5 Ways to Know if Joining a Startup Is Worth the Risk

No matter what stage you’re at in your career or where you’re working, the startup world is one of extraordinary promise: getting in on the ground floor, making an impact, putting your stamp on the business, being free of corporate structure and politics, and just maybe getting a huge payday a few years down the road.

How can the Middle East experience be applied to African power projects?

Over the last decade, Africa has, for the most part, demonstrated resilient economic performance. But, sustainable and affordable energy development has not kept pace with economic growth. With the rising demand for power, Africa could witness a continuing infrastructure gap which represents a genuine risk to its growth.

4 Resume Fixes That'll Make You Way More Popular With Recruiters

It’s well documented that people only spend about six seconds looking at each resume they receive. Fortunately, there are also tons of great articles dedicated to making the most out of those six seconds.

3 Ways Even the Most Awesome Candidates Can Improve Their Interview Technique

  

Maybe you’re naturally good with first impressions, or maybe you’re practiced every manner of mock interview question you can find multiple times—either way, there’s always more you can do.
That’s probably not the most welcome message in the world, but when it comes to landing your

4 Red Flags You Can't Ignore—No Matter How Badly You Want the Job

The day has come: You’re finally interviewing at your dream company, for your dream job! It’s in the perfect industry and the role is a near perfect match for your skills and background. Plus it’ll keep you on track for your five-year plan. All good, right?

5 Reasons Your To-Do List Is Making You Less Productive

It’s possible to have a to-do list that energizes you, helps you prioritize your day, and motivates you to keep moving forward, even after those inevitable distractions or setbacks. Yet, so many people who write out lists find themselves unable to check everything off by 5 PM.
And that’s mostly because they’re not making their lists correctly. In fact, many people are habitually killing their own productivity.

6 Things You Don't Owe Your Oga

 

When you don't have good boundaries between your work and personal lives, your health and performance suffer. 

The typical workday is long enough as it is, and technology is making it even longer. When you do finally get home from a full day at the office, your mobile phone rings off the hook, and emails drop into your inbox from people who expect immediate responses.

25 Little Ways to Get Closer to Your Dream Career

Changing careers is a big, scary feat.
Scratch that. A huge, terrifying feat. When your dream job has pretty much nothing to do with what you’ve been working toward your entire career—bridging that gap can feel overwhelming.

5 Fast Ways to Make Yourself More Hireable This Month

 

Why isn’t your job search working?

You’re sending out resume after resume for positions you think you’re perfectly qualified for. You’re even taking the time to tailor each one and craft memorable cover letters—but still, you’re hearing nothing back.

The Mental Trick You Can Use to Get Through Any Stressful Situation

Maybe you’ve scored that prized interview you’ve been after for some time, or maybe your CEO chose you to deliver a presentation, or maybe you have a big networking event—whatever the case, you’re obviously excited, but you’re also really nervous.