career

BRAC University Career Fair 2025 draws over 60 renowned employers

A two-day “BRAC University Career Fair 2025” ended on December 4.

Land your first MTO role now

For ambitious fresh BBA graduates in Bangladesh, securing that first meaningful job can feel like navigating a maze. While dozens of entry-level positions promise career growth, few offer the accelerated learning and leadership opportunities that Management Trainee Officer (MTO) programs provide.

Youth Anxieties / The overwhelming reality of entering the workforce as a fresh graduate

How the idea of entering the workforce as a fresh graduate overwhelms many.

Career opportunities in Printing and Publication Studies

As this discipline is relatively new, there have been fewer graduates out in the job market. Even though publishing has been around for a long time, it has fewer professionals. The job sector is new and expanding, which offers ample opportunities for graduates to explore.

Next Step / The career jungle gym: thriving when there's no ladder to climb

Unlike a ladder, a jungle gym career isn't about a single, predetermined path to the top. It’s a multi-dimensional structure where progress isn't just upward: it's lateral, diagonal, and sometimes even a strategic step down to a new platform to access a better route forward.

Content writing or copywriting: Which path should you choose?

Writers, today, wear many hats — as educators, trainers, and even persuaders. Among these roles, two terms often get tossed around interchangeably: content writing and copywriting. But are they the same?

Why do some people not like their jobs?

Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never work a day in your life. How much truth does this line hold, truly?

Next Step / Why soft skills could be your strongest career asset

New research suggests that what really matters for long-term success may not be these job-specific skills at all. Instead, it’s the more flexible, often overlooked abilities – the so-called ‘soft skills’ that help people adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing workplace.

Charting the course for a career as a flight attendant

Becoming a flight attendant requires hard work, dedication, and the ability to adapt to different situations. While it is not always as glamorous as it appears, it is a career that offers adventure, financial stability, and the chance to explore the world.

September 11, 2025
September 11, 2025

Why do some people not like their jobs?

Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never work a day in your life. How much truth does this line hold, truly?

September 2, 2025
September 2, 2025

Why soft skills could be your strongest career asset

New research suggests that what really matters for long-term success may not be these job-specific skills at all. Instead, it’s the more flexible, often overlooked abilities – the so-called ‘soft skills’ that help people adapt, grow, and thrive in a rapidly changing workplace.

May 24, 2025
May 24, 2025

Charting the course for a career as a flight attendant

Becoming a flight attendant requires hard work, dedication, and the ability to adapt to different situations. While it is not always as glamorous as it appears, it is a career that offers adventure, financial stability, and the chance to explore the world.

April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

Your guide to landing a job at an international development organisation

A practical guide to starting a career at an international development organisation.

April 8, 2025
April 8, 2025

The need for a workforce planning roadmap for Bangladesh and what to do

Bangladesh needs to develop a comprehensive workforce planning roadmap to accommodate 100 million workers over the next decade.

March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025

A career in technical writing: What you should know

Technical writing is one of the most important and growing fields in tech companies worldwide.

January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025

Exploring career options (outside engineering) for those who love maths

Studies have shown that people who enjoy solving mathematical problems have enhanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the world. It also opens up an array of interesting career opportunities beyond just engineering.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

A fresh graduate’s guide to working at an NGO

Despite the challenges, the opportunity to create tangible change is what draws many to the NGO sector.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Career prospects for Economics graduates

For those who are yet to figure out what they plan to do with their Economics degree, here are some career choices that can help steer your mind in the right direction.

October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024

How to cope with the loss of a lifelong dream

Most people starting university or their careers are at the precipice of leaving a discipline or profession they once dreamt of, for a more financially rewarding or “practical” and secure job and life.