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...
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Study shows Gen Z hide interests to seem cooler when dating
Research from Candy Crush Saga reveals that young people have concealed an interest from a date in fear of being judged. Dating can be hard, especially when you feel the need to hide your true self. Last year, half of Gen Zers admitted to hiding their true personality when...
Study shows Gen Z less likely to discuss money worries
Research from Monzo shows young people are most likely to hide money worries when socialising. The cost-of-living crisis has affected many households in the UK. People are cutting back on essentials and prioritising how to spend their cash. One group affected by this are Gen Z. A new survey from digital bank...
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...
A beginner’s side hustle guide for introverted entrepreneurs
If at the end of a normal working day, the prospect of yet more formal interaction doesn’t appeal, here are some ways you can generate extra funds while keeping to yourself. It takes all sorts to make a world, but everyone deserves a chance to make bank. Side hustle is a...
Gen Z are spending more time on TikTok than any other app
Data by Measure Protocol has found that Gen Z spends the most time on TikTok compared to any other app. However, only 83% of teens use TikTok compared to 87% on Instagram. Here’s some news that is neither shocking nor surprising. Research by Measure Protocol has found that Gen Z...
Question – Is it okay to ask my boss about money problems?
Wondering whether it’s appropriate to talk to your upper management about financial problems? Our career coach offers a few tips to help navigate tricky office conversations. Question: Is it appropriate to approach your boss about financial issues? Denise, Oxford Approaching your boss about financial issues depends upon the situation and what you think they can do. If you want a pay rise, ideally you’ll have evidence that you’ve earned one. You can’t just...
Question – Is burnout at work normal?
Wondering whether exhaustion and burnout is a regular occurrence at work? Thinking of moving on? Our career coach offers some guidance in moving forward. Question: Is it normal to feel waves of burnout at work? How do you know when it’s time to get out? Jacob, Illinois In many jobs, it’s normal to experience periods of high-stress. You might be working on high-stakes projects with tight deadlines, putting in long...
Study says Gen Z have become loneliest generation
Despite assumptions that older generations are lonely, new research suggests young people struggle the most with feelings of isolation. Balancing between real and digital life has become increasingly tougher too, the study says. New research suggests that Generation Z are now the ‘loneliest generation’. It’s believed that the pandemic, lockdowns, an emphasis on digital life, and rising costs of living are having a detrimental effect on the mental wellbeing of young...
Survey finds one third of Gen Z avoiding retirement savings
Remember when retirement funds were a given? According to a new study, more Gen Zers are avoiding saving for old age and not thinking about their finances long-term. A new report from Bankrate says that 31% of Gen Z have not invested in their retirement savings over the last two years. This is a higher rate than older generations. 23% of Millennials aren’t saving, and an overall average of 24%...
