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Five tips for starting a new job remotely
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have been working from home. As a result, you may find yourself in a new role without meeting your colleagues in person. Here, we give you our top five tips for starting a new job remotely.
30/06/2021
Five reasons why learning a language can boost your employability
Speaking a foreign language can help you stand out in the labour market and grab recruiters’ attention. Being bilingual doesn’t just look good on your CV – it develops other skills that employers find attractive in potential hires.
22/06/2021
Dreaming big with EURES: The story of Gaëlle Delvaux
After getting her degree in Art History, Gaëlle, 31, decided to follow her passion for healthy cuisine and become a chef. Learn how our EURES Advisers helped Gaëlle to follow her dream and gain international experience in a prestigious Michelin-star restaurant.
09/06/2021
How to make your work-from-home setup greener
Over the last year, working from home has become the new normal due to the COVID-19 pandemic and for many employees that isn’t going to change anytime soon. To maximise your productivity and help the planet, make your home setup more environmentally friendly with our five simple tips!
28/05/2021
Four tips for welcoming staff back into a post-COVID-19 workplace
During the pandemic, many have worked in their own homes. But as restrictions ease, employees are preparing to return to the workplace and may be wondering what this will look like. Here are our top four tips for welcoming staff back to their place of work.
19/05/2021
Working abroad during a pandemic: The story of a Belgian chef in Finland
Despite his best efforts, young chef Ahmed, 35, was unable to find a job in his city, Brussels, during the pandemic. So when he was offered to gain professional experience abroad, he did not hesitate. Thanks to EURES Brussels, Ahmed quickly found a job in beautiful Lapland – Finland’s northernmost region.
07/05/2021
EU launches new programme to support European SMEs
On 10 March, the EU launched MobiliseSME – a new programme for SMEs. The programme hosted a webinar as part of the launch to explain how businesses can benefit from participating. Read on to find out more about the programme and how to benefit.
31/03/2021
Five inspiring stories from the Reactivate photo competition
Since its launch in 2016, the Reactivate initiative has helped over 750 people find a job or traineeship in the EU. To put a face to the statistics, the Reactivate team announced a photo competition before the pandemic, inviting people to share their experience with the job mobility scheme.
12/03/2021
Finding employment in Ireland with EURES: The stories of two Finns
Julia Maanawadu, 25, and Tuomas Lahtinen, 18, are two Finns who found an employment opportunity in Ireland before the pandemic, thanks to a collaboration between EURES Finland and EURES Ireland. During their time on the green island, they gained valuable professional skills, unforgettable experiences, and new friendships.
05/03/2021
Four tips for writing a CV when you have limited experience
When you have limited experience, it can be hard to know what to put in your CV. Luckily, experience is not everything. Read our top four tips to help you get from an application form to an interview!
26/02/2021
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