Personal Development Features

10 tips for students with poor A-level results

Anxious students around the country are soon to receive their long-awaited exam results and, for many, the task of choosing a college or university becomes even more daunting if they fall short of required entry qualifications

6 ways to say 'No' and mean it

Re-learn the art of saying no

8 steps to self-confidence

Find out how confident you really are. Improve your self-confidence in 8 simple steps

9 ways to get your boss to love you

Contrary to popular belief, it's not about kissing up to your boss or trying to be their new best friend. Follow these simple guidelines and your boss will think you're a real star

A paradox at work

Are women's skills and methods of working in or out. Find out at iVillage Work & Career

Are you stuck in a rut?

Advice and suggestions for boosting your career potentia

Are you up for extreme training?

A company training-day may involve SAS-style assault courses, karaoke and other such soul-searching events. We ask what you, the employee, gets out of it

Banishing Accidental Leadership Syndrome: 7 tips

Find out how to lead and succeed.Define you goals and go for it

Beyonce Knowles' different destiny

Beyonce Knowles' different destiny

Bored of Britain?

Tired of the endless career scramble, property prices and miserable weather? Ever considered making a life abroad? Read the story of one woman who packed her bags over 10 years ago and hasn't looked back sinc