Career Advice

source: tradingeconomics.com The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says the number of unemployed Nigerians rose from 11.19 million as at the end of the third quarter of 2016 to 11.55 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. Millions of Nigerians are poor and unemployed. If you are looking for what has changed in the newspapers you can confirm that the only change has been the one you didn't expect. Things are getting worst. Nigerians are losing jobs daily. The jobless problem in Nigeria is here to stay, nothing will change for a long time. I...

Choosing a career can be difficult. It is one of the decisions that can change the course of your life. Before making such an important decision one has to take considerable time and think through as this can help you gather information and do some self-examination. Here are some steps that can help make this task less stressful. If you follow this steps you might be able to avoid some big mistakes. Tips On How to Choose a Career 1. Learn About Yourself? Before diving into any new career you need to learn...

For those of you still struggling to come up with ideas, I decided to share an excerpt from my new book Amazing Business Ideas & Opportunities in Nigeria with you to serve as a guide. As you read through, you should think about the following: What are you passions What value can you deliver What skills, knowledge do you have to offer the world Who do you want to serve What do you want to do long term Please know this, there are no “best internet business idea or opportunity”...

Turning 20 can marks the end of teenage years and the first steps into adulthood. A good number of Nigerian girls do not have the luxury of early childhood development like their peers in the West. Most of them grow up not knowing how to eat healthily, why they need to read a lot of books etc. This is why it turns out that most of the young ladies in Nigeria are still lacking important skills that can make their lives happier. If you are still yet to turn 20,...

Today we’re talking about how to create the perfect marketing materials for your business. Yes, you heard me correctly, the perfect marketing material for your business. Whether you have a physical store where you sell products or you work for a company – let’s say a bank, one way or the other you are in the business of selling something. It’s either you offering your skill in the form of service or you offer a product in exchange for a reward— money. Salespeople are trained to find out what a customer’s needs are. Questions are...

Trying to get a job fast? There are some things that don't take a lot of time to do that can help you get a job quickly in Nigeria. I’ve heard from job seekers in Nigeria who simply didn’t know some of those things that can help them quickly secure a job. It may take you a couple of months, it all depends on your level of experience and what you’re aiming to achieve. There are four main steps. How to Get Your Dream Job Fast i. Make an inventory of your...