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…
Getting a job is tough. Even when you have a great degree it can be hard to land the job you wanted, meaning you may need to do something else in the meantime. To get the first job there are certain things you need to do. You need to stack the odds in your favour,…
Building your online presence and developing your online reputation are two steps that are emphasized heavily for young professionals on the hunt for their first (or dream) job. Building a strong LinkedIn profile, setting up a search optimized website, and becoming more active on social media are virtually seen as rites of passage for individuals…
We are making a pretty bold statement and one that could be a little misleading. However it rather depends on how you look at the words we have used. Simply starting a business doing what you love, doesn’t mean you have stumbled on a magical formula to make money. However it does mean you will…
If you’re wondering why you’re not getting the best out of your workforce thus far, it might be because you are not taking concrete steps towards your aims. There is a lot of stuff that gets said about how to make your employees more productive. But we all need less talk and more tangible actions….
A lot of people are unhappy with their career path has taken them. It’s easy to let yourself get caught up in fun when you’re young; having a big impact on schooling and education. This leads a lot of people away from qualifications that could serve them well. And, ultimately, leaves a lot of people…