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Marlijn van der Bok

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Marlijn van der Bok is freelance writer with 15+ years experience. Specializing in HR and real estate, she know that a good text can open doors. As a manager at Utrecht University, she has assessed many resumes and conducted dozens of job interviews. She draws on that experience as our career advice writer and resume expert. Marlijn has written over 270 blogs and in-depth guides for CVster.nl and Resume.io since 2020. She shares job seeking advice and career advice for candidates across all professions and career stages. Her goal is to empower you in your quest for an amazing career, a career that works for you.

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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

Published in Career

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

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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.

12 min read