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There’s a great offering amongst the creative industries across the world for graphic designers, with a good supply of roles on up for grabs. But which cities creative industries have a good balance of opportunities, top salaries and a cost of living that is affordable? Whether you’re at the beginning of your career or seeking to make a bold move to another city, our guide is for you. Read on, to gather some practical advice and weigh up your options. Dublin Despite its economy suffering heavily from the recession, the Irish capital is gaining traction once again. Seen as a…

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The search for job satisfaction is one worth taking seriously. Our jobs are big part of our lives, and how you feel about yours spreads out to affect the rest of your life. If you’re blessed with a job where your efforts are rewarded by managers, or even simply recognised, with your achievements noted rather than quietly appropriated by the upper echelons of the company, it gives you a sense of energy and satisfaction that will carry over to other parts of your life.  On the other hand, if your work doesn’t challenge you, if it asks for concentration and…

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We may know someone like Shahriar Ekbatani LinkedIn, who is a top civil engineer and yet probably have no idea what their job entails or why it takes someone special to excel at the profession. Civil engineers have jobs that are both demanding and stressful. They are required to work long hours utilizing deep deliberation and be prepared to repeat things constantly before they are acceptable to their managers. To master this job you must master a set of skills and qualities that few can. But for those who can, they are gifted with a high paying career with abundant…

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Ever wondered whether a bachelor of business administration could breathe life into your long-term career aspirations like never before? One of the biggest mistakes many future jobseekers make is that of selecting educational degree programmes that are too specifically focused. The simple fact of the matter being that the more specific and targeted your education, the narrower the scope when it comes to future career prospects. Which is precisely why studying for a bachelor of business administration comes so highly recommended. As a relatively broad degree programme, business administration instils knowledge, talents and confidence that are applicable across almost every…

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People often spend a lot of time considering what they will wear and trying to guess the types of questions a job interviewer might ask. These are important things to prepare for, but they don’t go far enough. It’s equally important to take the time to understand the point of view of the hiring manager. Does the Candidate Truly Understand What the Job Entails? The fact that a candidate read and understands the job description won’t come off as overly impressive to the hiring manager. This is especially true when considering that the ability to research a company, its competition,…

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STEM refers to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, all fields which have historically been dominated by men. Since the feminist movement of the 1970’s, men and women in advanced economies have broadly similar opportunities, and in some countries, there are now more women than men enrolled in higher education. Unfortunately, despite these advances, the increasing equality in education hasn’t translated into equality in the industries themselves. The Australian Bureau of Statistics released a study in 2013 showing that the gender pay gap at the time was 30.1%, an increase of 3% since 2012. Why Women Should Study STEM Subjects Entering…

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I have felt that the best course of action when deciding upon a career, or indeed a new career, is to go with something that you both love, and that you are good at. I cannot tell you how many friends went in to careers shortly after college because it seemed the easiest option or because they were chasing the money and they are now miserable in their jobs and dread Monday morning, something I could never do. As part of our focus on jobs which based on your skills, today we are going to take a look at what…

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In times gone by, anybody wanting to improve their educational record and earn an extra qualification would have needed to enrol in classes and commit to attending them. Because of this, many people who would have happily learned more found that doing so was impossible; class times may have clashed with their work shifts, for example, or they may not have been able to afford the course fee. Thankfully, in the digital age of today, all that has changed – no matter what you’re hoping to study, there are hundreds of different options to choose from online. Online learning has…

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If you are interested in sound production, then you will be happy to know that audio engineering schools can be found. The courses have been specifically created to ensure you will learn everything there is to know about audio engineering. The field is highly complex and challenging, and is sort of the hidden side of the music, film, and television industry. What matters, if you want to work in this field, is that you obtain a good education from a highly respected school. So what should you look for? 1. Studio Preparation Studio practice is integral to becoming a good…

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If you want a career that will pay you top dollar for your services then you aren’t alone, recent studies suggest that power and money are the most popular wishes from people who are deciding on a career, shortly followed by a job that makes them happy. When it comes to highest paid careers, away from being a top sports star or a high earning actor, there are not only fewer of these jobs available but in almost all of them you are required to work incredibly hard to succeed. If you want to be a high level manager or…

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