Beyond Certificates By chance, I met a lady. She had graduated for some years but had no job. It was during the lockdown and plenty people were battling with mental stress. I thought to help some people declutter their mind by listening to their stories and possibly offer counselling where needed. Soon, a tweet was …
Recently, a friend reached out to me for a recommendation for employment. Unlike the former times that I got people through informal methods, I decided to outsource the job to careerwise.ng for shortlisting. The advert was constructed and vetted before posting. The instruction was for applicants with relevant experience to send in a page application …
The reality of achieving success or making it, is often under emphasized. This has worsen with the rise in the use of the social media, as people now flaunt wealth with little or no emphasis on the process. The old saying still sounds true, “no crown without a cross.” Uneasy lies the head that wears …
Why certificate is not enough Education is the key was the mantra until the lock was changed. The euphoria of graduation soon fades when the certificate is hanging in the house with no job. Now, things are different with the daily increase in the number of graduates but fewer jobs to feed the labour market. …
5 benefits of service When it comes to giving, the popular saying is, “it is more blessed to give than to receive”. In the bid to serve others or the community, we are giving for the common good or the good of a few people. Whichever way you see it, as you give to make …
How to Engage Online It was the summer of 2018, a young lady had just secured an internship position with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She was so excited that she took to the social media to tweet, “EVERYONE SHUT THE F**K UP I GOT ACCEPTED FOR A NASA INTERNSHIP”. Someone commented on …