The decision to change one’s career path is a complex and difficult one, particularly if the change is from academic research to biotechnology. The majority of scientists are concerned about the lack of independence in biotech, as well as performing science responsibilities for profit; however, there are also various benefits to the change. When working…
Some of the most dynamic and exciting places on Earth are situated in the Middle East. Dubai, known as the ‘playground of the Middle East”, and with the 2020 Dubai Expo coming, has truly become a great global city. The climate is wonderful for outdoor sports like fishing, swimming, water sports and desert excursions. The…
Whatever industry you operate in, and whatever your organisation happens to be, it is very important to get yourself positioned wherever possible as the best option as an employer. The only way to meet rising customer expectations is to attract the best talent, especially if you are wanting to drive your costs down and increase…
If you’re just leaving your current job, or plan to do so soon because it’s not giving you what you need, then maybe you need something a little more fast-paced and intense that will keep you on your toes every single day. Some people can’t hack it because it is very demanding both physically and…
There is no doubt about it, today’s businesses are increasingly reliant on digital marketing to reach their consumers. While there are many statistics that can be used to reaffirm this, the most striking is the fact that Google currently receives in excess of 100 billion individual searches every single month. This highlights the sheer level…
It’s a competitive job market out there, and it seems like you have to be a one-trick pony to even be considered for an interview. Fortunately, you don’t need to spend your entire life in education learning essential skills to qualify for the job you want; you just need to become an expert in one…
The thing about property is that it’s almost always a good investment, and is something that is never going to fall out of fashion. Everyone is always going to want to buy houses, and so a job that’s involved in property in some way is a pretty smart choice for a career path. Here are…
If you’re naturally a caring, nurturing person and want a career which offers tons of job satisfaction- how about working in care? Whether you want to work with babies, children or teens, the elderly, those with mental health difficulties or those with other illnesses– care is broad and varied with plenty of opportunities to move…
We all feel stuck in a rut with our job at some point in our career. When there’s no realistic possibility of climbing the ladder and you’re tired of the same routine, it’s time to consider looking for a new one. Staying at your current job will be unfulfilling and can quickly suck the life…
The individual details of a business career can vary significantly from one person to the next, but there are some things that are universal. If you want to have a career in business, then there are some skills that you simply must have. Once they’re in your arsenal, you’ll be able to navigate the many…
If you have seen the movie Horrible Bosses, you will know the kind of terrible things Hollywood thinks managers get up to. But it isn’t that bad in real life, is it? Even though the movie totally exaggerates how bad life with a bad boss can be, there are some bosses who are almost as…
Although many of us no longer choose to send letters by post, the delivery sector still gets plenty of business. The internet may have impacted negatively on the need for everyday post from banks, utility firms and so on, but it has fuelled demand for packages ordered through online stores and marketplaces. The exponential growth…