Career Advice

Career Advice

Next Step / How to prepare for the first day of a new job

As making a positive first impression in a new workplace is crucial, properly preparing yourself for the first day can boost your confidence and help you navigate the challenges ahead. As such, here are some essential tips to keep in mind to ensure you can make the most of your first day in a new job.

9m ago

Cover Story / Should you start a part-time job during your undergrad?

Is starting a part-time job during your undergraduate truly worth it? Read on to find out.

1y ago

Making a living through art in Bangladesh

There is no denying that artists are here to stay. Moreover, it is now easier to get your work out to a larger audience.

1y ago

Next Step / Missed your turn? 'Recalculate' your career route

Lindsey Pollak, author of “Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work,” discussed with Reuters how to adapt and thrive when life is unpredictable.

3y ago

Top 5 sites that teach programming from scratch

If you can bring value to your online presence, then you can make a positive and measurable impact on any business. Here are some websites to help you enhance your credentials.

3y ago

Study in Japan? Check out Ritumeikan Asia Pacific University

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) started its journey in 2000 and is an AACSB accredited university. Could this be your higher education destination?

5y ago

Should you pursue a career in medicine?

It is universally acknowledged that a career in medicine and the years of medical school prior to it is much more gruelling than most

5y ago

Am I compatible with this job?

In an ideal world, people love their jobs and find fulfilment in their work. That doesn't always happen in this imperfect and very much real world. Sometimes, people work for money. Sometimes, it's a fancy brand name that matters.

5y ago

4 ways to boost your workplace cred

Instead of waiting around for your boss and co-workers to notice you, here’s what you can do to boost your credibility in the workplace.

7y ago

4 ways to boost your workplace cred

Instead of waiting around for your boss and co-workers to notice you, here's what you can do to turn your fate around.

7y ago

When is it OK to lie?

If you can stop questioning your morals for a second, you'd realise that lying is indeed justified under certain circumstances.

7y ago

User experience design: Hot new tech skill for 2017

User experience design is one of the biggest in-demand tech fields right now. Here's what it is and what you can do.

7y ago

3 things you tell yourself to avoid tailoring your application

We probably tell you to customise your cover letter or tailor the summary in your CV every other week. But how many of you actually do it?

7y ago

PHOTOSHOP + COMMON SENSE = DIGITAL MARKETING?

Digital Marketing has undoubtedly been one of the most promising sectors in Bangladesh. But what is it really?

7y ago

The four colleagues you need at work

The potential benefits of having different types of co-workers are immeasurable for any individual, and these benefits ultimately help you grow and prosper in the organisation.

7y ago

Civil engineer what?

There are some degrees out there that simply tend to be misinterpreted and misunderstood by the people around you and regardless of its existence since the dawn of civilisation itself, Civil Engineering happens to be one such field.

7y ago

The trick women in the White House use to stop being interrupted

If you thought a White House aide was pretty much set for life because she or he has gotten the metaphorical foot in the door, think again. Because once you get your foot in the door, you have to get a seat at the table. And 21st century or not, for women, it's double the work.

7y ago

Choosing a career: What it takes to be a teacher

After graduating, people become over-burdened with the pressure of getting absorbed by the job market as soon as possible. In the process, they ignore some factors that are crucial to choosing a career. Let's see what it takes when it comes to choosing teaching as a profession.

7y ago
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