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The Basics Of Job Crafting

in Tips and Advice, , , , , , March 30, 2017

The Basics of Job Crafting

The nature of work is changing rapidly, the world over.

Globalization of talent and opportunities has increased competition, the advent of a gamut of technologies has transformed the workplace and mechanized several economic activities. Job roles are increasingly shaped as one-size-fits all, and job descriptions are increasingly becoming confined to specific responsibilities and skills.

Amidst serious pressure and expectations to make the right career decisions, jobs cannot be simply a means to an end, but should be personally or professionally fulfilling milestones- especially for students just starting out.  (more…)

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5 Vital Strategies To Future Proof Your Career

in Tips and Advice, , , , , , , March 24, 2017

6 Vital Strategies To Future Proof Your Career

The wise Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote, “Change is the only constant.”

And how right he was, because if he was confronted with any of the prevalent job descriptions of today, he would truly be baffled. And he would not be alone.

According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), nearly 70% of children starting primary school in 2016 will leave school to hold jobs that do not currently exist.
The fourth industrial revolution is underway, developments in fields like robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), nanotechnology and biotechnology are building and amplifying one another to result in an exponential rate of change,  where the “speed of current breakthroughs has no historical precedent.” (more…)

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An Overview Of Growth Hacking

in Career Exploration, , , , , , March 20, 2017

An Overview of Growth Hacking

The concept of growth hacking is becoming increasingly prevalent. According to Google Trends, searches for the term ‘growth hacking’ have witnessed a constant increase since 2012.

As the number of corporate venture firms have quadrupled between 2012 and 2015 too, the startup craze has spawned a lot of interest in growth hacking to achieve business goals.

Building a business with growth in mind is a very different approach from considering a business decision with performance indicators such as revenue in mind. Now seen as the future of companies, growth hacking challenges the ways companies conduct businesses. (more…)

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Breaking Into Venture Capital

in Career Exploration, , , , , , , , , , , , , , March 15, 2017

Breaking into Venture Capital

Landing a position at a venture capital firm is quite a challenge.

Looking for even an entry-level position in venture capital is actually preparing for the long haul as it may be years before one is available. There is far more demand for venture capital jobs than there is supply. The competition for an entry-level position is also with people who are already playing the venture capital game at some level; they own their own business, or they have worked in several start-ups, or they have the finance part of it down pat. The small size of the industry and few open roles (less than 10,000 open positions open globally each year) ensure that most people have stumbled into the industry rather than actively pursued a career in venture capital. (more…)

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An Overview Of The Venture Capital World

in Career Exploration, , , , , , , , , , , , March 14, 2017

An Overview of the Venture Capital World

As the exciting, fast-moving world at the intersection of entrepreneurship and finance, venture capital attracts numerous starry-eyed students from the best business schools in the world each year.

Venture capital provides a unique and interesting entrepreneurial environment to professionals, offering exposure to a variety of companies and technologies as opposed to being withheld by a single investment or idea. It is a highly lucrative career path, both for professional development and financial success. For graduates fresh out of undergraduate programs, working in venture capital provides continuous exposure to up and coming entrepreneurial ventures and ideas in varied industries. (more…)

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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome As A New Grad

in Tips and Advice, , , , , , , , , , , , , March 9, 2017

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome As A New GradThe Emperor’s New Clothes’ is an old Hans Christian Andersen fairytale about two weavers who promise an emperor a new set of clothes that would be invisible to those who are just not worthy of their rank. When the emperor parades around in his ‘new clothes’, no one dares to point out that he is in fact not wearing any, as the fear of being incompetent and called a fraud overpowers their common sense.

Most people assume that confidence and ease come with experience and accomplishment, but research shows that being highly accomplished is no guarantee of feeling comfortable and convinced of your own ability. (more…)

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5 Exercises To Build Trust At Work

in Tips and Advice, Workplace, , , , , February 20, 2017

5 Exercises To Build Trust At Work

Trust is as important as it is uncommon in today’s world.
From Photoshopped selfies, misleading advertising, to large-scale business scams, trust is in short supply.

In any relationship, the absence of trust results in uncertainty, insecurity and a grave sense of vulnerability. Despite being well-recognized as the foundation of all good relationships and effective management, statistics paint a dismal picture of the prevalence of trust: Forbes reports 70% of employees in the US are disengaged or without a connect to their workplace. The 2013 Edelman Trust Barometer also reported high global apathy regarding the ethics of the business world. (more…)

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The 9 Best Mobile Apps For Professional Development

in Curated Resources, Skill Development, , , , , , , , , , , , , , February 17, 2017

The 9 Best Mobile Apps for Professional Development

Long workweeks and college schedules leave little time for professional development pursuits.
It can be hard to remember that everyone has the same number of hours in a day as overachievers such as Warren Buffet, Sundar Pichai and Umberto Eco.
Indeed, the great scholar Umberto Eco, who was a philosopher, university professor and bestselling novelist inspired great awe when he successfully juggled his passions and was often asked about his superior time management skills.
On his secret, he said “Did you know what will happen if you eliminate the empty spaces from the universe, eliminate the empty spaces in all the atoms? (more…)

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How To Build A Network As An Introvert

in Networking, Skill Development, , , , February 13, 2017

How To Build A Network As An Introvert

Networking can be vital to professional success, and some take to it like fish to water. These are the extroverts, whose brains are wired to feel pleasure from social activities, and who thrive on the energy gained from interacting with others. 

Then there are others who have an inherent aversion to it and avoid the various networking opportunities at the college and professional level. People on the introverted side of the personality spectrum find engaging in groups quite daunting. (more…)

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The Pros And Cons Of Job Hopping

in Tips and Advice, , , , , , February 11, 2017

About a decade ago, employers were wary of candidates with a history of job hopping. These candidates were perceived to be a risky proposition, with great doubts being cast over their loyalty.

This was the baby boomer workforce era- when the workforce was stoic and long-term oriented, and it was quite common for professionals to stay with an employer for decades or life. Within an organisation, things moved slowly, and long term associations were a demonstration of personal integrity and professional commitment. (more…)

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