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5 tips for when you’re starting your career
You’ve just secured your first job – congratulations! Starting a career is exciting, but it can also be a bit intimidating. You may face a learning curve, so here are some tips to ease you into work and help you get the most out of your career!
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20/06/2019
Bike mechanic enjoys new opportunities in Norway
Finding a job can be challenging, particularly if your chosen field doesn’t offer a lot of opportunities in your home country. For some, like Polish bike mechanic Grzegorz Osóbka, moving abroad can hold the answer.
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13/06/2019
On the road with EURES Finland
The EU supports a range of projects in rural Finland. In late April 2019, EURES Finland and Europe Direct Pohjois-Satakunta invited a group of students and teachers on a bus tour of their local area in order to see the results of that support in person.
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07/06/2019
The benefits of volunteering
Volunteering abroad might sound intimidating to some, but it can be a truly rewarding experience that opens up new possibilities. Here are our top five reasons why we think you should try it!
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23/05/2019
#EUmovers social media contest winners announced
The Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion recognised the #EUmovers campaign’s top five social media posts.
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16/05/2019
A new life in Lithuania
Paolo Camaioni knew he needed a change. With the support of EURES, he swapped Italy for Lithuania and hasn’t looked back since.
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05/04/2019
Everything you need to know before attending a European (Online) Job Day
Make it in Germany have run a number of European (Online) Job Days (EOJD) over the years and more are planned for 2019. So to help jobseekers get prepared, we spoke with the Make it in Germany team to find out what you need to know before attending a EOJD.
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14/03/2019
Salary negotiation: Where should I start?
During your career, you might get a chance to negotiate your salary. It’s a tricky task. Do you go high and risk causing offence? Or do you go low and risk undervaluing your skills? In this article, we offer some tips to get you started.
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07/03/2019
What skills are companies looking for in 2019?
A new year can be a great opportunity to make a change, take on a new challenge or expand your horizons. In terms of employment, this could mean entering a new industry or even embarking on a whole new career. But in a competitive job market, how can you maximise your chances of success?
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07/02/2019
Skills for Jobs: How to get the most out of the OECD’s database
The world of work is changing amid technological developments and globalisation. For employees and employers, it’s important to know which skills are in demand – and in...
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24/01/2019
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