Editor-in-Chief's Column

Mila Semeshkina, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Lectera platform. Editor-in-chief of Lectera Magazine. Author of the book "Learn or leave the market". Marketer, modern media market researcher, producer of educational courses. An international expert in brand creation and promotion, the author of dozens of training programs, the creator of the 'fast education' methodology.

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What are role models, and how can they help you learn?

When people ask me what helps me achieve my goals, I answer: "My role models." However, the other person frequently becomes curious because not everybody knows what role models are and why you need them. So, let me explain.

Mar 20, 2023 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

A mind map for self-study or to discover your path to knowledge

In almost every article I write, I always reiterate that continuous self-learning is the key to success and career advancement in today's job market.

Jan 23, 2023 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

How do you choose your mentor, business coach or advisor? Mila Semeshkina's personal experience

"Why do I need a mentor? Am I a Shaolin monk or a school student who cannot do anything for myself?" you probably thought that when you first read the title of my article.

Jan 09, 2023 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

How to enhance your career and quality of life with the 70-20-10 rule

At conferences, lectures, and various networking meetings, people frequently ask me whether there is a universal formula for success that can make anyone a celebrity or a billionaire.

Dec 26, 2022 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

How to survive redundancy with minimal financial and psychological damage

Eventually, the unpleasant moment arrives in everyone's life – you get fired.

Dec 12, 2022 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

“Are They Going to Fire Me?” or How to Distinguish Real Causes for Concern from a Phobia

Staff redundancy is a common procedure for any company, which is carried out not only during crises to save resources, but also during expansion to bring fresh energy and ideas into the company.

Oct 31, 2022 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

A new season equals a new job! We explain why you are 100% sure to find a job in the fall!

The market never sleeps, but sometimes it does doze off. Finally, however, both eyes are opened in the autumn (the fall), and a new period of activity, search, and change begins.

Sep 19, 2022 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

September the 1st? How to study without self-harm and texting?

It is September the 1st. It is a solemn day when children are marching past with white collars and backpacks, and you can hear music and the cheerful clamor from the schools.

Sep 01, 2022 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

Tutorial: how to get through any type of job interview

I have talked about this many times before, but I have decided to finally gather everything together in one place. Do you know that job interviews are all different?

Jun 07, 2022 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

A career plan for life. How to build your career at different ages

Friends, hard times happen. Then, they will certainly end. But that will be later, but what should we do if right now is bad? My response: work.

Mar 15, 2022 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

Aim higher, be stronger, and more successful! Let's overcome any obstacles like the Olympians

Do you love the Winter Olympics as much as I do? Now that the XXIV Winter Olympic Games in Beijing are in full swing, we can again see true living legends in action.

Feb 04, 2022 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

How to start a new career in the new year: tips from Mila Semeshkina

To find a cool job on New Year's Eve, negotiating an acceptable salary and not burning yourself out in the process would be a real miracle. And, as we know from experience, miracles are few and far between. So, what should you study right now and how to look for vacancies to start a new job in a month’s time? Lectera founder and CEO Mila Semeshkina will give you the right advice.

Dec 15, 2021 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

My December tradition: old questions and new resolutions for 2022!

December… Gosh! How many meanings this word has! Some people think of presents and rustling wrapping paper, whilst others dream of ice skating and beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

Dec 01, 2021 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

How will an online education increase your salary? Lectera CEO Mila Semeshkina tells us

The salaries of specialists who take professional development courses are much higher than the financial compensation of employees without additional education.

Sep 20, 2021 | Editor-in-Chief's Column

The online education trends that cannot be ignored in autumn 2021

The coronavirus has triggered a huge surge of interest in online education.

Sep 07, 2021 | Editor-in-Chief's Column