Skip to main contentSkip to navigation
Print subscriptions
Sign in
Search jobs
Search
The Guardian - Back to homeThe Guardian

Career inspiration

12 July 2017

  • black leather shoes isolated on a wooden plank

    Mind your language and step into your boss's shoes: how to speak up at work

    Although it may appear intimidating, learning to stand up for yourself in the workplace will help build fyour confidence and career

29 June 2017

  • Businesswoman in office with a megaphone.

    How to master tricky conversations at work

    Do you struggle to broach difficult conversations at work? Plan, prepare and be empathic to others for communication success

13 June 2017

  • A young man is having a nap in a hammock over the sea.

    How to take a guilt-free holiday as a freelancer

    Working for yourself means taking time off is not as simple as turning an out-of-office response on

6 June 2017

  • Rorschach Test Card No. 8

    Three character traits that hold you back in your career

    Are you chaotic, unconfident or lack the ability to connect with others? Here’s what may stop you progressing

4 April 2017

  • Two red dice

    'I moved next door to a leading sports journalist' – your lucky career stories

    Guardian readers and Charlotte Seager
    From chance meetings to fortunate accidents, we asked readers to share their lucky career breaks

16 March 2017

  • Rolling the dice

    Did you have a lucky career break? Share your tales of good fortune

    Whether your future boss was your next door neighbour or you found a new job by accident, we want to hear your stories

9 November 2016

  • Take That ! 4th January 1935: Fighting on a tube station, on the left, comic actor Jack Hulbert (1892 - 1978) and on the right Ralph Richardson (1902 - 1983) in the Gaumont British film, 'Alias Bulldog Drummond' (aka Bulldog Jack) at Shepherd's Bush studios. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images) England;Aggression;Confrontation;Film Set;black white;format landscape;unusual angle;male;weapon;sword;movie camera;Film;film actor;film prop;comic actor;mystery;comedy;genre;film crew;film stock;Personality;British;English;Europe;FOX 97896;KEY 1935;

    'Make something. Anything': five tips for breaking into film

    From the value of film school and agents to showcasing your work, industry experts share their advice on starting a career in the industry

31 October 2016

  • Nicola Griffin, Grey Model Agency

    Careers later in life: 'I wish I’d done this a long time ago'

    From becoming a model in your 50s to shunning retirement to find work as an actor, age is no barrier to following your passion

26 October 2016

  • Black woman with arms raised on beach

    Want to be more confident? Say 'Yes'

    It’s not as easy as ‘fake it ‘til you make it’ – you need to find role models, celebrate success and identify your strengths to overcome workplace nerves

21 October 2016

  • Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (C) smiles as he controls the ball during a team training session at Manchester City Football Academy Campus in Manchester, north west England, on September 27, 2016. Manchester City will play against Celtic in a UEFA Champions League Group C football match in Glasgow on September 28. / AFP PHOTO / Anthony DEVLINANTHONY DEVLIN/AFP/Getty Images

    How to get a job in elite sports

    Three graduates who have gone on to work in professional football and cricket share their tips for getting a career in elite sports

10 October 2016

  • girl turns off the alarm clock waking up in the morning

    Struggling to sleep? Five tips for insomniacs

    On World Mental Health Day, our panel of experts discuss techniques that can help poor sleepers catch some extra Zzzs and be productive at work

26 September 2016

  • Man holds three (3) Juggling balls on one hand (left) against light background. concept photo, copy spaceE3YPH8 Man holds three (3) Juggling balls on one hand (left) against light background. concept photo, copy space

    Bored with nine-to-five? Eight ways to build a portfolio career

    Freelance careers are becoming more popular. Experts share tips on how to balance different roles and pick up new clients

8 September 2016

  • Artist Johannes Speder at work on his sculpture “Der Blumenriecher” at his studio in the German city of Hamburg.

    Don't wait for the perfect job, tailor your role to build on your skills

    Taking the initiative to customise your job description shows employers you are adaptable, curious and creative

2 September 2016

  • Businessman and motivational speaker Tony Robbins

    Who to follow on Twitter for inspiring careers advice

    Social media can be a great resource for career motivation. Here is our pick of the top tweeters

1 September 2016

  • What your work doodles really say about you

    What your work doodles really say about you

    Whether you scribble stars or sketch skulls, find out what your choice of doodle says about your personality, work habits and career ambitions

15 August 2016

  • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child gala performance, London, UK - 30 Jul 2016<br>Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nils Jorgensen/REX/Shutterstock (5809975l) J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Cursed Child gala performance, London, UK - 30 Jul 2016 Gala performance for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre, London. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a new play by Jack Thorne, directed by John Tiffany.

    What doesn't kill you ... why failure is the secret to success

    Losing can give us a chance to win. Psychiatrist Dr Stroma Macfarlane explains how we can build resilience in our jobs

28 July 2016

  • Ben Whit torso

    Plus-size model Ben Whit: 'The world is ready for larger men'

    Tattooed, bearded and well-built, the former builder and gardener explains how he became the first XXL male model to be signed to a major UK agency

25 July 2016

  • Two adult women sitting at a table and drinking glasses of red wine, having conversation, one is bored, other is talkative<br>CNR0RY Two adult women sitting at a table and drinking glasses of red wine, having conversation, one is bored, other is talkative

    Think before you speak: how to lose friends and not influence people

    Nerves can make you sound pushy, insecure or pompous. Don’t jeopardise your career by making these common communication mistakes

6 June 2016

  • Donald Trump

    Three ways to improve communication skills at work

    Being a good speaker isn’t all about you, it’s about making others feel valued. Take these steps to be a better communicator at work

9 May 2016

  • Film and Television<br>No Merchandising. Editorial Use Only. No Book Cover Usage. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock (1591173a) Groundhog Day, Bill Murray Film and Television

    Familiarity breeds content: embracing routine can make you happier at work

    Stable, physical work which offers a good work-life balance and friendships with colleagues may be the secret to career happiness
About 76 results for Career inspiration
1234
Explore more on these topics
  翻译：