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Dear Jarus, Indeed career decisions are not easy to make so I must commend you for your outstanding service which undoubtedly has aided millions of people in making the right career choices. Kudos! I am lost! I am so lost I don’t know which career path to follow. ...Urgently Needed: Female Accounting Graduate
A big advertising agency needs an accountant. Their requirements: Must be female Must be a serving corps member Must be a graduate of accounting Pay is between 70-80k per month net of tax It is very urgent. This advert expires today. Send your CV to jarushub@gmail.com if qualified. All the ...How do I move into senior management cadre?
Dear Jarus, A happy new year to you. Thanks for all the wonderful work you are doing, May God almighty bless you. I have been wanting to reach out to you for quite a while but as they say “Procastination is the thief of time”. Now that we are in ...YSR: Google 2013 Trends – Behind the statistics (Nigeria)
YOUNG, SMART & RESTLESS “My articles are basically targeted towards young people who have access to so much information especially as a result of information overload from the internet and this in turn makes them restless a s a result of the many options available. My articles would mainly be ...Shell tops Jobberman’s list of best 100 companies in Nigeria
Jobberman instituted the Best Places to Work in Nigeria to provide a comprehensive rating of employee satisfaction and commitment across employers in Nigeria The 2013 Best Companies to Work rankings include 50 multinationals , 45 majorly Nigerian companies and 12 government agencies. METHODOLOGY To find the companies that were the ...THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – Here comes the big masquerade!!!
The much advertised book is here: THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND: FROM SCHOOL TO WORKPLACE – TESTED TIPS TO FLYING HIGH “This book is a great effort by Suraj. I am very impressed that someone took out his time to document a lot of ideas most of us hold ...2014: Men that will make Jarushub tick
Suraj Oyewale, aka Jarus, is the founder and editor of Jarushub. He will continue to come up with initiatives to consolidate the rising profile of this portal David Apaflo will continue to share uncommon insights on business opportunities Ajanlekoko, the shadow man, continues to beam the light on career matters Nasir ...My original certificates were razed…what are my chances of securing job?
Good Day Sir, I will like to remain anonymous. I graduated from the university of Lagos with a B.sc Degree in Business Administration (2.1). My inability to secure a decent job has caused me a lot of pain. I always knew getting a job in my country requires a lot ...Sagamite, SirRash swell list of Jarushub Columnists
I am happy to announce the signing of yet another set of young, brilliant Nigerians as contributors to Jarushub, Nigeria’s most influential career and mentorship portal. Rasheed ‘SirRash’ Adewusi, a manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria, is a versatile young man with vast writing experience on ...2013: I thank you all
As 2013 finally rolls to an end, I want to seize this opportunity to thank everyone that has contributed in one way or the other to the phenomenal rise of this portal, Jarushub. This is our first year and I must confess the growth of Jarushub surpassed my expectation. It ...Jarushub is back….
Our apologies for not informing you before going on maintenance closure since yesterday. It was due to some communication mix-up between us and our webhost. Jarushub is now back and running. We appreciate the text messages, Facebook messages, and other mediums readers used to reach us. Thanks. JarusTHE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – Go……
LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER, LAUNCHING IS TOMORROW!!! ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book ...ACCA or ICAN …and How Do I Pass?
Dear Jarus, I am grateful for the prompt response given my last message. Thanks to the Jarushub eggheads. However, I still need answers to these questions; firstly, which is better for me to pursue immediately after school as you said, of ACCA or ICAN without minding the exam costs? Also, I want ...THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – Set….
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – On Your Mark……
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...Dear Jarus, I’m considering career u-turn inspired by your portal
Thank you, Jarus. My name is Bayo, and I am a 3rd year student of the department of management and accounting at OAU. I have been in a dilemma of recent on which career choice to make. I had always wanted to be an accountant, and maybe later become a ...THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – 4 Days to Go!
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...Employment at will – Case studies
HR DESK with Moruf Kolawole Nasir (Experienced HR professional) nmkolawole@gmail.com; jarushub@gmail.com In continuation of our last week’s article on employment-at-will, below are the case studies as promised, and my comments in respect of each of the cases. NB: Minor editing was done on the reported (quoted) cases. Case 1: “More ...THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – 5 Days to Go!
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...The Road to Victoria Island – 6 Days to Go!
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...Job: I am concerned about my stammering
Sir Jarus, I have been lurking around you, and I have seemed to have taken a fancy to you. There is something that has been giving me the heebie-jeebies whenever I think of it. I am a student of economics, 300 level, but a mild stutter. I came from a ...How do I become a “great guy” in Finance?
I feel most lucky knowing Jarushub at this early and meaningful stage of my life. I am well pleased about the information on this blog and I commend all who has contributed to its success. I am a first class undergraduate (in my final year) student of Agricultural Extension and ...Press Release: Jarushub gets Publicity Manager
Your fast-rising career portal, Jarushub, has brought on board Mr. Suleiman AbdulSalam as Publicity Manager. The appointment of Suleiman, a graduate of Agricultural Economics from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, takes immediate effect. He will operate with his name, Suleiman Abdulsalam, and his moniker, BashorunDon. He is authorized to ...The Road to Victoria Island – 7 Days to Go!
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...Pharmacist-turned Journalist, Tolu Ogunlesi, wins Jarushub Nigerian Role Model 2013
The search for the Jarushub Nigerian Role Model 2013 ended yesterday with pharmacy-turned journalist, Tolu Ogunlesi, emerging the winner. Other nominees in the list included Mrs. Sola David Borha, CEO of StanbicIBTC; Mr. Niyi Yusuf, CEO of Accenture Nigeria; and Mr. Simon Kolawole, former editor of THISDAY. The final choice was ...Jarus talks on Communication Skills to Lagos Muslim Corpers
On the invitation of the Muslim Corpers Association of Nigeria (MCAN), Lagos State Chapter, I will be delivering a lecture on the topic, Communicating with Excellence/Oratory: The Power to Change, to Muslim corps members serving in Lagos state on Saturday December 28, 2013 at Brainy Educare Centre , 1, Ahmed street, ...FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY: Angles of Elevation and Depression
Michael Oluwafemi Taiwo, Ph.D [This piece is dedicated to the memory of my high school math teacher and friend, Mr. Yusuf, who passed away this year after a protracted battle with illness] One of the earliest topics I fell in love with in Mathematics is Angles of Elevation and ...Career in world’s biggest consulting firms: What you need to know
By Sagamite (Sagamite is a UK-based Nigerian) One of the advantages of consulting is the rapid progression if you are in it, and the good exit options when you leave it. When I say good exit options, that means when you decide to leave consulting and go to industry, it ...Jarushub columnist, David Apaflo, 34 other Africans, nominated for Top 35 Under-35 CEOs Awards
FROM UNDER-35 CEO ONLINE MAGAZINE On Dec. 3rd 2013, we started working to finalise the nominees’ list for the Top35-Under35CEO Awards. We were surprised by the quality of nominations we received from different parts of Africa as this is the maiden edition. (We also received nominations from people in the ...Jarus’ interview with Under35CEO online magazine
31 year-old Suraj Oyewale is a remarkable young man whose story will inspire you to follow your passion and do work that matters. He shares with YinkaBrand how he got started with Jarushub, his inspiration and his plan for Jarushub in 2014. Thanks for joining us Under35CEO today. We’re ...Your freedom to fire your boss or employee
HR DESK with Moruf Kolawole Nasir (Experienced HR professional) nmkolawole@gmail.com; jarushub@gmail.com Employment relationship, just like every other relationships is never a do or die; or by fire by thunder affairs. There is some element of liberty/freedom to choose whether to continue with the relationship or not. This is known as ...Identifying opportunity in importunity
MIND OF AJANLEKOKO Ajanlekoko, an electrical engineer, is a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com I had car trouble some years back, and had to hitch a ride with a friend home. We were stuck on 3rd Mainland ...Are Nigerians really in control of Nigerian businesses?
MIND OF AJANLEKOKO Ajanlekoko, an electrical engineer, is a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com Is it not interesting? In the 70s, 30 odd years ago, most multinational companies in Nigeria were 60-80% owned by Nigerians, and ...Can I put my experience in a dead bank in my CV?
Good day Jarus. Thanks for the good job you are doing. I once worked in an old bank (FSB) bank as a Teller. I put this as a working experience in my CV. I went for an interview somewhere and the interviewer was telling me that I have to remove ...Office Politics: Why office environment is, to me, a WWE’s Royal Rumble
MIND OF AJANLEKOKO Ajanlekoko, an electrical engineer, is a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com The office environment to me is like WWE’s Royal Rumble, only with a twist – everybody starts in the ring. In fact, most ...Temporary job opportunity @ KPMG Nigeria
We have commenced planning for the 2014 Banking Industry Customer Satisfaction Survey (BICSS) and will require temporary staff to administer questionnaires at the different locations. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of BSc/HND; have good communication skills and integrity. Below are the locations for which candidates are required: • Aba ...Return to my 50k/month job or go ahead with farming?
Dear Jarus, I need your advice on something quite important. Three months ago, I was suspended from my job for a crime I am not guilty of (I suspect my boss does not want me and other accountants again; he suspended me and forced another accountant to resign). Since then, ...NNPC or a “Big 4″Consulting firm?
Hi Jarus, I just got an offer with NNPC and one of the big 4 consulting firms in Nigeria. I’m an accounting graduate with ACCA completed. Which do you advise I take for long term growth and career development? I look forward to your quick response as I have to decide by ...Bridging the Leadership Gap: The Missing Link
MIND OF AJANLEKOKO Ajanlekoko, an electrical engineer, is a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com I’ll try not to make this some kind of article. Lots of debates have been raging on this Nairaland regarding what is really ...Do you care to do financial check-up?
INVESTMENT TALK WITH EMMA Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) This article was motivated by what I saw in the hospital on 20th November 2013. My father’s driver was out of Lagos for a week, so I had to take my father to the hospital ...Got a great startup idea that needs funding? Y Combinator may be your needed partner
I came across this in one of many ferocious readings on the internet. It has to do with an American outfit that funds great startup ideas. They may just be what you need to actualize that fantastic idea of yours. I recommend you check them out. All the best. ************************** ...Frequently Asked Questions About the Nigerian Stock Exchange (ii)
INVESTMENT TALK WITH EMMA Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) Which stocks should I choose? That depends on what you want from your investments. About 300 securities are quoted or listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange; they range from government stocks to ordinary shares and ...Finding a Job: My Top 5 Unusual Acts
Jarus Some people are just wired to defy the norms. For example, billionaire investor, Warren Buffets, I read in Tope Fasua’s “Things to do….before your career disappears”, doesn’t go around with mobile phone. You can only do that if you are Warren Buffets. Someone like me cannot do that. Facebook ...YSR – Design for extreme affordability: An oft-ignored wonder strategy
YOUNG, SMART & RESTLESS “My articles are basically targeted towards young people who have access to so much information especially as a result of information overload from the internet and this in turn makes them restless a s a result of the many options available. My articles would mainly be ...Finding a Job: 10 Tested Steps
HR DESK with Moruf Kolawole Nasir (Experienced HR professional) nmkolawole@gmail.com; jarushub@gmail.com The saying “Applying to jobs is a full-time job” put me to work this week. After reading two articles which centered on this quote this week (one asserting and the other indirectly negating the statement), I got thinking about ...
