Thursday, 24 March 2016

Getting a job using your second language


Knowing other languages ​​in a world that, thanks to globalization, has forced people to be bilingual and almost makes them forget their mother tongue, definitely comes in handy when looking for a new job.

Numbers do not lie, today, nearly 60% of the job offers require the candidate to master a second language. English and German are taking the lead in the list for the most popular languages ​​required by employers, especially in the areas of engineering, finance, new technologies and health.



However, according to recent surveys from Adecco, infoempleo and the Center for Sociological Research (CIS) in Spain, five languages will prevail among job seekers in 2016. To our surprise, these languages are: Italian, Portuguese, German, French, and the ever-present English.  

An astounding 89.5% of current job offers require a second language, so it is time to get enrolled in the language course of your choice. French is on the list due to the fact that it is the official language of over 30 countries and as one of the five official languages in the United Nations; it also stands out in the touristic and pharmaceutical areas. German — or Europe’s second most spoken language—, stands out in the tourism sector, as well as those languages mentioned above. Perhaps the most shocking fact about this list is to see the “nonna’s” mother tongue on it. Italian has had an impressive boom these last years in Europe, especially in Spain. Brazil’s peak as a first-power economy in Latin America led them to appear in this list, and the fact that it is the official language in six countries. The near future looks very promising for Portuguese.

Do we really need say something more to convince you to go ahead and learn a second language? If you need a little extra motivation, Laura Centeno, Country Manager for People Working, indicates that a bilingual person could earn 20% more than those who speak only one language.


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Vanessa Fardi / NEUVOO
Team Leader US/CA/LATAM



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Monday, 21 March 2016

Things You Should Consider When Attending A Job Interview


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By applying to a job offer, a company will initiates the process with the selection of candidates, one of the necessary steps is the job interview. If your job interview is pending or in the coming days you will attend one, it is recommended that you take into account of:

1. Punctuality
Once you have been called for the interview, takes necessary steps to arrive on time. Does not necessarily arrive an hour before, but if you live in a congested city it is better to leave a margin of time than you usually would come out, and avoid creating a bad impression on the first meeting.

2. Dress Code
Sometimes it is a bit complicated to choose which items or attires to use in a interview, especially women. The ideal is inclined to classical pieces, neutral colors which highlighting your good presence and professionalism. For women who by nature are flirtatious, highlight your face with makeup shades that make you look natural and simple. Nude tones are a very good choice.

3. Sincerity
When you are conducting the interview, try to know what your true strengths and weaknesses. The company really value your sincerity namely to define, with this behind us "perfectionism" as default because, in addition of being repetitive, absolutely not say anything about you.

4. Past experience
If you already have work experience, you can stress on the acquired knowledge from the previous jobs. Besides that, the company generally ask the reason for your departure from the previous company and if the relationship did not end on good terms, recalls that maintain ethics and emit no negative comments about it.

5. A general idea
Never attend with a blank mind, tries to investigate the company and the position to which you applied, thus be prepared to know and address any questions and that will give a good impression of you.

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Friday, 18 March 2016

Business Networking 101

Business Networking 101


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We have seen the word a million times in articles, magazines, blogs, even Facebook, but it is very likely we do not have the slightest idea of what “Networking” actually means. We might relate it directly to Facebook and we definitely know it is an important tool when it comes to doing business. But, do we know its actual objective? Networking can be defined as the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions, and it specifically refers to the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business. Now that we finally know what it means, how do we get it done? Should we just go to parties, meetings, benefits and events, talk to people about our company or business, exchange business cards and be sociable? Yes, that is exactly what a networker does. The main idea is to make new contacts with the objective of forming mutually beneficial business relationships. That is it! Now you are an expert on the subject.

There is another aspect we have to consider, why go ahead and do business networking? Some entrepreneurs and business owners actually think business networking is a more cost-effective method of getting new clients than advertising or public relations. Business networking can be conducted in a local business community, or on a larger scale on the Internet. Social networks play a very important role for companies nowadays. Even law firms and oil companies have Facebook and Twitter in order to attract more clients and be able to get the word out there about what they do. Social networks make companies more approachable to the general public and potential future clients. That is the reason why the position of Community Manager has boomed over the last five years. If it is not on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn, your company literally does not exist.

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To be the greatest networker known to man, just follow these simple, yet life changing, tips:
  • Always be honest. No one likes a liar.
  • Carry your business cards with you at all times.
  • Try to meet at least five or more new people at an event.
  • Be friendly.
  • You will need to give to be able to receive. The business relationship works both ways.
  • Go get them!


Vanessa Fardi / NEUVOO
Team Leader US/CA/LATAM


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Wednesday, 16 March 2016

How to find a job right out of college?



College does not really prepare you for real life. If you are a full-time student, you probably do not have a lot of space to fit a part-time job in your busy schedule. However, student loans are making it impossible for you to concentrate during your classes as they keep getting higher, making you even poorer. With graduation getting closer and closer, students usually begin to panic. What now? What am I going to do? I owe so much money, how am I going to repay those loans? According to a recent poll, only 16% of the graduates from 2013 classes had job offers a month before graduation. Nonetheless, this percentage has increased at least by 8% in the last two years.

The secret seems to be having completed an internship or co-op before graduating. In 2013, almost half of the graduates found a job as a result of an internship. The class of 2015 seems to have grasped the idea due to the fact that more than 70% completed an internship, apprenticeship or co-op during college. 

It is really up to the students to find a job after finishing college. A job will not magically appear, you actually have to work for it. Get the irony? You have to work hard in order to get a job, especially one that actually fulfills your expectations and that is in your chosen field. But do not lose all hope yet, there is still a bit of light at the end of the tunnel.



We are the millennial generation, we are constantly surrounded by technology. The more electronic devices we have, the merrier. There are many job search aggregators and job boards on the web, apps and blogs that could help you on your search. Most of them even list all the internships in your city. You can start searching by location, by company or by field. The internet is full of unexplored possibilities! You can also
visit your college’s Career Center to ask for advice in regards to the professional world and how to search for a job. Just know that you need to be prepared for what’s to come. So, in order to have excellent results, you should always have your résumé on point, dress for the occasion, do some research about the company before the interview and, most importantly, 

Your job search starts here: United Arab Emirates | Argentina | Austria | Australia | Belgium | Bahrain | Brazil | Canada | Switzerland | Chile | Colombia | Czech Republic | Germany | Egypt | Spain | France | UK | Greece | Hong Kong | Hungary |Indonesia | Ireland | India | Italy | Japan | Kuwait | Kazakhstan | Luxembourg | Morocco | Mexico | Malaysia | Nigeria | Netherlands | Norway | New Zealand | Oman | Peru | Poland | Portugal | Qatar | Romania | Russia| Saudi Arabia | Sweden | Singapore | Turkey | Taiwan | Ukraine | USA | Venezuela | Vietnam | South Africa


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Team Leader US/CA/LATAM

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