9 tips for negotiating a new job offer
1. Make a list of your desired terms: Things like salary expectation, paid time off, resumption time, or remote/on-site work. Whatever terms you consider important, write them down and keep them top of mind. 2. Don’t make demands – ask questions: To respect your new employer’s authority, form your requests as a question. For example, […]
Transfer Window: What to look for in a PFA
Now that the transfer window has been opened by the National Pension Commission (PENCOM), giving you as an RSA holder the opportunity to move from your current Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) to a much-preferred one which you believe will better satisfy your pursuit of a comfortable retirement, there are a few things you must look […]
Now or Later?
Derick and Raymond have been best of friends from their university days as they shared similar vision and life aspirations. This bond is evident in their career aspiration as they both gained employment in the same organization. Tenacious in realizing their ambitions, they pursued their career goals with every sense of commitment and were consequently […]
When Lagos ran for the future
The rain couldn’t stop them. They showed up firing on all cylinders. In what seemed like a short time, with registration done and packs picked, the stage was set for all who came to run for the future. Those who came to meet people got straight to it – shaking hands and making introductions. Those […]
How to create a CV that gets you the job
Your CV could be your ticket to getting your foot in the door for a job interview, and constructing one is easy once you know how. It is simply taking all your skills and experience and tailoring them to the job you’re applying for. Here are a few tips to help you create a successful […]
Retirement this year doesn’t have to be boring
This is a big year for you. You’re retired now and it’s time to rest from all your years of hard work. You are excited to take the much-needed relaxation but somewhere in your heart, you can’t shake that feeling that you may get bored along the way. But don’t overthink it. You can still […]
Five financial goals to set this year
It’s another year and we’ve promised ourselves all sorts of things – I want to be bigger, thinner, eat more veggies and maybe eat less sugar. That said, we can all agree that we all need more money and sometimes the key lies in managing what you already have. So here are 5 financial goals […]
6 things to prioritise during your NYSC Year
One year is a long time, yet it can pass by very quickly. Don’t let the one-year compulsory youth service year pass by without adding some value to yourself. On that note, here are 6 things you should do during your NYSC year: Prepare your CV and start sending out: If you don’t have a […]
New Year, different you?
With the New Year in full swing, what plans do you have to make 2021 better and different from last year? Yes, there are still books to read, the crew to hang with, Valentine’s day to plan for and social media to slay for – but really, are these the only things this year should […]
JOB HUNTING TIP: Don’t let opportunity ‘Sleep’ away
You might find this hard to believe but your body is not a machine. Even if it were, machines need rest too…especially before going in for a job interview.
