Looking for a job can often become demeaning, stressful, and hopeless. Sometimes it takes time for your luck to shine and your hard work to bring results. This does not mean you should stop believing in yourself or that you will never get a job. There will be a time when you will actually realize…
Forty-five years on from the introduction of the Equal Pay Act in 1975, you would have thought that gender discrimination in the workplace would be a thing of the distant past. Although women are in the strongest position they’ve ever been in terms of career progression and opportunities, it would appear that we are not…
Women have been fighting for equal rights for many years and to celebrate their success, and in honor of International Woman’s Day, LinkedIn has released some networking tips for women around the globe. It is important for women to feel empowered in the world of work and networking is a huge part of that. Some…
This hilarious video from Buzzfeed doesn’t take itself too seriously, however it does highlight some genuine matters to keep in mind when going for a job interview. Although honesty is usually the best policy, there are some things that you should probably keep to yourself. In the clip below you see how a number of interviews may play out…
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Are Unpaid Internships Immoral?
This week, we asked you: Are unpaid internships immoral? You got back to us with a mixture of opinions. The overall consensus is yes, experience is valuable. Many professionals agree, however, that working for free isn’t fair on interns desperate to get experience. That being said, to progress in your career, an internship is perhaps a great way of demonstrating your…