Improve your business like a storyteller

There are a group of principles that creative writers and storytellers use to create innovative work. They swear by these “rules” as they’re the fundamental tools that help produce the films and books that we love so much. Interestingly, there’s a parallel between what it takes to write a good story and what it takes […]

Building a brand is no longer just marketing

Hiring employees that fit within a company’s culture and values? It pays off! They adapt easier, show more initiative and are more productive because their external and internal drivers will be similar to those of the organization. In other words, they become true ambassadors! What are ambassadors? They are the people that will promote your […]

How to stand out in the candidate crowd

Most of us have been there, the moment you realize you need to step out of your comfort zone and move into a new direction. It doesn’t matter if you’ve just lost your job or if you are simply ready for a new challenge. What does matter is that you have to get out of […]

Tomas Baum, Director Barracks Dossin – My experience as a candidate

The social relevance of Kazerne Dossin is important to me. Moreover, many aspects of my career came together in this position. Combining the two, I was interested in the Director vacancy at Kazerne Dossin. The past contestation in the media did make me cautious. During the procedure, I considered vacancy as an option for a […]

How to resume – tips from recruiters

Your resume is the first thing recruiters and potential employers look at, and only 2% of resumes make it past the first round. That’s why you want to stand out and make a difference! Imagine you just found a post with THE job of your dreams and you only have one chance to make that […]

WHAT NOT TO DO DURING A JOB INTERVIEW

There are plenty of tips and best practices that teach you how to behave during a job interview. But have you ever considered the things you should avoid doing? Well, we have, so we compiled a list of 5 dealbreakers for job interviews 1. Don’t leave your interviewer waiting Of course, arriving late at a […]

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A JOB INTERVIEW

When preparing for a job interview, there are three important steps you will need to think about. 1. Research Before you go to the interview, try to summarize your relevant qualifications for the job. Ask yourself what you bring to the table, and how you can add value to your potential employer. Make sure that […]

HOW TO WRITE A GREAT CV

Your CV is the first thing potential employers look at, and only 2% of CVs make it past the first impression. Make sure your CV does a great job representing who you are, in order to give yourself the best possible chance of being in that 2%. These five tips will help you write the […]

TIPS FOR DUTCH COMPANIES LOOKING TO RECRUIT IN BELGIUM

At M18 Executive Search, we often work with Dutch companies looking to hire in Belgium. And as a Dutch person with more than 20 years of experience in the Belgian recruitment market, I understand their questions and concerns like no other. Since we have been able to advise many Dutch companies by now, I thought […]

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