Let’s face facts; we live in a world where access to online trading and the financial markets is more commonplace than ever before. Despite this, the percentage of individuals who have achieved proven success as investment traders has remained largely unchanged over the course of the last decade, which suggests that while many of the…
While technological advancement and innovation have sounded the death-knell for numerous industries, it has also enabled others to emerge in their stead. Interestingly, there are also traditional markets that have managed to leverage technology while remaining remarkably consistent, in terms of the nature, demand and popularity. Take the insurance market, for example, which continues to…
Don’t you think it’s about time you worked on getting rid of workplace stress? There are so many factors that can cause undue stress. And these may adversely affect your position a lot. Use my tips to ensure that you aren’t getting too stressed during the working day. Learn From Your Mistakes The most important…
A career in accounting is a very popular pathway for workers young and old. In truth, it’s one of the few jobs that I remember being suggested to me by my careers advisor back in school. While I didn’t follow that pathway in the end, it’s certainly one I considered. As with any career path,…
Sometimes you may face a pivotal decision in your life when it comes to your career. If you’re feeling unhappy in your job, this can often happen circa your late twenties or early thirties. You may feel trapped, unmotivated, unhappy or just realize you want to get more out of your job that what you’re…
It’s now September and congratulations are in order for everyone who graduated over this past summer. While completing your degree can leave you confused as to where to go next, there are plenty of opportunities. Some people decide to take some time out and travel after graduating. Further education is also a smart choice. However,…
After a life of serving your country, it’s only fair that your retirement is made as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately, the harsh reality of life is that this time is often going to be harder than it should be. And only you can change it. You know better than anybody that actions speak louder than…
There is no doubt about it; your life changes considerably when you become a parent. This not only applies to the logistics of your life, but also your outlook and the goals that motivate you as an individual. While you may have been career-focused prior to becoming a parent, for example, you will quickly find…
So you want to become a doctor? It is a very rewarding career that comes with a fantastic paycheck. But getting there is no easy feat. You will be required to study and put in a lot of hard work to qualify as a doctor. Still interested? Then read on to find out exactly what…
It may be hard to believe, but carving out the right career path is easier than a lot of us make it. In all likelihood, you don’t need an official assessment to tell you that you’re good at what you do. If you’re able to be honest with yourself, you’ll know straight away when it’s…
Let’s face it, more than a few of us find ourselves stuck in jobs we would rather not be doing for at least a few years of our lives. In everyday conversation, it is perhaps the number one topic of complaint. For all of the positive things we say about other aspects of life, we…
Imagine being the person who designs the new circuit board for the next generation of tablets. How about developing a game that changes the gaming industry forever. What about being able to create a new and more simplistic method of measuring data that takes the business industry by storm. These are just a few examples…