99SecondsCareer Jürgen Schmied

I think you would all agree that social media offers us a powerful tool —all of which can significantly enhance the job search efforts. 

But watch out, as you are researching potential organizations you want to work for, they will research you too. Mainly after they have decided that they want to meet you for an interview and before they send the invitation.

One innovative tool gaining popularity is the introduction video to complements the CV. These short, personalized videos offer candidates a unique opportunity to showcase their personality, skills, and passion directly to potential employers. You could create one on your own initiative, yet more and more organizations ask candidates to send them a short self introduction video before they decide whether they want to interview you

I would like to address something that is not talked much about, especially during job-interviews. It is the mistakes we make at work. And more specifically, the consequences making those have or could have on us and our career.

Staying perpetually unhappy in your career or workplace is no longer acceptable. Millennials and Generation Z, in particular, place a high value on work-life balance. They understand that they don't have to put up with everything from their employers. 

Let's explore some warning signs that might tell you to consider resigning sooner than later.

Are work friends a source of support and camaraderie, or do they blur the lines between personal and professional boundaries? Let's explore the pros and cons of having friends at work.

There are many ways to use AI to help you creating your CV and cover letter and maybe preparing for interviews. With much less time you should get much better results. This is at last what they promise: Get a perfect CV ready to be send in less that 15 minutes.

 

How could that work? And is it a good idea?