepping outside of our comfort zone.

We wish you the best of luck in your next

adventure!

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