Author Archives: b4iapply

5 Tips to Deal with Mid-Life Career Crisis

Posted on September 3, 2012 by b4iapply

Meet Kate – the corporate type. She joined the company as soon as she graduated. She worked hard because she really wanted to have a great career. Her efforts got noticed and she quickly got promoted. She was considered a … Continue reading →

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Should You Turn Down Your Next Promotion?

Posted on August 26, 2012 by b4iapply

Meet David – the corporate guy. He has been working as a sales director for a multinational company for three years. He met or exceeded his sales targets each year. He is well-connected with the senior management and very keen to … Continue reading →

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Parents’ Guide to College Planning: How to Help

Posted on August 21, 2012 by b4iapply

My parents didn’t go to college and they were very keen for me to get the best education I could. Those who went to college also swear that they will do anything possible to offer this opportunity to their children. … Continue reading →

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Is UCAS Clearing the ‘Sale Period’ for Universities?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by b4iapply

UCAS clearing is starting mid- August. Thousands of disappointed  university applicants will have another go to get one of the remaining places. This begs for the question: Is UCAS Clearing the ‘Sale Period’ for Higher Education? What do you think? … Continue reading →

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UCAS Clearing: Six (rather harsh) Choices to Make

Posted on August 1, 2012 by b4iapply

The A-level results day is looming.  Most students will be very happy with the news. Those who won’t achieve the required grades, they will have to take some decisions.  As George Clooney’s character Chris Kelvin (the protagonist of the sci-fi … Continue reading →

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