Effective communication is a crucial factor in career progression as this example underlines

Subbu (name changed) was scheduled to go for an interview for the post of marketing head. The date, time and venue were confirmed by the company in advance. He was going to be interviewed by the CEO, a very busy and high-profile man whose assistant had meticulously coordinated all details of the...

Changing careers can be a positive, only if you remember these five things

I was recently called by a person for career advice. He had an interesting question about making calculated career moves. He asked if it really mattered in today’s world to make deliberated job changes, considering that professional success is not dependent on specialisation any more. The point was that careers don’t...

5 ways to combat that sorrowful feeling after the holidays

The festive season has begun and everyone is making plans to take a few days off as a good escape from the routine. Whether it’s a short break or a longish holiday, this is a time not only to relax and ease the stress, but also meet old friends and catch up with family. That’s the good news. Then there is the end of the break – the...