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Most of us would not do the job we currently have for free, just because it is so nice. We might like it, but we still need the money. So, is money the prime motivation to work? And equally important, would money make us happy? comments here: https://www.schmied.be

You are currently not working and are looking for a new job. Before you might have spent around 8 hours a day working, while now these 8 hours are free. It is said that finding a new job is a full time job. What does this mean and why is it like that?

You have decided to resign from your current job. Before you start a new job, there are some important steps to take to quit your current role. To maintain your professionalism, it's crucial to handle these steps properly.

There have been many improvements in understanding leadership lately - yet many of those styles refer to outdated and debunked leadership practices that continue to persist despite being proven ineffective. Alex Haslam, a professor of social and organizational psychology at the university of queensland calls those “ Zombie Leadership” , as according to him, many of those dead ideas are still walki...

We all want to advance in our careers. One of the things that helps us with that is our intelligence. Isn´t that the ingredients career advancement is made out of and the more you have of it the better your career goes? Let's find out, why it actually might not be the case.

I think you would all agree that social media offers us a powerful tool —all of which can significantly enhance the job search efforts.  But watch out , as you are researching potential organizations you want to work for, they will research you too. Mainly after they have decided that they want to meet you for an interview and before they send the invitation.

One innovative tool gaining popularity is the introduction video to complements the CV. These short, personalized videos offer candidates a unique opportunity to showcase their personality, skills, and passion directly to potential employers. You could create one on your own initiative, yet more and more organizations ask candidates to send them a short self introduction video before they decide w...

I would like to address something that is not talked much about, especially during job-interviews. It is the mistakes we make at work. And more specifically, the consequences making those have or could have on us and our career.

Staying perpetually unhappy in your career or workplace is no longer acceptable. Millennials and Generation Z, in particular, place a high value on work-life balance. They understand that they don't have to put up with everything from their employers.  Let's explore some warning signs that might tell you to consider resigning sooner than later.

Are work friends a source of support and camaraderie, or do they blur the lines between personal and professional boundaries? Let's explore the pros and cons of having friends at work.

There are many ways to use AI to help you creating your CV and cover letter and maybe preparing for interviews. With much less time you should get much better results. This is at last what they promise: Get a perfect CV ready to be send in less that 15 minutes.   How could that work? And is it a good idea?

We often encounter advice urging us to chase our dreams.  But have you ever contemplated whether it's always the wisest choice? The appeal of pursuing your passion is undeniable, yet considerations like money and job security should not be overlooked. 

The excitement of a new job is often accompanied by a dose of nervousness. From mastering the office layout to meeting new colleagues, the first day can be rather overwhelming. Changing jobs is ranked among the highest stressors in a person's life. But fear not, these jitters are perfectly normal. I'll guide you through the essential phases to ensure you step through the office doors feeli...

How to cultivate a positive professional relationship with your boss while remain authentic and true to yourself. Link to my book: https://www.schmied.be/ask-the-book

Not hearing back might have nothing to do with yourself, your experience, skills, achievements and so on.  The longer the job-search takes, the more desperation might build up. Especially, when you apply and you do not receive any feedback. Your self esteem is deteriorating quickly, you doubt yourself. I am useless, I am wrong, I am not worthy and so on. A horrible place to be - but it doesn't...

Some learning might take a lifetime. Even 87 year old Michelangelo said “ I am still learning .” Oooo, you might say, these artists. I sit in my office all day long doing the same job, I learn nothing new. Really? We often learn without realizing that we do

A 2 page CV contains between 500 to 1000 words depending on formatting, font size, and the amount of information you include. This is not a lot to convince your reader to read it all, that you can do the job and that you are trustworthy. On top of that, you want to be authentic and establish communication with the reader.  It is no wonder that most people find it very difficult to write theirs, an...

You see this in job advertisements, on social media posts and websites and you might hear it during a job interview. Here at company XWZ, we are like a family. Is this good or bad?

Instead of looking at bosses and the many things they might do to make their people leaving them and resign, I want us to have a look at what good bosses are made out off

Some students have developed a rather clear view on their professional journey, others simply don´t know yet. Both of it is fine, we all approach life in different ways. For those, who do not know, I want to give you some thoughts about how to maybe find out. And those who do know, I want to challenge you a little bit.

Recruiters might put your CV aside once the see your age, regardless of everything else. This discrimination is still out there, even it is illegal in many countries, we need to deal with it. Reality is that a higher age for many recruiters is seen as an issue. You need to tell them, that with you it actually is not. Here is a list of nine arguments they might have against older candidates and how...

Like all other, older people too could be confronted with the need of finding a new job. During their job-hunt, they have to battle some discrimination because of their age, called ageism, yet they bring experience to the table that younger candidates simply can’t compete with

For most of us, career progression is an important aspect of professional growth and job satisfaction. Let´s see see, how to find out if your career is stuck and what to do about it. 

There is one question you will get asked at every interview, mainly towards its end. “Do you have any further question for us” they will want to know for you. And the worst answer is “no” because it instantly tells them you’re not interested in the role. So, what should you be asking?

Let´s assume you have created a CV you believe is as good as it can get. What are the next steps? Finding suitable open positions and send an application, with your CV as the key component of your application. Right? You are missing a step!