Top 10 digital dos and don’ts for businesses
Consumer behaviors are changing all around us. Expectations of online experiences are constantly increasing and loyalty is harder than ever to gain and retain. Meanwhile, the new boys on the…
The Two Most Important Words in Your Career
“Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your…
What will 2015 bring for digital marketing?
Digital marketing has become a central part of most companies’ promotional strategies in recent times, and the sector is only set to grow in the near future. According to an…
Renewable energy stays strong despite plummeting oil prices
Global oil prices have been steadily falling for the past few months, but the availability of relatively cheap oil is not holding back sustainable energy. Clean energy sectors like wind…
Trends and challenges in the Chinese smartphone market and tips for jobseekers in China
In recent decades we have seen China develop into the world’s second-largest economy and increase its presence in numerous industries. One of the most notable trends of the past few…
Befriend rejection and reflection—They will help your career
It’s a hard but inescapable fact: there’s no such thing as a job search free of rejection. Across a career lifetime, most of us receive as many rejections as job…
MBAs with a mission – social impact and venture capital is changing business from the inside out
As millennials make up an increasing percentage of the global workforce and business schools graduate a new generation of Masters of Business Administration, a marked shift in focus can be…
Master your LinkedIn profile – the dos and don’ts of online business networking
With more than 300 million members and counting, LinkedIn is now one of the most popular global social networks. But its role as a portal for professionals makes it very…
The job search isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon—Treat your daily routine accordingly
As an endurance athlete, experience has taught me the power of consistent training practices. For every cycling event, I start training months in advance and follow my coach’s direction on…
Seeking career flow? Don’t ignore job market hot spots
We’ve all been there—we are so absorbed by a task that we don’t notice that hours have passed, the sun has gone down, or that hunger has been gnawing away…
Hot job markets in the U.S. – going off the beaten track to find your career path
The U.S. continues to be top of wish lists for people looking to forge a career outside of their country of origin. Despite the U.S. continuing to struggle in the…
International visa requirements and U.S. career playbook
Note: We’ve made every effort to ensure that the information in this article is correct at time of publishing. However, because visa and immigration laws are complex and ever-changing, please check the…
Understanding the H-1B visa and the U.S. visa process – the cap, the trap, and the app
Note: We’ve made every effort to ensure that the information in this article is correct at time of publishing. However, because visa and immigration laws are complex and ever-changing, please check the…
Innovate or die – why companies are turning their back on business as usual
Innovation has gone from being a niche sector that successful companies could either choose to participate in or not, to an absolute must for any business wanting to survive. Every…
International career advice with Mike Grandinetti
Mike Grandinetti, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Management, and Marketing, is one of the highest rated, and student favorite, teacher at Hult, as well as serial entrepreneur and successful business man…
An Overview of the Maker Movement – What is It, and Why Now? [Part 1]
“Making is fundamental to what it means to be human. We must make, create, and express ourselves to feel whole. There is something unique about making physical things. Things we…
The Emergence of Social Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship blends traditional capitalism with the imperative to address the planet’s most pressing problems. And even if you are already familiar with the term and concept, you may not…
Want to Increase Your Productivity at Work? Just Walk Away
We at Hult Labs, given our own experiences, are willing to guess that your workday begins, and ends, with two things you may not give much thought to—a desk and…
The Case of The Bad Apple: Dealing With a Bad Teammate
By Anna Svedberg – an intern with Hult Labs. Currently pursuing a Masters in International Business at Hult International Business School. It’s Monday morning, 7:15am, and the alarm goes off…
To Be or Not to Be: That is a Business Question
All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts. -William…
Boundary Spanning: A Crucial Business Skill
Here’s a term you may not have heard before: “boundary spanning.” It sounds more like a geopolitical strategy than a business skill. If you’ve never heard of it before, it’s…
Emotional Intelligence: A Different Kind of Smart
By Anna Svedberg – an intern with Hult Labs. Currently pursuing a Masters in International Business at Hult International Business School. “He who knows others is wise; he who knows…
We Need More Women at the Boardroom Table
In her TED TV talk, Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, argued that “if current trends continue, 15 years from today about one-third of the women in this audience will…
The Legacy of Inspirational Teachers
I can count on both hands the number of teachers I’ve had – from the primary to the graduate level – who I’ve found inspiring in some way. I can…