On the 2nd of December 2017, the Andela Learning Community Supported by Google hosted its very first ALC Career Fair aimed at providing employment opportunities for 92 graduates from the first phase of the program. The main goal of this event was to connect talent with businesses, but equally important was
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25-year-old Canadian born rapper Daystar Peterson shares how he overcame poverty to chase his dreams. In the video below, Lanez shares his positive mentality is among the most important aspects of reaching greatness. Opening up about his struggles as a homeless poor artist, Tory admitted that his work ethic and
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If you are already running a business or are contemplating one, there are four critical things one should know. Gaining success as an entrepreneur can be daunting, however, it is within reach for everyone. 1.Have an entrepreneurial mind There are people who worship at the altar of employment and would never care
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We are looking for a dynamic Multimedia Content Creator to join our fast-paced team! Are you the one? The job includes a variety of tasks including writing articles, updating and creating content for our company’s many web pages and social media platforms, creating video content, and attending industry-related events. READ: What to
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Picture this, it’s six o’ clock in the evening, most of your colleagues have already called it a day, having left at 5: 30, but there you are crunching away at the work, as you momentarily throw glances at the clock. You feel anxious because you are late and everyone has
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Meet Jamie. Jamie really loves her job. The work is rewarding, the perks can’t be beat, and she shares tight bonds with her team members—particularly with Kate, a colleague who Jamie has worked closely with for the past year and a half. Then one day, seemingly totally out of the blue,
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Once an employer makes you a job offer, consider it hooked. But curb your urge to reflexively say yes to the first number it throws out. Now is your time to negotiate a higher salary. “You’ll never have more power in your relationship with a company than the time in which
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There’s a certain 10-letter word that incites dread among shy college students and young professionals: networking. Whether you’re in high school, college or just starting out in the workforce, chances are you have a relative or teacher who lives by the “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” mantra.
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Students from underprivileged backgrounds earn almost 10% less on average than those from wealthy families six months after graduating in the same subject, a study has shown. According to the research from Deloitte, the biggest wage gap is found among law graduates at 15%, while those who study computer science or
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I am a student studying for a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at the Kenyatta University. Would you believe me if I told you that, in the middle of my hectic study schedule, I have had the opportunity to grow a manufacturing business, and manage a full staff complement in Macau
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