From dog food taster to eel ecologist: six jobs that are surprisingly enjoyable

Six people talk about their unusual but enjoyable jobs.

'He blocked the door and pulled a knife'

One social worker reveals the challenges of life on the front line

If the Face(book) fits

How your Facebook profile could make or marr your job prospects

No wonder bullied call centre workers are off sick the most.

Despised by both the public and their employers, call centre workers are only trying to earn a living

On the job

Work worries, career queries... an aspiring singer writes for advice to 'On the job'

Which jobs are threatened by AI?

Will workers be replaced or liberated?

Which jobs are safe from AI?

Some human skills are still essential

10 things about work, life and money every child should know

Most youngsters leave education knowing little about the worlds of work and money. Here are the key tips Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis would give to his younger self

Call centre staffed by 'resting' actors

Billing itself as the only firm that wants its staff to quit to pursue their dreams, RSVP has 600 wannabe performers on its books

A young entrepreneur's route to success

Scottish entrepreneur Fraser Doherty built his business out of a passion for making jam and years of hard work. It's a recipe others should look to follow.

By the end of my first year as a doctor, I was ready to kill myself

A junior doctor explains how the stress of saving lives nearly compelled her to take her own.

What I learned from 4 years working at McDonald's

This young woman challenges her own and society's perception of the people who serve burgers and fries.

I've never felt so worthwhile

Personal account: Caring needs unrelenting energy and is physically and emotionally demanding, but every day I know I've made a difference to someone's life.

#AskEddie: Meet the work experience boy who saved Southern Rail

When 15-year-old Eddie Smith came in for his fortnight of work experience at Southern Rail, his main goal was to do more than make tea.

Women are given a tougher time in interviews than men, scientists find

According to researchers, women are more likely to be interrupted mid-sentence, suggesting there is a gender imbalance in top jobs.

What's the problem with millennials in the workplace?

CBI, representing the heavyweights of British industry, issued its latest study of business leaders reporting that a third of companies are dissatisfied with graduates' attitude to work and ability to 'self-manage'

The graduate breaking point

Personal account: When did Britain's young people become overly obsessed with reaching a landmark by a certain age?