Start where you are, use what you have and do what you can — There are a million and one reasons why a job application may fall through the cracks. In the face of new competition in society, job applicants have to think creatively to get their foot in the door. Gone are when jobs were easily come by and, employers would woo entry-level…

You need more than grades to succeed in today’s world — Highlights Degrees are fast becoming products instead of job skills Grades are essential in assisting students in getting a foot in the door when seeking job opportunities. Employers will continue to use grades to prune out candidates in highly competitive employment settings. Grades should be a by-product of a successful…

And how to make the best use of it — Highlights The society has grown more demanding in recent years. Achieving the minimum requirements may not get you through the employer’s door Young Professionals must develop job-ready skills that will make them employable It’s interesting how many students get enrolled into various colleges or universities worldwide each year. Education is a…

Your reference is as important as other application credentials. — Your references can either make you or break you. Some time ago, some friends told me about how they were denied opportunities because they didn’t take adequate care of their references. It was the slightest common reason to have their application refused. But hey! Things happen. They put in the…

Is this potentially another COVID-19 pandemic? — As of June 23, 3040 cases of monkeypox had been reported to WHO, from 47 countries. Since then, the outbreak has continued to grow, and there are now more than 16 thousand reported cases from 75 countries and territories, and five deaths. On June 23, 2022, the World Health Organisation…

No Job Ad? No Problem — “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” — Milton Berle While looking for jobs after my graduate degree, I often encountered a stumbling block when applying online. Everyone does the same thing. The implication? I don't get the attention that I want. One day, I decided to try something different. …

I wish life stayed the same and never presented new twists — “If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor” — Eleanor Roosevelt Life is challenging and unpredictable. It comes with several twists and turns. We wake up every day, hoping for the best as we live our solitary lives. While living our lives, we come…

No one ever told me having a sizeable email list can present new challenges — I started using ConvetKit to collect the email addresses of my readers some months ago. I love that readers can share their email addresses to keep in touch. I have been using the platform for a while now, and if you are in the marketing business, you will know how…

Many professionals struggle because they have chosen and tied themselves to the wrong jobs — I recently received an email from a reader about my career journey. He wanted to understand my career trajectory and how my background influenced my career decision. My LinkedIn profile shows that I have a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and a master’s degree in Public Health and health services management…