Career advice.
Writing for professionals building a career in Europe: the job search, interviews, positioning, and the moves that matter. By Alon Gildoni.
Nine Hard Truths About Job Hunting in the Netherlands (and Beyond)
There is no eternal truth in job hunting, but there are patterns that repeat again and again. Nine points I see working, from 'stop spraying' to 'you are salespeople' to why remote is actually easier.
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Ageism in Tech: How Age Becomes an Advantage
Ageism is one of the ugliest, most foolish things in tech hiring. The good news: AI is quietly turning age into an advantage. Here is why, and what to do about it.
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Build the Best CV You Can. Then Don't Send It.
Why spray-and-pray applications go nowhere, why applying online can actually block you, and what truly makes a CV work, plus the eight things that matter more than font size.
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Don't Get Ahead of Yourself: The Relocation Budget Trap
A real conversation this week with someone planning a family relocation as the sole earner. The dream setup, the actual numbers, and the gap nobody calculated.
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The Small Lies That Sink a Job Search
A fake address cost one candidate her dream job. Why the small lies in a job hunt always surface, and why honesty is the stronger strategy, especially in the Netherlands.
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Trust Your Gut: What the Fine Print Reveals About an Employer
The dream offer arrives and you have until tomorrow to sign. Then you spot one small clause. Why the fine print, and your gut, matter more than the salary.
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The Best Way to Find a Job Today Is to Stop Looking for One
It sounds like a paradox, but after eight years and hundreds of conversations, I am certain: the job-search operating system we all grew up with has crashed. Here is what to do instead.
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