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In this post, we explain four dynamic ways to optimize your LinkedIn profile for success in English speaking countries. Whether you like LinkedIn or not, it is a crucial tool for professional success.  For non-native English speakers, optimizing a LinkedIn profile can be even more challenging due to language and cultural barriers. But with the […]

In every English interview that you have, you will almost certainly be asked some variation of the “Tell me about yourself” question. This question is usually the first question you are asked. It is arguably the most important question, since it gives you a chance to make a first impression. Your first impression can have

Free academic CV template with a description on how to effectively use the template.

In this post, we explain the keys to having a good answer to the “Tell me about yourself” interview question. Throughout our resources, we have emphasized the importance of having a well-prepared answer to this question that is logically structured and highlights qualities that are most relevant to the job you are applying to. Your

Your professional resume includes an extensive and relevant list of your responsibilities. These should highlight your experiences relevant to the role and highlight what makes you a suitable applicant. However, when we review our clients’ resumes, we often notice a critical flaw in their resumes: they do not use action verbs.  An action verb is

In our last post, we discussed five common English resume mistakes that we often see our clients make. This is a continuation post from our previous post on common resume mistakes. We see a lot of the same mistakes among our clients and when scanning applications we receive for open positions. Many times these are mistakes

Writing English resumes is difficult for everyone. Knowing what to include, how to present yourself, and how to format your resume can feel overwhelming. Making a small mistake can cause a recruiter or hiring manager to discard your resume and disqualify you from the job instantly. In this post, we discuss five common mistakes to

Presenting at an academic conference can feel daunting, whether it is your first time or your fiftieth. For international scholars, presenting in a second language or in an unfamiliar academic culture can make the experience even more stressful. The good news is that strong conference presentations follow predictable patterns. With clear preparation, you can move

When preparing clients for job interviews, we often find they focus on the literal meaning of interview questions rather than thinking about what the question is actually asking. At first, they often respond without addressing the deeper intention behind it. This is a problem because if your answers don’t address what the interviewer is truly

Your academic CV will likely be the first way you make an impression on a hiring committee. In competitive academic markets, even small mistakes can make your application less effective. When working with clients to improve their CVs, we frequently see similar mistakes. These are often small mistakes that can be easily fixed, but due