Is creativity a skill that can be learned?

The question ‘can creativity be learned?’ has been tossed around quite a lot and there’s a reason for that. For the longest time, people thought creativity was restricted to creative people and the more ‘logical’ skills were for those who lacked creativity, but this...

The most common internship mistakes to avoid in 2024

The new year is almost upon us, and you know what that means. New year, new opportunities! If you’re vying for an internship, now would be a good time to start applying—but before you send in that application, let’s talk about some common internship mistakes you...

Role of a Marketing Intern: Expectations Vs Reality

Are marketing internships what they claim to be? Over the years, we’ve come across many instances where the internship is portrayed under the limelight of good intentions, but it ultimately boils down to running random errands for their superiors. While the title...

Unrealistic career expectations: Ambition fuel or trap?

Unrealistic career expectations have the power to either make or break us. We all have our own career expectations and aspirations—those dreams we have about landing the perfect job, climbing the career ladder at warp speed, and maybe even discovering a secret...

Personal finance 101: Budgeting advice for interns

If you’re a student or intern struggling with managing your money, you’re not on this personal finance journey alone. Many of us start out with limited knowledge of how to manage our finances and usually learn from our experiences in life. Yet we can’t deny just how...

Common internship challenges according to HR experts

Internships serve as a bridge between education and the professional world, offering invaluable experiences for young talent to learn and grow. However, as the job market continually evolves, interns find themselves facing unique internship challenges—regardless of...