Archives Tag: career

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3 Things To Know About Goals

April 19, 2022

What do you want? New car? New job? A raise in salary? Whatever it is, merely wishing for these wants to become a reality is not enough. We need to set GOALS. Goals are the end to which effort is directed. Without goals, our efforts at creating the life we’ve always dreamed of are nothing … Continue reading 3 Things To Know About Goals

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Monday Motivation: Turning Potential Into Real Success

April 19, 2022

Everyone has the potential to be someone great or to do something great.  As an entrepreneur, an employer of labour, or a manager; you might be tempted to think people working with you or ‘under’ you are mere tools to achieve your day to day organizational results, and while this might be true to an … Continue reading Monday Motivation: Turning Potential Into Real Success

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Monday Motivation: 7 Survival Tips for New Bosses

April 19, 2022

  After years of being just an employee, you are now a boss. Whether you have been promoted to head of department or you have started your own company, congratulations are in order! Now that you’re going to have people under you, some of whom you will have a hand in recruiting, here are 7 … Continue reading Monday Motivation: 7 Survival Tips for New Bosses

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5 Things You Must Know About Asking For a Raise

April 19, 2022

  Whether you’re dealing with a company that pays you a salary or a client who pays a retainer, there comes a time when you have to ask for more money. Here are 5 things you must keep in mind: 1. Waiting for them to bring it up is not a fantastic idea: If you … Continue reading 5 Things You Must Know About Asking For a Raise

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Motivational Monday: Beating The Monday Blues

April 19, 2022

    Nearly everyone hates the sound of their alarm on a Monday morning. You had a weekend away from work or school, and now it’s time to go back again. Let’s face it, most of us would rather be buried under our duvets, continuing the enjoyment of the weekend. Most people feel this way … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Beating The Monday Blues

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Motivational Monday: 3 Things to Keep in Mind as You Succeed

April 19, 2022

  It’s a great place to be; your hard work and dedication are finally paying off, and you’re on your way up the ladder. You will do well to keep these 3 things in mind: 1. Stay humble: One of the things top professionals will have you know is that you can’t let success go … Continue reading Motivational Monday: 3 Things to Keep in Mind as You Succeed

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Understanding The Power of Being Busy

April 19, 2022

  “I am bored.” This is one declaration I have seen on Twitter, Facebook and BBM too many times, and struggled to understand. Seriously, I do not understand it. I’ve asked some people who seem to understand it, and they have tried to explain to me that it’s not a lack of things to do, … Continue reading Understanding The Power of Being Busy

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Oracle’s Grand Initiative for IT Practitioners in Africa

April 19, 2022

Oracle Corporation has launched a new initiative that is aimed at enriching and increasing the skill capacity of IT practitioners in Africa. The initiative consists of four elements – employee readiness, ecosystem readiness, workforce readiness and youth readiness. Under the initiative, Oracle will be reaching out to governments, the private sector and non-profit organizations to … Continue reading Oracle’s Grand Initiative for IT Practitioners in Africa

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Should You Think Inside the Box or Outside It?

April 19, 2022

For a long time, the phrase “think outside the box” has been a popular mantra intended to encourage people to think unconventionally, using new perspectives to bring about solutions and innovations. It requires employing every means possible, from daydreaming to brainstorming, to come up with creative solutions. While this may work for people in core … Continue reading Should You Think Inside the Box or Outside It?

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5 Things Holding You Back From Starting Your Own Business

April 19, 2022

Have you been dreaming of starting your own business, and yet somehow that dream hasn’t become reality? One or more of these factors may be holding you back. 1. Fear: You’re afraid of losing the security that comes with paid employment. You’re afraid it won’t work out, all your savings (not to mention investors’ funds!) … Continue reading 5 Things Holding You Back From Starting Your Own Business

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What Every Young Professional Should Know About Getting to the Top

April 19, 2022

Ever wished you could find out what advice successful professionals have for young aspiring executives? We’ve done the work for you, and put together a short list based on all the answers. Your wish is granted here! 1. Mentorship is non-negotiable. Get a mentor. 2. Doing what you enjoy makes it easier to succeed. 3. … Continue reading What Every Young Professional Should Know About Getting to the Top

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6 Top Employability Skills You Need

April 19, 2022

    It’s no news that good jobs are hard to come by, especially in a developing nation like Nigeria. But as hard as it may seem to find one job and hold on to it, lots of people are finding several job offers and changing jobs with ease. You might want to ask what … Continue reading 6 Top Employability Skills You Need

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4 Steps to Finding A Job On LinkedIn

April 19, 2022

  Everyone knows that LinkedIn is a social networking site for professionals and job seekers, but it is still ignored by majority of job seekers. Increasing your chances of getting a job using a site like LinkedIn is fairly easy; get a profile, fill it out, indicate you are looking for employment, join relevant groups … Continue reading 4 Steps to Finding A Job On LinkedIn

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Motivational Monday: 5 Ways to be an Effective Boss and Leader

April 19, 2022

So, you have just been promoted as the new head of your new/existing department, or you are just starting out as an entrepreneur and you’ve employed a few people to work with you, congratulations! The good news is, you are now a boss; great news actually. However, being a great boss is not just about … Continue reading Motivational Monday: 5 Ways to be an Effective Boss and Leader

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What 3 Idiots Can Teach You About Passion and Career

April 19, 2022

  On Christmas day of 2009, 3 Idiots, an Indian coming of age comedy-drama film was released. It was loosely adapted from the novel Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat. Well that’s a story and it’s real! Another story is that I was featured in that same film. Well, that’s a story but buddy, it’s never real – I’m never going to … Continue reading What 3 Idiots Can Teach You About Passion and Career

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