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Land your Job or Study in ... Germany

Germany is not just beer, efficiency, and engineering heritage. It is one of the most accessible countries in the world right now for ambitious non-EU graduates and young professionals who want to build something serious. Over 600,000 skilled positions go unfilled every year. The government rewrote its immigration law in 2023 specifically to bring international talent in. Public universities charge close to nothing. Tech companies, global pharma, and the entire renewable energy sector are actively hiring people with your profile. This session cuts through the noise. We cover the study path and the direct job path, side by side: visa options, living costs, language reality, workplace culture, and what a competitive application actually looks like. Two real cases show how people with no German, applying from abroad, made it work. Germany rewards preparation and specificity. This Thursday, we provide both. New episodes in this series cover a different European country every Thursday.

How Korean Professionals Can Break Into Global Careers

Are you a Korean professional looking to break into global careers and make your mark on the international stage? Join me, Caolan, for an insightful session on navigating high-stakes career transitions and unlocking global opportunities. With a rich background in strategic communication and storytelling, I've helped ambitious professionals like you step into leadership roles and land positions at top companies. This session shows Korean professionals exactly how to transition into global roles with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to navigate English interviews, position your experience for international companies, and overcome the cultural barriers that often block career moves abroad. By the end, you’ll know the steps to take, how to present yourself to global employers, and what it really takes to secure your next role in the international market. With experience leading award-winning teams at On, AKQA, and Ogilvy, I bring a unique perspective on crafting compelling personal and professional narratives. During this event, we'll cover essential topics such as interview prep, skill-building, career planning, and more. Whether you're aiming to enhance your leadership skills or refine your strategic communication, this session will provide actionable guidance to turn your potential into results. Space is limited, so RSVP now to secure your spot and start your journey to global career success!

Starting Strong Without Burning Out: Thriving in Your New Role

Starting a new role can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. This session explores how to build momentum, navigate expectations, and establish a strong foundation for long-term success, without falling into patterns that lead to burnout. Audience Fit: • Professionals starting new roles, or plan to start a new role in the future • Early career talent, lateral hires, and leaders transitioning into new positions

How to Work With Me - Personal Read Me Guide Example

This 'How to' guide is my favorite tool to set and communicating boundaries at work while acting as a great collaborator. I wrote this note when I was Group PM at LinkedIn in their Sunnyvale (CA) HQ. I shared it with new collaborators every time I changed scope or team and started working with new partners (which happened a lot!). Many colleagues told me they really appreciated my transparent approach to collaboration and the example I set in communicating my boundaries. Some even created their own version and thanked me for it. Feel free to copy it and create your own version. Make sure to adapt it to your personal style and needs, as well as your organisation’s work culture.

Looking for a job? The Unwritten Rules of Job Search Networking

Most job seekers will find their next job through networking - 80-85% according to one recent article. But for many of us, we've never had to network - so reaching out to people to find a job can be daunting. This session will focus on the very practical side of networking, from outreach, to the conversation itself, to following up. Join me for this 1 hour session to gain insight into how to get started with your job search networking and how to overcome the fears that hold people back.

Resume Example

I used this resume to land a job at the Department of Sanitation in NYC. Can be used for any government job OR job in waste management. Can use this as a template by editing it in Adobe.

How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself"

"Tell me about yourself" is a common interview question, but there are specific signals that employers are looking for. In this video I will break down how you should approach these questions.

How to Strengthen your LinkedIn Presence in 5 Minutes

With over 1 billion members and 67 million companies, LinkedIn stands as the world's largest professional network, making it an invaluable platform for your career growth. These days you need to have a strong LinkedIn presence because admissions teams and recruiters will be looking.

2 Hour Job Search

A step-by-step system for running an efficient, high-ROI job search that turns networking into referrals and offers.

Demo: Mastering the Technical Interview

This demonstration shows how in-depth we get with research for technical interviews. This specific example looks at product management as an example, but the skills displayed can be used for any industry.

How to Answer "Why this Company"

One of the most common interview questions is "Why do you want to work here?" In this video we will discuss what your approach and strategy should be as you answer this question in your behavioral interviews.

Customizable Cover Letter Template for Consulting Jobs

This is a generic cover letter template that can be customized to fit any consulting job opportunity you are exploring.

Sample Answer to a Resume Deep Dive Question

This is an example of a resume deep dive in a consulting interview.

Career Search Handbook for Working Professionals

A practical guide for experienced professionals navigating a focused, strategic job search.

Chief of Staff Roles - Resume Example

Example resume that helped me land a chief of staff role at a seed-stage health tech company

Quantitative Finance Career Guide

A starter guide for careers, skills, and companies related to quantitative finance.

Financial Services Data Scientist Resume

Breaking into financial services isn't easy, but when you put effort in like this candidate, you'll earn that job offer.

Winning Resume/CV Bank Template

Whether you're applying to a professional position or an academic program, use this template to organize your experiences in one cohesive document.

Guide to Getting a Job at a Startup

From my first-hand experience and tons of soul-searching, learn how to get a job at a startup.

Creating Your Thriving Community - Workbook

Neurodivergent Series