Depression

Depression

It is normal to feel sad every now and then, especially with life’s challenges, but when sad feelings persists beyond 2 weeks and escalate to feeling helpless, hopeless and even worthless, then you could be dealing with something beyond regular sadness. You...
On hiring pregnant women

On hiring pregnant women

I once hired a pregnant staff, I didn’t know till she was about 6 months gone. The day she told me she had something to tell me, it was her colleague that orchestrated the meeting. I thought she wanted to resign, so I sat waiting to hear it. Then she told me she...
Over Value

Over Value

I understand a lot of people are desperate to get jobs and this advise may seem counterproductive to your short-term job search goals, but it is a better long-term strategy. Please, try to focus on building relationships with connections rather than requesting a job,...
own your career

own your career

I was 21 years old when the recruitment consultant asked me, ‘Is there anywhere you wouldn’t want us to send your CV?’ She sounded surprised when I said yes, followed quickly by the word ‘banks.’ I really don’t know how I came up...

On Being Kind

In 2008, I knew the head of recruitment of a top bank, so she often asked me for referrals. Infact, that period, I would happily send her CVs, many I didn’t even know personally, but just helping out in my own little way. On one occasion, I had referred someone...