Classical Definition of Success Success is defined as “an accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” That sounds pretty clear cut, but also quite narrow to me. If that was all that was considered a success in life, I would have a lot more failures to check off on my list […]
Careers
Why you NEED to get LinkedIn
Before I started university, I though LinkedIN was the social network for old people. Now I know how wrong I was. LinkedIn is actually an ESSENTIAL tool for anyone who wants to aim high and be successful. So what is LinkedIn? You’d be forgiven for not knowing. It is essentially […]
Hit the Workforce or Uni after Secondary school
Going to college as a young adult, especially right out of High School or Secondary school, you officially are on your own so to speak. You now must learn to manage on your own, whether that means buying your own food, paying rent, or even purchasing a car that you […]
The Power of a Strong Network
Career networking has become a key tool in finding and advancing in one’s career. So, what is a career network and how to do you create one? A career, or professional” network involves using personal, professional, academic or familial contacts to assist with a job search, achieve career goals, learn […]
You are NOT a failure
One of the biggest killers of peoples dreams and ambitions is failure and the misunderstanding around it. Today I want to discuss what failure is and how easy it is to avoid it. Checkpoints Vs Goals The first and most important thing to understand is the difference between your checkpoints […]
Changing Jobs Due to a Toxic Work Environment
Changing Jobs should not be something you fear, but something you embrace, because with each new position, you will gain new skills. The question I tend to ask myself is have I learned everything there is learn in my current role to move on to the next role. You may […]
Postgrad or No Postgrad? This is the question…
The dilemma After completing your Undergraduate Degree you will most likely ponder the idea of continuing Higher Education by studying towards a Postgraduate course. Now for many people this seems like a default option straight out of Undergrad and many of my peers seem to not put much thought into […]
Results Day
Results day is fast approaching. For some more than others. Let’s be honest. We are stressed or worried. Worried that we may not have achieved the grades that we want and stressed because we fear what we may have to go through to get the desired grade. That is probably […]
Discovering Your Life’s Purpose After College
Finding our place in the world is so important to many, including myself, but the world is a big place, even if you’re living in a small town, the world can seem even smaller. Going through years of education from kinder to college, a lot can be packed in all […]
10 Ideas To Help Get You Motivated.
University is such an overwhelming experience at times. From getting assignments done, taking exams and balancing the work and play load. It’s no wonder that at times you can feel unmotivated and just want to curl up in your dorm and binge watch a Netflix series. However, there are some […]
Why Volunteer whilst at University?
It’s fresher’s week, you have attended the freshers fair, you pick up all sorts of bits and pieces and goodies, it’s all a bit overwhelming! You have probably spoken to people about different things & dependent on your likes & dislikes & your degree choice, different organisations & charities will […]
Graduation… Now What?
Finally Graduation! It is that time of the year, final year university students are wrapping up their studies and getting ready to celebrate the end of a chapter. Being one of those soon-to-be graduates myself, I am very excited about what is coming next in my professional and personal life. […]
Preparing for Further Education
It can be the most terrifying and off-putting time. However, you must prepare yourself accordingly. Further education is a great option for many people however many have to choose between continuing A-Levels or going to Tech. Others must choose an even further education to make their way to College and […]
My Alternative Route To A Career
By Hannah Goodwin, Guest Blogger I was very privileged to be brought up by loving parents, who despite not being able to give me as much as they wanted growing up, were able to support me and provide me with a Grammar School education. My peers at school were very […]
The ‘aaah!’ of a new job…
By Daisy Bavage, NeedToLive Everyday Role Model Manager We all go through it, but the experience can be different for everyone… My most recent experience with being the ‘newbie’ If you have read any of my latest articles, or have taken a look at my profile, it will probably be […]
Internships: stand out from the crowd
There is no better way to spend your summer as a student than being stuck in an office while all your friends are out travelling and enjoying the summer (outside of the rainy UK, that is). Well… not really, what I just described does not sound very appealing to many […]
How To Make Sure You Get An Offer After Any Job Interview
When looking for the next step in your career, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed when you are called in for a job interview, because you really want or need that job. For most people, job interviews are extremely stressful experiences, making them lose focus on the most important things. […]
From ‘Have To’ to ‘Want To’
By Daisy Bavage NeedToLive Administrator I never thought that I would be where I am today… In the current age that we’re living in, getting a job is pretty difficult- let alone getting one that you like! There is a whole lot besides determination that goes into securing a position […]
TIPS FOR WRITING A COVER LETTER
As I said in my recent post, summer break is a good time to apply for internships if you want to get some experience before you graduate. Today, I will give you some tips that will help you to write an effective cover letter and therefore to secure an interview. […]
I Quit My Job…
I’ve been debating whether to post this for sometime, but this article helps even 1 person out there then it is worth it. Let’s take you back to where it all began around 2 years ago when I landed a great job, that was on-paper perfect for me. In my […]
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