With a double degree in biology, it is a surprise that Jason Shen didn’t become a scientist or doctor. Instead, he has built a career in technology and product management. This follows a growing trend of people pursuing careers far removed from their initial studies. With this trend in mind, Jason contends that the hiring […]
Archives for March 2018
Technology skills you’ll need to survive in 2018
Nothing seems to categorise a person as ‘old-school’ more than an inability to keep abreast of technology. As a recruiter I see this at both ends of the age spectrum: 20-somethings who have not kept up with their learning re technology since completing formal study just a few years ago. Their regular use of technology […]
Boredom, the lost inspiration for creativity
The children of today are being born into a world of connectivity. As a result, children may never have experienced boredom as we ‘oldies’ have experienced. In her illuminating TED Talk, Manoush Zomorodi shares the impacts this can have on creativity through her personal experience with boredom. As a result of her experience, the ‘Bored […]
