A new year dawns, and while the job market is not in the best shape, many organisations posted listings before Christmas and have been out quickly after New Year to list new opportunities in international affairs. If you scroll ahead, you might notice that the newsletter has taken a new form. As a result of…
Developing your brand can be a worthwhile investment, especially in a field as competitive as international affairs, where standing apart from the crowd can be the difference between making or breaking it. Studies have shown that recruiters consult LinkedIn profiles of candidates in over 90% of the cases, so whether you want it or not,…
With a quality CV and cover letter paving the way towards your dream entry-level IR position, you might face a few final challenges before you land the job. Increasingly, rigorous testing and competency-based interviews have become the hallmark of entering one of the most competitive fields out there. While both challenges might sound daunting, there…
Where a CV is the bread and butter of your application, your cover letter is the garnished cold cuts you put on top to satisfy recruiters. While relatively short and very limited in scope, the cover letter can be handy in explaining exactly why your relevant experiences make you a perfect match for the job…
First impressions matter, and while countless hours are often invested into producing strong and marketable CVs, they will only have seconds to sell a candidate to a potential recruiter. In a field as competitive as international affairs, it is crucial to invest time and effort into producing a CV that attracts and captivates, especially when…
For some, breaking into a field as challenging as international affairs can be a rather time-consuming process, and it is not uncommon to hear about people who have spent years trying without success. This process can be pretty demoralising, especially after having spent so many years dedicated to studies within this field and likely having…
After half a decade of academic struggles, having a diploma in hand marks the end of an era and the dawn of a daunting new future. Once the celebrations subside and reality kicks in, it can be hard to find your footing as long days of structured studies and working with a clear-cut purpose in…
Finding your footing in a field as competitive as international affairs, can be quite a challenge. It is a process that for many turns into a war of attrition, as progress can easily grind to a halt, making the job hunt turn sour. However, victory tastes the sweetest if you have struggled to get there,…
When looking at these hostile actions individually, they might not constitute more than a nuisance on their own. Yet, collectively, these actions form a comprehensive hybrid warfare package where the boundaries are repeatedly pushed, Alexander Borum writes. Despite an unfolding war and a continued cost-of-living crisis, life for the average European citizen is both peaceful…