What not to do when selecting a career

Published On: May 1, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Republica

When you are selecting a career there’s a lot riding on your decision. You want to pick an occupation in which you can be successful for many years to come. While you can change careers, doing so can be effortful. It is easier if you don’t have to do it too often.

Confidence, honesty key to cracking job interviews

Published On: May 1, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

It is said that first impression is the last impression. Your first impression can help you secure the job you have been dreaming of or scatter all your dreams within a few minutes of face-to-face confrontation with your soon-to-be boss. Here, Republica talked to a few people to know what can be done to ace the so-called scary job interview and land the job of your dream.

Seven ways to go green at work

Published On: April 24, 2017 11:20 PM NPT By: Republica

Everybody wants to help conserve environment. Yet, if someone asked how you’re participating in this on a daily basis, you’d probably give that person a blank stare. And if not that, you’d tell the person that you just can’t give up certain luxuries. These few ways can help you conserve environment even while at work.

‘You need to work hard to get recognized’

Published On: April 24, 2017 11:10 PM NPT By: Republica

Shriya Shrestha, 22, is a freelance makeup artist. She has been in the business for the past one and half years, doing various kinds of makeup, including bridal to professional photo shoots. Republica’s Prasansha Rimal caught up with Shriya to talk about her inspiration and challenges of being a makeup artist in Nepal.

Challenges at work

Published On: April 24, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

Every work has its own hurdles to navigate. Be it an entry-level position or senior post, the challenges increase as we rise through the ranks. Republica talked to a few people about the challenges they are facing at work.

Eight ways to make holiday productive

Published On: April 17, 2017 11:45 PM NPT By: Akanksha Budha

KATHMANDU, April 17: It’s over and it’s done. You might be wondering what this is about. Well, we waited 13 years for the dreaded “SLC” (now SEE) to show up at our doors, and look, how it flew by in just mere seconds of our lives. It’s over, and while some of us are enjoying our holidays to a full blast, some of us are still caught up in what to do and what not to do. Fear no more because here are eight productive things to save you from the inevitable boredom.

Five topics to avoid discussing at work

Published On: April 17, 2017 11:30 PM NPT By: Republica

Some conversations don’t belong in the workplace, or at least they should not take place between coworkers who aren’t also close personal friends. Certain topics could make things awkward and even unpleasant for you and your coworkers.

Have you chosen the right major?

Published On: April 17, 2017 11:15 PM NPT By: Prasansha Rimal

KATHMANDU, April 17: Choosing the right subject, whether it is for a college major or for a high-school major, is always difficult, especially for Nepali teenagers whose families have high expectations for them.

Have you chosen the right major?

Published On: April 17, 2017 11:15 PM NPT By: Prasansha Rimal

KATHMANDU, April 17: Choosing the right subject, whether it is for a college major or for a high-school major, is always difficult, especially for Nepali teenagers whose families have high expectations for them.

Technology has made media effective in its role as watchdog

Published On: April 17, 2017 11:00 PM NPT By: Republica

One of the renowned figures in the field of Investigative Journalism, Mohan Mainali is the editor of South Asia Check South which is an independent, non-profit initiative by Panos South Asia that aims to promote accuracy and accountability in public debate. Being a travel writer and journalist, Mainali has so far visited 68 districts of Nepal and has published three books. Of them, “Mantha Darayeko Jug” was awarded the Padmashree Samman in 2015. Republica’s Sonam Lama caught up with Mainali to talk about his experiences and challenges he faced in his career. Excerpts: