Syeda Adiba Arif

Six strategies to juggle a full-time job and postgraduate studies

Pursuing postgraduate studies while having a full-time career can be very daunting. Here are six strategies that will help the process of balancing the two during this important point of your life.

1w ago

Ending locker room talk at the workplace

While there are many more strides to be made to reach equality, higher representation in top management indicates that women have a much stronger voice at the workplace today, leaving no excuse or rationale to get away with entertaining lewd locker room talk.

3w ago

Four lessons from working abroad

The author started her professional career with an aspiration to work for a global business that would enable a borderless career. Last year, she had the chance to live and work in South Korea for three months on an assignment. Here are four lessons she learned during that time.

Unmasking imposter syndrome: A working woman’s guide to breaking free

Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon arising from the unshakeable feeling of inadequacy, where individuals doubt their abilities and achievements, despite evidence of competence, capabilities and experiences.

Working nine to thrive: an intro to work-life integration

Work-life integration happens when career, family, community & well-being become non-mutually exclusive.

Online debating: The silver bullet of inclusivity and opportunity

Co-ordinated social media celebrations fueled by the collective adrenaline rush that comes with an international victory - are scenes spotted during the aftermath of a breathtaking performance by our cricket team tigers.

There’s no such thing as a free lunge

I’m scared of heights - morbidly terrified of heights. Looking down at the fleet of cars from the Farm-gate over bridge gets me a little rattled. So naturally, I decided that I wanted to jump off a bridge overlooking a 160m gorge at The Last Resort in Nepal. I like to think it was a calculated decision I made to conquer my fear of heights, but in reality, it was a decision I made on a whim, the consequences of which I put off thinking about until I absolutely had to.

What is your greatest weakness

There are certain questions that interviewers often ask while interviewing potential recruits. These range from asking them about their personal lives, why they want this job, why they are the right fit, and where they see themselves in the next 5-10 years.

September 21, 2018
September 21, 2018

How often to upgrade your resume

A resume is the first touch-point between you and your recruiter. Whether you're looking for your first job or planning on shifting to a

September 14, 2018
September 14, 2018

All you need to know about the CFA Program

The CFA program is a graduate level self-study program with three levels that'll give you a boost in your career.

September 7, 2018
September 7, 2018

10 resume mistakes to avoid

Outrageous enlargement of the font size of your name: Believe it or not, your name is the least important element of your resume. So while it's acceptable to use it on top, it's not a smart choice to have the font sized at 36.

August 31, 2018
August 31, 2018

Can debating help you in your career?

Of all the things Bangladeshi students have been excelling at, debating is among the most notable.

May 18, 2018
May 18, 2018

Do part-time jobs add value to your cv?

University life is hands down one of the most chaotic phases of one's life. Most rational people with even the slightest of ambitions use

May 4, 2018
May 4, 2018

The Road to CEO

“The Road to CEO” organized by Skill Hunt set up a platform to connect the young, aspiring future leaders with some of the successful business leaders in the industry.

April 6, 2018
April 6, 2018

Networking through business competitions

Every year, a plethora of business competitions take place in Bangladesh. These are based on fields such as marketing, finance, sales,

April 6, 2018
April 6, 2018

STARTUP vs. CORPORATE

I've spoken to two professionals who've had adequate exposure in both worlds and are well brushed up with the pros and cons of each. So if you're still utterly perplexed about where to work, this article will hopefully help you make a decision.

March 16, 2018
March 16, 2018

Women acing careers deemed unfit for them

An average Bangladeshi woman is constantly told how to live her life. Whenever she attempts something daring or unconventional,

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