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 to Build Teamwork in Your Workplace
Teamwork makes the dream work. Accept my sincere apologies for going all Monday motivation on you. It is simply the truth. No matter where you work, you’ll almost likely come across situations where you’ll need to collaborate to complete a task, even as the boss. Collaboration is an important part of job success. It is […]
How To Handle Rejections As A Creative Professional
One of the superpowers needed within the career space is how to handle rejections. Rejection hurts, no matter what it’s about: a job application, a cold call, a pitch for an idea, or bad feedback. Creative professionals feel good about themselves when they create great content and products. In this situation, rejection can hurt even […]
“Micromanagement Works for me Sometimes”
If you’re Gen Z (or any age group actually) and you do not mind being micromanaged, then you would relate to this story. After I published the article on micromanagement and surefire tips for survival, I shared it with Favor, a friend I’d made at a job interview last year, and her response was startling: […]
Free Resignation Email Templates to Use in 2023
Ready to leave a job? Make your exit with any of these free resignation email templates below. Change is a constant. We grow, we get wiser, we graduate school, we transition from students to employees and then former employees. You’ve worked and have given your all in a company and now it’s time to move […]
Dear Creative: How much are you worth?
Know your worth and then add TAX! That’s the gospel that is currently being preached across the media these days. Everyone seems to be in this sudden frenzy of knowing their self-worth. It’s like a position high up there that we all must attain if we are to be considered serious. Drawing from my experience […]
Imagine Saving for Rent; I’ll be Suffering
People talk about having a side hustle a lot and how your salary is never enough, especially when starting. This week we spoke to Mr. David, he tells us about his experience while job searching and how he survives on his little salary. Tell us what you do in one sentence? I’m a music head, […]
Your resume is built in a day, every day
If showing up at work and doing the bare minimum doesn’t make you discontent, I envy you. But I don’t want to be like you. I don’t want other people to want to be like you. In the last decade, conversations about the workplace impacting people’s propensity for happiness have become more prominent. This makes […]
Plan Big or Stay Broke: Nobody is coming to cut soap for you
We all know how that saying goes – “he who fails to plan, plans to fail” and that’s exactly right. Failing to plan your finances can get you in a shitload of financial problems and worries. Failing to plan for your lover’s birthday can cause you sifia chest pain or breakfast in bed (I know […]
Why should I give “two fucks” about my work?
Have you heard about the buzz phrase “you either go big, or you go home”? Those who thrive in today’s organizations are those who have hacked how to stay relevant in their respective organizations. It doesn’t just happen overnight, it takes strategic positioning which includes earning the trust of your superiors and colleagues, building your […]