Don’t throw away your books just yet. During our early years, we are constantly engaged in learning. We start off with nursery, head off to primary and secondary school, then head off to either sixth form or college and then perhaps by choice go to University. When we are done with compulsory education, some of […]
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7 Tips To Elevate Your Career
Success is often noted to be down to two things: connections and skill. Once you’ve acquired both of these things you are more likely to perform better in every aspect of your career. Hard work is essential but mastering the art of networking as well as building a portfolio of skills is also important. Here […]
5 Principles To Live By
What’s your definition of success? There are many stories about success, but first, what is the definition of ‘success’? According to Google dictionary, ‘success’ is defined as ‘the accomplishment of an aim or purpose’, but some people might say or believe that having expensive and luxury items are a sign of success. So if success […]
5 Things To Not Feel Guilty About In Your 20s
Some people who are your age seem to know what they want to do with their lives and some others don’t. You may be somewhere in between and feeling overwhelmed by the amount of choices you have. However, your 20s are supposed to be the time where you make mistakes and have fun while you […]
6 Reasons Networking Is Important
Technology, work structure and the overall landscape of business are changing very rapidly. Even if you decide to change the direction of your career or start to engage with different kinds of projects, there are skills that stay with you and enhance your career growth. Here are reasons why you should be networking frequently. 1. Networking […]
How To Negotiate A Salary
The process of finding a job can be very challenging. Searching for the right job for you, applying for it, interviewing for it, and then the last stage of, considering the offer of employment and the negotiation of your salary. Negotiating your salary may strongly depend on your experience level. However, even if you are […]
3 Career Tips For Young Professionals
1. Socialise Being the one who always goes home when everyone is going out for drinks will keep you out of the loop. “I’m not social.” is not enough of a reason to wave goodbye whilst the others are going to the pub. Work socials are a key place to find out great information. Great […]
How To Find A Mentor
Behind every successful woman, there is usually a mentor and here at Refined Currency we advise all women to have one. Here are 4 tips to put you in the right direction: 1. Start with why Before approaching someone ask yourself why you want them to be your mentor. What are you hoping to gain […]