Tips on Internships Abroad
Make It Work: 5 Practical Tips for Settling Into a New Job
Truth be told, 2020 was a year of chaos and changes. Some people have come face-to-face with difficult decisions involving family, school, and career matters. To be fair and even before the COVID-19 pandemic’s lockdowns and restrictions, at least 64 percent of the...
Elevator Pitch: A Quick Guide
The shorter, the better. This may be the unspoken rule of elevator pitches. It may have to do with humans’ shrinking attention span (currently believed to be at 12 seconds) or making the best first impression in record speed. Here’s a concise guide to the most...
How to Describe Your Internship Experience on your CV
One of the main challenges in entering the workforce is the exhaustive list of requirements to qualify to apply. The biggest hurdle is the work history – even an entry-level position requires at least two years of relevant job experience. For fresh graduates, this is...
Career Lessons You Can Take Away from Christmas Classics
Sometimes, the best lessons in life present themselves to us in the most unexpected ways. Your boss can give you sound professional advice regarding your life goals. Your college professor may have given you reliable and sensible career tips, but did you know that we...
2020 Reflection: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself in 2021
Many of us were anticipating 2020 to be our best year ever. That was until all our plans took a different turn, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Admittedly, 2020 has been quite the roller coaster, even for us at Capital Placement. However, we believe there’s value in...
9 Career Tips for University Graduates: Do’s and Don’ts
Seated among rows of graduates in their caps and gowns, I overheard a conversation that hit all too close to home for me. It was two students who were waiting for their turn to be awarded at the graduation ceremony. “So... what plans have you got after we’re out of...
The Whys of Career Development: A Guide for Gen Z’s
If you were born between the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, you’re a Gen Z. In 2020, you are most likely a fresh graduate or almost out of university. Perhaps you’re even already in the first few years of your full-time job. After the first few years of our job pass...
The Importance Of A Mentorship
What would have happened if Steve Jobs didn't go on walks with Mark Zuckerberg in Palo Alto? Or if Peter Parker didn't gravitate towards Tony Stark for guidance? Mark and Peter would probably have a different story to tell today. Both of the latter are heroes in their...
How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn has become one of the must-have online platforms for job searches for employees and business owners alike. With more than 722 million members in over 200 countries and territories globally, this is where you need to be, regardless of your professional...
What Can You Do With A Marketing Degree? 6 Roles for Graduates
Marketing has changed dramatically in the last five years; it is no longer a function in a department. Marketing of companies, products, and brands has become an all-encompassing role. This integration is critical in every aspect and touchpoint a business has with its...
How LinkedIn is Different From a CV
LinkedIn is the largest professional networking platform to date. With 610 million members in total, about 40% of which are active users, it’s safe to assume that LinkedIn is the place to be when it comes to professional networking or job searching. What is LinkedIn?...
Why Fashion Internships are Crucial for Your Career
“The distance between your dreams and reality is called action.” ~Unknown Every decision you make and opportunity you take is a step toward your goals, future career, dreams, and aspirations. Steps toward your future goals can also be done through research and...
Start-up vs. Corporate Internships: Where’s the Best Place to Intern At?
So, right now, you've probably applied for a long list of internships with some of the world's leading companies, just like thousands of your peers. There are many reasons why getting an internship in a well-known organisation is a brilliant start to your career. Not...
Everything You Need to Know About Writing a Powerful Cover Letter
Establishing a strong and undeniable match between your work experiences, skills, and personal traits with the job description of a position that you are applying for is a great way to gain the interest and trust of a hiring manager. How do you do this? Well, by...
What is the Best Type Of Internship for me?
We get it; you are in that phase of life where you have to make some serious decisions regarding your career. You have many questions, including; what industry do I want to work in? Should I do an internship or get a full-time job? Should I stay in education for...
Paid Internships vs. Unpaid Internships
Students all eventually face the same dilemma: They have to choose between paid internships and unpaid internships. Why is it even a dilemma, you ask? The choice seems obvious. Paid internships are better because they, well, pay, right? Regrettably, in our experience,...
Country Comparison: Interning in London vs. Singapore
At Capital Placement, London and Singapore are the two most popular destinations for students to apply for an international internship. So, we've created a country comparison to help you understand what it means to intern in each location. London, being the capital of...
How to Get an Internship with No Experience
Enrolling into college means that sooner or later, you’ll have to face the fact that you need to get an internship. Internships are extremely important and they’re your main way to get a glimpse of what the work-life looks like, and what being an employee is....
How to Follow Up After an Interview
Congratulations! You’ve officially completed your first interview with an internship or job position. The hard work is all over now, isn’t it? Not so much. Now that you’ve already spent time preparing for the role and going through the actual interview, it’s time to...
Online Interviews: Our Expert Advice to Help You Ace Your Next Interview
Congratulations! You've passed the initial application phase and have landed an online interview. Now comes the more difficult part of the process – the actual interview. There is an abundance of information on tips and must-do's to ace your online interview, and it...
5 Things to Consider Before Applying for an Internship Abroad
Picture this. Outside your window seat, you’re looking at the ocean, and the city buildings are getting bigger as your plane gets closer — you’re approaching the airport. This is going to be home for the next few months. You’re picturing the new faces you’re going to...
Top Questions To Ask Recruiters During an Interview
The world of interviews is not the most fun world to be in, but once you nail your interview technique, you can transform the dreaded and sometimes strenuous process into a somewhat breezy stroll in the park. Easier said than done, of course. Prepare, prepare,...
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
So you’ve finally secured an interview at your dream job and now comes the part most people dread- spending time preparing for a job interview. Last week, we gave you a full guide including how to prepare for a job interview, what to do during the interview and tips...
How to prepare for a Job Interview: A Complete Guide for Success
Table of Contents Introduction Interview Prep During the interview After the interview Bonus Tips Final Thoughts Introduction You did it! After hours and hours of applying to various jobs and internship roles, you get the message saying you have been invited to a job...
Internships: What to Do If My Internship Is Not Going to Plan
Your internship was supposed to be the springboard that started a long and successful career. You were going to blow their socks off, network with people in high places, and acquire bucketloads of new marketable skills. Unfortunately, your internship isn’t going to...
How to Create a CV That Will Help You Stand Out
Last week we covered some top tips for writing a successful job application. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can check it out here and give it a read. After publishing that article, we had several people reach out to us, asking for tips for writing a successful CV. So...
7 Tips to Writing a Successful Job Application
So, you’re coming towards the end of your degree, and it’s about time to start applying for jobs and internship positions. Your anxiety is creeping up, and you aren’t sure where or how to start that job application you’ve been avoiding for the past few weeks. With...
Voluntary Work – Don’t waste your free time, volunteer instead
The hard slog of exams has finally come to an end and summer is upon you - time to kick back and relax, catch up with your loved ones and soak in the stress-free period. A couple of months go by, you’ve run out of Netflix series to binge on, you’re bored of your...
How to Cope with Work Anxiety
Imagine laying in bed, just about to drift to sleep when you remember that you forgot to update your company’s website with fresh content and there’s a company meeting in the morning where you know your boss is going to ask you about it. You sit up, panicking, anxiety...
Job Rejection: How to Bounce Back Even Stronger
A job rejection can be hard, especially if you are trying to break into a competitive job market. It can make you feel deflated, angry, and cause you to lose your motivation and desire to keep interviewing for other career opportunities. We understand that and have...