The Power of Personal Branding: Boosting Your Professional Reputation
You don’t get a second chance to make a lasting first impression. It’s a powerful statement, but it’s also daunting when you don’t know about personal branding, its value as a determinant of success, and how to curate a strong brand. What does it mean for you to have a personal brand? Do I really…
Making the Most of AI in the Workplace
It’s the rise of the machines, but the truth is, the big machine uprising has been a long time coming. And now that it’s here, we need to figure out how to navigate this new world of artificial intelligence. AI is the hot, not-so-new craze that’s still making waves, and we’re all adjusting to it.…
Expert Insights: Best CV Practices According to HR Experts
Writing the perfect resumé is difficult to pin down for most of us. What format should you use? How do you put your best foot forward to show you’re the right candidate for the job? What will make your resumé stand out from the hundreds landing on the hiring manager’s desk? These are just some…
Template For an Email Requesting Training Budget
Training and skills development are essential to helping you advance and achieve your career goals. This pursuit can be costly, sometimes coming out of your pocket. Some companies offer this benefit to their staff, but you may have to ask your organisation to cover the cost for others. Talking about money isn’t easy. Asking for…
National Career Development Month
It’s often been said that ‘every pot has a lid’, or ‘every lock has a key’. What this means is that there is something for everyone. Similarly, when it comes to careers, the familiar that we hear about every day, or the more obscure career paths we wouldn’t think of like a mattress tester (talk…
The Biggest Employment Industries in Nigeria
In Nigeria, it’s possible to get a good salary in any sector but some industries offer lucrative salary and exceptional benefits more than others. So, which Nigerian industries are the best to work for? Which sector has the most job openings? How can a job seeker improve his or her chances of getting into one…
How to Be a Good Manager
Managers are crucial cogs in any business. They lead departments to success through an array of soft skills and talents. Without them, deadlines can be missed, quality can plummet, and business growth is scuppered.But good managers aren’t just cogs in a machine. They are also tightrope walkers, trying to balance views and opinions from all…
How to become a freelance writer
People write to express themselves, order their thoughts, explore ideas, and for many other reasons. But what about when you want to turn your pastime into a profession? How do you get started, and what skills do you need? We take a look at how to become a freelance writer.Freelancing can be a rewarding and…
Learner Story – Harvey
Prior to launching his own business, Harvey worked for over 20 years in the hospitality industry, starting off as a chef, before becoming a restaurant developer and assuming various other roles in the sector. To expand his horizons, Harvey began by taking a course in ‘Intellectual Property Management in the Food Sector’ on FutureLearn. “I took…
The hybrid jobs economy
Over the last few months, we’ve all had to make changes to our daily routines. The pandemic has impacted our lives in ways many of us could never have imagined. As well as the tragic loss of life, livelihoods have been lost and whole industries have been devastated. Yet people are resilient and resourceful, meaning…
