The days of working a 9 to 5 are slowly becoming a thing of the past, with more and more people opting to work from home, freelance or even start their own businesses or side gigs. A recent Gallup Poll showed that telecommuting has become a more popular option as well. In fact, “Thirty-seven percent of U.S. workers […]
Continue readingAs an ambitious and open-minded healthcare professional, you might be wondering what you need to do to climb the corporate ladder faster in the healthcare industry. While the rule of ‘practice makes perfect’ applies in the healthcare industry the same as any other profession, advancing your medical career will require more than just your prowess in […]
Continue readingIf there was a top 10 chart of common gripes, “I hate my job†would surely be number one. About half the UK workforce are unhappy in their current career, and workplace-based misery only increases across the pond. Of course, nobody wants to be unhappy eight hours a day, five days a week. Disgruntled employees have […]
Continue readingGood news! Getting a lucrative job isn’t a stroke of luck, as you might have told yourself. Psychologists have discovered that hiring is done on the basis of traits that are completely under your control. Yes, you can develop these traits with conscious effort, just as you build any other skill. “So what are these […]
Continue reading“Can a career coach boost my chances for promotion?†This is a very common question in today’s business environment, where everyone wants to get ahead – one of the basic career goals for managers. Based on my 35 years of experience in helping middle managers get promoted, my answer is “Yes, the right coach can […]
Continue readingYes, the world is exciting and there are a lot of great opportunities out there. That doesn’t mean that you should just up and quit your job, though. You see, sometimes the best opportunities are right there, in front of you. You’re just not seeing them because you’ve convinced yourself they’re not there and because […]
Continue readingMany of us choose our career paths based on what others tell us. For some of us it’s the only viable option – we don’t know enough about different options to make our own mind about what to do in the future. That is why many people end up in jobs they don’t like, developing […]
Continue readingKeeping a journal on a regular basis can change your life and work in a very positive way. There are different types of journals and different ways to journal. Let’s examine them. Journal types Journaling is often done with paper and pen. Some people prefer this, as they find they are freer and more creative […]
Continue readingSuccessful entrepreneurs share one thing in common: their love for what they do. Doing what you love for a living is a luxury not everyone can have, but more people are catching onto the idea. Over the recent years, monetizing hobbies has become a rising trend. And there is no shortage of opportunities in this […]
Continue readingHospitality and hotel management jobs are some of the most sought after jobs in the 21st century, due to the immense growth related with the industry. In fact, the travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest industries with a global economic contribution of over 7.6 trillion US dollars in 2016. What’s more, […]
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