Archives Tag: Career Tips
CODE NAME: CLEANER
April 19, 2022
In Nigeria, some occupations can be a huge source of pride. Some folks would even bite your head off for forgetting to add it as a title when addressing them. These include “Doctor”, “Barrister”, and “Engineer”. The other end of the scale are those occupations that some would rather die than letting friends and relatives … Continue reading CODE NAME: CLEANER
By chiomadiru
Dear Professional, Are You Wasting Your Time?
April 19, 2022
Whether you work for yourself or you’re an employee, if you have your heart set on success then you are already familiar with the benefits of time management. You also have been a victim of one or more pitfalls along the way. In fact, from the moment you wake up, several of them are waiting … Continue reading Dear Professional, Are You Wasting Your Time?
By jehonwa
Office Politics and How to Survive It
April 19, 2022
I met someone and listening to her phone conversation, she said to the person on the other end, “I know she dislikes me for no reason, but they can’t fire me because I’m the best hand they have in the organisation.” Knowing that she had value and something her organisation needed gave her confidence. But … Continue reading Office Politics and How to Survive It
The Multi-talented Dilemma
April 19, 2022
I remember my popular friend in secondary school, Ajibola. She was multi-talented personified. She could twerk even before the twerk was invented. She could sing like an opera singer and she was good at sports! It just didn’t seem fair that one person had so many talents while some of us seem to be good … Continue reading The Multi-talented Dilemma
By tale-alimi
After NYSC: 12 Nuggets for Young Graduates Joining the Workforce
April 19, 2022
The khaki days are over and it’s now time to join the labour pool proper. Here are a few nuggets of wisdom gleaned from professionals who have spent time on different rungs of the ladder: 1. This isn’t the time to worry about how fulfilling a job is. That will come later. For now, you … Continue reading After NYSC: 12 Nuggets for Young Graduates Joining the Workforce
By jehonwa
5 Success Seeds You Can Sow Daily for Your Career
April 19, 2022
If you’re the kind of person who craves success in life, then you probably already know that it is cumulative, the sum of your daily choices. It’s the little things you do each day that bring you closer and closer to the success you desire. Every day, there is something you can do to make … Continue reading 5 Success Seeds You Can Sow Daily for Your Career
By jehonwa
5 Traits of Bosses Employees Love
April 19, 2022
A couple of months ago, I wrote about handling difficult bosses and it got me thinking, what does a good boss look like and how can you ensure that YOU are one when the time comes? 1. Know your onions: To be a good boss, you’ve got to know what you’re doing; none of that … Continue reading 5 Traits of Bosses Employees Love
By jehonwa
Four Useful Things to Do Before You Start Job Hunting
April 19, 2022
Most school leavers dream of landing the perfect job that meets all their expectations and offers security for a long time. However, only a little percentage of these people actually get this perfect job and the rest are left in the labor market hustling to make ends meet. Job hunting can prove very difficult if … Continue reading Four Useful Things to Do Before You Start Job Hunting
By jelifat
7 Traits of Outstanding Executives
April 19, 2022
An executive is a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organisation. When I was first employed as an executive, I did not realise this. In fact, it was not until years later when I heard my new boss telling a new colleague, “You were not employed as an officer, you’re an executive!” that … Continue reading 7 Traits of Outstanding Executives
By jehonwa
Career of the Week – Rita Onwurah, Screenwriter
April 19, 2022
Rita Onwurah studied Human Nutrition at the University of Ibadan and has been a screenwriter since 2009, writing and co-writing TV shows and movies like Kiss and Tell, Udeme Mii, Dining with a Long Spoon, Damage, Mrs. Somebody, and Love is in the Hair, to mention a few. CN: What were you doing prior to … Continue reading Career of the Week – Rita Onwurah, Screenwriter
By jehonwa
Career of the Week – Toni Anne Uwaifo, Internal Communications Manager
April 19, 2022
Toni Anne Uwaifo studied linguistics and African languages at the University of Benin and is currently the internal communications and employee engagement manager at Guinness Nig Plc (a Diageo company). CN: What were you doing prior to this? Prior to this time, I was the internal communication specialist at Dangote Group. CN: What are your primary … Continue reading Career of the Week – Toni Anne Uwaifo, Internal Communications Manager
By jehonwa
Why You Should Replace Multitasking With Smart Tasking
April 19, 2022
The first time I heard that multitasking is “so last century” I was shocked. “Ability to multitask” was a huge thing not that long ago, and even had a prominent place on many CVs. Alas, it turns out that the great multitasking, the skill of the chosen and the favourites, is actually a counterproductive practice … Continue reading Why You Should Replace Multitasking With Smart Tasking
By jehonwa
Career of the Week – Gbenga Osowe, Office (Operations) Manager
April 19, 2022
Gbenga Osowe holds a B.Sc (Hons) in Materials Science and Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile –Ife, and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (ISMN). He is currently an office manager (the role is also called operations manager) at a tech company. CN: What were you doing prior to … Continue reading Career of the Week – Gbenga Osowe, Office (Operations) Manager
By jehonwa
Are You Planning Your Day the Right Way?
April 19, 2022
When I first started using a to-do list years ago, I wasn’t all that impressed. I had heard so much about how it would improve my business and transform my life, and I couldn’t see the progress I had anticipated. Yes, my day was better, but only slightly so. What was I doing wrong? What … Continue reading Are You Planning Your Day the Right Way?
By jehonwa
Career of the Week – Eromo Egbejule, Journalist
April 19, 2022
Eromo Egbejule is a journalist whose first degree is in Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering with a specialization in Structures & Environment. He has a couple of diplomas in communication and financial journalism, and has just started a Master’s in Communication, PR & Advertising. CN: What were you doing prior to journalism? I was first a geek; … Continue reading Career of the Week – Eromo Egbejule, Journalist
By jehonwa
