Tag Archives: Career Development

The 4 fears that are holding you back in your career

You’ve heard this before. You know what’s coming. You know I’m going to talk to you about that special, secluded area of your life that you spend so much time in. That area of your life you understand, that you know so well. An area that you loathe to leave. I’m talking of course, aboutContinue reading “The 4 fears that are holding you back in your career”

Employers are giving way more money to new hires

Employers are giving way more money to new hires compared to their existing employees. This is pretty surprising considering the cost of replacing someone is high. Companies have to: Absorb hiring costs Search in a competitive market for talent Distract team members for another round of interviews Deal with onboarding costs and lack of productivityContinue reading “Employers are giving way more money to new hires”

On active learning

My history of learning While studying at school I used conservative techniques to learn. Reading helped to get acquainted with information for the first time. Re-reading helped to solidify data. Doing practical tasks(and homework) to understand the gaps. Reading is great. We may retrieve a lot of info from it. The issue is: how wellContinue reading “On active learning”

How I Learned to Enjoy Networking

I used to hate the term “networking”. I remember walking home one day when I saw one of my friends rushing towards our career centre. When I asked why he was in such a hurry, he mentioned there was a networking event going on. He carefully explained that your network is your net worth. ItContinue reading “How I Learned to Enjoy Networking”

How to Win Friends Summary – by D. Carnegie (Book Summary)

As social animals, we crave acceptance from others. We don’t need everyone to like and accept us, but we do need some people to do so. That’s why we invest in friendships, participate in groups, and build relationships with our colleagues. While each of us excels in connecting with people in some ways, we struggleContinue reading “How to Win Friends Summary – by D. Carnegie (Book Summary)”

Handling Criticism

Nobody enjoys getting criticised. But the truth is, we all need criticism. Here’s how to handle it gracefully. I see people break down because of criticism. Inside of the workplace and outside. Sometimes it drives people to be pedant perfectionists and lose sight of what’s important. Others lose the will to carry on for fearContinue reading “Handling Criticism”

Find Meaning in Your Work

We all want to find meaning in our careers. This piece was inspired by a conversation I had recently with someone I have come to think of as a friend and they shared that the work they were doing did not bring them fulfilment, enjoyment, pleasure, happiness No one wants to spend time and energyContinue reading “Find Meaning in Your Work”

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker (book summary)

This book changed my ideology on sleep. Prior to this, I was drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day (often expresses), getting into bed at 2 am and waking up at 7 am. I thought I was a warrior but in fact, I was a sleep-deprived zombie. The amount of time you sleep is likeContinue reading “Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker (book summary)”

How To Negotiate Your Salary During the Interview Process

If you’re not negotiating your salary properly, you’re leaving tons of money on the table. The money you could use to pay off debt, buy a house or take a trip to Dubai. Finding the courage to speak up about your salary and negotiating what you’re worth can be tough, it’s an absolute must. AContinue reading “How To Negotiate Your Salary During the Interview Process”