AlicjaBlog
Career insights and practical advice for international professionals in Germany.
How to Read Your Interviewer: The 5 Types You'll Meet
Learn to read the 5 types of interviewers you'll meet, from the Gatekeeper to the Rockstar, and the exact move that wins each one over. Insider hiring advice.
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You do not have the impostor syndrome
Why high achievers feel like frauds at work, what impostor syndrome really is, and how confidence coaching helps you read the signal.
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The Cost of Not Letting Yourself Get "Too Excited"
Every culture tells us not to get our hopes up. But what if that advice is costing you more than it protects you? The research might surprise you.
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Finding a Job in Berlin as an International Professional
A practical guide to finding a job in Berlin as an international professional. Tips from a career coach with 15 years in German Tech Talent Acquisition.
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What Snoop Dogg Taught Me About Career Growth
Unexpected career lessons from Snoop Dogg's reinvention playbook. What international professionals can learn about personal branding and career pivots.
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LinkedIn Profile Bias: 12 Places It Enters Your Profile
Discover the 12 hidden bias triggers in your LinkedIn profile that may be hurting your job search as an international professional in Germany.
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Understanding CV Bias in Hiring: 9 Triggers International Job Seekers Need to Know
9 CV bias triggers that affect international job seekers in Germany. Learn what unconscious signals your CV may be sending to recruiters.
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Career Coach in Germany: Do I Actually Need One?
Wondering if you need a career coach in Germany? Here's an honest look at when coaching helps, when it doesn't, and what to expect.
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Every Hiring Process Has Bias Traps. Here's Where They Hide.
A recruiter's insider look at where bias hides in every stage of the hiring process — and how international professionals can navigate it.
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How Acting Like a 5-Year-Old Might Be the Most Underrated Career Tool
The 5 Whys technique — a simple but powerful career tool that helps you uncover the real reason you're stuck. Inspired by the curiosity of children.
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The ATS Myth: What Really Happens to Your CV in the Software
Debunking the ATS myth. What really happens when you submit your CV through applicant tracking software — from a recruiter who's used them for 15 years.
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The '10 Second Scan': CV Rejection Reasons in 2026
Why your CV gets rejected in 10 seconds. A recruiter breaks down the most common CV rejection reasons in 2026 and how to fix them.
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