How to make the most of a job you dislike

There are many reasons why one decides to continue in a job one dislikes. It could be because of a financial crunch, familial responsibilities, not landing the right opportunities, recession, the list is never ending really. Sometimes disliking your job could even be a phase.

What do you do when you are confused or you don’t have a choice but to continue with your current job temporarily but are finding it difficult to get through your work days? Here are 6 ways you can make the most of a job you don’t really like but can’t really quit:  

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3 interesting initiatives taken by companies during the pandemic

Sharing good news not only makes you feel better but also improves the wellbeing of those around you. It is right what they say… Sharing joy brings more joy! With everything happening around the world, good things that are happening are going unnoticed. So here is presenting, 3 interesting initiatives taken by companies during the pandemic.

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4 Business podcasts to listen to on Spotify

Podcasting started around 2013 and has grown immensely over the past 15 years. Many rely on podcasts because they are not avid readers of books, the news etc. They even say, podcasts need to be added to one’s content marketing strategy because it is growing at a very fast pace and people enjoy listening to podcasts.

It is an easy way to consume information, a great alternative to videos and highly engaging.

Being well informed about the industry that you work in or just informed about business in general is very important when you are trying to grow in your field. Reading tech, business or financial information online can get overwhelming at times because of the very many jargons used and the abundance of information that you find on the internet. What to read and what to discard gets confusing. As mentioned earlier, podcasts can be a great alternative not only to videos but also to books or news articles!

Here is a list of 4 podcasts that you can listen to on Spotify for free if you are looking to grow in you corporate job:

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4 ways to perform well at work if you are new to corporate

Most of us want to be good at what we do. We want to perform well. It could be for our own satisfaction or because we love our jobs and want to make a mark for ourselves in our professions.

Sometimes being diligent and working on your day to day tasks may not give you the satisfaction you desire from the job. There are other ways you can improve your performance and excel at your job!

Here are four ways to perform well at work if you are new to corporate:

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4 Popular Personality Tests used by Recruiters

Psychometric or personality tests are assessments that are conducted for the purpose of understanding a candidate on parameters such as skills, attitudes, strengths, weaknesses, personality traits, etc. Recruiters use these assessment techniques to filter candidates. Among other things, it helps them determine whether the candidate would be suitable for a particular role, whether they would fit in with the team, and their attitude towards work.

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4 ways to stay connected with your co-workers as you self-quarantine

You make some breakfast, drink your coffee, get dressed and head to work. You get there, meet your friends, login, have another cup of coffee and begin work. Then you catch up with some of your colleagues, have lunch, update them on what’s going on professionally (or personally), get on some virtual but mostly in-person meetings, finish the work left to do and finally head home. 

Missing your daily routine? Me too. As the virus continues to spread, most companies have declared work from home and everything that I said previously is just a fond memory. Most of us are working from home for the first time (for this long) and it is hard to keep up. It maybe really difficult to actually stay connected with people you’re not working with, but want to.

So here are 4 ways you can stay connected with your co-workers.

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4 Things I Wish I Knew Before starting Law School

A few years ago, I happened to sit in the wrong classroom. The instructor was teaching a module on negligence, and I was fascinated! What did I do next? I decided to study law! Little did I know what I was getting myself into. Don’t get me wrong, studying law was the best decision I’ve ever made. However, there are some things I wish I knew before starting law school.

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