Over the holidays, I watched the audition of The Idols with my son. After we listened to each contestant, we both discussed whether we thought the person...
I used to think I had no talent. Growing up, I’d look at people who could sing, dance or paint and wonder why I couldn’t be...
It was a hot, sunny afternoon, and the streets were alive with the usual noise of bus conductors shouting for passengers. I walked briskly, clutching my...
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...
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...
It’s the weekend BNers, Time to relive another series of thrilling adventures filled with love, movies, music, events, recognitions, lifestyle, good news, and more. In the...
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...
Happy International Women's Day to every woman. Most especially, to all our brilliant contributors, commentators, and all our super-intelligent BN readers.
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...
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