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The young future business leader: an endangered species?
This discussion was triggered by the following Facebook.com group forum question: “What do you think of the 80% of the UWI graduates that leave Jamaica???” I think after receiving an email from an executive on the island in response to my search for a po

Taking control of your productivity
Work it harder, make it better, do it faster, makes us stronger. Those familiar with the US hip hop scene will recognise these words from Kanye West’s recent hit, “Stronger”. Others will also recognise it from the dance group Daft Punk...

Expanding the horizons
Getting the right tertiary education is the first step to carving a career path; with the demand for the ‘global’ executive on the rise, getting an international degree could be an option.

Technical writing - made easy
Technical writing is one of the most important forms of documentation and means to communicate to the end-user, who is all important in the post-liberalisation, consumerist era.

Technology jobs in tourism
Think of tourism and the one thinks of the vast expanse of beaches, treks on mountains, hotels, airlines and the jet set. In the ever evolving world Information Technology (IT) has made this sector space to expand and reach out to the discerning traveller

Balancing the Portfolio
Wayne Hewitt, vice president of corporate and commercial banking, Scotiabank speaks with Jobsmart on corporate portfolio, developments in this field, opportunities that exist, the challenges for incumbents.

When the Internet is your reference
Imagine the scenario. You've applied for the job of your dreams, and your chances seem favourable. You've given the company names of "safe" references - you know, the people who will give glowing reports about you.

The virtual tutor
Enhancing skill sets is a pertinent exercise for professionals and employers alike. Faced with a competitive environment, the need for keeping abreast with volatile technological changes has necessitated companies to impart training for their employees.

The wizards of the console
Do you ever want to put your driving skills and hit the floor a la Schumi, or if you are more adventurous you would possibly want to eliminate a band of mercenaries out to unleash havoc on the city.

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