When people ask me, ‘Where are you from?’ I tend to reply, ‘I am international’. Maybe it’s good or maybe it’s bad, but there is no country I can really call home. I have lived and worked in five countries and the last (this time maybe final) stop is the UK. I first came to London ...
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Giving up your full-time job to run your own business: is it worth it?
A number of us are faced with a dilemma. Should I quit my secure, well-paid job in order to run my own business with all the risks associated with striking out on your own? Or should I continue working for an employer that guarantees me not only a salary cheque every month but also a ...
Looking for a job in asset management…? Tips from an insider
Today we are talking to an environmental markets analyst at a global asset management firm. 1. What does your average day at work look like? 8 till 530 is the typical day at our firm. I tend to leave before 5 on a Friday though. I write internal investment notes discussing catalysts, downside risks and news, which ...
What piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to change career path? Interview with Zoe Gruhn
This week we are talking to Zoe Gruhn, executive coach and leadership development expert with over 30 years’ experience in developing senior leaders and politicians in both the private and public sectors. 1. What key piece of advice would you give to someone feeling 'stuck' in their present job and wanting to change career path? First of ...
What is the hardest question you have been asked during a job interview?
Each week I am posting and replying to a career-related question. This week… I find the question ‘where do you see yourself in five years’ to be one of the most difficult ones an interviewer can ask you. When responding to this question, I would suggest to carefully prepare the answer ahead of the interview. This elusive ...
“So Incredibly Far Away”
As you may have guessed based on my previous articles and posts, I tend to write about career and business-related issues. This post, however, is only indirectly related to work, careers and professional coaching. This post is about a book. Yes, my first novel – “So Incredibly Far Away”. In a nutshell, it is a story ...
What are the three most important characteristics that you look for in a candidate? Interview with Akash Paun
This week we are talking to Akash Paun, a fellow at a major London-based think tank, with over 8 years experience in government and political research. 1. Can you describe the best prepared job applicant who you met during your career? It is hard to pick a specific individual... When recruiting for junior researchers, the most important factor ...
What questions are normally asked at sales interviews?
Each week I am posting and replying to a career-related question. This week… These are some of the key questions you may be asked at an interview for a sales position. What is the average value of the sales you have made in your career? What sales tools have you used and which ones do you prefer? Have you ...
‘How long should my cover letter be?’ and other questions
In this article, I will be answering some of the questions that frequently come up in conversations I have with clients regarding cover letters. Q: How long should my cover letter be? - I would suggest a cover letter doesn’t exceed one page in length. Many employers in fact have explicit one-page requirements for applicants’ cover letters. Q: ...
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