Climbing the career ladder can be tedious work, can’t it? Especially when after a few years in the same position you still find that you’re on one of the lowest rungs. The bad news is that this isn’t normal and something is clearly going wrong. The good news is that it’s typically easily fixable. Here…
Are you trying to improve your career prospects? It may surprise you to learn that taking an English course could be the key to that career progression you’ve been dreaming of. The majority of international businesses today are keen to hire well-spoken candidates with exceptional communication skills. Even international companies are constantly seeking employees with…
Many people think that businesses have to be complex things. Coming up with an idea should take ages, right? Setting up your business should cost loads of money, correct? Neither of these things is strictly true. If you want to spend ages coming up with an idea, then you can. And, depending on your idea,…
If you’re weighing up great career paths these days, you’ve probably considered becoming a technician. This is an interesting and hands-on role for practical people with active brains. It’s a really great career to explore, but you have to know what to expect. These are some of the things the qualities you’ll need to become…
If you have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time, whether for parenting reasons, being out of the country, or even suffering from an ailment that kept you from working, then you know that it can seem to be a big trick to get back into it. The nature of the…
Whether you have been looking for work for a week or a month, there are certain things you should be doing. Looking for a new job can be a surprisingly tough time to go through. This is especially true when you are unemployed and in need of the money. However, regardless of your situation, there…
Discrimination in the workplace is an issue that can have serious consequences for many. Unfortunately, it’s something that isn’t uncommon, but there are plenty of laws in place to protect against it. Discrimination can occur at different times in the process. It can happen when you submit your resume. It can happen when you’re interviewed….
Dismissing the clandestine work of PI’s and super spies, let’s assume if you are working at night, then you are in a job that might involve roadway construction or hospital shift work. There are certain hazards that can arise when working late at night. These include poor visibility, tiredness, the glare of lights and getting…
The type of questions you’ll get asked at an interview for a financial job will depend on the kind of job you’re applying for. Interviewers will ask investment bankers different questions from insurance brokers. But although there will be differences, you can bet you’ll be asked some generic questions too. A list of finance jobs…
By Christine Hill The Art of Loving was published in 1956 by psychoanalyst, humanist, and social philosopher Erich Fromm. Despite the fact that this classic book has been around for decades, our society has still not internalized its powerful message of true love and caring for others. The Art of Loving provides a guide…
By: Alek Sabin Learning to respect the Earth and grow your own food are two values and skills that every child should learn while they are growing up. But it’s also a skill that a lot of us as employees or business owners should have as well. Not only does this make them more environmentally…
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…