Job Search Tips2020-03-03
off the day. That’s how a decently good day should start like, and that could be your reality if being a freelancer is what you hanker for, a more flexible work schedule and many other perks await. Freelancing, like SOHO or piecework, offers freedom and flexibility. You’re your own boss, everything is in your control. You get to say enough is enough. Unlike typical desk jobs, freelancing allows you to choose the type of work you do, who... Read more
Job Search Tips2020-03-03
Hey there, we’re coming to the end of a magnificent decade. Bid farewell to 2019 and hello 2020! 2019 was a whirlwind of a year: a bumpy one for the world, but for the freelancing industry, it’s undoubtedly rewarding. Thanks to the Internet, with one simple click, you’re connected with the world and surrounded by an unprecedented lot of information and opportunities that can blow your mind. In 2019, we saw a proliferated growth in the freelancing... Read more
Career Development2020-03-03
3 Qualities For a Successful Freelancer It’s cliche to think that freelancing is only for stay-at-home parents who aren't able to commit to a full-time job; or introverted individuals, who’d rather sit at home alone without expending effort to build camaraderie with their colleagues. In fact, freelancing has now become a lifestyle by choice, ushering in a new life of mobility and versatility. In the previous Freelancing 101 , CakeResume covered a series of freelancing... Read more
Job Search Channels2020-03-03
Introduction: How to find freelance jobs Now that you’ve done everything you can to show that you’re determined to become a freelancer: you’ve quit your job; put aside an emergency fund; polished your skillset; meditate daily in order to be more mentally prepared for the uncertainties yet to come. But, if no one knows about you, all of your preparations will have been for naught. These, of course are indispensable for a successful career as a freelancer... Read more
Career Development2020-05-06
相較於一般正職的工作者，工作型態更加的自由 (如：工作時間、工作地點等)，職務內容也更加的多元。 SOHO 族 SOHO 族： SOHO (Small Office Home Office) 源於美國，原意為小型居家辦公室。SOHO 族最主要的特徵在於，他們透過網路、電... Read more
Career Development2020-05-19
taxi industry pushed Uber to collaborate with car dealers to operate legally. A startup company presents several challenges and endless stakeholder issues that you’ve never thought of. Before joining one, are you prepared to solve these problems? 2. Why should I join a startup ? Develop the ability of problem solving Due to scarcity of time and capital, startup companies tend to compel workers to always get to the root cause of a problem. The reason why a company often... Read more
Job Search Tips2019-04-08
When it comes to finding a job or internship, it can be difficult to set yourself apart from the sea of resumes and cover letters, while still remaining professional. Having a personal website - which often features your bio, contact information and portfolio - is a great strategy to showcase your work and to help you stand out from other candidates. Still not convinced? Here are five reasons why you should create a personal website for your dream career! 1. It Makes... Read more
Resume, Cover Letter Tutorials2019-04-08
Planning to apply for grad school? Although not all grad schools require you to submit a curriculum vitae (CV), many do. It’s important to note what to and what not to include in your CV, along with the length of the document. A standard resume which is used for seeking jobs, will not work when it comes to applying for a grad school. Even a standard single page academic resume won’t do the job. Grad schools focus on... Read more
Work with Recruitment Agency2019-07-17
沒有其他異業合作招募方式？ A：有的，與異業合作最重要的重點是「用不同的方式讓別人認識你」。以 ShopBack 舉例，我們是東南亞電商，並且要在台灣打造 RD Center，這就會是好的新聞點。 和公關團隊討論新聞點... Read more
People or Company Interviews2019-07-17
角色，帶領所有市場提升消費者體驗。ShopBack重視工程師的創新能力，歡迎勇於挑戰與創新的人才加入ShopBack，一起開創新的電商消費體驗。 進入ShopBack後，工程師會面對什麼任務? Engineering Manager Taosheng談到:「ShopBack的工程師在團隊... Read more
Hiring Tips2019-04-08
Filling up talent shortages while saving company revenue is not easy. Recruiting is hard enough with the multi-layer interviewing process, candidate unavailability and the competitive market. So, a complicated recruitment process adds insult to injury. You need to simplify your recruiting process to get the best candidates. Unfriendly recruiting practices waste candidate’s time. It can even confuse applicants causing the best ones to run away from you, delaying the hiring process even more. Simplifying your recruiting process is... Read more
Job Search Tips2020-01-17
If you are a freelancer on Upworks or Freelancer.com , you should have a piece of CakeResume on your profile! This will enable you to highlight more of your skills and best assets, which will surely encourage potential employers or even other users to hire you and avail of whatever service you offer and provide. How CakeResume answers Freelancers’ quest for the best resumes? Better Readability CakeResume is focusing on content and leveraging the art of the typefaces as well... Read more
Resume, Cover Letter Tutorials2019-04-08
If you want to stand out against the competition, you will need a resume that shows your ability to handle and execute for the job you're applying for. Considering most entry-level developers lack professional experience , it’s important to include information which will allow you to differentiate yourself. Here are some tips to provide the edge you need. Look Beyond Internships Internships can be a great first step in the professional world, but it is possible to get... Read more
Resume, Cover Letter Tutorials2019-07-17
不知道大家是否聽過這麼一句話「Life is too short for a wrong job.」，它是一家德國人資公司幾年前很紅的創意廣告標語，呼籲大家生命別浪費在錯的工作上。 然而我們總是聽到身邊的人往往在沒有相關經驗... Read more
Job Search Channels2020-03-20
shower, go back for another cup of coffee then head out to your home office to start working. There is no morning rush hour to contend with. Unless you head downtown and have your morning brew at your favorite coffee shop. And while you’re there, you can work too. Remote work is similar to freelance work in that you get to choose where you work. The only difference is that with remote work, you work directly with a company... Read more
Resume, Cover Letter Tutorials2019-08-01
actual experience in the field of expertise. Referees. In a resume you usually list personal and/or professional references, but in a CV it is normal to list that references are by request only. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t have a list of references available though. You should have a list of references, but they should only be given out when requested. One of the key things to remember when you start to make a CV is... Read more
Job Search Tips2019-04-08
have to show the manager who is conducting the interview that you are the best person for the job. In order to do this, you have to stand out as the perfect candidate. 1. Open in a Strong Way You should open every interview with a statement that is clear on reasons why you are the right person for the job. Do not hesitate when it comes to leading the conversation, set the tone from the start. You should show... Read more
Resume, Cover Letter Tutorials2019-04-08
If you want to make it easy for potential employers and clients to learn more about you, consider creating a personal resume website. A standalone webpage to put your resume on can be a great way to introduce yourself, showcase your professional experience, and present yourself in a unique way. Below are some reasons why you should use a resume webpage: Go Beyond a Traditional Resume A standalone webpage can give employers or prospective clients a greater impression than a... Read more
Resume, Cover Letter Tutorials2019-04-08
to polish your resume. Hemingway Editor Hemingway Editor is an application that helps make your writing clear and bold. It highlights common errors as well as any long, complex sentences so that you can see what parts of your writing should be changed. Any sentence highlighted in red tells you that it is a complicated or dense sentence that should be edited or shortened. This app also helpful in making your resume free from any grammatical errors. Unsplash & Stock Up... Read more
Resume, Cover Letter Tutorials2019-04-08
So you have just graduated from college and are prepared to join the workforce to prove yourself as a productive member of society. Congratulations! You may be excited or even nervous as you get ready to start the job search, hoping that those four long years in school will finally pay off. Just one little problem - you have no work experience. Here’s the challenge – how do you write an effective resume with absolutely no work experience? If you have... Read more
