Interview itself is already nerve-wracking and it can be very tough for introverts. People with this personality trait struggle when put on the spot, and also can have difficulty with small talk and self-promotion. If you're an introvert, you're...

Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia as well as the first metropolitan city in Indonesia. In fact, Jakarta is the second largest city in the world with over 30 million people. It’s quite a huge city! If you plan to have an internship in...

Writing professional e-mails can be different from the e-mails that you send to your friends. There are some guidelines that you should pay attention to. You better not underestimate it as you e-mail behavior can cost your reputation both...

Singapore may be known as one of the most expensive countries in Southeast Asia. However, it doesn’t mean that Singapore can offer something that is friendly to your budget. On the contraty, there are plenty of free things to see and do that will...

When you feel impatient, you may be tempted to not submit a cover letter. But please never do this. Writing the perfect cover letter is one of the important things that you need to practice. There are 4...

Confidence is a quality that you build over time and shaped by your life experience. Therefore, it is not a trait that every person is born with. When you are surrounded by other professionals in your field at the office, it can be hard to speak...

Spending your leisure time in a place with cool breeze can refresh yourself. One of the places in East Java, Indonesia that offers this is Malang. You can travel with backpacker style to visit nature attractions in Malang as the budget that you...

An interview is a two-way communication. Your interviewer is asking you questions to learn about you and your skills. In return, you need to prepare questions to ask. In fact, your interviewer will expect you to have some...

If you’re going to do an internship in China, you need to understand and learn about the concept of guanxi in Chinese culture. Without a deep understanding about this, you may feel like an outsider when it comes to do business in China...

It takes just a quick glance for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time. In this short time, the other person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language, your mannerisms, and even how you...

Internship experience is one of the most important steps for a successful career. One important thing you need to put in your mind is that the professional world can be very different from university life. So, it’s important that to have an...

To work and study abroad are something that many of us strive to do. It is a unique opportunity to see the world and make a connection with people from all around the globe. Unlike taking a vacation, staying long-term in another country provide...

Internships are like the test drive employers need before they seal the deal. So interns, this is your opportunity to show you’re a worthy hire. Show what you are capable of and what value you bring to the table. If you do it well, it can...

You may think that the position as interns isn’t that important, but interns do have a vital role to play during the completion of your internship. To succeed the internship program, you need to have or develop certain characteristics that make...

Working in different country, or working with foreigners, can be a new and exciting experience. When you do, it is important to remember the cultural differences that exist between your countries, especially if it is between eastern and western...