Author: Euspert
The Best Countries in Europe for Young Families
Being a young family is not necessarily easy, but all of us have to get on our feet sooner or later. By the time the first tyke comes around, it is important to have everything decided. Work is one of the most important factors, which need to be taken into consideration when it comes to sustaining a newborn. This is why there is a growing dispute about which countries in the EU offer the best for young families, especially when essential factors like maternity and paternity leaves come into play. If you are thinking about job possibilities, then you must have thought about the UK first thing. With the new expat policy they offer, pretty much everyone can find a job there at the moment. The maternity and paternity situation is not bad either. As a mother, you get 52 weeks of paid maternity leave. Of course, you do ...
How to build an online business to market e-learning (cooking lessons, maybe?)
Your friends love your cooking. “You should teach cooking!” But you want to build an online business to market e-learning cooking lessons. Where – and how – to start? Here are some ideas to help you get started developing your e-learning business in the European Union (EU). Your ideas Make notes of EVERY business-related idea you have. Use your smart phone, tablet, or pen and paper to record your notes and store them in a safe place for later review. Build your business plan Capital investment: list all funding, including the monies you directly contribute as well as any grants or loans. Expenses: this list will be two parts - the known and anticipated expenses including purchase of hardware, software, consultant fees, licensing or membership fees, legal services, shipping/handling costs, marketing expenses, etc. Budget: developing a realistic a budget gives you an understanding of where you financially stand at the ...
Work as Freelance Designer
The paradigm of the traditional 9-to-5 job appears to be shifting nearly as rapidly as technology keeps evolving. Reports of downsizing, corporate restructuring, and outsourcing are standard subjects of business news reports. How do workers adapt to these changing work conditions? Many are expanding their work options by becoming part-time freelance designers. Students seeking entrée into the workforce and other individuals who are not interested in joining the traditional workforce structure also are developing careers, income streams and experience as freelancers. This new work paradigm is seen and felt in industries throughout the world. The Euro Freelancers Association’s reports that almost every fourth European person is working independently. Their studies show that this will be an ongoing work structure trend. Why freelance Many current and former employees are discovering significant advantages in becoming freelance workers. Miriam Salpeter, contributor to Aol Jobs identifies some reasons to start freelancing. Among the ...
Job Interview First Impressions – The Fuzzy blue Slippers!
You have an interview for the career opportunity of your dreams. Energy and excitement pulse through you as you push open the door to the lobby of your future company. Moments later, you are shaking hands with your prospective employer who invites you to be seated. As you wait for the first interview question, you glance down and discover that you are not wearing your well-polished business shoes but your favourite fuzzy blue slippers. A scream of horror rises in your throat. The average first impression is made in less than 15 seconds but it may be the only impression that influences the outcome of your interview. Will your interviewer remember how well you grasped the complex issues and opportunities of the job? Or will the only thing to survive the interview be his (or her) unfavourable impression of your fuzzy blue slippers? Dressing appropriately for a job interview ...
Becoming a Mystery Shopper
Working as a mystery shopper can be both fun and rewarding. Shoppers have the ability to evaluate a store or another business like a restaurant on a number of subjects – including customer service, store stock levels, and overall shopping experience. What is a mystery shopper? Mystery shoppers are used by a number of companies to evaluate the type of service their employees provide because mystery shoppers are anonymous, so a true picture of the business is able to be captured. This allows you ‘inspect what you expect’, whether it is demonstrating sales knowledge, the ability to do a return courteously, or the general proficiency level of your staff. It also helps pinpoint any areas of opportunity, because most customers will not tell you when they have a bad experience, they simply leave and don’t come back. They will, however, tell their friends and family, and that negative publicity ...
How to work like interpreter in EU Institutions
When it comes to the European Union one would come across several EU members states and each of them have their own culture, identity and language. The EU is comprised of member states that speak various languages which is why there is a need for translators in the EU. EU laws, rules and regulations affect all member states. Since not too many states within the EU speak the same language as the other, there is a need for interpreters and translators who can help translate conversations, laws and rules into other languages. This is important for communicating with other nation states. People interested in becoming translators have to win competitions held by the EU every three years. While permanent translators work permanently, according to their contracts, there are temporary staff translators (who work for 2 or 4 years) and contract staff translators (who for up to 36 months) too. ...