Since I work from home, I can wear whatever I like. Usually that means a T-shirt, hoodie, and track pants in winter, and a T-shirt and shorts in summer. No shoes. It’s a far cry from when I worked in public, with other people around. Years ago when I worked in retail, I served a […]
Startup Career Advice
How to find the time and motivation to build side projects
Google AdSense. Gmail. Uber. Instagram. Not only are these some of today’s most successful products, but they all have another thing in common: they each started as somebody’s side project. If you work in a creative field, no doubt you’re already familiar with the idea of side projects. Who among us can create new work […]
How to increase your network if you’re shy, introverted, or just find networking icky
Networking is one of those things I know I should do more often, but I just can’t seem to find the time, or the motivation. Like flossing, or eating more vegetables, I feel constant, mild guilt over my failure to build this beneficial habit. But when you’re introverted or shy (not to be mistaken for […]
Deciding your career path after graduating
Around 350,000 students graduated in the UK in 2014, with the next step often being an internship, graduate scheme, or further education. These career paths may not suit everyone, however, and even if they do, it’s difficult to know which is the best. One of the biggest issues graduates face is being unsure of the types of jobs they should apply […]
Questions every candidate should ask in an interview
As a candidate for a job, you often forget that the interview process is as much about the company pleasing you as it is about you pleasing the company. Just as much as you may want the role, closely consider if the company fits in well with your goals and values. Too many candidates forget this and don’t make […]
The top 5 characteristics for working in a startup
About the author: Yasmin Desai has worked in a number of startups and currently works at Monkfeet as Head of Business Development. Yasmin is passionate about startups and has a keen interest in supporting women in entrepreneurship. This post originally appeared on The Start Up Girl blog. Hiring for your startup can be a critical decision. […]