Networking events are excellent for connecting with a diverse range of professionals and for deepening relationships on a cross sectoral level, but that doesn’t have to be the only networking avenue for the savvy career professional. Yesterday, as part of our Instagram Live Series, I shared 21 ways you can network without having to find your way through traffic and other…
A step by step guide on how to use networking to get your dream job, to climb up the career ladder and become more visible in your industry. Building the right Relationships is the pathway to your success Did you know that those who climb the corporate ladder with amazing speed are those who can confidently network? Wouldn’t it be great…
We are super excited to be bringing you our new feature #9to5CareerChick, where we will be profiling, monthly, some of the most dynamic, experienced, ambitious and just downright amazing career women in Africa. What better way for you to scale your career than by standing on the shoulders of those who have blazed the trail, left a mark and now…
Hello everyone and welcome to a wonderful New Year! We couldn’t think of a better way to start 2018 than by celebrating the women who have devoted a considerable portion of their lives activities to empowering other women. The women included in our #womensupportingwomen Power List show every day that supporting women is much more than a hashtag or an…
We’ve always loved Gabrielle Union. Her effortless style, acting career, flawless skin and off course that BODY! But recently, we started following her on Instagram and found a new level of love and respect for her. Her marriage to Mr Wade and their uber loved up life aside, Gabrielle’s Instagram page oozes positivity and support for her fellow woman and…
We love Wednesdays!!!! Although we crush on women everyday, Wednesday gives us an extra excuse to shed the spotlight on our latest crush and the ‘amazingness’ that they are! Meet Folu Storms Also known as Ada Afoluwake Ogunkeye, an actor, broadcaster and explorer in addition to being a trained Barrister and Solicitor with, a love for travel, a thirst for…
From when I was young, I struggled with my body. In my mind, i was always the fattest one, the ugly friend, the one who didn’t have as much as others, the one who always seemed to need everyone’s help. Then one day the unthinkable happened. I woke up and my skin was covered in thick scaly rashes. The one…
Written by Glory Edozien Secondary school was definitely not my favourite period in life. The process of preparing for boarding house life was just as tedious as being there. One cutlass, one hoe. 2 yellow checked skirt and blouse housewear. Two white short sleeved shirts and 2 very dull grey skirts as school uniforms. One mop, one broom and one…
Hello ladies! Happy International Women’s Day! A day set aside to celebrate women, discuss issues and proffer solutions for gender parity. YAY! This year the theme is #BeBoldforChange and honestly we love it. Not only because change definitely does require boldness, but because we as women are bold! We just need to dust off the pressure to conform to society…
We’ve been speaking to a few career women lately getting promoted is a major goal for 2017! Excellent Promotions mean more responsibilities, more money and better perks, so off course it makes sense for that to be a goal. However, promotions are usually as a result of other more strategic goals you should be thinking about. What do you need…
