The EITF Blog
- Confessions of an overthinker
Do you often find yourself knowing what you want to do, but you struggle to take action? It is a common dilemma, where our minds create mental barriers fueled by overthinking: "The idea is not good enough""There is no time""It won't work anyway""What should I learn before starting to work on this new idea?"These thoughts lead to a vicious cycle unknowingly created in the mind, which rewards inaction and stifles execution. Reflecting on what EITF means to me (Shivam), It is three individuals […]
- Enter the FIRST EITF BLOG CONTEST!
Welcome to the EITF Blog, everyone!We are very excited to announce our first contest as part of the EITF initiative and we hope that you are able to participate, have fun with it, and win these exciting prizes!For those of you who are new to our platform, EITF is an initiative that empowers a new generation of achievers to become disruptors and changemakers in their fields. At EITF, we focus on career development outside of the workplace. At its core, EITF is a platform which hosts a curation […]
- Can you be ambitious at work and avoid negative feedback?
In today’s competitive job market, ambitious work can be a powerful asset. In the fast paced and competitive world of work, ambition is a valuable trait that can drive personal growth and contribute to the success of organizations. However, the key lies in how ambition can be balanced with collaborative and mindful approaches that showcase a positive attitude and doesn’t inadvertently lead to negative feedback. Here are 5 strategies that our experts suggest to be ambitious at work while […]
- Has the tech industry SHUT its doors to HIRING?
Let’s start by saying that, we’ve all heard the terms “the great resignation” and “recession” so many times over the past couple of years, to describe the ebb and flow in the tech industry when it comes to hiring trends. Here’s what we learned about how to navigate the hiring trends in this industry from our EITF experts -To begin with, this is not an uncommon situation. Our experts say that a lot of them saw the recession coming, even during the great resignation period. So, how […]
- Is your job = to your career?
We asked a lot of questions in season 1 of the EITF project which addressed different stages of people's career. In your first job out of school, the thirst for knowledge, enthusiasm and the inherent need to prove yourself feeds your energy. On the EITF project, this is the reason we spoke about the “first” jobs that our experts have had. In more ways than one, the learnings from your first job and first manager usually shape your career going forward. But, there is also a tendency to lose […]