job search Archives | Blog | EU Business School EU Blog Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:51:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Looking For Your First Job: This Is All You Need To Know https://www.euruni.edu/blog/looking-for-your-first-job-this-is-all-you-need-to-know/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=33223 Ready to enter the workplace, but unsure what your first step should be? Having trouble imagining how things will progress? Then, read on to be taken through the process of securing and starting a new job. Job Search It’s crucial to be strategic about your job search. Otherwise, you’ll quickly become overwhelmed by the range of opportunities available. Think about what you want from your work. Do you want to gain experience in a particular field? Is remote or flexible working important to you? A good idea would be to write a description of your perfect position. You’ll undoubtedly have […]

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]]> How Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact the Job Market? A Conversation With Ahsan Shahid https://www.euruni.edu/blog/covid-19-pandemic-job-market/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30637 According to data from the World Economic Forum, fifty percent of all employees will need reskilling by 2025. The COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated drastic shifts in the labor market, and job-seekers of all kinds, from recent graduates to established employees contemplating a career change, need to be aware of the demands and expectations they will face. We invited Ahsan Shahid to discuss these important topics. Ahsan’s background is in human resources (HR) and informatics (the study of computational and data-storage systems). He currently works in Munich at HR consultancy firm HRForecast, which specializes in data analytics and predictive technology. Building […]

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]]> Building a Successful Career in the New (and Better) Normal: 3 Practical Tips https://www.euruni.edu/blog/successful-career-new-normal-tips/ Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:58:48 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30077 Nobody knows exactly what the global economy will look like in the months and years after the COVID-19 pandemic passes. One thing however, is certain. Large parts of everyday and working life will change irreversibly. The phrase “new normal” has become popular over the last year because it accurately describes the kind of sudden and dramatically altered status quo that societies all over the planet are expecting to emerge. People thinking about their careers are in a tricky position. While economic forecasts are, on the whole, relatively pessimistic, there are also many opportunities. This is particularly true of sectors that […]

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]]> Job Success in Times of COVID With Dr. Nuria Soler Aguilar https://www.euruni.edu/blog/job-success-in-times-of-covid/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:34:50 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30051 The global job market is in turmoil. The COVID-19 pandemic, which easily ranks as the worst health crisis in a century, has rocked all of the world’s major economies. And national rates of unemployment have ballooned over the last several months. If you’re uncertain about your future career, you’re not alone. You might be beginning undergraduate studies, have recently graduated, or are already in employment but considering a change of direction. Whatever your personal situation, making sense of the job market during these unprecedented times is incredibly difficult, particularly when it comes to identifying opportunities and imagining a post-COVID-19 world. […]

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]]> 6 Tips for Graduates Looking for a Job During the Pandemic https://www.euruni.edu/blog/tips-graduates-looking-for-job-during-pandemic/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:29:37 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29643 Many recent graduates are understandably worried about their job prospects. Nearly all national economies have taken a significant hit, with few signs of immediate recovery. And entire business sectors, including the hospitality and leisure industries, are running at a fraction of their usual strength, with markedly fewer job opportunities.  But it’s not all doom and gloom. Despite what a plethora of sensationalist newspaper headlines might lead you to think, the job market hasn’t shut down. Companies are still hiring. And some industries, such as healthcare, e-commerce and delivery and logistics, are actually booming.   In this post, we’re going to look at six […]

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]]> Boost Your Job Search With Social Media: A Practical Guide https://www.euruni.edu/blog/job-search-social-media/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:28:19 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29542 Navigating the job market is challenging. Nowadays, job-hunters have to contend with an array of career search engines, websites, networking events, job boards, social media groups and more. You’d be forgiven for wanting to return to an easier time, when all you had to do was consult the listings in your local newspaper.   But today’s multifaceted job market also has many benefits. Skilled, experienced candidates have an excellent opportunity to build a career that fits closely with their values and interests. With many companies opting to recruit employees on sites like LinkedIn and Facebook, social media has a significant role to […]

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]]> Finding a Job You Love With Practical Tips From Toni Gimeno https://www.euruni.edu/blog/finding-job-you-love-practical-tips/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 07:24:56 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29163 Choosing a career path isn’t easy. Graduates entering the modern career market face more choices than at any other point in history. Feelings of inertia and uncertainty are common.   We invited Toni Gimeno, co-founder of Talent Clue and recruitment expert, to talk to us about how to find a rewarding career.  After finishing his first degree Toni decided that he didn’t want to follow his friends, many of whom were working twelve-hour days, into a demanding role in business administration. He completed a master’s in international economics and then took an internship at a digital marketing firm. After gaining valuable experience, he co-founded his first […]

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]]> 4 Unconventional Pieces of Career Advice for People in Their Twenties https://www.euruni.edu/blog/career-advice-people-twenties/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:52:35 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28991 Navigating your early twenties isn’t easy. If you’re lucky enough to be starting out on your third decade you’re likely filled with energy and ambition – eager to carve out a successful career. But you’re also probably uncertain about which choices to make.  This strange mix of feelings can be very disorienting and frustrating for people at the beginning of their careers. Things aren’t helped by the fact that friends and family usually have strong opinions about which path is best.  So what should you do? Should you follow tried-and-tested wisdom? Or should you take a more novel approach? While the decisions […]

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]]> 4 Cover Letter Dos and Don’ts They Didn’t Tell You About at School https://www.euruni.edu/blog/cover-letter-dos-donts/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:36:33 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=28383 Cover letters, which are attached to the front of resumes and CVs, are essential for making a positive first impression. Many employers will filter job applications based on cover letters, and also use them to find contact details quickly.  A cover letter can make or break an application. And for most people, a few simple tweaks can lift their cover letters miles above the competition. Recruitment managers are used to rambling blocks of text that leave out essential information – which creates a huge opportunity for those that get it right.   Here’s a straightforward, practical checklist that will give your cover letter that extra shine.   […]

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