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Lotte van Rijswijk

Lotte van Rijswijk

An ambitious Content Team Lead working with Career.io since 2022, Lotte collaborates with all members of the team from writers to illustrators to ensure high-quality content across platforms. Always interested in finding new trends and topics to help improve offerings, she also oversees other team members and works to support them wherever possible.
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Finding a job
Navigating the tech job market in 2024: How to stand out among growing competition

Navigating the tech job market in 2024: How to stand out among growing competition

Worldwide, the job landscape has become more competitive, especially for remote roles. The hiring rate is down in some industries while others like technology and media experienced growth. Regardless of the challenges, it is possible to get a tech job.

Pay & salary
The least competitive markets for highly paid jobs in America

The least competitive markets for highly paid jobs in America

In some cities, there are dozens of applicants per day trying for the best-paid jobs — while others barely attract any applications at all. To have a chance at the big bucks, it’s essential to know the market — so Career.io has identified the cities and states with the highest application rates for top-paid jobs on LinkedIn.

Interviewing
How to improve your virtual meetings and interviews through body language

Video: How to improve your virtual meetings and interviews through body language

How do you improve the quality of your virtual meetings and interviews? What’s the secret to a successful first impression when dealing with hiring managers or new colleagues? There are many factors at play, yet one of the crucial ones is body language. Nonverbal communication can often be more impactful than what you say out loud.

Finding a job
How to manage your mindset for better job search results

Video: How to manage your mindset for better job search results

Our mental state determines our chances of success in any task. It also determines our overall well-being. There are few things more important during your job search than managing your mindset. How do you approach this and boost your results? Learn in our deep dive into job search mindset management.

Networking
How to do effective and stress-free networking

Video: How to do effective and stress-free networking

The best jobs, promotions, and career moves are often the result of personal tips or recommendations. In an increasingly digital world, human connections still provide the best job-related results. But how do you approach networking if it’s not your strong suit?

Pay & salary
How to effectively negotiate your salary

Video: How to effectively negotiate your salary

How do you approach salary negotiations in an interview? How do you remain polite yet effective in arguing for better pay? How do you assess fair pay? What to do when you’re not happy with the offer? The answers to these questions (and more) are all here in our foray into the art of salary negotiation.

Networking
How to use your LinkedIn profile as a powerful job search tool

Video: How to use your LinkedIn profile as a powerful job search tool

LinkedIn still remains one of the most effective ways to get high-quality job opportunities. A platform that is personally used by recruiters and hiring managers offers a more direct path to interviews, networking, and more. Learn how to use your LinkedIn profile for an effective job search.

Networking
How to optimize your LinkedIn profile for career success

Video: How to optimize your LinkedIn profile for career success

LinkedIn is the prime social media platform for professional networking, career development, and high-quality job openings. It offers what many job boards don’t: respectability and a direct line to recruiters and employers. Learn how to optimize your profile to get jobs and advance your career!

Career development
How to use a marketing plan to boost your job opportunities

Video: How to use a marketing plan to boost your job opportunities

A marketing plan allows you to create clear and actionable steps to boost your job search and career. Make your resume and candidacy more attractive to employers using effective branding and communication fundamentals. Reduce uncertainty and improve your job search results!

Interviewing
Understanding job interviews, part 1: effective analysis and communication

Video: Understanding job interviews, part 1: effective analysis and communication

How do job interviews really work? What are the goals of the interviewer and what are they thinking when they ask the difficult questions? Most job seekers don’t have an inside view into the process. Here, we’ll give you a peak behind the curtain and help you understand the logic of interviews so you can achieve better results in your job hunt.

Resume & CV's
How to turn your resume into a personal marketing tool (and get hired)

Video: How to turn your resume into a personal marketing tool (and get hired)

Most job seekers treat resumes as a formality. By doing so, they give up a huge opportunity to increase their competitive advantage in the modern job market. How do you transform your resume from a boring application into a personal marketing tool? Let’s explore this together.

Career development
How do you adapt to change in your career, life, and work environment? - video 4

Video: How do you adapt to change in your career, life, and work environment?

The world is changing fast. The job market is shifting, as well as our own everyday lives. Learning how to manage the stress of change may be the key to preserving mental health, productivity and life satisfaction. The first step is understanding the fundamentals of how we evaluate and cope with change in general.

Finding a job
How to prove you’re the best: communication strategies that win jobs

Video: How to prove you’re the best: communication strategies that win jobs

How do you convince employers you’re the perfect person for the job? How do you optimize your resume, cover letter and overall application to maximize the chances of getting hired? Communicating your value and professional story are key skills in any successful job search.

Finding a job
How to find your ideal job in the modern job market

Video: How to find your ideal job in the modern job market

Finding your ideal job opportunity can be difficult, but the key is being able to clearly identify your goals and desires and compare them to the reality of your relevant job market. Learn to clearly assess your interests, abilities, and proclivities and fit them correctly into the puzzle of available job openings.

Interviewing
Understanding job interviews, part 2: how to answer the tough questions

Video: Understanding job interviews, part 2: how to answer the tough questions

How do you answer difficult questions in a job interview? How do you guess the correct response? Without a deeper understanding of why certain questions are asked it’s nearly impossible. It’s important to know what’s behind specific queries to provide the winning answers.

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