Master a Second Language: A big advantage Guest Post by Vanessa Fardi / NEUVOO, Country Manager LATAM, Team Leader US Thanks to globalization, knowing other languages has forced us to be bilingual and almost forget our mother tongue. It is definitely a big advantage when looking for a new job. Numbers do not lie. Right now, nearly 60% of…
Build your Career Goals on Confidence and Self-esteem In my previous post, What are the Communication Skills Most in Demand?, I talked about the top communication skills employers look for. Interpersonal skills, listening, and speaking are at the top of the list. In order to perform well, you need a high level of confidence and good…
Develop your soft skills to get employed You got good grades at university in all your courses in your field of study. Well done! You feel proud of your level of technical proficiency. But wait! That’s not enough in today’s competitive job world. You need more than hard skills to move from being unemployed to…
Create an Action Plan with These 3 Personal Branding Activities In today’s post, I want to focus on a few personal branding activities. In my previous post, 9 Personal Branding Questions, I listed 9 thought-provoking questions to ask yourself. They are based on the qualities and personality traits that top business leaders are looking for…
Personal Branding Questions to Sell Yourself Effectively In my previous post on Personal Branding Strategy, I asked you 10 personal branding questions to define who you are and what your own life’s values and goals are. You need to be constantly examining your values and goals in the ever-changing workplace. According to an article in the…
Effective Persuasive Techniques to Put You in the Best Light In recent blog posts, we’ve written a lot about personal branding, This is especially important for recent college or university graduates. We’ve also explored interviewing skills you can practice. In today’s post, let’s look at 3 persuasive techniques. Try them in your next job interview.…
People Skills Are More in Demand Than Ever Our mission at Business English HQ is to help non-native English-speaking college and university graduates stand above the pack. We help you get the right position after you graduate, even if English is not your first language. Our blog and business writing book offer expert advice for…