Alexa, play Try Again by Aaliyah
Hmm, they said we should be bold as we network and seek new opportunities; that is how I chopped ela for 12 months and counting (yes, I celebrate the anniversary every month like the boss that I am). You may think that I am a pro at this networking and job search business, but no, […]
How these 4 Undergraduates are building their careers despite ASUU Strike
Students of Nigerian federal universities were left in limbo as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) an the Federal Government failed –or rather, refused– to reach a common ground. The Government does not meet ASUU’s demands, and the union will not compromise. If there was no certainty on how trivial tertiary education is in […]
Workplace Harassment: Angela shares her story
Workplace harassment, especially sexual harassment is a common problem most women face in their careers. The men see us as just another eye candy, another trophy to claim for themselves, while our fellow women see us as another competition, defeating the entire statement of women supporting women that we clamor for. We spoke to *Angela* […]
POINT OF VIEW: A multivariate GEN Z HR leading People and Culture at Cowrywise
I read this survey by Concordia University, St. Paul, and it shows how Gen Zs are gradually filling up workspaces, bringing in modern trends that perhaps conflict with older generations. And while we were having this conversation, I mentioned to Emmanuel Faith that Gen Zs are a set of super-smart employees, but we could also […]
Tech Jobs: What these five techies hate about their jobs
Have you read our posts on the pros and cons of working in tech? You should. The reactions made me sought for stories from people who have tech jobs and I thought to share them with you. I got to sit with five tech players and I wanted a different story from all I’ve known […]
Inside CareerBuddy: How we organize lit remote team bonding
To be honest, I just want to spill all the juice from Career Buddy’s Q3 work staycation that was held in the second week of July. How else can I relive the 4-days retreat when tech bros and sis have not released the time machine they promised us with Hollywood thrillers? And while we navigated […]
On These Corporate Streets: What It’s like to be in Sales
I had read this article trying to understand what it means to work in sales. But it would be incomplete without seeing it from a Nigerian experience. So, I spoke with Sunday David Asipa, a sales guru (even if he doesn’t accept that accolade) and Business Development Associate in Lagos. Fresh out of University, years […]
On These Corporate Streets: What It’s like to work in an NGO
During her Youth Service in 2018, the subject of today’s #WhatIt’sLike served in the Ministry of Health, where she would learn that volunteering was perhaps a faster way of landing high-paying roles. She would go ahead to spend most of her time volunteering and working overtime to build the experience. And though she wasn’t retained […]
Remote Jobs: why some employees prefer to work on-site
Remote jobs are fast becoming the new normal, and if there’s an employer who is still strongly against it, they might just be shooting themselves in the leg. But there are downsides too, and it’s not only killing productivity, it may also be brewing a trend of micromanaging employers. There is the story of the […]
Our Stories: “Teaching is my career, and I don’t see myself quitting!” – Olalekan Abiola
Teaching is certainly not the most desirable profession in Nigeria. However, thanks to the influx of tech, careers in education have begun to wear a new look. Tech enthusiasts with a passion for education can marry both worlds and thrive in a fast-paced tech-driven clime. Already, we have a couple of education technology companies already […]