Practical guides

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• Aug 28, 20266 min

  • Interview
  • Career

  How to Prepare for a Job Interview: A Step-by-Step Plan

  A practical plan to prepare for a job interview: researching the employer, building STAR stories, questions to ask, video call logistics and following up.

  Takeaways

  • Read the ad again and match each requirement with a concrete example.
  • Structure those examples with the STAR method, then practise them out loud.
  • Prepare two or three questions of your own, and follow up with a short thank-you.

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• Jun 17, 20266 min

  • Writing
  • Career

  Writing a Resume in English as a Non-Native Speaker

  CV or resume? US or UK conventions? A practical guide for non-native speakers writing a resume in English: format, vocabulary, spelling and pitfalls to avoid.

  Takeaways

  • In the US a resume is concise and a CV is academic; in the UK, CV is the everyday term.
  • Drop the photo and the personal details, and open every bullet with an action verb.
  • Translate qualifications by level rather than word for word, and watch for false friends.

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• Apr 24, 20266 min

  • Career

  Career Change Resume: How to Reframe Your Experience

  Changing careers? Learn how to write a resume that links your past experience to a new field, pick the right format and explain the switch with confidence.

  Takeaways

  • Define a precise target role before rewriting anything.
  • Use a hybrid format so transferable skills come before the timeline.
  • Explain the transition in your summary and back it with proof of commitment.

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