Find a Career that is Right for You
Finding a career that is right for you is no small task, whether you are just starting out, looking for a change or returning to work after being away. With so many career paths to choose from, it’s easy to become overwhelmed – and post people do! If you don’t know what you want to…
Quiet Ambition: A Rising Workplace Phenomenon
One thing we can all agree on is that the workplace is evolving. New trends, ways of working, and strategies rule the day. Added to this, are the new and subtle phenomenons, challenges, and traditional notions of ambition and success. In particular, “quiet ambition.” This growing trend represents a different approach to climbing the corporate…
In-Demand Careers
There’s no time like the present for taking stock of your career and reviewing your options. Do you enjoy your job? Is it time to start your own business? What kind of setup are you looking for? Or is it time for that big career move? And if so, what careers are in demand and…
Understanding The Value Of A Career Guide And Who Should Use It
We spend nearly one-third of our lives at work. This comes to roughly 90 000 hours of work during the course of your life. With so much time spent working, you want it to be in a career you love, can grow in, and look forward to. Making the right career choice requires lots of…
Rethinking Your Career
By now, we’ve heard of “the great resignation”. If you haven’t, it’s a term that was coined in 2021 and spurred by the global pandemic. Under this great resignation, companies and organisations saw many of their staff resign from their jobs. There are many factors that influenced this great move and continue to be of…
Breaking Language Barriers: Sankoumba Kourouma’s Journey with Alison
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,…
Energise Your Career – 5 courses on the energies and careers of the future!
As the world continues to adapt to combat climate change, the energy sector is undergoing more drastic changes than almost any other industry. The shift from coal, oil and gas towards clean energy sources is signalling the end of certain traditional energy industries. However the emerging renewable sector is producing countless opportunities for those willing…
Ace Your Job Interviews: Tips for Impressing Hiring Managers
Love them or loathe them, job interviews are a crucial step in the employment process. Job interviews provide candidates with the opportunity to showcase their skills, experience, and personality to potential employers. A good interview can be the difference between landing your dream job or facing another round of writing cover letters and sending resumés.…
5 Great Jobs in Data Science – A Booming Sector!
Big data is only getting bigger and bigger. This means that the surrounding industry is also experiencing enormous growth. The data sector is best understood as a subsection of every other sector, as the leveraging of data is now essential to all industries. This means that it’s an incredibly dynamic labour market, with lots of…
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…
