Take Your Career to the Next Level – Insights from HR Expert

Career transitions, salary negotiations, personal branding, and finding clarity in uncertain times — our latest Livefika with Codine Wenestam covered it all. As Global HR Business Partner at Hilti and co-founder of career coaching platform Empowwer Me, Codine brought a wealth of practical advice for anyone looking to grow professionally and personally.

The session touched on several key areas of career development, including how to effectively present your soft skills on LinkedIn and answer tricky interview questions, to how to handle redundancy and workplace politics with confidence and resilience. Among the many valuable takeaways, she offered insights on:

• How to build a strong professional brand and highlight soft skills on platforms like LinkedIn and in your CV.
• What underrated contract terms are worth negotiating beyond salary.
• How to prepare for job interviews — including how to approach them in a new country or cultural context.
• What to do when feedback feels unfair or when you’ve experienced a failure at work.
• The first three steps to take after being made redundant — both practically and emotionally.

The discussion was filled with honest reflections and applicable tools for professionals at different stages in their careers. Whether you’re navigating change, aiming for your next opportunity, or simply want to feel more in control of your career path, this session offered something for you.

A warm thank you to everyone who joined us! If you’re a member or partner, you can now access the full Livefika.