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Oracle India announces programme to train 500,000 in new tech by 2028

AI, cybersecurity, data science and application development among subjects it will cover

Updated On: 06 Feb 2025 | 12:50 PM IST

Play to Potential book offers fresh ideas for midlife career pivots

If you're in your 40s or 50s and wondering if this is all life has to offer, pick up Play to Potential-it's bound to give you fresh ideas to reinvent and reinvigorate your life

Updated On: 02 Jan 2025 | 10:25 PM IST

Top 10 essential tips for landing your dream job, check strategies below

Finding a good job can be a hectic process for you. It can be very difficult especially with the current highly competitive environment. Here are the 10 essential tips for you to land your dream job

Updated On: 11 Jan 2024 | 4:34 PM IST

Significant no of women feel they have equal growth opportunities: Report

With the increasing participation of women in the workforce, a significant percentage of women professionals believe that they have equal career growth opportunities like their male counterparts, says a report. According to a report by jobs and professional networking platform apna.co, around 80 per cent women professionals interviewed said they have career growth opportunities at par with their male colleagues. This highlights a significant shift in perception, demonstrating a collective confidence in the existence of equitable career prospects for women, the report noted. The report is based on a comprehensive online survey conducted with over 10,000 women currently employed across various industries in July. The report further revealed that 65 per cent of women surveyed said they have witnessed gender pay equity in their current workplaces, a positive step in the organized sector's commitment to bridging the gender pay gap. It suggested that women are increasingly comfortable .

Updated On: 27 Aug 2023 | 2:26 PM IST

Career pivot for Indians simpler than 20 years ago: LinkedIn survey

Around 83% respondents feel that career paths 20 years ago were more straightforward and the skill sets that were required were more obvious

Updated On: 05 May 2023 | 11:34 PM IST

88% of Indian workforce prioritise upskilling for career growth: Report

The report found that short courses, employer-sponsored training, and university degrees are considered the most important for moving up from current positions

Updated On: 21 Apr 2023 | 5:28 PM IST

Pick tech over finance: Street's career advice to highschoolers

A recent Goldman Sachs Group Inc. report estimated that some 300 million full-time jobs worldwide may soon be affected by AI automation

Updated On: 18 Apr 2023 | 12:27 AM IST

When is the best time to take risk in your career? Anand Mahindra responds

The industrialist on Tuesday once again took to Twitter to share some important lessons related to leadership for people who are just getting started with their careers

Updated On: 11 Apr 2023 | 11:58 PM IST

With jobs no longer secure, career cushioning is taking centre stage

Professionals and students striving to make themselves future-ready, future-proof

Updated On: 08 Dec 2022 | 5:40 PM IST

Cognizant introduces 'two merit cycles' for employees to rein in attrition

Cognizant Technology Solutions has introduced a one-time, 'two merit cycles' for calendar year 2022 (CY22) for its employees to arrest attrition

Updated On: 03 Nov 2022 | 7:47 PM IST

Your best act: How to make a career in theatre

Not just actors, the stage is open to a wide range of talented people. We tell you the skills you need to be a theatre artist and the training institutes that produce the best

Updated On: 15 Oct 2022 | 3:29 PM IST

Accenture and AWS collaborate to upskill individuals for cloud careers

It will also connect learners to potential employers and offer support for resume writing and coaching for job interviews

Updated On: 08 Aug 2022 | 11:41 PM IST

Riyaaz, Mizaaz are both crucial for a classical music career: Bangash bros

In a Q&A, Sarod-playing siblings Amaan Ali and Ayaan Ali also dwell on the need for blessings, or dua, in order for the craft to 'have some fragrance'

Updated On: 22 Mar 2022 | 9:39 PM IST

Re-routing career growth

Transformation is what we would then need in our growth journeys, according to David Nour

Updated On: 11 Nov 2021 | 10:44 PM IST

Teen career accelerator Clever Harvey raises $1.5 mn in pre-series A round

The funding was led by TechNova Ventures, Tom Varkey and Multiply Ventures, with participation from existing investor, Education Catalyst Fund

Updated On: 09 Sep 2021 | 2:21 PM IST

Amazon to host first-ever Career Day in India, over 8,000 direct jobs ready

140 Amazon recruiters will offer over 2,000 one-on-one career coaching sessions for interested participants to help grow in their careers at the company or elsewhere

Updated On: 02 Sep 2021 | 12:17 AM IST

Go ahead and reinvent your career. you'll have plenty of options

Declines in automobile and new home sales, combined with the rise of services like Uber, led to a belief that in the future people would be less attached to buying things

Updated On: 01 Sep 2021 | 5:37 PM IST

Nabard recruitment 2021: Apply for 162 vacancies on nabard.org; see details

Nabard recruitment 2021: Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website --- nabard.org

Updated On: 16 Jul 2021 | 4:13 PM IST

How Study Abroad Helps Foster a Global Outlook - Careers N' Options

When considering overseas education, you'll more than likely hear people say things like, "Studying abroad will change your life.

Updated On: 30 Apr 2021 | 7:27 PM IST