What every fresh graduate should expect from a career talk
Recently, I got an invitation to a career talk at a well-known insurance firm in the country. That came as a surprise since I...
No internship this vac? Here are 4 things you can spend your time on
It is around that time of the year again when tertiary students strive to be purposeful during the second semester break. In an ever-competitive world...
Prioritizing market research for new and small businesses in Africa
The African market today is presenting more opportunities to entrepreneurs than ever before. Africa is undoubtedly the new frontier for growth offering opportunities for...
10 tips to achieve anything you want in life
I’m no stranger to feeling stuck in life.
I’ve trained with some of the best coaches on the planet during my 20-year sports career, and...
How to Answer “Tell me About Yourself” During an Interview
Make sure to talk about only the relevant things that they would be interested in knowing.
When you get that call for an interview, it...
Why ‘C’ Students Usually End Up Being the Most Successful in Life
Former President George W. Bush isn’t typically celebrated for his public speaking skills, but he made an important and insightful point the other day...
5 Things You Need to do to Secure an Attachment
Some programmes of study at universities have a compulsory industrial attachment period which one has to complete before being awarded their undergraduate degree. Some...
10 Most Valuable StartUps Launched by Students #Infographic
Are you dreaming of launching your own startup, but you are still a college student? Get inspired by this new infographic. The graphic below...
3 Things You Can do to ‘Test’ if You Have an Entrepreneurial Spirit
It is sometimes difficult to stay motivated when working for others, especially when month after month and year after year, things simply don’t change....
First Degree is Irrelevant, Tertiary Myth?
Parents, Counselors, Teachers, Siblings, Uncles... You could be wrong. Before you think you're being falsely accused, let me share this with you. In Kojo's...
5 Ways to Choose the Right Career
If you have already started your job search, you know that it isn’t easy. You might see friends surfing job boards applying for any...
4 Lessons Every Start-Up Should Know Before Hand
Ghanaians all over the country have embraced entrepreneurship. There is a growing desire to make a better life for themselves through their own endeavours...
GPA Wahala
Almost all University of Ghana students would agree that one of the most popular expressions on campus is the ‘guy’ we call G.P.A. Many...
50 Incorrect Pronunciations That You Should Avoid
On a personal level, I cringe when I hear someone sound the “t” in often or pronounce pecan with a short “a,” but I...
3 Lessons for Startup Entrepreneurs
Founding a company isn't for the faint of heart. Every entrepreneur — no matter the size of their company — faces tough decisions and...
The Realities of Life After School – Part III
In my first and second parts of this three-part article series, I introduced us to what the world holds for us after school. In...
The Realities of Life After School – Part II
In the first part of my three-part article series to introduce new would-be graduates to the real world out there, I outlined four very...
The Realities of Life After School – Part I
It is that time of the year again. Many students will be graduating from their programmes of study and venturing into the world. Having...
