Archive for the ‘Internships’ Category

Feel the fear and do it anyway

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

Those who dare to be different in the workplace are often the most successful, they don’t allow themselves to be held back and make sure they’re noticed. This means being fearless and doing things that don’t come easily, or that others don’t want to do, to make sure you stand out from the crowd. Fear [...]

Does understanding your work personality make all the difference?

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

When employers are advertising for candidates, they often list the skills required for the role, such as ‘good IT skills’ or ‘number of years’ experience needed’. Skills and experience are of course important, but should employers and candidates be paying just as much attention to personality fit when deciding whether to give the job and [...]

Does job satisfaction make a difference?

Friday, March 9th, 2012

Work plays an important part in our lives. For many it’s where we are for the majority of the day and we often spend more time with our colleagues than with friends and family. This means it’s really important to find the right job. To start, think about what provides you with job satisfaction. Some [...]

Fit for success?

Monday, March 5th, 2012

It’s no secret that to get ahead in your career you often need to work long hours, spend time at your desk and put in the effort of networking, attending meetings and travelling for business. However, no matter how busy someone is, it’s still important to take time out to stay fit and healthy for [...]

‘Challenging’ is what describes RB

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

I started working with Reckitt Benckiser (RB) when I was selected for the summer internship while I was studying at IIM (K). After my graduation I had no doubts that, if given a chance, I’d definitely join RB as a full-time employee. And as fate would have it, I did get my Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) [...]