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…

What you need to know before rushing in your job application — “If a thing’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” — Chinese Proverb Quality is not the same as speed. I was chatting with a close friend a couple of years ago. Let’s call him John. …

Why an additional degree may not solve your job search problems and what to do instead — “Learning is creation, not consumption. Knowledge is not something a learner absorbs, but something a learner creates.” — George Couros A reader reached out to me some months ago. He had just completed his second master’s degree and was considering enrolling in another degree. He’s had some difficulties landing jobs…

Have you jumped on the wrong career bus? — To lose patience is to lose the battle — Mahatma Gandhi I was waiting for a bus home at the training station the other day. It was late into the evening, and I was pretty tired after a long day at work. All I wanted was to get home and…

Anyone can be a great writer in their chosen field — “A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.” ~ Richard Bach Writers are a clever piece of individuals. Yet they are hugely under-appreciated. It takes a lot of energy to put down a great piece of writing on paper. Good writing is an art, and I have huge respect…

Use these resources to kick-start your data science career — There are tons of resources on the internet to learn data science. They are so abundant that you won’t need to go far before finding a resource to help you get started. What does this mean for you? Well, it simply means you won’t struggle to find resources to get…

How to work more effectively with your career coach to get better results — “Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one’s levels of aspirations and expectation.” — Jack Nicklaus A friend of mine woke up one day and decided a career coach was the ultimate solution to his job-hunting challenges. He had been job hunting for a few months and wanted 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…