Job application skills

Taipei times Features section screenshot: Learnnig AI as a career skill

Learning AI as a career skill: A young Taiwanese professional discusses the pros and cons of using AI in the workplace

/ AI, AI tools, English as a Foreign Language, Job application skills, Published articles / / Leave a Comment

In this article, Chloe shares her expericnes learning AI at TAITRA’s International Trade Institute where she was my student, and then how she got a job and uses these AI tools everyday. The argument of the article is that AI is fast becoming a career skill that individuals, educational organizations and companies need to recognize and become more proficient at using and learning.

Learning AI as a career skill: A young Taiwanese professional discusses the pros and cons of using AI in the workplace Read More »

video self-introduction

Outstanding video self-introduction in 3 steps

/ 4.0 skills, Communication skills, digital storytelling, Job application skills, LinkedIn, Social Media skills, story telling, Writing training / / Leave a Comment

Can you confidently, fluently and informatively introduce yourself in less than 60 seconds? This skill is rarely developed, yet it is a must-have skill for job-seekers.  How about a video self-introduction? Do you know how to plan, present and post-produce your video self-introduction to create a strong first impression?  If you don’t, then don’t do

Outstanding video self-introduction in 3 steps Read More »

reach out to ask for a recommendation

Templates for asking and writing recommendations

/ 4.0 skills, Communication skills, English as a Foreign Language, English as a Lingua Franca, Job application skills, LinkedIn, Networking on social media, Writing training / / Leave a Comment

When applying for a job, or making your Linkedin profile, recommendation statements and letters are an important way to show your strengths and make you look more credible. This is especially true if you are a recent graduate with little work experience or few accomplishments. The reference’s name, position and contact info can be added

Templates for asking and writing recommendations Read More »

Introduction image for how to curate content

EFL 9. “Sharing” your way to better networking: Curating and sharing articles

/ 4.0 skills, articulate academic, Communication skills, English as a Foreign Language, English as a Lingua Franca, Job application skills, LinkedIn, Networking on social media, Social Media skills, technical writing, Writing training / / Leave a Comment

Sharing other people’s content is good for building your network on Linkedin. Here are some strategies for add value to shared content.

EFL 9. “Sharing” your way to better networking: Curating and sharing articles Read More »

show power of linkedin comments

EFL 7. Writing comments that (net)work!

/ 4.0 skills, Communication skills, English as a Foreign Language, English as a Lingua Franca, Job application skills, LinkedIn, Networking on social media, Non-native Professionals, Social Media skills, Writing training / / 3 Comments

What is the best way to build your network and influence on LinkedIn? Write many posts and articles Share many articles Post videos Comment a lot How confident are you about your answer? Many people might assume it is a., writing many posts and articles. However, if you do this (or b. and c. for

EFL 7. Writing comments that (net)work! Read More »

networking on LinkedIn

EFL 6. Writing LinkedIn Connection requests that (net)work!

/ 4.0 skills, Communication skills, English as a Foreign Language, English as a Lingua Franca, Job application skills, LinkedIn, Networking on social media, Non-native Professionals, Social Media skills, technical writing, Writing training / / Leave a Comment

Writing messages for networking: connection requests A: “I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn”  B: “Hi Marcus! I just finished reading your excellent article on digital marketing and SAAS. I made several notes and learned some useful ideas that I hope to put into practice at my company. I’d love to connect

EFL 6. Writing LinkedIn Connection requests that (net)work! Read More »

EFL 5. Writing an effective LinkedIn Experience Section

/ 4.0 skills, Communication skills, English as a Foreign Language, English as a Lingua Franca, Job application skills, LinkedIn, Non-native Professionals, technical writing, Writing training / / Leave a Comment

Is the LinkedIn Experience Section a copy of your resume? No. Although this is a section that mirrors your resume with your specific skills, accreditations, education and work experiences, the Experience Section should not have as many details as your resume. It should rather be a summary of your experience that spotlights your main accomplishments.

EFL 5. Writing an effective LinkedIn Experience Section Read More »

EFL 4b. Writing an advanced LinkedIn About Section

/ 4.0 skills, Communication skills, English as a Foreign Language, English as a Lingua Franca, Job application skills, LinkedIn, Non-native Professionals, Social Media skills, Writing training / / Leave a Comment

Prewriting skills: Essay structure  In the previous section, we looked at the option of writing a short About section with bullets to make the key information stand out. However, the About section can be up to 2000 characters and can give you the opportunity to express your unique personality and story. In this sense, you

EFL 4b. Writing an advanced LinkedIn About Section Read More »

EFL 4a. Writing a basic LinkedIn About Section

/ 4.0 skills, Communication skills, English as a Foreign Language, English as a Lingua Franca, Job application skills, LinkedIn, Non-native Professionals, Social Media skills, technical writing, Writing training / / 1 Comment

How to write the LinkedIn About section is essential to make an impact on whoever reads your LinkedIn profile. This article gives tips, examples and grammar suggestion for ELF non-English speaking professionals to write a brief About paragraph with bullets.

EFL 4a. Writing a basic LinkedIn About Section Read More »

EFL 3. Writing a LinkedIn headline that stands out

/ 4.0 skills, Communication skills, English as a Foreign Language, English as a Lingua Franca, Job application skills, LinkedIn, Non-native Professionals, Social Media skills, Writing training / / 1 Comment

After seeing your photo and name, viewers will see your headline. As of 2021 [2], the headline allows a maximum of 220 characters, and it should be an eye-catching billboard that briefly describes you, what you do and perhaps how you are passionate about it.   This is your chance to make a first impression with

EFL 3. Writing a LinkedIn headline that stands out Read More »