Mirja Bracker 09 May 2019

Asking for a pay rise

Asking doesn't cost anything, and not daring doesn't win. This also applies if you wish to raise your salary. Wishing alone is not enough. Because your boss will not read your thoughts. And even if he could, it is usually in the nature of a boss not to offer you a raise on his own. For many people it is unpleasant to ask for a higher salary, but it doesn't have to be. Once a year such a…

Mirja Bracker 22 March 2019

How to reject a job offer correctly

When it comes to a new job, we usually think full of pleasant anticipation about the particular job we have applied for. We were even in the second round of the job job interview and are now waiting full of hope for the call with the promise! And then it could start right away in the new dream job. Reasons for the rejection Sometimes, however, the reality is quite different. We get the approval…

Mirja Bracker 01 March 2019

Your appearance in the job interview

Especially when you go to an interview for the first time, many people are unsure how to present themselves well beyond their CV and personality. After all, there are so many little things that play a role and that you have to pay attention to in order to make a good impression. Or not? We would like to address a few topics that can be crucial in an interview. An interview does not begin with the…

Mirja Bracker 18 February 2019

The Suez Canal

International maritime trade is the core of the transport of goods around the globe. No other means of transport is so inexpensive, and therefore around 62% of goods transported within Europe and almost 98% at intercontinental level are transported across the world's oceans. A bottleneck between West and East, between Europe, Asia and parts of Africa is the Suez Canal, through which a good tenth…

Mirja Bracker 01 February 2019

Time for a job change

Sooner or later we all reach a point where we think about our professional situation and ask ourselves whether the current job is (still) the right one. A job change is quite normal nowadays, hardly any employee stays with one and the same employer for decades. Different stations in different companies are part of every resume. However, there should not be too many stations and the time intervals…

6 things you should remember during an interview

An interview is often associated with a high level of confusion on what the employer expects from you, and a certain level of stress. However, the goal of an interview, in all its humbleness, is to sell your true self to the employer who is interviewing you. Being authentic and personable is seen as some of the best characteristics a person can have, from the employer’s point of view, although t…

January is the “New job” month

New year - new job. A lot of people are shifting their old job out with something new in the beginning of every year, and for good reasons. January is one of the most prominent months when looking for new jobs, as this is the month where most companies post new open positions. Although the big parties and Christmas shopping probably has torn on your energy level, you should push yourself and take…

A great tip to use after your next job interview

Your job interview went great, both the conversation and connection was great, but you want to do something more, something that will make the employer remember you. In many cases, people think the interview is done once they leave the employer's building, however, in reality it has just started. The vast majority of employers and hiring managers will expect a thank-you note once the…

Mirja Bracker 10 January 2019

Healthy and colourful through everyday work

We have left the holidays behind us, the year 2018 has passed, and now 2019 lies before us. But the winter is not over yet. For many, the coming months are the most difficult. While in November and December the Christmas spirit is spreading and despite the unpleasant weather radiates splendour and cosiness, January and February are mostly marked by dreariness and cold. New projects and new…

Mirja Bracker 23 November 2018

Saint Petersburg - Gate between East and West

Most people know Saint Petersburg as a tourist destination. Especially in the context of Baltic Sea cruises, the city is a popular destination and in recent years has received an ever-growing influx of visitors. Tsar's palaces, castle parks, the Hermitage or the White Nights of Saint Petersburg come to one's mind. But Saint Petersburg is more than just a romantic holiday destination. With over 5…