Archives Tag: Joy Ehonwa
7 Vital Differences between Public Relations and Advertising
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa Fresh graduates searching for a career, and entrepreneurs trying to promote their fledgling business, often have questions about public relations and advertising. These two very different industries are frequently confused as being one and the same. The emergence of the “Public Relations and Advertising Agency” (an attempt at Integrated Marketing Communications) doesn’t … Continue reading 7 Vital Differences between Public Relations and Advertising
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5 Reasons Why Your Staff Dislike You
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa 1. You don’t respect them What? I’m the boss, they should respect me! No sir, respect is reciprocal. You can’t treat employees shabbily, saying “there are many graduates out there who need jobs, so if you don’t want to work, resign!” and expect them to be enamoured with you. Name-calling is … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Your Staff Dislike You
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Letter to My Friend, the Husband Smitten By That Girl
April 19, 2022
Dear Friend, I’ve been watching you struggle where this other woman is concerned. She came into your life at one of the toughest points in your marriage, and somehow she eased your distress at the time. Her understanding of your challenges only served to convince you that if the opportunity presented itself, you two could … Continue reading Letter to My Friend, the Husband Smitten By That Girl
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5 Things You Should Know About Comforting the Bereaved
April 19, 2022
As long as we remain on this earth, death is inevitable. If you’ve ever had to offer your condolence to the bereaved, then you probably know that in the face of indescribable grief it can be hard to decide on the right things to say and do. Here are a few tips gleaned from … Continue reading 5 Things You Should Know About Comforting the Bereaved
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4 Tips to Make Your Old Job Feel Brand New
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa So you’ve had this job for a while, and the zeal and fervour that newness brings has long waned. Does this mean that you should start searching for a new one? Not necessarily. Many companies appreciate and even reward loyalty, and if you are getting quality experience where you are, there’s no … Continue reading 4 Tips to Make Your Old Job Feel Brand New
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6 Tips to Help You Stick to Your Budget
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa Who would have thought that budgeting skills learnt in Home Economics class could prove as useful in domestic engineering as in personal finance? This has turned out to be true for many. If you’ve made the decision to take control of your finances and stop living from salary to salary, then you … Continue reading 6 Tips to Help You Stick to Your Budget
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Ten Ways to Ruin a Job Interview
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa Congratulations, you applied for the job and you’ve received a call asking you to come in for an interview. Before you break into a victory dance however, be reminded that the call only means you are close; you do not have that offer yet. A few weeks ago, I was surprised to … Continue reading Ten Ways to Ruin a Job Interview
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How to Stop Living Salary to Salary
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa “Blessed are they who finish their December salary in December, for they shall discover the true meaning of endurance in January.”– Facebook Update. When I saw that status update I started chuckling, and then stopped abruptly when I realized there actually will be some people who would have a tough January because … Continue reading How to Stop Living Salary to Salary
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5 Tips for Waking Up Early
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa Benjamin Franklin famously said, “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”. Waking up early can definitely boost your health, aid your wealth creation efforts, and help you acquire some wisdom for living too. When you wake up early you have time to eat breakfast instead … Continue reading 5 Tips for Waking Up Early
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7 Tips for an Unforgettable Staycation!
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa. So you couldn’t go on vacation in 2012; big deal. Whether your budget was tight, or you just couldn’t get away, no matter. A fresh new year, 2013, is here, and after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, taking your annual leave, or at least planning towards it, isn’t a … Continue reading 7 Tips for an Unforgettable Staycation!
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Book Review: From College Drop-out to Corporate Sell-out by Steve Harris
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa. From College Drop-Out to Corporate Sell-Out Book Vine, 2011 ISBN 978-978-912-915-7 Whether you’ve heard of Steve Harris before or not, this is one book you will not be able to put down until the end. Written in first person, “From College Drop-out to Corporate Sell-out”tells the amazing and uplifting story … Continue reading Book Review: From College Drop-out to Corporate Sell-out by Steve Harris
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HOW TO: Use The ROSCA To Boost Personal Finance!
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa. No one really knows how long the ROSCA has been around; my guess is, centuries. Known as Ajo or Esusu in these parts, the Rotating Savings and Credit Association has for a long time been employed as a tool which serves two main purposes for its members; savings and credit. How Does … Continue reading HOW TO: Use The ROSCA To Boost Personal Finance!
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Young Graduates: Master’s Degree vs. Work Experience
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa. Getting an advanced degree immediately after a Bachelor’s used to be the dream of many a young graduate, and it was a lucky Corps Member who, when asked about post-NYSC plans, could announce, “I’m going for my Master’s.” Does a Master’s degree still give you a better chance at getting a job … Continue reading Young Graduates: Master’s Degree vs. Work Experience
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Does Your Résumé Have What It Takes?
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa. A few years ago I was a Client Service Executive in a PR Agency. The company was new but business had been very good, and with new clients came the need for expansion. We advertised in the famous “Tuesday Guardian” and as you can imagine, the applications poured in. At the time, … Continue reading Does Your Résumé Have What It Takes?
7 Things You Can Do For Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Joy Ehonwa. Now that October 1st has come and gone, what is different? What has changed? Green and White DPs, Happy Independence BBM broadcasts and text messages, and then what, business as usual? The first step in reclaiming Nigeria is for us to change our attitudes and consequently our actions, forming new positive habits … Continue reading 7 Things You Can Do For Nigeria
