Archives Tag: Career Tips

Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

If you think that the quality of your life is equivalent to your standard of living, well, you are wrong. Now do not get me wrong, your standard of living, which essentially equates to your income does have marginal effect on your quality of life, but it is definitely not the full picture. There are certain … Continue reading 9 Habits That Will Increase the Quality of Your Life

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CAREER

April 19, 2022

All organisations have politics and they all have invisible borders and boundaries. If you want to see where the lines are drawn, pull out the organisational chart (if your organisation has one). Each department and division has a purpose, objectives and standards of performance. Across the lines of an organisation it’s possible and common for … Continue reading 12 Rules of Engagement in the Work Place

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BUSINESS CAREER Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

You use steel to sharpen steel and one friend sharpens another. Proverbs 27: 17.  You are the CEO of your career and you need a board of directors. These are people who long for and pray for your success. Your board might include personal, professional and spiritual mentors; they are a group of people you … Continue reading How to Choose the Perfect Board of Directors

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CAREER Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

At least twice a week I get this question from friends, online community, colleagues etc. “How do I choose a mentor or do they get to choose me?” On television medical dramas, you often see a swarm of interns following a doctor through hospital rounds. Stopping in each room, an intern will step forward, clears … Continue reading Important Facts You Should Know Before You Choose a Mentor

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BUSINESS CAREER Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

Have you seen the disclaimer on television stunt shows, “Do not attempt this at home?” I think our careers should come with a warning like that: “Do not attempt any of this alone!” The truth is we all need a network and to some degree we all have one. It’s the people we know, professionally … Continue reading 7 Ways to Build Your Personal Network

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

As we set out to work every day, we all have the choice to either do just what is required of us or strive to do much more. We can choose to mark the time and treat our jobs like a prison sentence or we can bring more creativity, energy and passion to it. Raising the … Continue reading 10 Surefire Ways to Raise the Standard of Your Life

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CAREER Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

Gearing up for that big job interview? Yes? That’s great! Preparation is key when it comes to succeeding at job interviews, or anything for that matter. Do as much research as you can about the job you’re applying for, the company you’re applying to and a bit of introspection about yourself. Crammers never get far … Continue reading Career Coaches Answer 7 Tough Interview Questions

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CAREER

April 19, 2022

Picture this. You get onto a bus and see a gentleman selling health supplements. In an effort to sell his wares, he sparks the interest of his target market by sounding knowledgeable and intelligent about the constituents of his products. His witty and humorous communication style engages the audience and by the time he mentions … Continue reading Bridging the Skills Gap: Developing Transferable Skills

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CAREER

April 19, 2022

  Looking for a job can be a very strenuous process, especially considering the high rate of unemployment currently in Nigeria. The inability to get a job can also be financially and emotionally depressing for anyone, and most especially graduates who must have spent their university days dreaming of graduation and finding their dream job. … Continue reading 3 Mistakes Keeping You From Getting A Job

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