Seeking a Mentor for Life, Career, and Academics There’s this African saying that “what an elder sees sitting down, a child will have to climb the type of a palm tree to see”. In essence, this means that someone with more experience will in most cases have more insights into life situations than a fresher. […]
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It’s easy to think virtual interviews would be easier. You’re in your comfort zone, you’ve practiced in front of a mirror and done your homework including researching the company. Only to find you stuttering and sweating all through the interview. With more companies adopting virtual interviews in their recruitment process, it helps you get familiar
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One of the easiest ways to wow at interviews is to demonstrate that you have researched the company. It shows you’re proactive, smart and have a keen interest in the company’s affairs. Researching a company also keeps you prepared for potential questions and scenarios during the interview. It’s one thing to know how important this
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Technology has changed the way we do a lot of things. Years ago, your best shot at a virtual interview was a phone discussion, but now you can have real-time discussions over video as part of a recruitment process. Virtual interviews are more or less scheduled meetings between a recruiter and a candidate for a
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Getting a job can be quite an ordeal, especially if you still need to figure out your resume. I’ve reviewed a few resumes that didn’t come close to revealing what the holder could do but it doesn’t have to be this way. Your resume should be able to provide a condensed view of your strengths,
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Generally speaking, certifications play an important role in a resume – when used right. To fully understand this, we have to first understand what a certification is. From Google’s definition, a certification is ‘an official document attesting to a status or level of achievement.’ They are used to show that the holder is trained and
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I have a Linkedin connection who has multiple endorsements from big companies across different fields. He’s been doing this for at least 4 years, and now hosts seminars on how he leveraged social media to grow his career. He finished college last year. This means he’s been earning a living and inspiring others while he
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For a first-timer writing a resume, it’s easy to try so many different things in a bid to land that job. Trust me, I’ve been there, and the results are mostly damning at the end, especially when the recruiter appreciates specific details. Recruiters use the résumé process to curate applicants, decide whom to invite to
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