Question – What types of careers are available in advertising?
Wondering how an advertising agency works? Our career coach gives a rundown on the ins and outs of agency life, with specifics on each type of role you can expect. Question: How many different career paths are around in advertising? I like the idea of working at an agency,...
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Spotify testing freemium e-learning video courses
E-learning video courses are Spotify’s next offering as the service pushes for better subscriber retention and growth. Third parties like Skillshare and BBC Maestro are on board and a freemium model will generate new revenue – if people take to the idea. Remember when Spotify was purely a music streaming...
New study suggests Gen Z are welcoming ‘post-truth media age’
A large study into the UK’s media habits has found that Gen Z are less interested in traditional news outlets and more likely to opt for social media platforms, despite trusting their content less. Gen Zers are less likely to use traditional media outlets such as BBC News and...
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...
How ‘money dysmorphia’ is driving Gen Z into debt
Recent research has revealed that almost half of young people today are obsessed with the idea of being rich because they’re comparing themselves to wealthy social media influencers. And, in an attempt to keep up, they’re making poor financial decisions and spending far beyond their means. According to recent research...
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,...
The taxman is coming for your resale side hustle
Those looking to make a buck through resale platforms including Vinted, eBay, and Depop will now have their earnings taxed by HMRC. Can we have anything at this point? So, you wish to supplement your national insurance contribution, rent, road tax, pension, student loan, and eye-watering living expenses with a simple side hustle? How embarrassing. The UK’s greedy hand will soon extend to resale apps like Vinted, eBay, and Depop as...
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,...
