Tag: Jobs

Opinion: The hidden costs of travelling within Nigeria

by Jaye Gaskia The almost normal situation for air-travel in our country is the experience of constant and incessant delays, against the background of a culture of entrepreneurship that treats…

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It begins: Dangote refinery to employ 8,000 engineers, create jobs for 85,000 Nigerians

by Oge Okonkwo The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, stated that about 8,000 engineers would be needed for an effective start of the  nine- billion- dollar Dangote Refinery/Fertiliser…

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Opinion: Ekiti – A transformation never witnessed

Odunayo Ogunmola In a bid to secure the trust of the people he leads before fully settling down to the serious business of governance, Dr. Fayemi did what many elected…

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16 things women think are very SEXY but men disagree

By: Krystle Crossman Most women think they know what it is that turns men on. But in reality, these things that they are doing are not well received by men…

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Kayode Komolafe: But where are the jobs?

by Kayode Komolafe Jobs are not only meant to give the young men and women means of livelihood,  being employed is a source of moral fulfillment, a feeling of being…

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Make the move: 5 proactive tips for a successful career change

by Paul Eze For the new career there may be new skills required to be learnt and new knowledge acquired. It will be in your interest to find what is…

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Japheth Omojuwa: Education in Nigeria and the zombie generation (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa How can you change a nation if all your life you were taught to “do as you are told”? The Nigerian educational system has failed and it…

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5 mistakes to AVOID when dealing with interns

by Cherese L. Jackson Find out where they want to go and what they want out of life. See yourself as a bridge for them. This could be an incredible opportunity…

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Guess why this man has been knocked back from 450 jobs (PICTURED)

A job-hunter claims he has been left unemployable because he is covered in tattoos. Yusuf Hameed, 40, has been knocked back from dozens of jobs over the last year because…

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4 ways to be truly happy at work

by Tim Tyrell-Smith Identify jobs and companies that allow you to do the work you naturally enjoy a larger per cent of the time.  The average person probably spends 10 hours…

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Seeking employment? 5 things you need to stop NOW!

by Tim Tyrell-Smith  Once you have a consistent message on paper and online, spend your time instead delivering your message to the right people.  The job search to do list feels…

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12 funniest people caught sleeping on the job

Now you understand why your apartment was robbed 3 times last year. Some people really hate Mondays. Politics. I bet the Queen wouldn’t be impressed. No, wait, THIS is the…

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Are you the ultimate middleman? You are what we need

by Isi Esene Are you the all important Middleman in the Marketing industry? Will you be able to superbly manage and control the relationship between the product and the target audience?…

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6 sure ways to fail in your job search

by Nancy Collamer So spend as much time compiling great questions for the interviewer as you do prepping for ones you’ll be asked. In today’s technology-centric workplace, there are more…

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10 most overpaid jobs

by Rick Newman The final list includes jobs held by people who report relatively low levels of stress (a proxy for how demanding the work is) and who feel their…

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Do your job, mind your business: How to start a business while keeping your job

by Paul Eze It is very important to know what to expect and what you should be prepared to sacrifice if you are to build that business and eventually leave…

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10 jobs that didn’t exist 10 years ago

by Meghan Casserly  “But technology in the workplace is evolving so quickly that a person can’t think that just because they’re great at Twitter, it will make them a desirable…

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Press Release: Agriculture will create 3.5m new jobs by 2015 – President Jonathan

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan said Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland that his Administration has embarked on bold policy and institutional reforms aimed at adding 20 million metric ones of food to…

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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…

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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…

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Photo of the Day: Please call me, I desperately need a job

by Isi Esene As they say, "Desperate times calls for desperate measures," therefore many Nigerian youths will understand why this young man had to hit the streets with a banner…

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Ololade Olatunji: While the experience is waiting (Y! Superblogger)

The fact remains that there are jobs everywhere, people don’t occupy positions forever, they retire and are replaced and this cycle continues on and on. One of the things that…

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Are you on a dying career path? Check to see if your job is one of those at risk

by Dona DeZube If you turn off the lights when you leave the room, you’re killing jobs. You don’t need a crystal ball to know that in the not-too-distant future,…

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Ezekiel Solesi: Entrepreneurship 3.0 – Where business meets social change (Y! Superblogger)

Make your organisation fun to work in or risk losing most or perhaps all of your best hands.  The world around us is changing. In fact it's not news anymore…

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Kemi Adisa: Don’t pad your resume, tailor it! (Y! Superblogger)

Perhaps it is time to make a mental shift and start thinking about our careers as a portrait of who we are professionally, and not just as a job. It…

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Is part-time the new full time in this economy?

by Jesse Herriott So, whenyou are searching for employment and can’t find full-time work, you may have to be a bit more creative; you may find that the payoff suits…

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Must-have job skills in 2013

by Ruth Mantell The ability to quickly respond to an employer's changing needs will be important next year as organizations try to respond nimbly to customers. Even as employers remain…

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#CareerWise: How to apply for a job online

by The HR Lady Sometimes job titles can be deceiving, so make sure you read the job description to assess whether or not the job is what you’re seeking. Applying…

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Chinonso Ogbogu: Job interviews make me blasé… but that day’s was different

by Chinonso Ogbogu Rather than recognize and effectively deploy our true values wherever we find ourselves, many of us have successfully allowed the interviews of life to threaten and clothe…

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Need a new horizon? Tips on how to change your career path

by Maria Lloyd   People are always looking for help, so don’t be afraid to offer your help. Also, if you find areas of opportunity for efficiency in your current…

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