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Don’t discount arts graduates for tech roles
HR Career Success

Don’t discount arts graduates for tech roles

What do an arts major and IT managers have in common? In short, the answer could well be “a lot more than you might think”. Personally, I have been involved with the arts from the age of 10 and had no intention of going into technology until after I had left university. The greatest programmer I ever worked with had a philosophy degree and, throughout my career, the majority of my colleagues didn’t offer computer science degrees.

Look beyond titles
Career Coaching & Guidance

Look beyond titles

Iam often asked by candidates how transferable their experience is from one industry to the next. Frustrated by how…

Escaping the career trap
Career Coaching & Guidance

Escaping the career trap

Employees are being trapped in career silos because they don’t believe they can cross industry …

Network for career control
Career Coaching & Guidance

Network for career control

Last week, we dealt with some of the questions you need to ask yourself if you are to have full control over your …

Transfer skills to a new role
Career Coaching & Guidance

Transfer skills to a new role

Employees are getting trapped in career silos as they don’t believe they can cross industry …