Career

The human mind and behaviour have captivated scholars and been the objects of interest for centuries. The conscious and unconscious. What drives people to do what they do? Positive psychology. Emotional intelligence. Talk therapy. What do these all mean and how can we make sense of it all? To understand the psychology of human behaviour,…

When you think of a career path, many of us venture towards familiar choices like doctors, lawyers, teachers, physiotherapists, and other common titles. These are all great because we need professionals in these fields. But how often have you thought you’d make a great professional sleeper? Yes. This is a real job that someone gets…

If you’ve ever wished for a few minutes in the elevator with your idol, an investor, a thought leader, the boss, or the CEO at the company you dream of working for to pitch your idea or yourself? Well, every time you sent out your resume, you are doing just that. Your resume is your…

Learning is a lifelong process. This is a truth for learning for personal and professional development because, through learning, you never cease to grow. In the workplace, continuous learning can serve as a driver to career success. Below, we outline the concept of continuous learning and explore ways that you can set yourself and your…

Here’s the truth. Life and the current cost of living are expensive. the rising costs left many people looking for second and even third-income streams to supplement their main income to keep up with increasing prices. what many people didn’t anticipate in starting new businesses and jobs was how much it could take over their…

Receiving a pink slip and being told that you have been laid off is nothing short of scary, jarring, discouraging, at times unexpected, destabilising, and a whirlwind of other emotions. The recent dramatic turn in layoffs in the tech field signal trying times, an economic downturn, and scrambling by affected individuals, those still in the…

Making a career transition can be daunting, but it can also be an exciting time! If you’re looking to make a change and enter the tech industry in 2023, I’ve got you covered. In this blog post, I will discuss 5 tips to help make your transition to tech easier and more successful. Keep reading…

By now, we’ve heard of “the great resignation”. If you haven’t, it’s a term that was coined in 2021 and spurred by the global pandemic. Under this great resignation, companies and organisations saw many of their staff resign from their jobs. There are many factors that influenced this great move and continue to be of…

It’s often been said that ‘every pot has a lid’, or ‘every lock has a key’. What this means is that there is something for everyone. Similarly, when it comes to careers, the familiar that we hear about every day, or the more obscure career paths we wouldn’t think of like a mattress tester (talk…

An impeccable uniform and pulling their suitcases behind them. Cabin crew. Stewardesses. Air hostesses. And now more popularly known as flight attendants. Whatever name you call them, there’s more to being a flight attendant than asking, “chicken or beef”? Flight attendants are the individuals dedicated to serving you in the air and ensuring you reach…