Archives Tag: Employment

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Video Of The Week: How To Find The Work You Love

April 19, 2022

In our inspiring video of the week, Tayo Aina, a Youtuber and filmmaker gets featured by Fisayo Fosudu, a fellow Youtube vlogger. He shares his interesting journey as a young creative and gives some helpful tips on how you can find what you love doing. Watch the video below

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Africa Website Review

Websites We Love: SmallStarter.com

April 19, 2022

Africa is remarkably blessed with natural resources which have a striking viability for success if utilized effectively. In fact, the silver lining in Africa’s current situation is that for every problem the continent is facing, there is always a smart solution to that problem, thus giving room for diverse business opportunities to spring up. Aware of this fact, John-Paul … Continue reading Websites We Love: SmallStarter.com

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BUSINESS

7 Mistakes to Avoid as an Employer

April 19, 2022

One of the most challenging parts of running a small or medium enterprise is being an employer of labour. Whether you have 3 employees or 30, life as you know it has changed forever. You’re now directly responsible to and for others, and you have to do right by them and also make sure that … Continue reading 7 Mistakes to Avoid as an Employer

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Business Profiles

Business Profile: FREECITI

April 19, 2022

Good help can be pretty hard to come by these days. With everyone working for someone 9 – 5, it could be a chore finding skilled personnel who are readily available to handle your business within your deadline. Wouldn’t it be such a relief to know where to find such capable and available hands? Say … Continue reading Business Profile: FREECITI

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CAREER

Hire or Get Hired with Stutern.com

April 19, 2022

Stutern is a trending online platform that connects interns with their potential employers. According to Taiwo Ayanleye the platform’s co-founder, “Stutern is an outsourcing tool that connects Nigeria’s most innovative employers with the top young talents in their area.” Stutern is aimed at helping individuals who want to develop in a particular field or skill to gain access … Continue reading Hire or Get Hired with Stutern.com

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CAREER

3 Things You Should Know About Retrenchment

April 19, 2022

Nigeria is in a recession right now, and every other day, we hear about one organisation or the other laying off staff. Being retrenched can be demoralizing, as it affects not just your bank account but your emotions, mind and even your body. However, it doesn’t have to be the end of your world. In fact, … Continue reading 3 Things You Should Know About Retrenchment

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ECONOMY

Banks Bleed Thousands of Jobs, As Federal Government Tries To Halt Mass Retrenchment

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s financial sector has in recent times been hit by a tsunami of job losses, with banks and other financial institutions seeking to respond to losses they made in 2015. Nigeria’s economy has hit a rocky patch, and the banks have suffered as a result. Because of the fall in profits, financial institutions have opted … Continue reading Banks Bleed Thousands of Jobs, As Federal Government Tries To Halt Mass Retrenchment

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CAREER Tip of the Day

Tech Tuesday: PushCV Launches New Text2Hire

April 19, 2022

PushCV has recently launched a new mobile product, Text2Hire, that provides potential hires on-demand for employers. The company aims to replace the traditional method of posting vacancies on websites. Instead, employers text [HIRE] [SPACE] [THE VACANCY TITLE] to 30812 e.g. HIRE CIVIL ENGINEER to 30812. Details of pre-screened candidates that match the vacancy request are then … Continue reading Tech Tuesday: PushCV Launches New Text2Hire

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Website Review

Websites We Like: JustFrom5K.com

April 19, 2022

In need of some extra side-money or freelance work? We would like to introduce you to  Justfrom5k.com, a new online platform which connects job-seekers to job providers, for the mutual benefit of all parties involved. From document writing and editing to household errands and business name registration, Nigerians can find simple part-time or weekend jobs with … Continue reading Websites We Like: JustFrom5K.com

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News

DG of NYSC Says NYSC May Soon Become Voluntary

April 19, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that his administration will take all necessary actions to maintain and improve the National Youth Service Corps scheme as a functional vehicle for the promotion of national unity and integration. Buhari gave the assurance after receiving briefing from officials of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, led by the Permanent … Continue reading DG of NYSC Says NYSC May Soon Become Voluntary

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CAREER Opinion

Dear Nigerian Employer, What Do You Mean By Experience?

April 19, 2022

See ehn! The Nigerian employer is almost always a hard nut to crack. He wants an employee less than 32 years of age with at least ten years experience. Wait! Did you get that? I have taken time out to think about the possibility of such a demand in a country where you spend almost the … Continue reading Dear Nigerian Employer, What Do You Mean By Experience?

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CAREER

Graduate Employment – The Things You Probably Never Get Told!

April 19, 2022

A common theme that arises in our conversations with ‘soon to graduate’ students is that of employment. Whilst graduation is undoubtedly something worth celebrating, that thought of ‘what happens next’ can evoke a range of emotions from excitement to panic! Things are beginning to look up after the global recession in 2008; however, a large proportion of … Continue reading Graduate Employment – The Things You Probably Never Get Told!

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CAREER Tip of the Day

Part 2: How To Get The Job And Achieve Your Career Goal This Year

April 19, 2022

In the first part of How To Get The Job And Achieve Your Career Goal This Year , tips were given on how to acquire a job that you have always desired. Many times, conventional means of applying for a job can prove ineffective, so here in part two I provide more ways by which you can work … Continue reading Part 2: How To Get The Job And Achieve Your Career Goal This Year

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CAREER Tip of the Day

10 Job Interview Mistakes To Avoid‏

April 19, 2022

These job interview mistakes are mistakes most employees had to learn to avoid by experience or they probably would not have been hired. Here is a review of our top ten job interview mistakes you need to avoid. 1. Arriving late: Arriving late to interviews accounts for one of the top five mistakes job seekers … Continue reading 10 Job Interview Mistakes To Avoid‏

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CAREER Tip of the Day

Part 1: Writing a Winning CV

April 19, 2022

Having recently organized a successful CV workshop at an international conference for early career scientists, we became aware of the need for an article on writing CVs. This article will highlight some of the key elements of what is important in a CV and also important tips to consider when writing or designing your CV. … Continue reading Part 1: Writing a Winning CV

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