How Belgian Startups attract foreign talents

  • April 28, 2015
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For all Dutch speakers out there, Talentsquare is the first of 6 testimonials in this great Trends article, where we are sharing our perspective on the Belgian Startup environment and the ability of Belgian Start-ups to attract foreign talents. Don’t miss out! Talentsquare in Trends – Flemish Business Magazine, April 2015 from Talentsquare   Trends […]

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Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want – Step 5 – Managing Your Moments of Truth

Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want – Step 5 – Managing Your Moments of Truth

  • December 18, 2014
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Congratulations, you are progressing extremely well in your expedition! After understanding yourself and defining your destination, you have been able to convince your target employer to invite you for a get-together to review your application. A job interview is one of those ‘Moments of Truth’ for you and provides a unique opportunity to create the […]

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Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want – Step 4 – Standing Out From The Crowd

Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want – Step 4 – Standing Out From The Crowd

  • December 18, 2014
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Our expedition is progressing well! By following the previous step, you have carefully selected a position you are truly interested in and you have prepared all the convincing arguments that you might use in your interaction with this employer. Let’s start interacting then: it’s time to send in your application! Remember, by sending in your […]

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Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want – Step 3 – Defining Your Unique Selling Proposition

Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want – Step 3 – Defining Your Unique Selling Proposition

  • December 18, 2014
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In the previous step of our Expedition, we reviewed the importance of closely verifying a job opportunity to validate that indeed this is something for you. Now we will take a look at how you can make sure Employers take an interest in your application. It’s important to recognize that, by applying for a job, […]

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Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want – Step 2 – Defining Your Destination

Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want – Step 2 – Defining Your Destination

  • December 18, 2014
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In the first step of our Expedition, we challenged you to take a look in the mirror to find your true essence. In step 2, we focus on looking at your  prospect employment opportunity in detail before applying. Before actually sending in your application, it is very important to study the market, company and position […]

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Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want – Step 1 – Understanding Yourself

Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You Want – Step 1 – Understanding Yourself

  • December 18, 2014
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Finding a job, not just any job but The Job You Really Want, is like undertaking an expedition. It takes careful preparation and planning through a series of phases. Let’s start with Step # 1: Understanding Yourself. Finding a job is about matching you to a position. The best ‘fit’ should get the job, whereby […]

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Jedi Mindtricks for Acing a Job Interview

Jedi Mindtricks for Acing a Job Interview

  • December 12, 2014
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If the idea of a job interview wasn’t scary enough, you should know that according to research, the time it takes for an interviewer to get to a final decision is about 4 minutes on average.  That gives you very little time to impress. But don’t worry just yet, for your ally is the Force! […]

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Workplace Happiness: Does It Exist?

There’s an increasing trend of connecting employee performance with workplace happiness. Recent examples can be seen by the lifestyle promoted by companies such as Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Square and many others, where they heavily promote a great office culture, give lots of perks and pay attention to small details that can increase the happiness level of […]

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10 Effective Strategies to Market Your Online Portfolio

10 Effective Strategies to Market Your Online Portfolio

  • September 1, 2014
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Designers rely on their online portfolio sites to showcase their work and win projects. For prospective clients, it’s proof of your experience, skills, and creativity. Unfortunately, sometimes creating your own online portfolio site can be harder than completing a typical design project. Without a guide to assist you, it can become a dilemma choosing the […]

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Green Careers – Working To Protect The Environment And Earth

The trend for environmental friendly commodities, buildings, etc has been on a rise in recent times. The general awareness to use products that are environmental friendly has led companies and business to adopt technologies to develop products that are free of toxins, biodegradable and use renewable energy sources. With the increased awareness, green technologies are […]

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