Archive for September, 2010

Case Study: Abul Hussain – From Insurance to Tech Blogging

For this case study, we spoke to Tech-Blogger Abul Hussain about leaving his career in Insurance to pursue his passion.

A bit about Abul

Name: Abul Hussain Dream Job: Working with and around technology. Bio: Tech orientated blogger confident with strong views and ethics. Experienced in various forms of technology on several levels and sectors. A keen Read More >

Tags : blogging, insurance, Tech

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Mentor or Mentee?
What is WYGU? Mentoring

Have you ever wished that you knew people in a certain industry that you could ask about their job and how they got there or run a couple of ideas past? Setting out on your career path, or deciding on a career change can be a daunting process and we Read More >

Tags : Mentee, mentor, Mentoring, WYGU

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Case Study: Alice Bragg – Charity founder

Alice Bragg founded World Film Collective, which “teaches sustainable filmmaking to disadvantaged young people around the world”. Here she tells us about what inspired her, the hurdles she faced and what advice she’d give to others looking to set up a charity.

A bit about Alice

Name: Alice Bragg Job: Founder and Chief Read More >

Tags : Alice Bragg, World Film Collective

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#SecretProject
Fabulous budding hair stylist required

It’s been a while since I let you know how the WYGU super secret project has been going, we have brought together those brave souls who are willing to give their dream job a try for one day. So far this band of unlikely characters is made up of the Read More >

Tags : #SecretProject, Dream job, Hair dresser

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Ian Clark
Case Study: Ian Clark – Social Networking Savvy Librarian

Ian is an English Lit. graduate who worked for a chemist until he realised that Libraries was where he wanted to be.

Below he tells us about his journey, and the advice he’d give to others thinking about working in the Library sector.

A bit about Ian:

Name: Ian Clark Job: Library Systems Officer Read More >

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Case Study: Mark Pack – From Politics to Communications.

For this case study, we spoke with Mark Pack about the career changes he’s made over the past few years. Mark began his working life in IT, but quickly moved on to working with the Liberal Democrats in their online department, a position he kept for for 10 years.

Mark now works Read More >

Tags : Communications, Digital, Politics

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What is WYGU? WYGU Blogs

Here at WYGU we’re very keen on internships and helping people get the experience they need to go into their dream career. At the moment we have the lovely Keri working with us and she will be gracing our blog every so often. So I’ll hand over to Keri …

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Tags : blog, profile, WYGU HQ

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Kevin Woodward
Case Study: Kevin Woodward – Business Man Turned Llama Breeder.

Kevin worked his way up the business ladder from the bottom, but has since turned to llama breeding and is a business consultant on the side. Below he talks us through his journey and shares his advice for others looking to work their way up in the world.

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Wanted frustrated Carpenter alone
Wanted: frustrated carpenter!

Our loyal readers will be fully expecting the latest update on our deliciously clandestine secret project – and here it is!

For those noobs amongst you, here’s a recap. So far we have placed silly adverts in obscure places to try to hire – for one day only – people who Read More >

Tags : Secret Project. Carpenter

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Cate Sevilla by Caroline Briggs
Case Study: Cate Sevilla – BitchBuzz Editor talks about achieving her dream.

In this case study, we caught up with online journalist Cate Sevilla.

Once working as a Starbucks Manager in California, she is now editor of one of London’s biggest Women’s Lifestyle Blogs BitchBuzz , after deciding to chase her writing dream. We asked her to share her story with us…

A bit about Cate:

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Tags : career guidance, careers, job satisfation, live to work, mentor, new beginning

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