Personal Development

BUILDING YOUR BRAND: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONALS

2024-12-03T14:02:55+00:00

Imagine you work in a shared building with other businesses for six months. Every day, you see a man who has an office in the same building. You don't know his name or what he does, but you know he always wears a black two-piece suit with black laced shoes from Monday to Friday. He has never worn a different color or style of suit in all the time you have seen him. One day, an unexpected visitor arrives, lost and looking for someone in your building. This visitor has an appointment with a Mr. Emmanuel but does not know where [...]

BUILDING YOUR BRAND: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR PROFESSIONALS2024-12-03T14:02:55+00:00

Smooth Transition: A Guide from University to the Workforce

2024-11-05T14:38:54+00:00

The leap from university life to the professional world can be exciting and challenging. As you prepare to step into the hustle and bustle of the real world and by extension, the labor market, you must handle this transition smoothly. This article will explore practical steps that will guide you as you explore this new challenge search for your first job and build a successful career. Self-Reflection and Goal Setting Before you even begin to search for employment, take some time to self-reflect. You must identify what your strengths are by asking these important questions; “what skills did I acquire during [...]

Smooth Transition: A Guide from University to the Workforce2024-11-05T14:38:54+00:00

What You Should Be Doing in Your Twenties

2024-10-24T16:31:27+00:00

The sooner you learn how to develop yourself professionally, the closer you are to achieving your career goals. There are some professional habits you need to start developing in your twenties as this is a crucial time to build your career. Therefore, creating professional habits early enough will help you achieve your goals and lay a good foundation for your success. You might be wondering, what are professional habits and why is professionalism important? Developing and exhibiting professional habits is the easiest way to show competency in your work and your personal life. Additionally, it helps with your productivity as you [...]

What You Should Be Doing in Your Twenties2024-10-24T16:31:27+00:00

WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT: INSIGHTS FROM HR PROFESSIONALS ON HIRING GRADUATES

2024-10-16T15:50:36+00:00

In today's quickly changing job market, employers' demands and expectations are equally shifting. Knowing what employers are looking for as graduates prepare to enter the labour market is essential to becoming employable. For people who are preparing to start their career or professional journey, this article offers insightful advice from HR specialists on recruiting graduates. Proficiency and Background: Companies are increasingly valuing a combination of soft and technical skills. According to the 2022 QS Global Employer Survey, employers seek graduates with soft skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability in addition to the required technical know-how. It is also getting more [...]

WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT: INSIGHTS FROM HR PROFESSIONALS ON HIRING GRADUATES2024-10-16T15:50:36+00:00

The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship: Redefining Success Through Positive Impact

2023-07-27T08:09:01+00:00

In the business world, something extraordinary has been happening in recent years. Instead of just focusing on making money, a new kind of entrepreneurs is rising. These entrepreneurs have a special goal: to do good for society and the environment while still making profits in a responsible way. This exciting trend is called social entrepreneurship, and it's changing how we think about success in business. In this blog post, we'll look at how these businesses are reshaping success by embracing social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the world. Understanding Social Entrepreneurship: Social entrepreneurship is all about starting and running [...]

The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship: Redefining Success Through Positive Impact2023-07-27T08:09:01+00:00

Strategies For Overcoming Career Challenges

2023-03-20T07:41:17+00:00

While career challenges can be disheartening, it is important to remember that they are a natural part of the career process and can be overcome with the right strategies and mindset. These challenges could come in the form of rejections, disappointments, lack of opportunities, or even layoffs. In the face of these obstacles, it is easy to feel discouraged and lose motivation, but it is important to understand that setbacks are a natural part of any career journey. The key is to have the right strategies to overcome these obstacles and emerge stronger and more determined. Here are some strategies for [...]

Strategies For Overcoming Career Challenges2023-03-20T07:41:17+00:00

How to Change Industries or Career as a Young Professional

2023-02-27T21:36:31+00:00

Changing industries or careers as a young professional can be challenging, but it's definitely possible with the right approach and mindset. Here are some steps you can take to successfully transition to a new industry or career: Assess your skills and interests: Before you start applying for jobs in a new industry or career, it's important to evaluate your skills and interests. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses, and think about what you enjoy doing. This will help you identify industries or careers that might be a good fit for you. Research potential industries and careers: Once you've identified [...]

How to Change Industries or Career as a Young Professional2023-02-27T21:36:31+00:00

How to Improve your Financial Wellness

2022-11-14T15:34:03+00:00

As individuals, we all have different priorities, therefore financials goals should not be a one size fits all rather, it should be created according to your preference. Creating a financial goal should be based on your income, expenses, budget and how much you want to invest. Therefore, there is no fixed formula or template for that. You should also bear in mind that the purpose of creating a financial goal for the year is to have a foresight of what your finances would look like. All it takes is planning and execution. Here are some tips for you. QUANTIFY YOUR GOALS [...]

How to Improve your Financial Wellness2022-11-14T15:34:03+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

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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