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Here is how to Survive your First Week at Work

2022-10-13T14:05:46+00:00

Success during week one is about balance; you want to make great first impressions, but you should not put too much pressure on yourself to get everything right. The goal is to learn about your new workplace and feel out your place in that ecosystem. Do you have a new job? Congratulations! Here is how to make it count.  In the first week: Introduce yourself, relentlessly. Studies have shown that anxiety in new situations can come in part from not feeling confident in how to introduce ourselves. It is a natural feeling — when you are new, you do not necessarily [...]

Here is how to Survive your First Week at Work2022-10-13T14:05:46+00:00

How to Transition from Self-Employment to Full-Employment

2022-10-13T13:59:42+00:00

Almost every article you see online tells you how to quit your job and become the next multi-millionaire or become the next Dangote or Bill Gates and, in some cases, its not always true. What if you tried and it did not work out? Maybe the economic downturn? You left the 9-5 world, tried to establish your own business and things did not go as planned or you just felt bored and wanted more experience, or you found an opportunity better than what you currently do, could be anything. Sometimes a spouse or partner might lose their source of income, you [...]

How to Transition from Self-Employment to Full-Employment2022-10-13T13:59:42+00:00

Mentee Experience: Dorathy Anzaku

2022-10-13T10:35:22+00:00

Mentee Dorathy Anzaku found out about the GROW Mentorship Programme online and decided to give it a try. She applied through the registration portal and out of numerous applicants who applied for the programme, she was one of the lucky ones. She had a successful onboarding session and got matched to her mentor who is a seasoned HR Management Consultants in one of the biggest firms globally. Both parties were able to establish a genuine connection and build a trusting mentoring relationship. Thanks to that, Dorathy was able to gain a new perspective and grow professionally.  What inspired you to join [...]

Mentee Experience: Dorathy Anzaku2022-10-13T10:35:22+00:00

Mentee Experience: The GROW Mentorship Programme

2022-09-30T11:10:21+00:00

  We had a chat with Thelma Chuma about her experience with the GROW Mentorship Programme so far. For Thelma, it was love at first sight and all she needed when she heard about the clarion call for the application. She was convinced that it will be an important step towards building a better career and personal development. What Inspired you to join the programme? For me, it was also about looking for new perspectives. I wanted to be accountable, and I needed someone to hold me accountable while guiding me. Luckily for me, the GROW Tribe, which I am a [...]

Mentee Experience: The GROW Mentorship Programme2022-09-30T11:10:21+00:00

Apply for the Fully Funded Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship for Undergraduates

2022-09-25T15:25:08+00:00

Apply For the Fully Funded Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship for Undergraduates The Ashinaga Africa Initiative's mission is to contribute to Sub-Saharan Africa’s expanding role in global development through increasing access to higher education abroad for orphaned students. The scheme offers is a fully funded scholarship that covers tuition fees, basic medical insurance, travel costs and accommodation Eligibility Applicants should: Have lost one or both parents Have completed secondary school and received the results of their national secondary school examination within the last two years or will have completed and received their final results before February 28th, 2023. Should not be older [...]

Apply for the Fully Funded Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship for Undergraduates2022-09-25T15:25:08+00:00

Apply for the University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Social Champion Scholarship

2022-09-25T15:22:16+00:00

University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor’s Social Champion Scholarship 2022/2023 Three scholarships will be offered to international students intending to start a degree in at University of Canberra. This scholarship will be awarded to students who exhibit the University of Canberra’s core values and demonstrate a commitment to social engagement, sustainability and reducing inequalities. The scholarship is available to undergraduate, masters' international students who will in turn benefit up to 50,000 AUD per year, covering all of the recipients tuition fees for the course duration, on-campus accommodation, $10,000 AUD yearly financial allowance Eligibility You are eligible to apply if you: are located offshore [...]

Apply for the University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Social Champion Scholarship2022-09-25T15:22:16+00:00

Apply for the University of Melbourne Graduate Scholarships

2022-09-25T15:19:02+00:00

University of Melbourne Graduate Scholarships 2023/2024 for International Students This scholarship is available to international and national students undergoing graduate study at the University of Melbourne. The scholarship provides one-off fee remissions of $5,000 or $10,000 and 25%, 50% or 100% fee remissions for the standard course duration. To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to: be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand and not a permanent resident of Australia have applied for an eligible graduate coursework degree be starting study at the University of Melbourne for the first time not have received any other [...]

Apply for the University of Melbourne Graduate Scholarships2022-09-25T15:19:02+00:00

How to Make a Good First Impression at Work

2022-09-25T15:13:23+00:00

Congratulations on your new job! Now it is time to get to work and make a good impression. It is important to have a good start at your new job and get it right. KNOW THE COMPANY: The first tip on having a great start at your new job is to know your company and its culture. This is important for you to get ahead easily and feel warm in your new environment with your colleagues. Google more about the company to know about the culture, what people are saying about the company and more. Also, follow your company on different [...]

How to Make a Good First Impression at Work2022-09-25T15:13:23+00:00

What Skills are Employers looking for?

2022-09-05T07:49:09+00:00

Every job has its specific requirements. However, some employers lookout for certain skills when hiring and they are known as soft skills. Soft skills are personal attributes that can help you become successful in your career and personal life. Employers value these skills while hiring any candidate because they serve as a reflection of how important and valuable such candidate is and could be to the organization; COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS The ability to communicate effectively should not be underestimated (written and oral communication). To succeed in an organisation, employees need to know how to communicate as well as listen to work effectively [...]

What Skills are Employers looking for?2022-09-05T07:49:09+00:00

How to Write your Scholarship Essays- Chevening Scholarship

2022-08-31T15:08:22+00:00

Your goal when scholarship application essays is simple: stand out as one of the most qualified and interesting applicants. This be your main goal and knowing this fact will help you achieve your goal, which is to get a scholarship. They are so many techniques and strategies that could be used for writing an amazing scholarship. However, the STAR technique will be talked about here. The Chevening scholarship is one of the prestigious scholarships in the world. This scholarship is competitive but not if you know this secret on how to write the four important essays on the Chevening Scholarship application. [...]

How to Write your Scholarship Essays- Chevening Scholarship2022-08-31T15:08:22+00:00
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