Career Growth

The Rise of Digital Nomads: Can Nigerians Truly Live the Dream?

2025-04-24T10:27:40+00:00

Picture this: You’re working from a beachfront resort in Zanzibar, a nice café in Accra, or even a serene lodge in Cape Town. Your laptop is open, a steaming cup of coffee sits beside you, and you’re closing deals with clients across different time zones—all while soaking in new experiences. For many Nigerians, the idea of being a digital nomad—working remotely while exploring the world—is attractive but often feels out of reach. Between visa restrictions, forex issues, and unreliable internet, is it really possible for Nigerians to embrace this lifestyle? The short answer: Yes, but with careful planning. Let’s explore what [...]

The Rise of Digital Nomads: Can Nigerians Truly Live the Dream?2025-04-24T10:27:40+00:00

The Silent Struggle: Prioritising Mental Health

2025-02-04T14:51:43+00:00

Mental health is something we often take for granted, even though it has a profound effect on how we live, work, and interact with the world. It guides our thoughts, behaviors, and decisions, yet in the busy rhythm of daily life, we often overlook it. Whether you're a student trying to meet deadlines, a young professional climbing the corporate ladder, or someone navigating personal relationships, the demands can sometimes feel overwhelming. The need to be successful, productive, and constantly available is so ingrained in our society that we forget one crucial thing: your mental well-being is just as important as your [...]

The Silent Struggle: Prioritising Mental Health2025-02-04T14:51:43+00:00

Social Media Success: How You Can Grow Your Presence Online

2025-01-29T11:31:44+00:00

Do you know your social media profile can hold as much weight as your resume?. Yes it can!  From Instagram reels, Tiktok videos, to LinkedIn endorsements, the platforms you use daily for memes, trending gossip, and endless scrolling can also be the key to unlocking your career growth. But here’s the catch: It’s not just about posting selfies, memories, memes and gossip, or celebrating random wins—it’s about strategic storytelling. Imagine this: You are at a networking event (or a meet and greet as we like to call it). You wouldn’t just blurt out your life story to everyone you meet, right? [...]

Social Media Success: How You Can Grow Your Presence Online2025-01-29T11:31:44+00:00

Navigating the Job Market: How Skills Outweigh Graduating with a First Class in Career Success

2024-12-19T16:06:32+00:00

Meet Tunji and Timothy; Tunji is a first-class student with a CGPA of 5.0, and Timothy is a 2nd-class lower student with a CGPA of 3.12. Tunji spends most of his time burying his head in academic work, while Timothy is a social guy and participates in a good number of extracurricular and social activities on campus. He also works in a business Centre owned by his father. Timothy has people skills, knows how to build networks and connect with people, and is good with graphics design and MS Office suites. They both graduate from the university after finishing their academic [...]

Navigating the Job Market: How Skills Outweigh Graduating with a First Class in Career Success2024-12-19T16:06:32+00:00

Addressing Post-Graduation Challenges and Finding Solutions

2024-12-19T14:03:25+00:00

Graduating from the University is an important milestone in the life of a student that marks the beginning of a new chapter. As much as getting that bachelor’s degree marks the end of a long academic journey, it also introduces a host of challenges that could be problematic for the individuals who are unprepared for life after university. Life after graduation comes with its share of problems such as navigating the job market, building and managing finances, creating a whole new network of friends, etc, these problems or challenges need to be handled using strategic planning and taking proactive measures.  Navigating [...]

Addressing Post-Graduation Challenges and Finding Solutions2024-12-19T14:03:25+00:00

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

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

Empowering Youth in Nigeria: Unlocking Their Full Potential

2023-08-03T14:36:39+00:00

At GROW, we are dedicated to empowering the youth in Nigeria by equipping them with essential skills and knowledge to succeed in today's fast-paced world. Our comprehensive youth empowerment programs aim to provide practical training, mentorship, and resources that enable young individuals to unlock their full potential and thrive in various aspects of life. In this article, we will delve into the key strategies and initiatives we offer to empower Nigerian youth and help them shape a brighter future. Building a Solid Educational Foundation Education is the cornerstone of personal and professional development. We firmly believe in providing quality education that [...]

Empowering Youth in Nigeria: Unlocking Their Full Potential2023-08-03T14:36:39+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

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