5 questions to ask yourself about career transitions
Wondering whether to make a job switch? Make sure you know what you’re getting into and ask yourself these vital questions before you do so. I work with lots of people of all ages who want to make a career transition. I think transitions are REALLY positive - I hate...
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Question – Translating financial skills into social enterprise work
Your skills in any given area can be useful in other careers and areas of expertise if you know how to make the switch. Here are some top tips from our careers coach. Question: I have a bit of finance/banking experience (2yrs) but I am looking to pivot in the...
Question – The best ways to prepare for working abroad
Moving to a foreign land for your career can be daunting, but there are things you can do before making the decision and ways you can get ready for the big trip. Question: I am looking to work at a social enterprise abroad, how do I even begin the process...
How to use Spark AR’s DIY resources for pro Instagram Stories
Facebook’s Spark AR is making digital design more accessible than ever before for aspiring creatives. Get involved and make a buck. Creatives are finally getting a peak behind the curtain in regard to digital design tools on social media, and developing the knack of producing professional quality work is easier...
Question – Should you spend 50 hours preparing to swap careers?
How long should you spend reaching out to the relevant people in a field you’re interested in? Here are our top tips on time management. Question: If somebody wanted to transition career, how many hours would you advise them to invest in talking to practitioners in their chosen field? Would...
How do you figure out what to do with your career?
Working out where your career is going can be tricky, but here are some tips to help guide you toward making those hefty life decisions. My take is that you can't figure out what you want to do only by self-reflection. Naval gazing will only take you so far. Pretty...
Question – How to connect with people and companies during Covid
Coronavirus has changed the way we make new work relationships. Here is how you can still get networking in lockdown. Question: Given the very difficult environment post Covid, most offices are shut. What is the best way to connect to people at the company and who is the best person to approach? Harry 21, UK Great question Harry, connecting with people to learn more about the workplace is an essential part...
Exclusive – Explaining the rise of AR with experts Ant and Alex
Augmented reality filters and interactive games have exploded in popularity this year, especially with Gen Zers. We sat down to discuss all things AR with two industry leaders, Ant Hagan and Alex Semenzato. If you’ve ever sent a friend a selfie with a face filter, or made a TikTok using special effects, then you’ll be familiar with augmented reality. Augmented reality (AR) can be anything that uses virtual assets or...
Exclusive – Gen Z start-up ‘Da Bomb’ and entrepreneurship
According to a recent study, 54% of Gen Z want to run their own business. Teen sisterpreneurs Isabel and Caroline Bercaw began doing so when they were just 11 and 12 years old. Heralded as the innovative, tech-savvy, social-change focused and self-starting generation, Gen Z is altering the face of entrepreneurship for good. Armed with lofty ambitions and a strong desire to lead purposeful lives, a substantial majority of these hyper-cognitive...
Exclusive – Chatting to Prospect 100 design winner Ryan Roddy
22 year old designer and Prospect 100 winner Ryan Roddy talks to us about his corkscrew sneaker, future career plans, and offers up tips for other Gen Z creatives. It’s been an exciting few weeks for Ryan Roddy, the brains behind Prospect 100’s winning entry for its latest sneaker design competition. For those unaware, Prospect 100 offers under 25s opportunities to show off their work and potentially bag career-boosting internships...
