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Take a quick peep into the work culture of any of the most successful companies in the world, and you’ll find a single common thread running through all of them. The employees work hard, granted, but there’s more to it than that: they play. And we don’t mean taking breaks in between a busy schedule to…

Gone are the days when you can just rely on the stability of a 9-5 job to secure your financial future. Even with a permanent job, there’s always a risk of being laid off, keeping up with rising inflation, or catastrophic world events (like wars or a global pandemic). But humans are resilient — we always find a…

Adulthood takes you by surprise, sometimes. We all start off our careers with dreams, but when life comes in the way, dreams seem to be further and further over the horizon. It doesn’t have to be this way: so whether you’re going with the flow for now or you’re actively pursuing your dream career, we…

Your first job, when done right, can be quite exhilarating and rewarding because it teaches you not just the skills you need to do your tasks well but also gives you real-time insights into the unwritten rules of the workplace. For the same reason, it can be daunting: after all, being thrown into “the real…

A good job application is one that clearly showcases your strengths and potential. You could have all the talent in the world, but the key is in how you present yourself. Step zero is to write a job-winning resume that catches the eye of the recruiter. A stellar resume is how you get your foot in the door, and…

Who hasn’t thought about running a side hustle? According to a recent study, roughly half of all Americans run a side gig. A side hustle is a business, usually of a small scale, that one starts with the intention to earn extra income on the side, apart from one’s main job. Depending on how it…

You probably started your career wide-eyed, ambitious, and wanting to make a difference. We all did. As the years pass by and as you’ve been working towards your professional goals, you’ve likely wondered how you can ensure long-term career success. If you’re looking for answers, read our guide on 4 strategies that will help you…

Navigating a career transition can be scary and tiring, but taking it one step at a time is key. Discover the three stages of a successful career transition.

As we work, honing our skills and becoming better at them, there is a sublime motivating force that we sometimes seem to forget about. The people around us. These could be colleagues we admire, managers who mentor us, peers in our field, and sometimes even people we may want to work with. Networking and cultivating…

Are you in the middle of a job hunt and looking for ways to ensure your resume showcases the best of you and your skills? Here’s a quick guide to how to write a winning resume. Why does your resume matter in the hiring process? Maybe you’re wondering, “If I am talented and hardworking, why do I have to…

Picture this: after a long, arduous job hunt, you finally have an offer at hand. It may be your first job or the job of your dreams. But here’s the catch: it’s not as well-paying as you’d hoped. What do you do? Turn it down and go back to the hunt? Or take the offer as…