How to write a CV for jobs in Malta: Complete guide
Your CV can be the reason a recruiter calls you or not. In Malta’s job market, recruitment is fast-paced and good candidates are snatched up quickly. Your CV has only 8 to 12 seconds to impress before it goes to the next pile. This guide shows you how to write a CV that stands out.…
Read MoreThe importance of career planning
Career planning helps you make clear choices about your future. It stops you from moving aimlessly from job to job. A solid career plan sets specific goals, identifies necessary skills, and shows how to assess new opportunities. It’s not a strict roadmap; it’s a living document you update as your situation changes. The Konnekt Job…
Read MoreCareer counselling in Malta: What it is and how to get support
Career counselling is a one-to-one process that helps you define your professional path. It can identify what’s holding you back and guide your next steps. This service is especially useful during key moments, like a redundancy, a career plateau, or when you feel stuck in your current role. In Malta, formal career counselling services are…
Read MoreWhat to wear to a job interview in Malta
For most job interviews in Malta, choose business professional or business casual attire. For corporate roles like banking, law, or financial services, wear a suit. For iGaming, tech, or marketing, smart business casual is best: think tailored trousers, a blazer, and closed-toe shoes. In workplaces with a casual culture, dress slightly better than your usual…
Read MoreHow to write a resignation letter in Malta
A resignation letter in Malta is a formal notice that you are leaving your job. According to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452 of the Laws of Malta), you must follow a set notice period when terminating employment. Submitting your resignation in writing marks the official start of that period. Your letter should…
Read MoreLegitimate job offer Malta: What every TCN must verify before saying yes
Before you accept a job offer in Malta, sign a contract, or book a flight, there are three things you need to be certain of: that the employer is real, that the contract is legally valid, and that you are not being asked to pay anything you are not obligated to pay. For Third-Country Nationals,…
Read MoreTCN Grace period Malta: What to do when you lose your job
If you are a Third-Country National working in Malta and your employment ends, you do not have to leave the country immediately. Since August 2025, Maltese law grants TCNs a statutory grace period of up to 60 days to find a new employer without losing their right to remain. The grace period works in two…
Read MoreWorking in Malta as a TCN: Your complete guide to permits, costs, and rights
If you are a non-EU national planning to work in Malta, understanding the Single Permit system is essential before you take any steps. Malta requires all Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA, and Switzerland, to obtain a Single Permit before starting employment. This permit combines your work authorisation and residence permit…
Read MoreThe finance translation gap: Why dropping the jargon is your best career move
To transition from a traditional accounting role to a strategic finance business partner, you must learn how to explain finance to non-finance stakeholders. That means dropping the technical jargon – accruals, EBITDA, and variance analysis – and telling the story behind the numbers in a commercial way. Mastering this skill helps you communicate better, align…
Read MoreLessons finance professionals wish they’d learned earlier in their careers
When you start out in finance, the career path can seem straightforward: you need to master the technical skills, balance the books, and get every detail right. However, as you progress in your career, you quickly discover that the skills that get you hired are not necessarily the ones that get you promoted, or those…
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