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Career mentoring: Supporting the workforce of tomorrow
Going from full-time student to full-time employee is never an easy step. Whether you’re coming from school, university or a vocational path, entering the world of work can be a difficult transition – but one that great support can help you to overcome. We caught up with Paul Kitchen, a career mentor at the University of Nottingham, to find out more about the advice he offers the workforce of tomorrow.
11/10/2019
Polish medical student excels in Austria
The EURES network is full of opportunities for young people, ranging from internships and apprenticeships to full job positions across Europe. When a medical student from Poland was looking for job opportunities during a gap year, she turned to EURES for support.
07/10/2019
European Vocational Skills Week 2019 promotes lifelong vocational education and training
The fourth edition of the European Vocational Skills Week will take place from 14–18 October 2019 in Helsinki, Finland. Hosted by the European Commission in partnership with the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Week will continue to show the value of vocational education and training (VET) at all stages in life.
02/10/2019
How to create the perfect LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn is regularly used by 90% of recruiters and now has over 610 million members, making it the perfect place to search for jobs and career contacts. In this article, we’ll give you some tips for creating the complete LinkedIn profile.
11/09/2019
Translator receives a warm welcome in Estonia
The Welcoming Programme is Estonia’s way of helping expats to adapt to their new country once they’ve arrived. We recently caught up with one of those expats – Oksana Nesmiian, a translator and language teacher from Ukraine – to find out more about her experience with the programme and her new life in Estonia.
29/08/2019
6 ways the world of work is evolving
Technological advances, scientific discoveries and changing consumer demands have transformed today’s labour market. But what does the future hold until 2022?
22/08/2019
7 signs that you could be an entrepreneur at heart
Entrepreneurs can be any size, age, gender or nationality, but the most successful share certain characteristics. In this article, we explore these characteristics and help you to identify whether you’re an entrepreneur at heart.
02/08/2019
6 tips for studying abroad in Europe
There’s a range of opportunities to study abroad in Europe to suit everyone. Going abroad can be intimidating, but you can learn so much from the experience. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of your study abroad experience.
26/07/2019
6 steps to starting a professional career abroad: Part 3
The final part of our three-part series looks at the important points to consider when planning to move abroad and settling in a new country.
19/07/2019
6 steps to starting a professional career abroad: Part 2
The second part of our three-part series explores what to look out for when applying for a job abroad, and offers some guidance on interview preparation.
12/07/2019
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