CakeResume has collaborated with DCard, Taiwan's largest social media and networking platform, to create a pixel art-style career quiz called 'What Cake R U?' Since launched, the quiz has quickly gone viral all over the internet, especially among job seekers community, attracting millions of participants. The quiz was first launched in 2023 in Mandarin, reaching hundreds of thousands of Taiwanese young people. Following its success, as of 2024, we have released different versions in English, Bahasa Indonesian, and Vietnamese. The quiz takes participants through a journey in the Job Hunting Village, where they have to answer multiple situational questions to determine what type of cake they are, along with their strengths, weaknesses, and ideal job recommendations.What Makes It A Hit The whole pixel art theme does bring us all back to the memory lane."The cakes are so cute! Also, I want to know who my work best friend is." The game is pretty easy to play, and participants must answer 12 easy situational questions. The results reveal one of six different types of cakes: layer cake, cupcake, macaron, strawberry cake, tiramisu, and roll cake, each with different traits and recommended career paths.How to Play the GameStep 1: Access the What Cake R U page.Step 2: Select your preferred language.Step 3: Click the "Start the Test" button and start answering all multiple-choice questionsStep 4: Click the "Check out my destined role" button once finished.Step 5: Get the result! The Logic Behind Quiz: What You Need to Know to Learn More about YourselfMore than just a fun and cute quiz, the game was actually based on Holland's Theory of Career Choice. The first presentation of the theory back in 1959 emphasized, "The person making a vocational choice in a sense searches for situations which satisfy his hierarchy of adjustive orientation." Based on the theory, there are six types of people that fit into six model environments: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising or Conventional. Now, let's delve into different types of people at the workplace, equal each type of Cake. Layer Cake: The Realistic Layer Cakes exemplify the realistic group of people in Holland's theory: logical, practical, and agile. They enjoy working with machinery and tools or participating in outdoor activities. Workaholism index: 87%Career lucky charm:TumblerWork besties: Sponge Cake Strawberry CakeJust coworkers: Tiramisu Macaroon Cupcake: The Investigator Cupcakes are investigative as they like to observe, explore, investigate, analyze, evaluate, or solve problems. Workaholism index: 101%Career lucky charm: Energy crystalWork besties: Tiramisu MacaroonJust coworkers: Sponge Cake Strawberry Cake Macaron: The Artist Macarons are like artists. They are creative and intuitive, thriving in unpredictable situations with their imagination and creativity. Workaholism index: 65%Career lucky charm: Plant petsWork besties: Strawberry Cake CupcakesJust coworkers: Layer Cake Tiramisu Strawberry Cake: The Social Butterfly Strawberry Cakes enjoys helping others by providing information, training, and healthcare services. They are also skilled in communication. Workaholism index: 58%Career lucky charm: DiffuserWork besties: Layer Cake MacaroonJust coworkers: Roll Cake Cupcake Tiramisu: The Entrepreneur Tiramisu is the boss in the house and enjoys working with others. They can influence others with their leadership skills. They are also very persuasive and organized and know how to raise their voice. Workaholism index: 200%Career lucky charm: Lucky CatWork besties: Cupcake Roll CakeJust coworkers: Layer Cake Macaroon Roll Cake: The Perfectionist Last but not least: Roll Cake. They like working with data and numbers, can do office work and statistics, and perform tasks that require detail, meticulousness, carefulness, or follow the instructions of others. Workaholism index: 39%Career lucky charm: Fish tankWork besties: Layer Cake TiramisuJust coworkers: Cup Cake Strawberry Cake Now that you’ve known about the test, let’s head over to the quiz to understand yourself a bit better. You’ll know what career path you should chase. Don't forget to let us know the result! If you have completed the test, it’s time to find your ideal job! CakeResume provides not only the best free resume builder but also the most trusted talent platform to facilitate job seekers on their job hunt journey! Join us now!

TLDR;;Cake hosted the Global Talent Connect event, a resounding success tailored to students from Southeast Asia seeking promising career opportunities in Taiwan.The event featured prominent experts, including Satria Perkasa — Digital Technology Consultant at Deloitte Taiwan; Daniel Ha — Project Manager at Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office; and Anna Tran — Sales Country Manager at VIVOTEK Taiwan. These accomplished professionals graciously shared their valuable insights and seasoned expertise.The event is a milestone, marking Cake's unwavering commitment to bridging the talent gap between Taiwanese enterprises and the burgeoning reservoir of talented individuals from Southeast Asia. In recent years, Tawan has experienced a shortage of skilled professionals within its industrial and service sectors, compounded by an escalating dearth of expertise in the STEM field. Recognizing this challenge alongside its shrinking workforce, the Taiwanese government announced in September last year its intention to attract approximately 400,000 foreign workers over the next few decades. To achieve this goal, improving the retention rate of immigrant workers, especially those with vocational and university qualifications, is crucial. In alignment with these strategic contours, Cake, a thriving global talent platform, orchestrated a Talent Connect event at its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, on August 9, 2023. The event aims to encourage Southeast Asian students to pursue their careers in Taiwan. With this initiative, Cake is taking proactive steps to support the growth and development of talented individuals and help them establish their careers in a new and exciting environment.Taiwan — A Land of Opportunity and Diversity Coming from different backgrounds, all of the panelists shared one thing in common: traveling to Taiwan with an open mind, driven by curiosity rather than expectations, only to fall in love with the land and build successful careers here. The guest speakers and the participantsDaniel Ha, a Project Manager at Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office, shredded light on the shifting employment landscape catalyzed by the Southbound policy. "Taiwan is now seeking foreign talents, especially those from Southeast Asia," he shared. Indeed, the Taiwanese government launched the New Southbound policy to enhance the economic and cultural relationship with ASEAN countries since 2026, some selected South Asian nations, Australia and New Zealand. This policy led to an increase in international student enrollment, with over 50,000 students coming to Taiwan in 2018. Yet, Daniel's own tale of connection to Taiwan began unexpectedly. Daniel's first arrival in Taiwan was to visit family and friends. Little did he know that Taiwan would script a different story for him. Within a few weeks of arrival, he was offered a position he had previously interviewed for before returning to Taiwan. He then started his new job at one of the best co-working spaces in Taipei. "I wouldn't have done anything differently," Daniel shared his philosophy when asked to reflect on his journey, "Because sometimes, life can be full of surprises and changes; how you adapt and enjoy the process matters."Cake team and the guest speakers. From left to right: CocoYap, Dennis Chen, Satria Perkasa, Anna TranAnna Tran, a Sales Country Manager at VIVOTEK Taiwan, originally hailing from Vietnam, agreed that "Life is full of surprises." Coming to Taiwan after her marriage, she then moved to Taiwan to study, work, and live until now, "I love Taiwan, so nothing needs to be different, but I have to do more to have a better life for my family and help other compatriots and new immigrants in this lovely place." The other side of the coin While Taiwan offers numerous global hiring opportunities, Southeast Asian talent often struggles to secure employment here. Anna identified cultural differences and language barriers are the key factor. "At VIVOTEK, almost everyone can speak English, but if you're a foreigner who can speak Chinese, it's a huge advantage," she shared. Additionally, globalization has intensified the job market competition, particularly for Southeast Asians. Local job seekers with multilingual proficiency and foreign applicants are also vying for the same positions, adding to the already cutthroat competition. Anna stressed the importance of acquiring the Chinese language, positioning it as a gateway to broader vistas of opportunities. Navigating Challenges: Insights for Success "Finding employment is a challenge worldwide, not limited to Taiwan." Satria Perkasa, a Digital Consultant at Deloitte, reassured the event participants. According to a report by the National Association of Manufacturing and Deloitte, the United States is projected to have a shortage of up to 3.5 million workers by 2025, and it's just within the STEM field. He also emphasized the importance of finding an inner compass. This compass, he expounded, helped him to see the purpose in life and career. "Ask introspective questions like "What are my strengths and weaknesses? What do I want to accomplish in Life?" can help you understand yourself. Once you have a clear picture of your aspirations, plan accordingly and take action. Avoid getting bogged down in excessive planning." Furthermore, Anna encouraged attendees to equip themselves with requisite skills and knowledge, leveraging available resources like university career centers, internships, and job search portals. The speakers collectively urged Southeast Asian talent to capitalize on available resources and channels to achieve their career goals. Sharing from the team, Jenna Liu, a marketing specialist from Cake, also revealed some key tips for Southeast Asian students to find and secure a job: Via a convincing cover letterVia a strong resumeVia an impressive interview Download the cheat sheet here! Empowering Southeast Asian Talents: A Transformative Future The event resonated remarkably, drawing in more than 70 engaged participants who were eager to glean from its insights. Through this gathering, attendees were equipped with invaluable insights into the strategy of securing a career in Taiwan as foreign students. As Taiwan continually extends its support to individuals from Southeast Asia seeking opportunities within its borders, it becomes evident that current students residing in Taiwan will be well-positioned to embark on their own career journeys here. Cake stands as a dynamic platform for fostering career advancement for international talents. Serving as a hub for up-and-coming talents to connect, learn, and share experiences, Cake is committed to strengthening its position in the APAC market while advocating for the professional growth of Southeast Asian talent. Moreover, Cake will continue to host Talent Connect events across diverse industries, providing essential career advice and networking opportunity. Stay tuned for updates! Special thanks to our panelists: Satria Perkasa, Daniel Ha, and Anna Tran for their insightful contributions.Follow Cake for more information about job search tips and resources! 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The 2024 Digital International Talent Job Fair, a remarkable collaborative effort by the Ministry of Digital Affairs Taiwan, the National Development Council, the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei, the Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office, and other key stakeholders, was successfully held in early June. This event was not only about promoting job vacancies but also about our mission to recruit talent for the digital industry. The goal of this event was to collaborate with enterprises to create new opportunities for international talent recruitment and jointly promote the growth of Taiwan’s digital economy. At the Job Fair, job seekers received the latest information about various career opportunities and were invited to explore onsite job openings through face-to-face interviews. The Ministry of Digital Affairs partnered with the international job search platform Cake for this event, bringing together over 20 digital-oriented companies, including technology, cybersecurity, and FinTech firms such as Compal, Wistron, Acer Information, Pegatron, MoBagel, Wing Fung Bank, and Taiwan Mobile. There were more than 1,800 job vacancies available, ranging from AI and data science to cybersecurity and digital marketing, with an average monthly salary of NT$50,000 for participants to explore. The event was a resounding success, attracting nearly a thousand talent, including foreign job seekers, and creating a lively, interactive atmosphere. Hu Bei Di, deputy director of the Ministry of Digital Affairs, mentioned that with the rapid development of generative AI and cybersecurity, the demand for related talent and job vacancies has significantly increased. The most sought-after talent will not only possess extensive RD and technical skills but also practical cross-domain knowledge and digital capabilities. In the near future, we can expect the continuous cultivation of relevant talent programs initiated based on Minister Huang’s three-arrow strategy. To meet the industry’s demand for digital talent, the Ministry of Digital Affairs will continue to target college students from non-information and communications backgrounds and young people within three years of graduation. This will be achieved by enhancing students' AI application and digital capabilities through a mix of online and offline courses and industrial practice, while also including information security-related courses to respond to technological trends and instill the concept of digital resilience early on. Additionally, to accelerate the supply of AI and digital-related talent and enable foreign talent to contribute to domestic industries, the Ministry of Digital Affairs actively assists foreign students in Taiwan in familiarizing themselves with Taiwan's industrial environment, increasing their willingness to stay in Taiwan for employment after graduation. The department also continues to promote the Digital Employment Gold Card to attract international digital talent to Taiwan for exchanges, employment, or entrepreneurship, allowing Taiwanese businesses to benefit from international talent and accelerating the digital transformation of Taiwan’s industries, thereby building it into a "smart technology island.” Original source: 數發部辦理「2024跨域數位暨國際人才就業博覽會」 攜手企業共創國際攬才新機遇

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, 2024 – Cake, the dynamic talent platform, hosted another successful Talent Connect event, bringing together over 100 international students and expats to explore job opportunities and career growth in Taiwan.Building on the success of last year’s Talent Connect: Southeast Asia Meets Taiwan, this year’s event expanded its reach, welcoming a broader spectrum of foreign talent eager to learn, connect, and thrive in Taiwan’s job market. The event featured an incredible lineup of panellists who shared their experiences and insights on navigating Taiwan’s professional landscape: Coco Yap, Business Development Representative at Cake Global, John Murn, Executive Director of All Hands Taiwan, Casuarina Tan, Head of Lifestyle Business at FunNow, Jeffrey Susanto, BS UIR Engineer at ASML. Their stories provided invaluable perspectives on building successful careers in Taiwan, from business development to engineering, and networking opportunities available for international talents. Participants also benefited from two expert-led sessions, diving deep into key topics for foreign job seekers in Taiwan: Rachel Uriela Tristan, Marketing Strategist at Cake Global, provided hands-on advice on crafting winning resumes that stand out to employers and Bradley O., Representative of Talent Taiwan, covered essential visa regulations, helping attendees better understand Taiwan’s visa landscape. The success of this event would not have been possible without the support of our strategic partner, Talent Taiwan, and marketing collaborators, Taiwan Normal Univeristy (國立臺灣師範大學), and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors, Jusregal CPA 捷瑞會計師事務所 and KURE8 - 8酵茶. The event was an exciting step forward in connecting Taiwan’s diverse talent pool with opportunities to grow and succeed in the local job market. We look forward to hosting more initiatives like Talent Connect to empower international talent across Taiwan.Let's look at some highlighted moments: Want to join our future event? Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest updates! For event sponsorship and media requests, please contact:Helen Chung, Associate Manager of Brand Marketing: [email protected] For business opportunities and collaboration requests, please contact:Coco Yap, Business Development Representative: [email protected] Cake is a global talent network offering solutions for both job seekers and employers, including an online free resume builder, portfolio maker, job search platform, and recruitment consultant services. Join our community today!

Cake hosted a Global Talent Connect event on July 31, 2024, bringing together dozens of talent coming from Malaysia and sharing our insights on topics like post-graduation work in Taiwan, the experience of returning home as international students with the participation of professionals working in both regions.As Taiwan welcomes many overseas students coming to its region to study and explore career opportunities post-graduation, it attracts thousands of students from Malaysia to come and study in Taiwan, mainly in arts and humanities fields, services, business, administration, and law. To encourage talent retention and align immigration policy with the current labor market demands, the government has introduced the Scoring Criteria for Foreign and Overseas Chinese Students to Work in Taiwan, leading to many Malaysian students opting to stay and work here. For graduands, the decision to stay in Taiwan or return to their home in Malaysia is critical; either way, they will have to lay the groundwork for their future carefully. Many students are on the fence. Understanding these difficult choices to make, Cake, the global talent network, hosted a Talent Connect event, inviting professionals—Jsean (柯典均), Bing Fung (馮文彬), and Cheryl Chong (張惠絲) to come and share about their journey, as well as their advice for the graduands joining our event. The event has attracted more than 30 Malaysian talent gathered at Cake’s Event Space (located near Nanjing Fuxing Station, Taipei, Taiwan) to explore their career potential and expand their network. Participants were introduced to job opportunities in Taiwan, where companies like Cake or Family Mart is actively seeking foreign talent to join their teams, and in Malaysia, where big names like MSI welcome fresh graduates with experience overseas, adding diversity to their team culture. Our panelists also shared their personal experiences and analytics working at global platforms like Cake, Tata Consultancy Services, Compal Electronics, and fashion brand agencies, offering more insights for participants to decide whether to work in Taiwan or return to Malaysia. At the end of the event, our host — Coco Yap, who is a Taiwanese Malaysian, shared the Returning Expert Program, an initiative from the Malaysian government to support Malaysian talent in exploring careers in their home county. The event ran smoothly as planned, down to the last detail. We’ve received positive feedback from our participants. We’re looking forward to hosting similar Talent Connect events that can connect talent with opportunities. A big thank you to our strategic partners: The Malaysia Student Association in Taiwan (MSAIT 馬來西亞旅台同學會), Youth of Malaysia 大馬青年, and our sponsor 吧生仔大馬料理店, without whom this event wouldn’t have been possible. Want to join our future event? Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest updates! For media request and event sponsorship, please contact:- Helen Chung,Associate Manager of Brand Marketing - [email protected] business opportunities, please contact:- Coco Yap, Business Development Representative [email protected] Cake is an international talent network that provides solutions for job seekers and employers, including a top-tier resume builder, portfolio maker, job search platform, and recruitment consultant services. Talk to our team for more!

Vietnam Career Training Fair (VCTF) will be held for the first time in June 2025 and will become an annual event thereafter, marking the premier career and training event for professionals in Vietnam. The event offers thousands of job opportunities and career development programs, contributing to the goal of a sustainable career path.Event Highlights VCTF is organised to international standards, featuring top employers across various industries in Vietnam. VCTF offers thousands of career development opportunities for professionals. This is also a great chance for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability through programs and career opportunities aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards, attracting top talent with shared values. Notably, VCTF will feature participation from companies honored as the "Best Companies to Work for in Asia", providing candidates with greater access to professional and desirable workplaces. The event is supportively organised by prestigious partners and associations such as AiC, HR Asia, Cake, Aniday, CEEC, ICHAM, etc. Secure a booth at VCTF today to enjoy Special Offers for businesses! Sign up now! *Free entry for candidates and visitors. Who should attend?VCTF serves as an outstanding platform connecting professionals seeking new job opportunities with leading enterprises. The event also welcomes training organisations, career development consulting organizations, top universities in Vietnam and graduates looking to upgrade their qualifications, creating a vibrant and diverse networking environment.Highlight ActivitiesThe event will include a wide range of engaging activities: International Career Summit, recruitment booths, panel discussion, career and skill enhancement seminars, workshops at universities prior to the event. Career consulting areas will offer CV review and on-site interviews. Additionally, networking activities such as panel discussions will provide attendees with a dynamic and enriching experience.Event DetailsDate: June 14–15, 2025Venue: GEM Center, 08 Nguyen Binh Khiem, Ward Da Kao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. This modern and professional venue is an ideal space for connecting employers and candidates. 📍Contact Information:For further details, please contact the organiser via Phone: 0931 617 105 (Ms. Thao Le) or Email: [email protected]. Website: careerfair.asia/vietnam/