July 16 2014 by Alix Vazeux
You went traveling around the world, you stayed 3 months at the hospital, you decided to go back to university or you simply wanted to have a break… you will have to justify and explain your career break to the recruiter. We would like to offer the best words to explain this delicate situation during a job interview. Read this article and download the career break CV template now!
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"With over 4000 visitors on ICRC booth and 131 nationalities represented, the GCF offers a relevant and useful platform for the ICRC to globally screen available profiles in all our business functions."
ICRC, Geneva
“The Global Careers Job Board supported our latest global call across a wide range of vacancies, they deployed their extensive knowledge of connecting with candidates from international organisations, to deliver an outstanding number of quality applications in an incredibly short timeframe.”
UNHCR
Chief - Talent Outreach and Acquisition
Chief - Talent Outreach and Acquisition
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International Organization for Migration
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Global Careers Client
HR Advisor within an international organisation
HR Advisor within an international organisation
"The Global Careers Fair is a great way for participants to understand the requirement of several types of jobs in our international organization and how to apply for these jobs. For professionals, it is also a good way to know how to prepare themselves for these job opportunities."
UNFPA
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Anonymous
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Candidate
"I truly enjoy having the opportunity to talk with HR from different organisations. Being based overseas is a challenge in regards of going to job fairs, and this type of events makes it much easier to stay connected."
Anonymous
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Candidate
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UNHCR
"An amazing initiative that enables people to get in direct touch with the recruitment teams of the main international organizations. Nowhere else, one has the chance to have this experience."
Anonymous
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