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…
It’s never too late to change your life and try something completely new and different. If you feel like you’re stuck in a dead end job, you might be looking for an escape route. It’s usually easier said than done though. Finding a new direction in your career can be a real challenge, but it’s…
In some respects, you could be forgiven for thinking that now was hardly the ideal climate to consider becoming a forex or financial market trader. After all, the value of the pound sterling tumbled to its lowest level in 31 years in the aftermath of the Brexit vote, while share prices also fell amid rising…
Many tradesmen, after completing their apprenticeships and working for a company for a few years, decide to up sticks and go self-employed. This allows them to choose their own working hours, set their own rates, and rake in all the profit from their work rather than just having some of it carved off for them….