Career Development

Teachers teach all other professions. This is why teaching is considered by many people as the noblest of all professions. Teaching moulds the minds of the next generation, shaping minds, nurturing potential, and inspiring students to leave the classroom with confidence and a passion for learning. While the perception of teaching differs from person to…

Meet Sankoumba: A Financial Engineer in Dakar Sankoumba Kourouma is a Guinean financial engineer living in Dakar, Senegal. He came across Alison while searching online and was instantly intrigued when he realised he could take online courses for free. Despite being a native French speaker, Sankoumba didn’t let language barriers hold him back. For Sankoumba,…

Meet Ousmane: The Government Worker with a Thirst for Knowledge Ousmane Dienne lives in Senegal and works for the government. He was introduced to Alison by his brother while studying English at university. Learning on Alison has helped him polish his English skills, especially in listening, reading, and speaking. He believes that the knowledge he…

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has published its Future of Jobs Report 2025. This barometer of trends across all sectors anticipates challenges and opportunities for growth until 2030. Key takeaways include the imperative for a flexible workforce that is prepared to upskill in line with technological advances.  Over 1,000 employers contributed insights into evolving technological,…

In today’s competitive job market, staying relevant is no longer a choice; it’s become necessary in an arena where things can change at the drop of a hat! Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional considering a mid-career change, you need to practise constant adaptation and a proactive approach to career development. Below,…

The Journey to Senegal: Gilbert’s Background Gilbert Doume, originally a Civil Engineer from Cameroon, moved to Senegal in 2008 to work on construction projects. After a few years in the industry, he decided to go freelance. That’s when Gilbert realised that he needed to expand his skills and up his career game. While searching for…

For many of us, the workplace is a necessary and integral part of life. It’s where we spend a significant portion of our waking hours, striving to achieve our professional goals and maintain our livelihood. However, not all workplaces are havens of harmony and elicit thoughts of joy from employees. Sometimes, they are settings for…

We were all born with an ingrained idea that through learning and a touch of encouragement, we are empowered to accomplish anything. This profound belief is a testament to the enduring human spirit. But somewhere along the journey of life, we lose sight of this and need people to remind us of who we are,…

Do you love your career? Do you wake up knowing that today will be exciting and satisfying? So many people continue with jobs that they don’t really like, simply because changing careers seems scary. First, you have to choose a new career, which sometimes isn’t easy, and then you have to actually find a way…

On 28 October, the rugby world came to a standstill as an epic battle played out between South Africa and New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France. The Boks, as the South African team is fondly known, came out victorious. Simultaneously, the eyes of the cricket world are on…