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Sep 28, 2020 5 tweets 2 min read
3 REALLY COOL PRODUCTIVITY APPS TO CHECK OUT

1. FOREST:

This mobile app helps you to stay dedicated to your tasks in the most interesting way. The premise of Forest is simple: Plant a seed when you’re ready to get to work, then set a timer. If you stick to the task, your tree grows — but if you exit the app for whatever reason, your tree dies. Soon enough, you can grow an entire forest!

You can access on iOS and Android for less than $2 (one time purchase)
Sep 22, 2020 7 tweets 3 min read
Since my colleagues aren’t talking about it, let me give you people gist from last Valentine’s Day at our office.

A hilarious thread. [Please Retweet💛] Image 2/7

So, this our head of business dev. had been going on about how her #Anon is the most romantic person after Romeo and my colleagues and I were always there for the juicy dets. Image
Sep 16, 2020 8 tweets 4 min read
Remember this poll? We’ll be sharing an important update today based on the result.

Like & Rt this tweet and we’ll Dm you an early reservation link for free CV review and consultation.

Limited slots available. Hi @nusaybahox and @damie_p
Sep 15, 2020 7 tweets 2 min read
Not knowing the answer to an interview question is a moment every candidate dreads. It may be something you just forgot to consider or an unusual question like, “How would you sell a rat to a cat owner?”

Here are 5 tips on handling this tough moment with grace. #Thread /1 Image Stay Calm: If you start freaking out, your body will make it obvious to your interviewer that you’ve been thrown off balance. And freaking out impairs your decision-making ability. /2
Sep 11, 2020 24 tweets 9 min read
Like this tweet and we’ll tell you something we admire about you. Hi, @abrahamiyiola
We love your timeline. It is like a citadel of knowledge. A place one would go to if he/she wants to learn more about work and career in general.
Aug 25, 2020 6 tweets 2 min read
“Tell us about yourself”

How do you answer👆this question appropriately in an interview?

Let’s talk about it.

A thread [Please RT] (2/6)
How you answer this question might be the difference between a good interview and a bad one. If you nail this question, you’re right on your way to having a great interview.
Aug 25, 2020 10 tweets 3 min read
Meet Elizabeth Taylor, the first person to ask “Why should we hire you?”

A hilarious thread Image Meet Emmanuel Nwaobilo, the man that said “You smell nice” Image
Aug 18, 2020 10 tweets 4 min read
HOW TO APPEAR SMART IN MEETINGS

(Pro tips that you can’t get anywhere in the world)

[Retweet for others to see]

A hilarious thread. Image 1. Ask questions like ‘Is this Scalable?”

Start by saying ‘hmm’ so that you sound like you know what you are saying. Then go ahead to say something like:
‘Hmm, Chidozie, I see that you put in the work, but is this Scalable?’
Aug 14, 2020 6 tweets 3 min read
We came across some of the most hilarious first day at work stories and we decided to share with you 🤣.
#Thread Image “I got hired for a corporate job. I had my first day and it seemed to be going well and then I, and the rest of my department, got called in for a surprise meeting. Turns out we were all getting laid off. Yep. I got laid off on my first day. That HAS to be a new record, right?”/1
Aug 10, 2020 6 tweets 2 min read
𝟯𝟬 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡 𝗔 𝗝𝗢𝗕 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪

1. Lying or exaggerating

2. Talking to much or too less

3. Being distracted

4. Talking bad about your previous employer

5. Talking about your money problems

A Thread, Please RT 6. Talking extensively about your personal life

7. Being insensitive

8. Crossing your arms over your chest

9. Being unprepared

10. Not making eye contact
Jul 31, 2020 6 tweets 3 min read
On June 30th, 2020, @Microsoft announced that they will help 25million job seekers across the world learn new Digital Skills as well as award them certificates, tools & resources to help pursue new jobs.

A necessary thread.

Please Like & RETWEET💛 Image This initiative was launched in partnership with @LinkedIn and @github and it will be grounded on three areas of activity:

(1) The use of data to identify in-demand jobs and the skills needed to fill them;
Jul 29, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read
WHY
DIDN’T
YOU GET A
CALL BACK
AFTER SENDING
YOUR CV TO A
RECRUITER?

A thread😬 We can all agree at that a lot of recruiters are plain rude! I mean, if you’re not going to invite me for an interview after sending you my badass CV, the least you can do is send me a mail advising me consider starting an onlyfans or something.

But, no.
Jul 20, 2020 6 tweets 3 min read
Jul 14, 2020 7 tweets 2 min read
We put together a list of 20 Red Flags to watch out for before taking any job🚩🚩🚩🚩

Check them out and please RT

A Thread 1🚩A vague job description
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2🚩The application process Is cumbersome

​​3🚩Work, work, work culture
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4🚩They offer you the job on the spot

​​5🚩Unprofessional communication or lack of it
Jul 9, 2020 5 tweets 2 min read
Come back here, I’m talking to you!

And you should RT if you’re guilty of at least one😂 Image 1/8
Jul 8, 2020 4 tweets 3 min read
All the corporate jargon we don’t want to hear anymore!!

#thread #careerbuddy Image 1-4 ImageImageImageImage
Jul 7, 2020 4 tweets 3 min read
RT if you can relate with at least three of these slides🤣🤣 Image 1-4 ImageImageImageImage
Jun 30, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
With a total of 187 entries, we used a random picker tool to select a winner (as seen in the second and third slides).

Congratulations to @boluwaolojo, you have won 100,000 naira worth of internet data🥳

Please check your DM.

#CareerBuddyGiveaway #Winner Image
Jun 26, 2020 5 tweets 2 min read
25 SIGNS THAT YOU’RE IN A TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. No Communication/Bad Communication

​​2. Little/No Growth Potential
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3. Competition is Unhealthy
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4. Nobody asks for your input on anything
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5. Your workload is unreasonable

#Thread 6. Everything you do gets criticized
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7. You feel burnt out

​​8. Your gut is telling you
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9. No work-life balance
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10. Unmotivated Coworkers
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11. Your loved ones say you’ve changed

​​12. You feel pressured to socialize with your coworkers

#FridayFeeling
Jun 16, 2020 4 tweets 3 min read
Our client, Medbury, is a Corporate Health Advisory & Management company that provides assistance to organizations enabling them to achieve their Workplace Health and Wellness goals.

#jobfairy #applynow They are looking to hire an Operations Manager to optimize their process and ensure seamless service delivery to their clients.

The foundation of success on this role is your ability to efficiently plan in a manner that is agile and flexible enough to respond to the needs of...
Jun 10, 2020 7 tweets 3 min read
30 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙎 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙎𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙇𝘿 𝙉𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙍 𝙎𝘼𝙔 𝙏𝙊 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙁𝙀𝙈𝘼𝙇𝙀 𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙂𝙐𝙀

1. Did you gain/lose weight?
2. For a lady, you tried
3. Stop being so emotional
4. I like the way your pants fit on you
5. You should wear more makeup

#CareerBuddy 6. Can I touch your hair?
7. Are you dating anyone?
8. Calm down, you're a lady
9. You only got the job because you’re a woman
10. You aren’t one of those feminists, are you?