Question – Do you really need to go to university?
Considering going to university? Our career coach gives his insight into how your education can impact your job opportunities. Question: Do you have to go to university to get somewhere in life? Ella, East Grinstead The short answer is no. Lots of entrepreneurs and successful people in the arts, fashion and entertainment...
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Question – Should I prioritise personability over qualifications?
Wondering which qualities you need to focus on when looking for work, or just eager to make employment as smooth as possible? Our career coach gives some advice. Question: What’s more important, qualifications or being personable? Lucy, London What a great question. Do you need qualifications? Some jobs very explicitly require qualifications. Think...
Question – How do I learn my strengths and weakness in a field?
Wondering how to determine which specific parts of an industry you’re best in? Our career coach gives some advice on how to work out where you fit in a workplace. Question: When you have little professional experience, how can you figure out what your strengths and weaknesses are in a...
Question – Should I prioritise values over career advancement?
Our career coach gives some advice on whether you should prioritise company values or career prospects when choosing a place of work. Question: How important is it to work for a business that shares my values, vs. one that will advance my career? My take is that it’s more important to...
Squid Game crypto currency scam shows the pitfalls of investing
A digital token based on the hit Netflix show Squid Game has lost 99.9% of its value overnight in a move experts are calling a ‘scam’. It is an example of the potential dangers of digital investment, which continues to grow in popularity with Gen Z. I’m sure that you’ve...
Question – How should I approach an intimidating boss?
Are you struggling with a difficult or scary superior? Our career coach gives some advice on how best to tackle a potentially sticky situation. Question: When taking the first steps into a career after leaving university, how should I deal with an intimidating boss when I have little experience but...
Understanding the highs and lows of au pair life
After 18 years of education, many young people want to travel the world. Becoming an au pair is the best way to see the wonders of Earth while maintaining a living — but is it the solution it’s made itself out to be? Feeling the pressure from the American education system, 19-year-old Edwina Koch set off to become an au pair for a family in Paris. ‘Moving to France seemed...
Question – What’s the best way to quit a job smoothly?
Looking to leave your current employer but don’t want to kick up a fuss? Our career coach gives you some solid advice on what you should and shouldn’t do. Question: How should you handle the process of handing in your leaving notice to make the situation as comfortable as possible? Great question. Leaving a workplace can feel really weird! It’s usually a strange mixture of positive and negative emotions. Here’s a list...
What should Gen Z know about managing money?
While it’s no secret that young people can find out pretty much anything via the internet and social media, it’s still worth knowing the basics when it comes to managing money. Here’s the essentials to get you started. As a larger proportion of Gen Z enters the workforce, more of us are having to fully wrap our heads around managing money and understanding budgets. We’ve also taxes to think about, self-assessments,...
Prospect 100 and Kering launch sustainable design competition
Prospect 100 is partnering with luxury clothing group Kering for its latest competition, which asks to redesign an existent garment and make it sustainable. Up to $20,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs – including a PR workshop by us! Fancy yourself the next Alexander McQueen? Passionate about all things sustainable and eager to repurpose your wardrobe? You may want to check out Prospect 100’s latest free-to-enter contest, the...
