Archive for the ‘Social media’ Category

Are you a top performer? Want the chance to prove yourself in a virtual business environment?

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Have you ever watched The Apprentice (or a similar business-related TV show) and thought to yourself ‘I could do SO much better than them?’
How would you like a chance to prove that in a virtual environment: To test your sense of business judgement; progress in your career; spot golden opportunities – beat your friends!
RB has [...]

Can you be an Entrepreneur within a Corporate Environment?

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Entrepreneurship.
The very word implies starting your own venture with the intention of making ridiculous amounts of money. Someone that personifies the term is Richard Branson, founder of all things Virgin. His successful ventures can be put down to his knack for taking calculated risks and learning from mistakes, he states ‘you never know…when you’re trying [...]

Are you in the right job?

Friday, June 4th, 2010

How do you know whether you’ve reached your career nirvana? In fact, is there really such a thing as a dream job?
Different jobs suit different people; so what is a good fit for one person may be hell on earth to another!
But one thing is for sure: you are going to be spending a lot [...]

Break into Brand Management with RB

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

I know from personal experience during my MBA career search process that getting your foot in the door of a CPG or FMCG firm as a brand manager is extremely challenging.

Well, I just learned that RB is creating such an opportunity for students in the U.S. to break into brand management with the launch of our Campus Brand Manager program [...]

“Humanising” your job search to maximise your career opportunities

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

As you may have read, some posts on this blog give advice to those job seekers who really take their search seriously, going further than just looking at the careers section on an online portal and applying.
Of course, that may work on some occasions, but why not stand out from the crowd right from the start of the [...]