How to Negotiate your Salary for a Remote Job
Transitioning to working from home comes with a few changes, but those changes should not include a reduction in your salary. Negotiating your salary for a remote job is necessary as you should know your worth and let that guide your discussion. You might be…
How to Successfully Conduct Performance Review Remotely
Performance reviews are essential for the growth and development of every organisation. These assessments help your employees who are looking to grow to know that you recognise and appreciate their efforts. It also enables you to determine if there are knowledge gaps and if your…
How to Be a Stellar Team Player While Working Remotely
The onslaught of the pandemic has caused adjustments in the work culture and an increase in remote jobs. Remote work involves telecommuting, but the distance and the lack of in-person interaction can affect camaraderie amongst colleagues. While working remotely and proving yourself, you should also…
I went from earning #150k per month to earning over $40k.
Earning in foreign currency can be said to be the dream of every Nigerian. Who doesn’t want to get paid in dollars and spend in Naira? Just imagine what that money can do for you. Fola is not a stranger to this reality. Today, Fola…
I was fired. What do I put on my CV?
Your employer laid you off, and you’re wondering how that would reflect on your resume. Do not panic; there are ways to go around it. I’m sure you’re asking yourself; “should I include this in my resume?” “If I don’t, how would I explain the…
A Guide On Surviving As a Nigerian Employee
I am going to talk about surviving as a Nigerian employee but first, let’s check the statistics. According to an article published by Nairametrics, Nigeria’s unemployment rate as of the second quarter of 2020 is 27.1%, indicating that about 21,764,614 (21.7 million) Nigerians remain unemployed….
Remote Job Interview: How to Prepare Adequately
Maybe you’ve been applying for remote jobs this whole time, and you keep hitting a brick wall, or after a remote job interview, you don’t hear from them again. This result can be frustrating; the effect can lead to self-doubt, and you find yourself thinking…
Perception Is Everything
I once read that ‘People believe that something that only does one thing is better at that thing than something that does that thing and something else.’ Whatever you’re working on, be as specific as possible. Even if you aren’t the best at it, people would assume you are. Simply because that’s all you do.
Working from home: 5 ways to improve your mental health
Working from home can be glamorous; the idea of not commuting to work daily and having flexible working hours sounds like music to the ears. Although remote work seems to be the golden prize for some people, it comes with its side effects, and an…
Career Move: Top 5 Tips for when changing careers
Making a major career move can be nerve-wracking because of the uncertainty that surrounds situations like these. Some of us frequently end up confused or overwhelmed by the steps to take to ensure we achieve our career goals. Most often, it is at times when…
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