career

A career in digital marketing: Is it worth it in 2024?

While digital marketing is a fulfilling and fun career route, it has its fair share of challenges.
8 May 2024, 00:00 AM

Remote work: Is it better than on-site jobs?

According to the US National Bureau of Economic Research, Dhaka is the slowest city in the world in terms of traffic.
18 April 2024, 11:43 AM

Nine-hour workdays and an overworked youth

Unfavourable policies often include nine-hour workdays, putting a strain on workers’ productivity, social life, and health.
4 April 2024, 00:00 AM

Embrace your professional jealousy: Turning envy into motivation

Jealousy is an emotion that none of us are immune to. Professional jealousy is something that everyone will feel, probably at multiple times during their careers. When you get to know that your friends are advancing in their careers and achieving milestones that you wanted to achieve for a while now, it’s only human to feel a tad bit of jealousy in that situation.
9 March 2024, 05:49 AM

Risk, reward, and resilience: Sayma Rahman's rise in the investment landscape

The landscape of investment has traditionally been male-dominated, with women significantly underrepresented in the field. However, Sayma Rahman has carved a niche for herself, transcending the conventional barriers that often side-line women in this sector.
3 March 2024, 08:55 AM

What to expect if you want to major in Bangla

Majoring in Bangla promises a journey through a kaleidoscope of academic marvels.
22 February 2024, 00:00 AM

Prospects of studying Fashion Design in Bangladesh

For fashion designers or those aspiring to be one, the journey may be long and arduous in Bangladesh.
15 February 2024, 11:09 AM

What it takes to study the culinary arts

A good dish can act as a landmark of a location, a reminder of fond memories, and a testament to the wonders that food is capable of weaving.
18 January 2024, 04:00 AM

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.
4 January 2024, 06:57 AM

Do spelling mistakes matter?

The significance of spelling might seem like a trivial concern. As a nation, we have become forgiving of these slip-ups, perhaps too forgiving. A 2002 study about this phenomenon found that readers did negatively judge authors’ intelligence when spelling mistakes were present in the text.
31 December 2023, 07:51 AM

Aspirants flock to maiden BGMEA career summit

BGMEA, in collaboration with SEIP, organised the two-day Career Summit and Fest for the first time at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara
23 December 2023, 14:42 PM

Curating your LinkedIn profile as a university student

LinkedIn is a social media platform for professionals and an impactful tool for those interested in professionally branding themselves. Many individuals take this self-branding approach when they graduate from university. However, given that it takes a lot of time to build a solid presence on this platform, it’d be in your best interest to start working on your LinkedIn profile from your early days at the university.
21 December 2023, 12:00 PM

Early career job hopping: Why do fresh graduates do it and how is it perceived by employers?

Is early career job hopping a bad thing, and is it ever “too soon” to switch jobs?
24 November 2023, 16:33 PM

How to communicate with clients online

One thing that many Bangladeshi freelancers struggle with is communicating with their clients.
16 November 2023, 08:41 AM

When should you pursue a Master’s degree?

There are some factors to consider when opting for a Master’s degree as opposed to going headfirst into the workforce.
16 November 2023, 08:31 AM

I feel disconnected from my educational institution

I simply see it as a means to get a degree and advance my career.
16 November 2023, 08:31 AM

Why being good at your work is not enough anymore

What are these soft skills that we speak of? Well, they are a wide range of interpersonal skills that help us communicate, adapt, and work well with others in the workplace. Here are a few soft skills that you can work on to get more traction at the workplace.
26 October 2023, 09:38 AM
12 October 2023, 14:38 PM

Transitioning from Classroom to Workplace

The pursuit of a career is far removed from that of education.
8 October 2023, 13:56 PM

Optimizely Dhaka: A hi-tech wonderland that redefines workplace culture

Welcome to Optimizely's state-of-the-art office in Dhaka, a space that's as intricate as a mural and as dynamic as the city itself. This isn't just an office; it's a canvas that narrates Optimizely's journey from its inception to its current glory.
30 September 2023, 10:26 AM