Three months ago, I was laid off from my job of 14 years as a writer/producer for a global media company. This did not come as a surprise and I completely understood why the company let me go. We had undergone a merger, work groups were consolidated, and I was one of many people who
If you are someone who’s looking for quick tips on a quick win, this is not something you would want to read. However, if you belong to any one of the following bunch, read on and let me be part of your motivation to get you to somewhere beyond your imagination. Underdog Didn’t have the
The world as your office Don’t dream your live but live your dreams! 3 years ago I quit my job as an online marketer. A great job in tourism industry, a position with career opportunities, flexible working hours and fun colleagues. For me that was not enough… I took a new turn and escaped from
I didn’t plan to become a writer. My writing wings fell open after I took the leap, two years after realizing I would never be able to mold into the person the corporate world wanted me to be. The idea of restrained time off and mandatory hours working from a computer in an office
You don’t want my job. My job has me holed up in a dingy hotel in Bonga, Keffa, while teenaged protesters march into the guns of the federal soldiers tasked to clear the road and, I have a sneaking suspicion, I’m the American backup hostage plan for the organizers. My job has me making
How was your University time? University was very inspiring and eye-opening, and I was fortunate to be able to discover what my career direction was going to be. Why did you Seek out a career in media/entertainment? I was fascinated by the challenges involved in making films, and the combination of business and creativity that
My name is Anna Levina and I work as a project leader at Norengros AS. I applied for the job 5 years ago and I was invited to the job interview. As a part of the application process, I sent in my CV and a job application and 4 interviews later I was hired. My first
My career path has been rather uncommon, and highly dependent on personal relationships that I’ve forged throughout my adult life. I’ll give my best advice upfront: treat people well and be genuine. I attended Northwestern University where I studied film (major), business (minor), and psychology (minor). I was interested in the business side of the
In 2012, when I was reading The Alchemist, I came across this line “Wherever your heart is, that is where you will find your treasure.” I was pursuing my graduation and by the time I finish reading this book, I started to think what should I do? After, spending few days in introspection I choose
Alex Lodge is a music supervisor, creative producer, company director and entrepreneur. He is a director of Thirty Two Music, a music consultancy for moving image, co-founder of Virtual Sound, and audio post production consultancy designed and built for a new era of content production in the brand space and beyond, and co-founder of Truant Recordings, an independent