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How To Answer 'What Are Your Salary Expectations?'

This question may pop up at some point in your interview process. I know you get mixed feelings when asked this question because talks about money can be stressful or ...

Last updated: 12:31-pm August 30, 2023

Step-by-Step guide of Negotiating Salaries.

Young Professional? Thanks for coming. Please don’t forget to grab some coffee before you find a seat. As always, this thread is based on what has worked for me as ...

Last updated: 5:23-pm August 30, 2023

Things to note as a student in Canada

Congratulations to students who just landed in Canada & will be starting school in January. Some things to note: - Get yourself a very good winter jacket. - Have your ...

Last updated: 6:03-am August 30, 2023

Important Notes on Emails to Professors

Based on the questions I have received from my inbox as a result of my earlier articles, let me say these: 1. Not all courses and schools require that you ...

Last updated: 5:06-pm August 29, 2023

How to know if tax deductions from your salary is remitted to tax authority in Nigeria

Can you help me with this challenge I'm having at the office now? How do I know that my PAYE that is deducted from my salary every month is honestly ...

Last updated: 9:32-pm August 30, 2023

8 Questions You Can Ask After An Interview

It is important to note that an interview is also an opportunity to learn about the role you've applied for and the organization itself.  Asking good question shows that you ...

Last updated: 4:26-pm August 28, 2023

A guide to an exceptional performance for your next interview

1. Know your resume like the back of your left hand. Ever gone for an interview and you blank out when asked the question “tell us about your background?” Don’t ...

Last updated: 1:32-pm August 29, 2023

How to get into product management

If you are an aspiring Product Manager without a technical background, here are some ways you could break into Product Management and improve your project management skills: 1. Do your ...

Last updated: 6:55-pm August 29, 2023

9 things you need to know on securing scholarship abroad

1. Scholarship is not necessarily for the most intelligent, it is for the most informed and the smartest. 2. There is no rigid rule for any scholarship, your ability to ...

Last updated: 5:50-pm August 28, 2023

How to email Professors to improve your chances at being funded

This beautiful sunday morning, I am going to attempt to demystify a very important issue candidates face when applying to MS/PhD programs in the USA! Here is WHY and HOW ...

Last updated: 4:21-pm August 30, 2023