Features
Leadership Challenges post COVID-19: Adapt & Retool for the New World
At a crisis period like this, Mission Save Bangladesh arranged a panel discussion amongst veterans from different industries to talk about leadership challenges post COVID 19.
Career and educational opportunities for Bangladeshis in the Land of the Rising Sun
Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun is not only a popular travel destination, it is increasingly becoming an educational hub for Bangladeshi students who want to pursue tertiary-level study abroad.
WHAT THE HECK IS A COPYWRITER?
Every now and then, advertising agencies will ask to hire copywriters. You may have even met one and wondered if that person is another unemployed individual with a vague job title like the CEO of a Facebook called 'What I Ate Today'.
What not to do in your undergrad years
A good number of you adrenaline junkies out there doing your undergrads would find the idea of being advised with a “NOT-to-do” list borderline preposterous. After all, these four years encompass the firsts and lasts of a lot of carefree adventures.
Is your boss a Michael Scott?
Are you fortunate enough to have a boss who’s as inspirational as Mr Scott?
3 signs your work place is killing you
Wondering if your workplace is getting to you? Here are the top three questions you should be asking yourself.
By all means, please fail
Ever wondered about what kept your idol going and eventually reach the height that they did? What sparked their drive to achieve greatness? Something that everyone will agree on is that anyone who has gone on to achieve 'greatness' has the will power to accomplish the things that they did. However, there is always something that gives the initial boost down the long road to greatness. This is where failure comes in.
Caution: Women at work
We've all heard about the glass ceiling and the failed sexual harassment court cases. But what truly stands in the way between your miserable entry-level paycheck and that one gratifying step up the ladder?
ACCA Tales
Having a career as an Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) can be very rewarding if the person knows what they are doing. The big pay checks, staying at luxury suites during holidays, the nice cars and what not? However, contrary to popular belief, that's not all: the workload can also come in equal measures.
Hunting after jobs: The career fair story
Jumping into job sector battlefield from the safe cocoon of a student life is scary. Gone are the days of falling asleep in class back benches knowing that the class toppers would cover for you. Who thought 'what do you wish to be when you grow up' could be a real question with a real deadline? Bringing large companies at one place, with their aim only to hire the fresh graduates could possibly provide some answers. Such was the case this year at the 1st National Career Fair-2014 at BICC, 6th March –organized by Daffodil University.
How the successful ones do it
We are clearly at an ‘era of post-post-feminism’, so it can be safely said that men and women are different in some ways. Some of these can be noticed at the workplace. Hence, one can simply ask: Do women lead differently?
Writers to inspire you
In the twenty first century, we are seeing people become famous overnight because of what they write. Writers have the power to inflict huge chaos in societies and also bring in immense joy. Aspiring writers' more often than not, tend to look over at the works of well-known writers for inspiration, and try to emulate ideas from there into their own works.
The big deal about multitasking
Studies show that only 2% of multitaskers can do their work effectively. It just doesn’t work for the majority.
Facebook: Disruption in the workplace
Studies show employers believe Facebook in the workplace negatively affects productivity. And then there are the employees who think Facebook is a good stress relief program for moments when the workplace feels like a gladiator ring. So who’s right?