Look, not all of us have the luxury of a time-travelling Delorean, or indeed Christopher Lloyd’s hairdo. The future therefore remains uncharted territory. But as a wise man once said, “confidence is preparation, everything else is beyond your control” – so take a peek at the questions below to see whether you’re good and ready, and if you aren’t, what to do about it.
Tag: Enternships
How To Hire An Intern: Internship Structure
A successful internship does two things. It creates a valuable learning atmosphere for the intern, and harnesses fresh talent, ideas and skills for the business at large. But the symbiosis doesn’t happen by magic – it takes blood, sweat and tears (of joy).
Continue reading How To Hire An Intern: Internship Structure
First Week At Your New Job: 7 Things You Can’t Afford Not To Do
Bazinga! You’ve signed on the dotted line. It is literally written into a contract that an exchange of money for time will occur, and the first week at your new job is looming large. Here are 7 things to do that will make your manager want to sleep with said contract under his or her pillow.
Continue reading First Week At Your New Job: 7 Things You Can’t Afford Not To Do
Industry Insider: Popchips
Ever wondered what it’s like working in the food and drink industry? We spoke to Popchips, purveyors of scrumptious potato products, to get the low-down.
9 Ways To Survive The Naffest Day Of The Year
Look, no matter how hard we close our eyes, shove our fingers in our ears and screech LA-LA-LA-LA till the neighbours start throwing things, there’s no escaping the fact that the dreaded V-Day is upon us once more.
Continue reading 9 Ways To Survive The Naffest Day Of The Year
Employment Allowance – £2k’s Worth Of Good News For SMEs
Hot off the press! George Osborne has just announced the Employment Allowance – meaning savings of up to £2k per year for charities and SMEs that have employees on their payroll.
Continue reading Employment Allowance – £2k’s Worth Of Good News For SMEs
Think You Can’t Be An Entrepreneur? You’re Probably Wrong. Here’s Why.
Founding one’s own business. That’s a totally insurmountable thing that most people talk about but never do – like climbing Kilimanjaro, learning how to crochet, or tidying the box room. Right?
Continue reading Think You Can’t Be An Entrepreneur? You’re Probably Wrong. Here’s Why.
Office Ennui? This’ll Sort You Right Out.
Deadlines schmeadlines! Work schmork! Office schm… you get the picture. The point is, no matter how gummy your eyes are from the overzealous heating, and however distant the kettle might seem right now, it could be a lot worse. Like, LEECHES worse. Continue reading Office Ennui? This’ll Sort You Right Out.
How To Bag A Career In Film Editing: An Industry Insider
Want some pointers on how to nab yourself an entry-level career in the terrifyingly popular realm of film and video editing? We had the chance to speak to a chap who has literally ALL the beans – and he’s willing to spill them.
Continue reading How To Bag A Career In Film Editing: An Industry Insider