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Question – Do you need to be rich to start a business?
Wondering whether you need to be financially-backed and well connected to get your business ventures going? Our career coach gives some advice to help you get started. Question: Do I need to be rich and connected to start my own business? (Cameron, Phoenix) Absolutely not. Don’t let not being rich or connected put you off if you want to start your own business. There are plenty of stories of successful entrepreneurs who...
Question – Is it worth studying for a Masters?
Wondering whether you should look into getting a Masters degree? Our career coach offers up some advice to help you make the big decision. Question: How do I decide whether it’s worth studying for a Masters or not? Will it improve my chances of getting a better paid job? (Carmen, London) I think there are broadly three reasons why young people choose to study Masters degrees: employability, personal interest, and putting...
Question – Which work experiences should I take as an aspiring biologist?
Wondering where you should be looking to improve your CV before you jump into work as a biologist? Our career coach gives some top advice. Question: What work experience opportunities could I look for to help my chances of getting a job as a biologist? I’m still in high school and I think there are restrictions on what lab work I can do at my age. – Neha, Delhi It’s...
Question – What should I consider when moving abroad for work?
Considering relocating? Here is some advice from our career coach on switching countries for work. Question: What are some relocating tips and tricks for when moving country for your job? Snigdha, Singapore I asked some folks in my network who have relocated what their tips were. Their advice is divided into three categories, which I’m going to call practical, personal and spiritual. Practical Research, ahead of time, the tax system, the healthcare...
Question – How can I become a good entrepreneur?
Wondering how to become a good entrepreneur? Our career coach gives a lowdown on the preparation you can make to help boost your chances of success. Question: What qualities do I need to be a good entrepreneur one day, and is there anything I can do now to work on them and be prepared? – Praise, Nairobi There’s plenty of advice about entrepreneurship online, and the quality is really mixed,...
Question – What should I expect to be paid working in media?
Wondering where your salary expectations should lie when entering a media role? Our career coach gives a little advice on why being specific could help. Question: What are salaries like in the media industry? Everyone says creative jobs pay badly. – Sabikun, Dhaka I get a lot of questions like this: What are salaries like in the media industry? What does it take to get a green job? Can I...
Question – Will one-company people be the future of work?
How will job hopping affect our personal work experience and the shape of companies in the future? Our career coach offers their insight. Question: Is the future a one-company person or a one-person company? – Carmen, UK The future is almost certainly not a one-company person. It’s estimated that in their lifetime, Gen Z are expected to work 18 jobs spanning six careers. This is the continuation of a trend...
Question – Is there a right time to move on from a comfy job?
Wondering when you should make the leap to a new, less secure place of work? Our career coach gives a quick rundown on the risks and factors that could go into making your decision. Question: When should you take the big jump from your comfortable job? – Nicole, Darwin Well, if you are determined to make a big jump at some point, there’s no time like the present. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8vLkIj_Lsk&ab_channel=TED If you are...
Question – Should I mention school achievements on my CV?
Wondering whether it’s worth mentioning your extra-curricular activities on job applications? Our career coach has some advice that could help. Question: Should I actually mention school achievements like Swimming Team Captain on my CV, or does it make me seem childish? - Saanvi, New Delhi School Swimming Team Captain is a great achievement and could have a place on a CV, depending on where you are in life. If you’ve only...
Question – How can I improve my routine to be more productive?
Looking to better your morning and night time rituals? Our career coach gives insight into improving your day-to-day behaviours to be a more efficient person. Question: How can I adjust my morning and night routine to get the most out of my working day? Sunarti, Indonesia Sharing morning routines has become a bit of a trope on sites like LinkedIn. But if you can ignore people’s attempts to outdo each...