I’m sure you’ve heard about all the benefits about networking so I won’t go into that here. Assuming that you understand how networking can elevate your career, connections and personal brand, I’ll dive into what to do when you finally get to a networking event. Dress accordingly Before you go, learn about the event. What […]
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Receiving a job interview invitation in your inbox is a big deal. After weeks, perhaps even months, of applying for jobs, you have finally reached the exciting next step. At this stage, you want to effectively respond to the interview request. While you have already gotten your foot in the door, so to speak, it’s […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. You’ve probably read stories in the news lately, where Elon Musk is prophesying doom or about Facebook shutting down two of their experimental AI’s when they created their own language to communicate. But the truth is that you’re probably interacting with AI’s more often than you know. Broadly speaking, there […]
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More and more jobs are becoming automated, meaning that machines can do certain tasks better than a person can. However, some careers are more at risk of automation than others. In order to avoid – as far as possible – the scenario of a robot taking your job, be mindful of this trend towards increased […]
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When we are young, we are taught that the path to success is pretty straight -Â Â picking a major, progressing through college, then moving into your chosen career has become a rite of passage to almost everyone. However, one you are in that chosen career, many people choose to coast along despite having the capability to […]
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Creative networking, an outstanding resume and smart personal branding might get you in the door. Performing consistently high-quality work and contributing to your organization’s strategic goals will help you move up the ladder. But building a fulfilling and sustainable career is just as much—and perhaps more so— about the life skills you bring to everything that […]
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The corporate world has changed significantly in the last couple of years. Starting a business is much easier than it ever was and a lot of middle-class people with an interesting idea are using their personal savings to start a company. The old saying goes, “You have to spend money to make money†and it’s […]
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Many important factors come into play when choosing your next job – whether you are looking to take the next natural step up the career ladder, open yourself up to new challenges at a larger organization, make a career transition into a new industry or find a higher paying position. But increasingly, it is the workplace itself—its culture, practices […]
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Spending long hours at the workplace almost feels like a necessity in today’s busy professional world, with endless to-do lists and overburdening work bogging us down. However, those overtime hours won’t amount to much if you’re not getting ahead. What counts most is how productive and efficient you are at the end of the day. […]
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If you’ve been running a side hustle for a little while, you’ll know how rewarding it can be to make a bit of extra cash on the side doing something you love. So just imagine how good it would feel to say that’s how you make your entire living. It may be a bit premature […]
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