Borderless
By Capital Placement
Former interns share unexpected truths about interning abroad
The importance of global opportunities for career growth and personal development can’t be understated. It exposes you to new environments, helps you become independent and boosts your career. The issue is not with the opportunity, it's with the sheer amount of work...
Why you should confront your fear of changing careers
You might be thinking about a career change or facing an imminent one. It’s normal for people to feel a strong sense of unease during this transitional period. Our brains tend to respond to sudden or large-scale change with disgust—and changing careers is a big...
What do recruiters do to find ideal candidates?
In the past, we’ve spoken a lot about equipping job seekers with the right tools for success. We've covered various aspects of the hiring process, from crafting the perfect CV to mastering the art of the interview. But now, it's time to pull back the curtain and peer...
Top 6 lessons learnt by doing an internship remotely
Internships are an excellent way to ease yourself into the world of careers. They give you just enough wiggle room to learn, experience and grow while adapting to work culture. Even so, not everyone’s ready to take the leap, and this fear could affect their career...
Best sales techniques to secure a full-time role in 2024
The concept of modern sales, as we understand it today, has evolved, shaped by various factors. Some of them, we were able to predict, while others came up as a surprise. The key to sales—regardless of when in history—is to always adapt to the flow and make it work...
Are these workplace behaviours normal?
Newcomers to the career space will inevitably go through all stages of grief trying to decode workplace behaviours. Some of these behaviours may seem quite … unusual, but are they really or are they normal? Capital Placement’s Senior Recruitment Specialist Nan...
How to impress recruiters and get the job
The problem with the hiring process is that it’s nearly impossible to do it right without humans involved at any stage. Recruiters are trained to pick out the best candidates from massive pools of talent and are equipped with the tools needed to make the right...
The full digital marketing toolkit for 2024
Among the many fields that saw significant transformations over the past year, digital marketing certainly stands out. Staying ahead in marketing in 2024 requires understanding and adapting to multiple emerging trends, which is why we’ve prepared this marketing...
Global creative communities: The future of content creation?
The way we create and consume content is undergoing a massive transformation in 2024. With the rise and change in the social media landscape, streaming platforms, and increased global connectivity, audiences are no longer confined by geographic boundaries. In this...
Why is arts education important for internships?
It doesn’t matter if you’re an engineer, a doctor, a poet or a competitive gamer, art has impacted your life and will continue to do so in some way. The content we doom-scroll through for hours, the framed paintings that cover up the gaping crack in the...
Leadership behaviours interns must adopt in 2024
If you want to start your journey towards leadership on the right foot, then you’ll need to work on a few crucial leadership behaviours. These are attributes you’ll need to have and actions you’ll need to take to become a leader who inspires confidence and can take on...
Why is decision-making important for interns?
As an intern, making decisions may not seem like an important part of your role, but it holds more significance than meets the eye. In particular, if you plan to lead in the future, you’ll need to take risks and a lot of this will rely on your ability to make a...
What do recruiters look for? (A guide for 2024)
If you feel like you’re being watched, you probably are—by a job recruiter. Recruiters play a very important role in you getting a job and that’s why you need to stand out in the best possible ways. Their job requires them to scour through applicants and pick the...
Why should you consider sustainability internships?
Today, we stand at the crossroads of change, where embracing a career in sustainability isn't merely a choice; it's a responsibility. Each individual plays a vital role in shaping a greener, more sustainable future. In particular, for students, graduates, and interns,...
5 common CV mistakes to avoid in 2024
If you’re about to kick off your job hunt, then crafting that perfect CV will be the first checkpoint. This document is by far the most important component of your search and any CV mistake—even something trivial—could be a big disadvantage. Don’t worry, we’ve been...
