It’s more than just recipes, kittens and celebrity selfies – we present ten of the best Instagram accounts to follow for career advice and inspiration…
1. @Businessinsider
Keeping you updated on topical business news and events, profiles of successful entrepreneurs and figures from the world of politics, sport and the arts, along with a healthy dose of more random stories to satisfy those with a thirst for quirky knowledge.
2. @Fastcompany
Featuring profiles of established and start-up entrepreneurs from all over the world, sharing their inspirational career journeys. The emphasis is on the exciting new businesses emerging in the tech and digital sectors.
3. @Entrepreneur
Male and female entrepreneurs of every age, from every walk of life and operating in every sector, share their lessons in business, what inspired their best ideas and what’s next in their journey.\
4. @Createcultivate
Create & Cultivate is an LA-based conference for creative industry types, but its Instagram feed is full of fresh imagery depicting inspirational quotes and thought-provoking statistics, and is a great way for non-techies to stay up to speed with the latest developments from the ever-changing field of technology.
5. @Linkedin
The official Insta-feed of the world’s largest professional online network focuses on skills development, networking tips and ways to make your online profile stand out from the crowd.
6. @Heforshe
Stay up to date with the United Nation’s solidarity movement for gender equality, fronted by actress Emma Watson. Featuring all the latest from the thought leaders getting on board with the campaign and the step changes in the quest for gender parity.
7. @Headspace
For anyone practising mindful meditation in the workplace, the Headspace feed is a bright, colourful source of stress-reduction tips and reminders of the benefits of incorporating mindfulness into your working life.
8.@Girlboss
The official companion to the New York Times bestseller #GirlBoss provides motivational quotes, interviews with female bosses and sprinklings of non-fiction book recommendations.
9. @Penguinukbooks
A study published in Science showed a link between reading fiction and emotional intelligence, social abilities and empathy – all crucial leadership skills. If you’re short of reading ideas, follow this account for daily recommendations.
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10. @Ted
The official account of TED is a great way to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the quirkier talks on subject as random as underwater wildlife photography and the psychology of loneliness, as well as the chart-topping talks by fantastic speakers including Susan Cain, Shonda Rhimes and Elizabeth Gilbert
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