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  • Wednesday, 31 May, 2023
    Jonathan Black
    How do I leave academia and move into management consultancy?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

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  • Monday, 29 May, 2023
    Jonathan Black
    How can I convince my employer to allow me to work remotely overseas?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 15 May, 2023
    Jonathan Black
    Would it be unwise to leave my well-paid job to pursue a career in film?

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    Jonathan Black
    I want to move out of my tech job but how do I sell my transferable skills?

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    Jonathan Black
    I have a flexible role but the one I want isn’t — what next?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 3 April, 2023
    Jonathan Black
    I am stuck on a consultancy project I don’t like. How do I accelerate a move?

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  • Monday, 20 March, 2023
    Jonathan Black
    How do I re-enter work after several years of retirement?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 6 March, 2023
    Jonathan Black
    I want to move from HR to another business area. How do I equip myself to move on?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 20 February, 2023
    Jonathan Black
    I have done the same job for years — how do I now move my career on?

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    Jonathan Black
    How do I frame my career break in interviews?

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    Jonathan Black
    How do I pursue a law career that aligns with my values?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Tuesday, 27 December, 2022
    Jonathan Black
    How do I rebuild my confidence after leaving a bad manager?

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  • Monday, 12 December, 2022
    Jonathan Black
    I want to quit my job and travel — will it affect my career progression?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 28 November, 2022
    Jonathan Black
    How do I become an early stage VC investor?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 14 November, 2022
    Jonathan Black
    A colleague was promoted above me due to nepotism. Is there anything I can do?

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  • Monday, 31 October, 2022
    Jonathan Black
    I work at a big tech group but have an attractive offer from a start-up. Should I take it?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 17 October, 2022
    Jonathan Black
    I am a final-year medical student but see no future in it. What alternatives do I have?

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  • Wednesday, 21 September, 2022
    Jonathan Black
    For graduates, is it worth relocating to London to climb the corporate ladder?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

  • Monday, 19 September, 2022
    Jonathan Black
    As a high-level administrator, can I aim for a senior management role?

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    Jonathan Black
    How do I sell my skills as a diplomat in a move to the private sector?

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  • Monday, 22 August, 2022
    Jonathan Black
    Which finance roles offer career progression, a decent salary and work/life balance?

    Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

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    Jonathan Black
    I want to become a TV presenter but can’t see a way into the industry

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  • Monday, 25 July, 2022
    Jonathan Black
    How do I side step into a job in international trade?

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  • Monday, 11 July, 2022
    Jonathan Black
    How can I move from being a specialist police detective to financial services?

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    Jonathan Black
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