Posts Tagged ‘taking on new challenges’

10 months on RBs graduate scheme in 10 points!

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

I’ve now been on the R&D graduate scheme in Hull for almost a year, and have developed countless new skills and experiences that have got my career off to a great start.
So, instead of writing a list of everything I’ve learnt so far (which would probably take all day!) I have tried to choose 10 [...]

Looking Back Before Moving Forward…

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

As I wind down my blogging responsibilities, it feels appropriate to announce that I’m finishing up as Pharmacy Sales Analyst and will take on my next challenge as Assistant Brand Manager for Pest Control -uber excited!
Seeing as  this will be my last blog post, I thought it would be fitting to revisit some of the [...]

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 [...]

Team Spirit behind 2010 World Cup Victories…

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

As I watched Germany’s annihilation of Argentina and Australia in the 2010 Soccer World Cup on TV, I couldn’t help but notice the importance of teamwork at play. Sure, Miroslav Klose and Cacau may linger in people’s minds for scoring goals, but they couldn’t have done it without the help of their teammates, who played [...]

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 [...]