Members of the Huinchiri community repair the Q’eswachaka hanging bridge, which crosses the Apurimac River in Quehue, Peru. The rope walkway was built by the Incas more than 500 years ago and the skills associated with maintaining it were added to Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2013. The bridge took three months to restore after it fell into disrepair during the Covid-19 pandemic. AFP
Members of the Huinchiri community repair the Q’eswachaka hanging bridge, which crosses the Apurimac River in Quehue, Peru. The rope walkway was built by the Incas more than 500 years ago and the skills associated with maintaining it were added to Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2013. The bridge took three months to restore after it fell into disrepair during the Covid-19 pandemic. AFP
A visitor looks at a large sculpture entitled 'Hahn/Cock', by German-born artist Katharina Fritsch, on the first day of the reopening to the public of the National Gallery of Art's East Building, in Washington, DC, US. EPA
A visitor looks at a large sculpture entitled 'Hahn/Cock', by German-born artist Katharina Fritsch, on the first day of the reopening to the public of the National Gallery of Art's East Building, in Washington, DC, US. EPA
A dog is seen on a canoe next to cattle on the banks of the Solimoes river that flooded the rural municipality of Manacapuru, in Amazonas state, Brazil. Reuters
A dog is seen on a canoe next to cattle on the banks of the Solimoes river that flooded the rural municipality of Manacapuru, in Amazonas state, Brazil. Reuters
Musicians Roni Aran and Herman Artuc, members of the ethnic instrumental music band of Fungistanbul, perform with instruments made by materials collected from landfills, at a recycling depot in Istanbul, Turkey. Reuters
Musicians Roni Aran and Herman Artuc, members of the ethnic instrumental music band of Fungistanbul, perform with instruments made by materials collected from landfills, at a recycling depot in Istanbul, Turkey. Reuters
Ethiopian police officers march as a ceremony is held to show the new uniforms and logo in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. AFP
Ethiopian police officers march as a ceremony is held to show the new uniforms and logo in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. AFP
A Royal Moroccan Air Force Aerospatiale SA 330 Puma flies over during the "African Lion" military exercise in the Tan-Tan region in southwestern Morocco. AFP
A Royal Moroccan Air Force Aerospatiale SA 330 Puma flies over during the "African Lion" military exercise in the Tan-Tan region in southwestern Morocco. AFP
Ethiopian Orthodox children play near a church in Bahir Dar, northern Ethiopia. AFP
Ethiopian Orthodox children play near a church in Bahir Dar, northern Ethiopia. AFP
Palestinian youths ride horses in a street in Gaza City. AFP
Palestinian youths ride horses in a street in Gaza City. AFP
A composite image of 5 separate photographs taken with a single fixed camera shows a sunspot and the International Space Station in silhouette as it transits the Sun, as seen from near Tbilisi, Georgia. Picture taken through a telescope. Reuters
A composite image of 5 separate photographs taken with a single fixed camera shows a sunspot and the International Space Station in silhouette as it transits the Sun, as seen from near Tbilisi, Georgia. Picture taken through a telescope. Reuters
Houseboats anchored in low water levels at Lake Oroville, which is the second largest reservoir in California and according to daily reports of the state's Department of Water Resources is near 35% capacity, near Oroville, California, US. Picture taken with a drone. Reuters
Houseboats anchored in low water levels at Lake Oroville, which is the second largest reservoir in California and according to daily reports of the state's Department of Water Resources is near 35% capacity, near Oroville, California, US. Picture taken with a drone. Reuters
Communal workers clean a giant clock in downtown Kiev, Ukraine. EPA
Communal workers clean a giant clock in downtown Kiev, Ukraine. EPA

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From a Peruvian bridge being repaired to a giant clock in Kiev - today's best pictures

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

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10 tips for entry-level job seekers
  • Have an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, set one up today. Avoid poor-quality profile pictures with distracting backgrounds. Include a professional summary and begin to grow your network.
  • Keep track of the job trends in your sector through the news. Apply for job alerts at your dream organisations and the types of jobs you want – LinkedIn uses AI to share similar relevant jobs based on your selections.
  • Double check that you’ve highlighted relevant skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
  • For most entry-level jobs, your resume will first be filtered by an applicant tracking system for keywords. Look closely at the description of the job you are applying for and mirror the language as much as possible (while being honest and accurate about your skills and experience).
  • Keep your CV professional and in a simple format – make sure you tailor your cover letter and application to the company and role.
  • Go online and look for details on job specifications for your target position. Make a list of skills required and set yourself some learning goals to tick off all the necessary skills one by one.
  • Don’t be afraid to reach outside your immediate friends and family to other acquaintances and let them know you are looking for new opportunities.
  • Make sure you’ve set your LinkedIn profile to signal that you are “open to opportunities”. Also be sure to use LinkedIn to search for people who are still actively hiring by searching for those that have the headline “I’m hiring” or “We’re hiring” in their profile.
  • Prepare for online interviews using mock interview tools. Even before landing interviews, it can be useful to start practising.
  • Be professional and patient. Always be professional with whoever you are interacting with throughout your search process, this will be remembered. You need to be patient, dedicated and not give up on your search. Candidates need to make sure they are following up appropriately for roles they have applied.

Arda Atalay, head of Mena private sector at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Rudy Bier, managing partner of Kinetic Business Solutions and Ben Kinerman Daltrey, co-founder of KinFitz

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