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Superiority complex at work
photograph by Olga Yastremska We have all come across people who brag about themselves and think they are better than others. People who have a superiority complex subconsciously look down upon...
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Inside the world of a casting director
As a casting director, Gayathri Smitha, 31, was responsible for finding the Frooti kids. Gayathri auditioned over 200 children before zeroing in on the five who got cast. Though she now specialises in...
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Turning a hobby into a career
BY SUBHASH BAROLIA Akshuna Bakshi, a young travel and film enthusiast, has converted her hobby into a career choice and is leading other people into her world of adventure through her own company....
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4 silliest career mistakes
We’ve all made one or more of these mistakes at some point in our careers. It’s time to learn from them. A friend of mine has had eight jobs in five years. And the same thing would happen at every...
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Tricks to find the perfect job
With over 10 crore million users, business networking site LinkedIn is now one of the easiest ways for career-minded professionals to connect. But it’s far more powerful than just an online CV. Here's...
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Choosing the right boss
You will be assessed by your potential employer at your interview. But are you assessing her as well? Here's how to tell if the person interviewing you is going to be worth your while. A bad boss...
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What it takes to be a toy designer
HOW IT ALL BEGAN When you meet Suhasini Paul, one of the first toy designers in India, you will be compelled to look at toys differently—and more seriously. “Since childhood, I loved creating my...
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All about being a personal shopper
If you just cannot decide on the perfect outfit for the occasion, stylist and personal shopper Prachi Khade is the woman for you. She gives as much attention to styling celebrities like Priyanka...
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Romancing coffee
Hailing from one of Chennai’s prominent families in the hospitality business, Nivruti Reddy proves that she’s a chip of the old block with her new ventures. We met the vivacious entrepreneur. She’s...
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Why you need to take breaks
We give you five awesome reasons to get off from your workstation right away and take that much-needed two minute break! Keep clam and workDo you find yourself panicking when you have to meet a...
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How to get your dream job
According to a recent survey, India will see high growth in the job market with 70 per cent employers planning to expand their teams. Michael Page's 'India Salary & Employment Forecast' for...
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Asking for raise = bad karma?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella landed into controversy on his comments about gender pay gap. Nadella was speaking at an event in New York when he was asked to comment on how young women can ask for a...
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'Work now, have kids later!'
Photograph: Shutterstock Technology giants Facebook and Apple will now pay for female employees to freeze their eggs. While Facebook has been providing this benefit to its women employees since...
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Breaking the kitchen biases
Chef Madhumita Mohanta has worked with the who's who in the global culinary industry. She has taken part in workshops conducted by Heston Blumenthal who runs the legendary, The Fat Duck, in England...
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Designer wear under Rs. 5000?
Photograph: Shrey Bhagat With the online retail industry growing exponentially, the first-mover advantage is important. Anjana Sharma, COO and fashion director at Stylista.com, hopes to get a piece of...
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Secret shame fantasy careers
Most people’s professional lives are like that of a hamster – they go on and on, days blending into nights blending into days, excel sheets, meetings, targets and deadlines. Like that ABBA song,...
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Awkward scenarios at work
Photograph: Shutterstock Being popular is well, modesty be damned, AWESOME! But even the best of us take a beating when we face the tough and almost-impossible to tackle situation - *Drumrolls*It...
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Missing work-health balance
According to a survey by the PHD Research Bureau of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, working women take the responsibility of managing the home with little or no help from their family...
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10 signs you need a new job
For most, appraisal season is over at the workplace and the new KRAs for the year have been set. But before you step into the next financial year, here are 10 questions to ask yourself about your...
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8 tips to step up your career
Sebi’s directive to mandatorily appoint more women in top positions is good news for working women in India. But do you have it in you to make the cut? Here is career advice from successful,...
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