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A beginner’s guide to finding and applying for jobs on LinkedIn
Job hunting on LinkedIn can feel tiring and occasionally pointless but knowing how to efficiently look for and apply to jobs can help you make the most of this platform for your professional goals.
Workplace bullying and the need for change
Workplace bullying in Bangladesh: a silent crisis affecting many.
Good jobs hunting
According to Deloitte’s 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey, 49 percent of Gen Zs and 62 percent of millennials view work as part of their identity.
A fresh graduate’s guide to entering and navigating the banking sector
Working at a bank can be a rewarding experience for many, offering a dynamic environment filled with opportunities for growth and professional development. At the same time, this line of work can get pretty challenging, especially for freshers.
Agritourism for improving education and rural entrepreneurship
Agritourism, through which visitors can experience how a farm works, presents a unique opportunity to leverage Bangladesh's rich agricultural heritage and diverse rural landscapes. With its vibrant farming communities and traditional agricultural practices, the country could become a leading destination for such tourism.
Cover Story / The struggles women face entering their work lives
The bar for women is set higher than for men in the professional field.
Cover Story / Impact of workplace bullying on young professionals
Over the years, workplace bullying has been normalised to an extent where people have become oblivious to its prevalence.
Day job and side hustle — How to juggle like a master
It is often seen that work pressures cause passion projects to take something of a backseat. Setting aside time for your side hustle and following it strictly will help keep both jobs on track. Use that calendar app on your phone to the limit. Schedule everything, even if it does not seem like a chore, like family time. Weed out unproductive time (30 minutes or so) from lunch time, or in the early hours of the day to devote to your side hustle. You will be surprised by how many hours you can redirect to your side job this way.
Why is working part-time as a student stigmatised?
There is a deep-rooted stigmatisation of working as a student, especially in the service industry.
$68bn UK firm CEO quits job to “just sit at the beach, do nothing”
After announcing his resignation as CEO of Jupiter Fund Management Plc, a $67.9 billion asset management company, Andrew Formica caught everyone off guard.
Moving out for the first time
The reality of moving out in the context of Bangladesh.
Siddiqur gets govt job
Titumir college student Siddiqur Rahman, whose eyes were damaged in “police excess” during a demonstration in Shahbagh, gets a job at government’s pharmaceuticals company.
Smalley hesitant
Australia's Paul Smalley is hesitant to take the job of technical director of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) following the terrorist attack in Gulshan.
Mourinho to play the Pope?
Jose Mourinho always said he was a "special one" and now, after fulfilling his dream of becoming Manchester United manager, he is turning his hand to films.
Seven-year-old applies for managerial post
A seven-year-old has applied for a recently-vacated managerial job at a club in the Scottish Premiership. He writes that he will ask his head teacher for time off from school to manage the team and insists the squad help with his homework.
Jose, MU hammer out details
Manchester United are locked in a second day of talks with Jose Mourinho's agents on Wednesday, hammering out a deal to sweep the controversial Portuguese boss into Old Trafford.
Adams quits two days into Ireland job
Ireland must resume their search for a new national academy manager after Chris Adams withdrew from the role he agreed to take up only two days ago.
Making most of Facebook
While most of us are content with maintaining social connections, even the very casual ones, with Facebook and catching up on what friends have been up to, looking at their holiday photos or photos of their children, some have been using Facebook for study materials and getting jobs.
Biman MD calls it quits
Kyle Haywood yesterday resigned as the Biman Bangladesh Airlines managing director and chief executive officer after serving a year at the helm of the national flag carrier.