Working nine to thrive: an intro to work-life integration
Work-life integration happens when career, family, community & well-being become non-mutually exclusive.
24 February 2023, 03:45 AM
Online debating: The silver bullet of inclusivity and opportunity
Co-ordinated social media celebrations fueled by the collective adrenaline rush that comes with an international victory - are scenes spotted during the aftermath of a breathtaking performance by our cricket team tigers.
8 October 2020, 18:00 PM
There’s no such thing as a free lunge
I’m scared of heights - morbidly terrified of heights. Looking down at the fleet of cars from the Farm-gate over bridge gets me a little rattled. So naturally, I decided that I wanted to jump off a bridge overlooking a 160m gorge at The Last Resort in Nepal. I like to think it was a calculated decision I made to conquer my fear of heights, but in reality, it was a decision I made on a whim, the consequences of which I put off thinking about until I absolutely had to.
27 February 2020, 18:00 PM
What is your greatest weakness
There are certain questions that interviewers often ask while interviewing potential recruits. These range from asking them about their personal lives, why they want this job, why they are the right fit, and where they see themselves in the next 5-10 years.
30 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Creating a high performance culture
People love it when they are given agency. That extra freedom goes a long way to boost their performance.
23 January 2020, 18:00 PM
Workplace resolutions for 2020
Not everything went your way last year – this year won’t be any different. Instead of acting up on every little noise, learn to look past them.
2 January 2020, 18:00 PM
TOWARDS A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR WOMEN
Organisations have come a long way today in ensuring congenial workplaces for women. However, there’s still a lot of gaps that need filling. With a goal to learn and advance by leveraging competencies, 7 organisations (Unilever, Grameenphone, BAT, Nestle, Robi, SCB and HSBC) have formed a cross-industry council and started an initiative called “Inspirit”. We sat with three representatives to explore the inspirations that paved the way for the initiative.
28 November 2019, 18:00 PM
BJIT: Towards a bigger and brighter tomorrow
BJIT started its journey on 1 July 2001 in Dhaka, Bangladesh with a team of 10 engineers. Later BJIT Inc was founded in Japan as a group company of BJIT Group.
19 March 2019, 18:00 PM
TECH THAT'S ALL AROUND US
Throughout the years, information technology has penetrated the lives of millions of people all over the world. Bangladesh is no exception to this phenomenon.
19 March 2019, 18:00 PM
Mistakes interns make
Sometimes, even when the interns think they've done everything right, the feedback they receive is unexpectedly bad.
24 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Signs that your digital marketing strategy is failing
Your content isn't getting enough engagement
17 January 2019, 18:00 PM
How not to ask for a recommendation letter
A recommendation letter is a crucial part of any application. It works as an endorsement by those who personally worked with you in order to reinforce aspects you've highlighted in your application. Watch out for the following red flags while you ask someone for a recommendation letter.
3 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Introverts can't survive in the corporate world Fact or myth?
Many people perceive introverts as unkempt hermits shying away from the world while hating everybody they meet.
3 January 2019, 18:00 PM
How to retain your star employees
Cherry-picking new employees in itself is an extremely tedious and demanding process. Unfortunately, the process doesn't end here.
27 December 2018, 18:00 PM
How to tell a good internship from a bad one
One of the best ways to get an idea about the corporate life that awaits you is to do an internship in a company of your liking. It
13 December 2018, 18:00 PM
Why you should learn a foreign language
According to research, bilingual people tend to be rational decision makers, perceptive thinkers and excellent multi-taskers.
13 December 2018, 18:00 PM
How often to upgrade your resume
A resume is the first touch-point between you and your recruiter. Whether you're looking for your first job or planning on shifting to a
20 September 2018, 18:00 PM
All you need to know about the CFA Program
The CFA program is a graduate level self-study program with three levels that'll give you a boost in your career.
13 September 2018, 18:00 PM
10 resume mistakes to avoid
Outrageous enlargement of the font size of your name: Believe it or not, your name is the least important element of your resume. So while it's acceptable to use it on top, it's not a smart choice to have the font sized at 36.
6 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Can debating help you in your career?
Of all the things Bangladeshi students have been excelling at, debating is among the most notable.
30 August 2018, 18:00 PM