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.

1y 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.

2y 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.

2y 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.

4y 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.

4y 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?

6y 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

6y 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.

6y ago

Job hopping with Genghis Khan

Job hopping with Genghis Khan - When is it right to switch jobs?

8y ago

LinkedIn mistakes you're too qualified to make

Opening up an account on LinkedIn is a piece of cake, but you might as well be just another guy on the internet with a profile full of inconsistencies.

8y ago

The 3 biggest challenges you’ll face when collaborating

While teams that get along are dime a dozen, what are the usual mishaps that lead to the not-so-great outcomes?

8y ago

Negotiating salary: 3 pro tips [INFOGRAPHIC]

Whether you're starting your fab new job or just aiming for a promotion, you should be negotiating to get what you deserve.

8y ago

5 steps to finding the job of your dreams

Being employed in a reputed organisation is the long cherished dream of every graduate. But finding a suitable position in the job market right after graduating is no less than a battle.

8y ago

Is the job right for you? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Pay is important, but certainly not as important as the job title that you are working for.

8y ago

How to bridge the gap between creatives and marketing

Marketing and creative teams have been working closely together for decades now, but some things don't necessarily get easier with time.

9y ago

Dealing with the unemployment blues

Unemployment is a serious situation which is feared by the vast majority of people. Not only can having to tell people about your jobless status be shameful and embarrassing, but without a regular source of income, the possibility of financial hardship can be difficult and can also bring an unwanted change to your lifestyle.

9y ago

The game of swivel chairs

If you're frustrated with the office politics in your cubicle, where better to learn a thing or two than from the televised epitome of subterfuge and self-serving intentions.

9y ago

Why you should have more team building activities [INFOGRAPHIC]

Team-building programmes provide realistic experiences that empower individuals to contribute to common goals. The success of most organisations depends on the ability of individuals to build effective teams.

9y ago