“It’s all about helping young people start new careers and create opportunities for themselves,” says Segun Abodunrin. He’s one of 1 million young Africans who have taken advantage of Google’s digital skills training program, and who are finding their way in the world of digital. Last April, Google set out to help bridge the digital skills gap in Africa when…
Everybody has goals, but not everybody accomplishes them. Sometimes all it takes is one mistake to derail your progress and jeopardize everything you’ve worked so hard to achieve. It is tempting to give up during challenging times. Many people do. But if you have the grit and determination to persevere, you’ll find that every mistake contains a valuable lesson that’ll make you stronger,…
You’re applying for a new job and hoping to get a significant pay bump. We’ve all heard the advice not to lie on your resume. But what about inflating your current salary, especially if you know you’re underpaid? When it’s common knowledge that women only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the criteria, why not just add a bullet…
The startup life as a Tech entrepreneur is both exhilarating and exhausting in almost equal measure. One of the things people often find is that there are certain points where they are simply unaware of how to proceed, especially young entrepreneurs! Because of that and more, having someone experienced in the industry who you can rely on for advice is…
“My Team Reviews 1,000,000 Resumes A Year, And These Are The People Who Stand Out” said Sjoerd Gehring, VP of Talent Acquisition at Johnson & Johnson. Do: Show Off Your Work In A Portfolio Even before the interview stage, a portfolio can help you get noticed. For example, you can create a personal website that showcases your work (more on…
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