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...
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RBI issues a ‘get out of debt (relatively) free’ card
A new circular from the Reserve Bank of India allows willful defaulters and fraudsters to make compromise settlements with banks. In a turnaround from its 2019 guidelines, which dealt harshly with willful defaulters and fraudsters, in June 2023, the Reserve Bank of India published a series of circulars which...
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...
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,...
Report says recession leaving Gen Z the worst off
A cost of living crisis, stagnant wages, and shrinking economies are leaving young people worst off, according to a new study. Many Gen Zers are unable to save or invest for the future. This may not come as much of a surprise, but it turns out Gen Z may...
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...
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 away from social media, and a new study found that the same goes for your hobbies when seeing someone. A survey...
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 Monzo reveals a surge in young people feeling uncomfortable talking about money. Of the 2,000 adults they asked in the...
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...
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 word that has increasingly entered the zeitgeist in recent years. Having a second paid gig on the fly to supplement...
