Many people strive to be strong leaders in their business lives. Get it right and you have a strong and productive team who are on your side through thick and thin. Get it wrong and you can find yourself swimming against the current and struggling to motivate people. Some people seem to naturally possess the…
Have you ever heard the term “extended adolescence”? It refers to the change that we’re seeing in the way that people are growing up. Traditionally, “young adulthood” is defined as the time from 18 to 35. There are a few things that act as markers to differentiate adolescence and young adulthood. These things include moving…
For Christians who are seeking a career that also shares their values in faith, it can often seem like a bleak outlook. However, this couldn’t be further from the case. There are a number of great careers for Christians, as long as you look outside the box. The obvious career would be to seek…
For many of us, our career is what defines us. It’s the thing that the vast majority of our time and energy is dedicated to, not to mention the way that we often relate to other people. After all, if you’re at a party and someone asks you “what do you do?” You’re not going…
Whether you’re starting your first finance job or you’re setting up your own finance business, there are key areas that you should focus on in terms of skills. Jobs that are available in the finance sector include accounting, stock broker, financial advisor, investment banker, actuary, and more. Your skills can be transferable between these different…
Let’s start with a basic assertion the travel market represents one of the true growth industries in the world. This is despite a decidedly volatile economic and geopolitical climate, which has some experts discussing the prospect of a global recession in 2017. There are several reasons for this disproportionate growth, of course, from the the…
Everybody loves eating great food. But if you have a talent for creating it, then it’s a logical career choice too. As well as offering a chance to do something you enjoy, it’s an industry that provides far greater stability than most. Throw in the flexibility and the potential to make money, and it’s not…
It’s a simple question and it should be responded with a resounding “yes”. However, if you’re even slightly hesitant to respond with a “yes”, then you need to carefully consider how important your next job interview is. If you’ve been out of work for some time, then it’s understandable if you haven’t fully recovered from…
So, you have a job offer. That’s great news. It means you’re still in some demand, at least. But it doesn’t mean that you have to jump at the offer immediately. First, you have to remember that there will always be more offers for those who are able to get any. Before you accept any…
Choosing your career is a big ask, whatever your age. You could be fresh out of college and ready to take on the world, or you could be 35 years into your job in a factory line somewhere and finally be ready to throw in the towel. It is estimated now that we can have…
Have you ever thought about working in the public sector? If so, it could be the best career decision you ever make. Thousands of people work in a wide range of public sector positions and there is always a demand for more qualified people to join this area of the workforce. Below are some of…
In America, personal trainers are stars. They are the people who take a celebrity, subject them to their regime and create beauty in the process. The fact that they seem to be able to do this fills most people with awe. But it’s worth pointing out that these celebrity personal trainers are the cream of…