Goldie understood that remaining a star was even more difficult than becoming one and she pushed herself hard to maintain that X-factor that would for the duration of her brief career, keep her on the right side of relevant. The Grammy awards were held on the evening of Saturday 9, February 2012. The pop star... Read More

Career, Goldie, obituary, official, RIP

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7 ways to bounce back from career mistakes, missteps, and misunderstandings

by Jessica Kleiman In a crisis, people tend to get anxious. Maintaining a sense of Zen will not only allow you to think more clearly but will also set the tone for those around you. In the public relations industry, dealing with crises is par for the course. In fact, in a recent study, PR executive... Read More

bounce, Career, mistakes, misteps, misunderstanding

January 22, 2013

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6 careers that will keep you busy

from Techyville As more research develops around the deadly and costly effects of having a career that keeps you sedentary, people are becoming more interested in exploring new career paths that will keep them mentally and physically busy As more research develops around the deadly and costly effects of having a career that keeps you sedentary, people are becoming... Read More

busy, Career, Nurse, police man, PRspecialist

January 12, 2013

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Tunde-Success Osideko: Managing your career – Avoiding workplace distractions

by Tunde-Success Osideko If you focus on your career and your job is connected with your career, then the organization will feel your contribution and you will be helping to create wealth. Managing a career is different from holding a job. While career is long term, the focus of a job is usually short term.... Read More

Activism, Career, distraction, employee, human resources, Jobs, Politics

December 28, 2012

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Top 4 ways to be ‘unsackable’ at work in 2013

by Paul Eze You must also plan for the inevitable and start now to cultivate your personal brand. Build a reputation for yourself in the industry. This year alone thousands of people lost their jobs and more will definitely lose their jobs in the New Year. Many people who lost their jobs were apparently not... Read More

Career, counseling, employment, exposure, Jobs, nigeria, sack

November 27, 2012

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Every man you work with thinks you want to sleep with him

by Meghan Casserly Men also consistently and mistakenly assumed that their women friends were harboring a secret sexual crush of their own. A new study suggests that—no matter how platonic you imagine a relationship may be—every man you know but aren’t related to is trying to sleep with you. And what’s worse, they think you’re... Read More

boss, Career, dating, employee, female, Love, male, office, promotion, relationship

November 26, 2012

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4 career lessons you can learn from James Bond

by Anusha Deshpande Next time there’s a crisis at work, channel your inner calm and your outer elegance. Because, let’s face it, looking great makes a memorable impression. It’s been 50 years since James Bond was introduced to the world with the 1962 film Dr. No. Since then, we’ve all come to know James Bond... Read More

Arkady Grigorovich Ourumov, Career, daniel craig, Dr. No, Goldfinger, James Bond, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton

November 23, 2012

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5 best reasons to get married

by DFTM A good marriage offers a man the kind of stability and support that allows him to succeed in all other aspects of life. Getting married is often the biggest event of a person’s life. It means being committed to one person for the rest of your life, and while there are plenty of... Read More

Career, dating, Marriage, nagging, relationship, vacation, wedding

November 8, 2012

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Opinion: Nigerian youth and the dilemma of a career choice

by Christian Ken Aniche I’m not of the opinion that university education is not important but the fundamental truth is; it is not compulsory to have a university certificate to work on your creative skills. Regardless of the fact that a greater percentage of Nigeria’s population falls within the ages of 18-35, there is still... Read More

Career, education, higher education, Jobs

November 4, 2012

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#GoldDiggerAlert: 8 signs she’s only after your money

by DFTM She will intentionally stop using her birth control without you knowing and will even go as far as tampering with condoms prior to intercourse, i.e., putting a pin through her boyfriend’s condom package without him ever suspecting it. Every guy likes to wine and dine his woman, but when extravagance and material possessions... Read More

aspirations, Career, gold digger, Love, money, Relationships

October 30, 2012

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Bubble busted: Your online degree may be worthless

by Anne Fisher A ‘brand name’ an employer recognizes and respects will matter a lot more than whether you earned the degree online or in person. Online degrees can be just as effective on the job market as the traditional kind, but not all programs are created equal. Here’s what to look for before you... Read More

accreditation, Career, degree, Online education, Phillips, Vicky Phillips

September 26, 2012

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Chinedu Achebe: Chasing dreams (30 Days, 30 Voices)k

I began to think that maybe going back to school to get my MBA or studying to become a CPA would give me what I was searching for while I was working. But it started to become even more self evident to me, that I needed a defining moment in my life which was separate... Read More

Career, Chinedu Achebe, dreams, goals, vision

September 21, 2012

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Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Jack of all trade, and master of none (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I believe the basic motivation behind going to school is to be educated and then use the knowledge to attain great heights in your own specialty. Its only in Nigeria that a graduate of Education will become a banker, or a zoologist will become a reporter, and many more of such examples, where one does... Read More

Career, counseling, motivation, Passion, profession, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, School, World Citizen

August 16, 2012

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Zaaki Azzay’s wife leaves him, accuses him of battery

by Akan Ido Zaaki Azzay, the torchlight carrying Hausa rap sensation of the nineties (yes, we couldn’t resist), has been accused by his wife of incessant battery. His wife Hadiza, who spoke with the blogger Linda Ikeji, said he was fond of beating her up for minor disagreements. She said she had even lost consciousness... Read More

Career, custody, dakore akande, Hadiza Azzay, separates, Zaaki Azzay

July 10, 2012

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Feyi Fawehinmi: RMD vs Linda Ikeji? RMD is a bully

by Feyi Fawehinmi On Saturday, on Twitter, I got involved in a long running debate about a post that appeared on Linda Ikeji’s blog relating to the one time actor and now Delta State Commissioner for Arts and Culture, Richard Mofe-Damijo. The post itself was all of three lines which began by wishing him a... Read More

actor, bully, Career, commissioner, gossip, government, graft, house, Linda Ikeji, millions, rmd

July 8, 2012

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What do you do when your boss is incompetent? Click to read 4 tips

by Kat Griffin How do you handle an incompetent boss? One of the readers of my blog, Corporette, asked the following: Corporette is my top go-to blog for advice on anything career-related. I haven’t found much on dealing with an incompetent boss, though. Could you consider doing a post on how to handle a thoroughly... Read More

boss, Career, incompetent, Job, office

July 12, 2011

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A ‘WOW’ meeting is a ‘POW’ meeting

by Glory Enyinnaya If you spend any amount of time in the corporate world, it won’t be long before you encounter one of the most important, mishandled and misunderstood staples of the business world: the meeting. How many of you have ever slept in a meeting? Or even worse, how many times have you had... Read More

Career, Meeting, POW, The Savvy Professional

June 30, 2011

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The Job Hub: Microfinance banking, FMCG, Oil & Gas and other vacancies!

by Sola Fasasi Searching for work? Whether you’re looking for your first job or a new one – even if you want to change careers, YNaija’s Job Hub brings you fresh updates from the continent’s leading career platforms! Vacant positions in Microfinance Bank http://www.getnaijajobs.com/vacant-positions-in-mircofinance-bank-t7868.html Account Execs wanted at a reputable organisation http://www.getnaijajobs.com/account-execs-wanted-at-a-reputable-organisation-t7863.html Reputable... Read More

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