Should Your Political Views Be a Sackable Offence?

I might still be curled up asleep when you read this, but at the time of writing, the leaked British National Party list hasn’t gone public yet; there are just a few Wikileaks teases and a lot of speculation on Twitter. Now, I don’t know if anyone who joined and voted for the party is [...]

What Next for the Unemployed?

Optimistic governments and economists may be seeing the first signs of recovery from the global recession, but that doesn’t mean that things are going to be any easier for employees. With businesses still looking to cut costs and staff wages being amongst the highest overheads, the job market is likely to remain tough, and possibly [...]

How Volunteering Can Help Your Career

If you’re trying to break into a new industry or have just been made redundant, why not consider giving up your time for free? No, I’m not talking about an internship, though that’s also a valid way of getting ahead. I’m thinking more along the lines of helping out a charity or voluntary organisation. Not [...]

How to Write a Reference Letter

Most of us, in course of applying for jobs, will have to provide references to prospective employers at some point. For those of us who do not manage or employ staff, it’s rarer that we’ll be asked to write a reference letter in a professional capacity. Nevertheless, it can happen, and while it can seem [...]

Doing Business in Kenya: Better, But Still Not Great

I have to thank my father for being the person who first alerted me to the Economist Intelligence Unit, all those years ago when I needed research material as MUN ambassador to Sudan (tough gig). The unit is an offshoot of the Economist magazine, and offers all sorts of useful analysis throughout the year. Yesterday, [...]