Can Minecraft really help kids explore careers?
CareersCraft, a new Minecraft world launched by Careers Wales, aims to help children aged between eight and 13 explore and develop their career skills and knowledge. Players explore the areas...
How looking young can shape your career
Looking like a teenager who has accidentally wandered into the office can make or break your career. Should we want to look youthful – or does it come with a...
Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds
The first global study of its kind showed 745,000 people died in 2016 from stroke and heart disease due to long hours....
Why ‘stay-at-home parent’ is a job title
Many women returning to the workforce after having children say they face a challenging welcome back. Professional networking site LinkedIn recently added a new feature, allowing parents to use "stay-at-home...
The computers rejecting your job application
Frankly, it was a little stressful to know that my application was being judged by a computer and not by a human being....
The German ‘Quereinsteiger’ ending career-changing stigma
Quereinsteiger doesn't have a direct English translation, but it serves as a catch-all for people who change into a job or industry they have no prior experience in – and...
‘We’d just begun our careers – and then the pandemic hit’
The sudden lockdown in March this year turned the world of work upside down. Millions were sent home to refashion their living rooms into a place to do business. For...
The challenge of a job that doesn’t meet your needs
COVID-19 has left many people underemployed – in temporary jobs or on reduced hours. How do you make a success out of a job that isn’t what you wanted?...
Unemployment during coronavirus: The psychology of job loss
Losing a job is a financial challenge for many who have suddenly lost their income, but it also presents a psychological challenge. When you lose your job, how do you...
Could micro-credentials compete with traditional degrees?
The skills gap means companies are increasingly considering candidates from non-traditional paths. Could targeted, bite-sized chunks of education help you get a job?...