“Hard skills” and “soft skills” are terms we all are used to hearing since high school. How important it is to acquire as many of them as possible. Hard skills nowadays are referred to as technical skills in the area of expertise we want a career in. Soft skills haven’t been the focus for a long time until recently they are referred to as “Transferable skills”. Light is being shed to the importance of these skills in our ever-changing, developing world. The wikipedia definition to a transferable skill is an ability or expertise which may be used in a variety of roles or occupations.  My ..read more

Moving is a normal phenomenon in life. However, different reasons may necessitate relocation. These reasons can range from education, change in lifestyle, marriage, and job change, among others. Moving can be tasking physically, mentally, and financially. The stress of moving is why you have to be well-prepared before relocation.  One of the significant challenges people often face after relocating is an employment-related inconvenience. Many people lose their jobs due to relocation, affecting their finances and other aspects of their lives. Hence, there is a real need for you to be well ..read more

Previous Next This November I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Youth Summit, an international 4-day project organised by WWF. The goal was to raise awareness among Members of the European Parliament about the importance of future EU Regulations to address deforestation and forest degradation, as well as to highlight what the world’s youth, the next generation of leaders, and those most affected by climate change have to say about the current state our planet is in and why ecosystems and indigenous people’s human rights must be addressed and protected now more than ever ..read more

Productivity has been defined as “the efficiency with which output is produced by the resources utilized”, by P. N. Rastogi. For companies, more productivity means more profit, so there’s an incessant search for the optimal combination of resources, in order to receive the best results possible. Recently, we’ve witnessed this culture of productivity transcend organizational contexts, infiltrating our daily lives. “Hustle culture” is widely spread through social media and, in general, more accessible to people at a much younger age. However, there’s a fine line between positive, comprehensive p ..read more

It is well known that as an organization, we’re committed to support the leadership development of thousands of members, volunteers and interns all around the world. Regardless of what we’re individually trying to achieve, everyone’s journey in life has something in common: inspiration. Some people might get it from music, others from social media or their families. Today, we’re presenting you a list of role models who, at a young age, have taken matters into their own entrepreneurial hands and created significant change by mobilizing their ambition with purpose and perseverance. 437 by Hyla N ..read more

You just got accepted to your dream internship, in a completely different country you are dying to explore. The anticipation can be just as stressful as it is exciting, so what now? Here’s a few tips to guide you through your international experience! Prior to your departure, remember to: – find reasonable accommodation (you don’t need anything fancy, be wary of scams) – learn the language and cultural norms (if applicable) – set aside extra pocket-money (to go out to eat, buy souvenirs and possibly travelling on your days off) During your time abroad… 1. Determine clear goals At your orientat ..read more

Just as food nourishes our bodies, knowledge and continuous learning nourishes our minds. Lifelong learning is an indispensable tool for any career and organisation. Have you ever wanted to learn more about a certain interest of yours, but felt discouraged because you didn’t know where to start? Or have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of pages you have to study for just one subject? To overcome these obstacles, William Glasser came up with the Learning Pyramid. William Glasser was a chemical engineer who, after being drafted into the military, decided to get a higher education in psych ..read more

Leadership is an abstract concept: there isn’t one definition that can explain its depth, as different people value different qualities, skills and styles. This means that, even though it’s often associated with business, management or administration, leadership is something that anyone, regardless of their field of studies or work, can and should develop. However, in certain areas it can be hard to envision who a leader should be, how they should act, how they can effectively make a difference and how we can become one. In this article we share the perspectives of people from multiple academi ..read more

It’s time to ditch the “do as i say, not as i do” mindset. Regardless of the situation, double standards will demotivate anyone that is following advice if you don’t practice what you preach. – How can a supervisor expect his employees to be proactive during a slow shift, when he’s found watching netflix in the backroom during his work hours? – Or how can a project manager inspire her team to work hard and long hours when she spends half of her day on her phone? If people look up to their leaders, they will try to imitate them. Leaders have a responsibility to their team and a part of is is be ..read more

Today AIESEC in Austria is launching a new campaign. The month of May is gonna be all about activating leadership in YOUth. As you know by now, we prepare international internship and volunteering opportunities. We truly believe in learning by doing and their potential to help you develop important skills for your future. However, we understand how COVID-19 is still very present in our current reality and we’re adapting to it. Therefore, this month our goal is to shift the focus back to our organizations’ core purpose: developing leadership in youth. We’re going show you… – that leadership is ..read more