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How to Present your Career Path

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Can you present your career path in a few words? Whether it is a job interview, an oral competition, a contact interview or a trade show, this question will be very often asked. It gives your interlocutor his first impression. It is up to you to make it positive. Here are some tips to present your career path. 1 - Find out about the position and the involved company You can not go to a company, whether for a recruitment interview or for a contact, without knowing about the sector, the company and the job. Show through your presentation that you know why and where you present yourself. * The sector of concerned activity: consult websites dedicated to the sector: - do a search by keywords; - think about the sites of some professional journals rich in information on sectors and trades; - collect information on difficulties, projects, changes in the sector, actors, the regulatory framework, etc. Take a look at the ones that you think are most relevant to your goal - those that can impact y

E-learning, effective solution or gadget?

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E-learning, blended-learning, mobile-learning... These terms flourish and it is complicated to navigate! Is digital an interest in learning or is it just a fad? E-learning, blended-learning, mobile-learning, rapid-learning, how to navigate? These somewhat barbaric terms hide a rather simple distinction. E-learning refers to any training device that uses the internet to broadcast, interact or communicate. Blended learning describes a device that combines classroom learning and online learning. The goal of new technologies is then to complete the classroom, not replace it. Finally, mobile learning involves learning on a smartphone. Have new technologies changed teaching? Of course, the habits of the students have changed, they are very connected and always have their smartphone at hand. They are neither worse nor better than before, they are simply different from the students of twenty years ago. Given this fact, it is essential to adapt the way we teach. All students may have access to

Education and Expatriation: Choose Dubai!

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You wish to study abroad but have not yet chosen your destination? Have you ever thought of studying in Dubai? Here you find everything you need to know about this extraordinary city full of resources! Study in Dubai: dream or reality? Like many students, you wish to expatriate. You think you have toured possible destinations: Canada, USA, England, Spain, Germany, China, Australia, South Africa, etc.  Have you thought of the United Arab Emirates? It is true that when we hear "Dubai", we do not necessarily think about studies. But among the gigantic buildings, luxury yachts and paradisiacal islands, hide many formations and institutions of the superior. The fields of studies are very varied, which will delight the expatriates: * Trade * Engineering * International business * Communication * Marketing * Management * Etc. Which trainings do we find in Dubai? In Dubai, you will find mainly specialized schools offering courses ranging from high school diploma + 3 to high school di

Steps to Negotiate your Departure

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The law allows the employee to leave his company by mutual agreement with his employer: it is the contract terminition. Here are the steps to follow in order to convince your employer to adhere to the  contract terminition . Make up your file as soon as possible In most cases, it is a disagreement with his hierarchy that pushes employees to turn to  contract terminition . Good to know: this procedure can be initiated by both the employee and the employer. It only concerns employees benefiting from a permanent contract, regardless of their seniority: * As a preliminary, you must list the reasons why you want to leave the company. * Then you have to put yourself in your employer's place: what is his interest when you leave? The advantage of the  contract terminition  on the employer side is at the legal level: unlike dismissal, the  contract terminition  can not be challenged. Choose the right moment Is this the right time to leave? And is it the right time to apply? In this time of

Optimize your Chances to Land an Interim Mission

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Interim pays well, but you are not the only one to have thought about it. All agencies have piles of applications like yours. If you want to find missions, and especially find the best, you will have to put yours. These tips make the point. 1 - Interim interview: take care of your presentation This may seem obvious, but for some, the basics do not seem to be acquired yet... be shaved, combed, with clean and ironed clothes if necessary. When the interim agency employee receives a mission request from a company, which candidate will come to mind first? That who marked him. Indeed, the quality of temporary recruits will serve the image of the interim agency: it has every interest to offer irreproachable and well dressed interim. 2 - Prepare a complete and clear file By searching the database of potential candidates, the agency will have to be able to easily find you: it will therefore be necessary for your application to come out quickly and clearly from the list. The CV is a key piece of

Talk about your Former Job with your Recruiter

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You are going to have a job interview. How to talk about your old job? Looking for a new job. Among the embarrassing questions a recruiter may ask you is "tell me about your old position" or "why did you leave your old job? ". Whatever your feelings about it, always be honest and moderate. Here are some tips to help you. 1 - Talk well about your old missions You may have been passionate, indifferent or unmotivated by your former missions. In any case, we will have to address them: * start by exposing some positive points; * then, discuss the negative points that will not be taken up, as you know, in the job proposed by the recruiter. For example: you are applying for a sales assistant job. Previously, you worked in a call center: explain that you like to serve the customer and offer him new products but that, on the other hand, the dematerialized relationship did not suit you. 2 - Talk well about your former employer The recruiter is interested in your missions but

Enjoy The Benefits of Your Smartphone for Job Search

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If you are looking for a job, always keep your smartphone at your fingertips! This little beast could be your best friend if you manage to tame it. Respond to job offers with discreet alerts, see ads posted near you in real time, show your involvement in your field via social networks... All possibilities offered by these endearing companions. Job search: enjoy the responsiveness of smartphone Ad posted online often collects more than a hundred responses in the day, so responsiveness is paramount. In this context, your smartphone is a valuable asset. You can download all kinds of applications on your smartphone to find a job: all major pros social networks now have their iOS, Android and Windowsphone application. If they have the same functions as websites, the smartphone ensures better ergonomics and responsiveness. We thus find the possibility to: * search, view and apply for all job offers that match your profile; * be alerted on your mobile phone when an offer meeting your criteria

Original CV

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CV is your passport for your various interviews. It is therefore your business card, it is a reflection of your career and your personality. Put the chances on your side by treating the latter with a clear and airy presentation. What is an original CV? To prepare an original CV, you have to be creative and have done a lot of research: * The original CV is not suitable for everyone, however it may have the advantage to attract the attention of recruiters who receive hundreds of CV that are all alike. * Recruiters therefore build quickly an idea of ​​the application by reading the CV very quickly. * However, the more candidates there are, the more the recruiter will be in a logic to eliminate  CVs to save time. * He will look at the content of CV, but also the way it was written. What is said about the original CV? Opinions differ on the original CV: Negative opinion * Some would say that a CV too original would likely disqualify a candidate, because the recruiter might think that the a