Career Advice Blog

Education is amongst the most important facets of society and hence people, to further their education even go into debt or spend their life savings on it. Over the years, online education has rapidly been used, with more and more students opting to receive their education online rather than attending physical classes. In today’s digital world, online education is becoming more accepted, as opposed to when it was first introduced, which saw a lot of stigmas associated with online degrees. It led many people to believe that they were somehow not worth as much as degrees obtained from a physical college. … [Read more...] about Why Online Education Makes Sense

Many people strive to take their career to the next level. Whether that’s becoming an expert in your field or gaining a promotion, there are several routes to take. One option is to further your learning via a master’s degree. This type of qualification can open up a host of doors in your industry and gives you the skills to take on more responsibilities and challenges within your current career. This course of study can also give you the confidence to move up the career ladder and go for jobs that you might not have thought you could achieve. … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Taking a Master’s Degree To Enhance Your Career

Choosing the right career path for you, at any stage of your life, can be a scary prospect. Whether you’re just starting out with your qualifications and want to start off on the right foot, or whether you’re considering a complete career change later in life, making the right choice is essential for your personal growth, happiness and way of life. Having a career that is suited to your needs and which you can develop in and grow is a very rewarding venture, which is why it can often feel so pressurized to make the right choice.  However, what do you do when you simply aren’t sure which career is right for you?  … [Read more...] about 4 Top Tips for Finding the Right Career for You

"Choose a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life." This oft-recited mantra sums up why many of us who feel constrained in 9-5 jobs find the prospect of freelance life so appealing. Yes, the prospect, not necessarily the life itself, which might not quite live up to your expectations. … [Read more...] about Going it alone? A checklist for those thinking of self-employment

If you’ve got a great business idea but no way to fund it, don’t despair. There are several options available to you. However, with over half of new businesses closing within their first five years of operation, it’s important that you put the proper planning in place to ensure you are on the path to success.  Businesses with a proper plan in place have a higher growth rate. Potential investors will need to see a plan before they will even consider investing their cash into your venture. … [Read more...] about How to Secure Funding for Your New Business Venture

It always surprises me when I meet oh so clever university graduates who have read just about every book there is on salary negotiation and career advancement but don't have the slightest idea about how not to irritate their boss. … [Read more...] about 10 Mistakes to Avoid if You Want a Promotion

Whether it’s running a business or someone in search of a way to gain back some personal time, people are always looking for methods to streamline tasks. A shortcut is often welcomed with open arms, no matter how unconventional it may be.  … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Streamline Your Tasks