I spoke with a therapist who asked me to define ‘rest’ and what that means to me. Now, anytime I feel worn out, I ask myself,...
Do not underestimate your efforts or results when showcasing your contributions.
I recently had a conversation with someone about the realities of building a career in HR. While we discussed the skill sets required, the conversation was...
A recent viral video of bullying has caused people to have different thoughts about how parents should raise their children. While society is quick to condemn...
Some weeks ago, I started a conversation in an HR Group for Recruiters and HRs in Tech on how it was very unprofessional for a recruiter...
It can be easy to get lost in daily operational work as an HR professional and forget that you are also tasked with building and driving...
Unemployment is not the only biggest issue career professionals face in Nigeria. A lot of people have jobs but they are unhappy and miserable; they are...
I recently watched an Indian movie, Dangal, which took over two hours of my time but I can say it was worth it. So I’m sharing...
I watched Who’s The Boss on Netflix and I learned so many career lessons from the movie. It tells the story of Liah, a lady who worked as...
Tayo is an accountant who manages the payable and receivable functions of her workplace. When she started her career, her main career goal was to become...
Sometimes, when people hear 'side hustle', they automatically think about owning a store where they sell clothes, wigs, shoes, etc. They also feel that a side...
My mum would always give an analogy when growing up, “Yewande, even if it’s clapping and dancing you want to study in school, I don’t care,...
With the cancellation of major physical networking events, now is the time to leverage technology for networking. You need to be visible to be noticed (both...
Prepare a warm bath, scented candles, a cool music and just relax your nerves once in a while. Visit the spa and get pampered. Take yourself...
As an undergraduate, I was made to believe that if you finish with 2:1 (second-class upper) and above, you’re more likely to get a better job...
If possible, you can also ask the interviewer to explain a bit about the company culture and the work environment. You can go ahead to ask...
I can tell you for free that HR is a rewarding career that allows you make an impact on the lives of people and also the...
As a recruiter, I’ve received wonderful unsolicited applications that came just when I needed them!
I’ve activated my ‘recruiter super-powers' and collated some red flags you can look out for to spot a fake job advert, so that you don’t even...
It’s not every job you’re qualified for. It’s also not every job that your CV is qualified for. Save your energy and apply to only the...
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