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  • Posted on April 21, 2021
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  • Backstage and insights

Mr. Cover Letter at the Intenational Career Café

Yesterday I attended The International Career Café, as a guest speak on a round table about job searching in The Netherlands. This was an online event organised by NL Alumni Network, Here2Work and Here2Start– an informal get-together of young international professionals: International students and alumni…

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  • Posted on March 31, 2021
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  • Interview and negotiation

How to show “you can do it” in the interview

The best way to perform during an interview is to clearly articulate and get your point across on these three things: That you get it. That you want it. That you can do it. Organisations hire people to solve problems.  If you can make it…

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  • Posted on March 21, 2021
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  • Interview and negotiation

How to show “you want it” in the interview

The best way to perform during an interview is to clearly articulate and get your point across on these three things: That you get it.  That you want it. That you can do it. Organisations hire people to solve problems.  If you can make it…

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  • Posted on March 8, 2021
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  • Interview and negotiation

How to show “you get it” in the interview.

The best way to perform during an interview is to clearly articulate and get your point across on three things: That you get it.  That you want it. That you can do it. Organisations hire people to solve problems.  If you can make it clear…

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  • Posted on March 1, 2021
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  • Clarity and purpose,Job search strategy and mindset

The five main problem with job ads

“Alvaro, I was very happy about taking this job, but now that I’m three months in, I realise this job has nothing to do with the position I thought applied to. I don’t like it at all”. These are the very words an old friend…

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  • Posted on February 26, 2021
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  • Clarity and purpose

What Would You Do If Money Wasn’t An Issue?

We can go through life like a seed in the wind, going wherever it takes you, or we can live with intention, knowing what our piece of the puzzle looks like and where to best make it fit. There are two ways to get a…

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  • Posted on February 19, 2021
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  • Resume and LinkedIn

Is Being #OpenToWork On LinkedIn A Good Idea Or Not?

Are you using the LinkedIn #OpenToWork green photo badge on your LinkedIn profile and not getting any results?  Turn it off. Right now. Don’t hesitate. You won’t regret it.  Depending on the industry you are in, your job experience and where your strengths lie, this…

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  • Posted on February 12, 2021
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  • Interview and negotiation

Are You Answering The (Right) Questions Before They Are Being Asked?

Interviews can be challenging and intimidating. You are looking for a great job and a thriving career. Hiring managers are looking for someone that has the best technical and cultural fit. They are ultimately in search of someone they trust and can provide a good…

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  • Posted on February 1, 2021
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  • Job search strategy and mindset

Six Tips To Land A Great Job Faster In 2021 And Beyond

2020 proved to be a challenging time for those looking for a job.  So here is a reminder of the three truths about the job search and six tips so you can organise your efforts accordingly and gear towards landing a great job, faster. Truth…

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  • Posted on January 25, 2021
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  • Job search strategy and mindset

How Much Is Your Job Search (Really) Costing You?

Mr. Cover Letter puts a lot of effort into putting positivity forward but there are also some harsh truths when it comes to landing a great job, which as a job seeker, you are probably more than familiar with.  The amount of time it takes…

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  • Posted on January 18, 2021
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  • Networking

Don’t Undermine Your Networking Efforts By Doing This One Thing On LinkedIn

I’ll just go and say it for whoever benefits from reading this. Never send a blank connection request on Linkedin. Imagine you are at a restaurant with your friends. You are having a great time, sharing stories and anecdotes of how your week went.  Suddenly,…

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  • Posted on January 12, 2021
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  • Job search strategy and mindset

The Three Job Searching Phases You Need To Get Right

Landing a great job is a product of design, not random luck.  It’s not magic. It’s the result of concentrated, organised efforts. Is luck involved in the process? To some extent, yes. But it’s usually your attitude and experience that will get you through to…

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  • Posted on January 7, 2021
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  • Networking

Make It Easy For People To See Your Value

If you are actively looking for a job, you need to make it easy. First, make it easy for yourself to get noticed. Secondly, make it easy for your network and ultimately the hiring managers to understand your value to them. Every week, whether it…

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  • Posted on May 6, 2020
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What’s your #1 biggest challenge when it comes to looking or getting your new job (Survey results May 2020)

I am preparing a virtual Bootcamp to help job seekers turn their job search around with the help of a coach leader and a peer group. To make the Bootcamp super useful, I wanted to have the needs of people in the Mister Cover Letter…

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  • Posted on April 23, 2020
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  • Interview and negotiation

The first impression

You only get one chance to make a first impression. When it comes to the employability world, your first impression is the last. Sometimes you might even get two if you get invited to a job interview. But if you think about it, that’s still…

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  • Posted on April 15, 2020
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  • Clarity and purpose

It should work

Sending job applications should be easy, and it should work. But it’s usually not easy, and many times it can be time-consuming and frustrating. It takes a huge effort to craft a cover letter, tailor a resume for each specific job application, and lot’s of…

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  • Posted on April 8, 2020
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  • Interview and negotiation

If you had to hire…

Imagine your sink leaks, your toilet doesn’t flush, and you need to unblock a shower drain. If you are like me, you will probably call a plumber. Right? Picture you get in touch with two of them. Both highly recommended by people you know and trust. Who would you choose to get the job done? Plumber 1: “I’ll…

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  • Posted on April 5, 2019
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  • Job search strategy and mindset

The job hunting trifecta (About attitude, experience and luck)

When it comes to landing a new job, there are multiple pieces of the puzzle. There are many different factors at play in finding a job where you can thrive. There are so many factors that if you start listing them in your head, you…

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  • Posted on August 11, 2018
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  • Interview and negotiation,Job search strategy and mindset

Will I be compatible with my future manager?

“People join organisations, but actually leave managers.” I’ve read and heard this phrase many times before. Chances are that you have too. Still, many overlook the importance of taking the time to learn about their future manager. Why is this so important? Why make it such…

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  • Posted on July 19, 2018
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  • Cover Letter

12 things to keep in mind before you craft your next cover letter

Cover letters are a great way to differentiate yourself from other applicants. This is, of course, if somebody actually reads them. It’s a known fact that hiring managers just glance through them and you can consider yourself lucky if they spend more than 60 seconds…

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    March 21, 2021
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    March 8, 2021

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