On Showing Up for Interviews

On Showing Up for Interviews

Emem was disqualified from participating in an interview. Reasons cited were inappropriate dressing and not showing up with her CV. I have had the privilege of interviewing people for over 15 years. In that time, I have processed thousands of applications. In the last...
People I Have Enjoyed Working With

People I Have Enjoyed Working With

In the course of my career, I would say I have enjoyed working with 2 types of people. The experts at their jobs and the vibrant entry level. If you have ever worked with a high performance team of experts with a great work ethic, you would love work. Going to work...
Quick tip for making contact via DMs

Quick tip for making contact via DMs

Never start with, hi or hello, followed by nothing else, expecting a response back. It’s not a two way chat initially. Instead, greet or introduce your self, and then, write everything you want to say including what exactly you want to discuss or enquire about....
The Future of Work is Skills

The Future of Work is Skills

Vacancies everywhere, yet good candidates are no where to be found. Candidates everywhere, yet the jobs available require skills and experience the candidates don’t have. Universities everywhere,  yet the curriculum taught doesn’t match the skills...
You Become Who You Decide to be

You Become Who You Decide to be

Decisions guide our actions. We become what we repeatedly do. What are you doing today? Where are you going today? Who are you hanging out with? What are you listening to? Who are you speaking to regularly? What are you reading? What are you spending money on? These...