Self-promotion is difficult for many people. When done wrong, it can even seem narcissistic. The person who originally encapsulated that word was, as you might imagine, Narcissus. Like many Greek heroes, his choices in life have a didactic value, and his example was the most extreme: he was noted for his beauty, which is not…
Job hunting can be a long-winded and frustrating process. But the interview itself is by far the most daunting prospect of all. After all, this could be your only chance to set the winning impression needed to land the job. Whether you’re unemployed or looking for a better paid role doesn’t matter. Preparing yourself for…
If you enjoy analysing numbers, a job as a commercial analyst, ideally known as a risk analysis would be well suited for you. The primary focus of this job is to determine the ability of a firm to repay its loans through the company’s financial statements evaluation. A risk analyst may work for a government…
On March 29th 2017, UK Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50, thus officially beginning the process that a British majority voted for almost a year ago: the exit of Britain from the European Union. Or, to use a term that many found awful at the time but has since caught on in serious political…
The modern job market is more saturated than it has ever been with every successive generation seemingly more qualified than the last. The problem is that this means that qualifications aren’t quite the ultimate selling point that they used to be from the perspective of many employers. If every single candidate has a high-level degree…
Ultimately, we all want to land our perfect job. As I’m sure you’ve discovered by now, finding a position that pays well and is thoroughly fulfilling is no easy task. Most people find themselves in an unfulfilling workplace at some time or another, but then there are those unfortunate souls who get stuck in a…
Becoming an attorney is a challenging, lucrative, and often very noble goal. Depending on the practice area you have in mind, you’ll have a long and fulfilling career, and may even be able to put that cool little “esquire” after your name in letters and emails! As you can imagine, this isn’t the kind of…
By the time most people leave school, they still have no idea what they want to do with their lives. Lots of US residents will spend years drifting between dead-end jobs before settling on something suitable. Nothing is wrong with that strategy, but you will waste a lot of time. For that reason, it makes…
Not everybody walks out of college and straight into their ideal job. In fact, very few people do that. Some people spend years moving through different careers before finally landing what they would describe as their ideal job. For others, their job is merely a means to pay the bills and not a chosen career…
The phrase “a desk job” has become ubiquitous. As the world has moved from being manufacturing-driven to more focused on service providing, it’s an inevitability that most of us will spend our time chained to a desk. Unfortunately, that’s really not good for us. To begin with, sitting for an excessive amount of time is…
Working in the trade industry isn’t the most popular choice these days. Indeed, most students out of high school or sixth form decide to go to university and further education. Although this is a good option, it isn’t one that is suitable for everyone. Some people hate school and can’t imagine suffering another day, while…
What is the perfect job in your personal opinion? Perhaps it involves travelling around the world, maybe it involves doing some good for the world, and advancing technology, or perhaps you’d like to do something to entertain people. Everyone has a calling in life, but it’s up to them to find it and make that…