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Marlijn van der Bok, Freelance copywriter

Freelance copywriter Marlijn van der Bok knows better than anyone that a good text can open doors. Her specialities are real estate and HR, sectors for which opening doors certainly comes in handy. As a manager at Utrecht University, she has assessed many CVs and conducted dozens of job interviews. She draws on that experience in her texts for CVster. Marlijn is a mother of three teenagers, mad about skiing and addicted to fresh mountain air.

Published in Career

by Marlijn van der Bok

How to handle love in the workplace?

Love in the workplace. How do you deal with it? Falling in love with a colleague is wonderful, but it's also something to watch out for. Check out the do's and don'ts.

11 min read

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by Marlijn van der Bok

Applying for a job with a disability or impairment 

Applying for a job with a chronic illness, disability or impairment? Read our tips for creating a CV and a cover letter, and for the job interview here.

12 min read

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by Marlijn van der Bok

How to apply for a job when you’re over 50 and avoid age discrimination

Research shows that older job seekers often face age discrimination. What can you do to prevent ageist bias? And are there regulations to offer older employees a level playing field? We will also show you how to successfully apply as an over-50 and how to create a convincing resume.

19 min read