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News, articles and guides on job searching and recruitment.
How to choose references that strengthen your application
Who should you ask, how do you prepare them, and when are they contacted? Here is the strategy for references that make a difference in recruitment.
Change industry without starting over – your transferable skills
Changing industries isn't about throwing away your experience. Here are the skills that actually come with you – and how to make them visible to a new employer.
How to write a subject line that opens doors
Learn how to write the first three lines of your unsolicited email so that the recruiter actually reads on.
The questions that reveal workplace culture
The questions you ask at the end of the interview can tell you more about the company than the answers you get. Here are strategies for examining the workplace the right way.
Gaps in your CV – how to explain parental leave and other breaks
How to handle gaps in your CV from parental leave, sick leave, or unemployment – without hiding, but with confidence.
The job ad: 5 questions that determine whether you should apply
Learn to read between the lines in job ads and filter out the ones that don't fit – so you spend your job-search time where it matters most.
Rejection in the job search – how to turn it into something good
Rejection is part of the job search. Here you get concrete tools to handle the disappointment, learn from the process, and move forward stronger.
Seasonal recruitment – how to stay one step ahead
Learn to read the seasonal recruitment patterns, prepare in time, and increase your chances when industries are hiring the most.
How to find the right person to contact at a company
Without an internal contact, reaching the right person can feel impossible. Here are concrete strategies for identifying the right recipient for your spontaneous application.
The STAR Method: Build Answers That Stand Up to Follow-Up Questions
Learn how to use the STAR method to create structured interview answers that stand up to scrutiny – and how to prepare for the follow-up questions that always come.
Describe your job duties to showcase your skills
Learn to write job duties in your CV that concretely show what you can do – not just what you have done. This is how you get interviews in the Swedish job market.
Weekly routine for job seeking that lasts over time
Learn to create a sustainable weekly routine for your job search – with structure, recovery, and focus that helps you make it all the way to a new job.