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To Jarus, a “thank you” note from Abeokuta
Hello Jarus, I am a keen follower of your posts on Nairaland though I avoid making comments. I finished from OAU Ile Ife with a Bsc in Psychology(3.40 CGPA) this year January. I am still awaiting service because the University Senate are yet to sit on our results due to the ASUU ...2013: We appreciate our VIP friends
Credibility is the backbone of most successes. In addition to quality content and writers, the phenomenal rise of Jarushub in Nigeria’s online space in its first year, 2013, is due largely to the credibility we have been able to build. No Nigerian online portal has been able to attract men ...2013: Top 10 Contributors on Jarushub
I must confess I have been very fortunate to have fantastic columnists and contributors to support me on this portal since I launched it in March this year. They all added value to this platform. I cannot run a one-man show. Sometimes, time and some other factors make it difficult ...3 Reasons To Update Your LinkedIn Profile
By Laura Smith-Proulx SOURCE: CAREEREALISM Every week, I receive calls from professionals and executives who, in the midst of their busy lives, have either spotted a great opportunity, or who have received a call from a recruiter about a choice job. No matter how it happens, the scenario is the ...Over to you, which Jarushub article did you enjoy most in 2013?
Jarushubbers and friends, We have come a long way and rounding up 2013 by God’s grace. I appreciate all the readers of this portal, my friends, the active ones as well as the passive ones who do only reading. Now, let’s get your feedback rolling: Which of the over 500 published articles ...FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY: Art of War by Antoine de Jomini
Michael Oluwafemi Taiwo, Ph.D This book is little known outside of military circles because the popular Art of War is by Sun Tzu and de Jomini’s career was eclipsed by his more influential contemporary, General Carl von Clausewitz. Also, his writing (published in 1832) assumes a working knowledge of Napoleon’s ...Meet Abimbola Adelakun, Punch’s Youngest Backpage Columnist
Back page is a very important page for newspapers, second only to the front page in order of importance. Since front pages are hardly for commentaries, it follows that back page commentators are carefully selected. If anyone doubts this, you need to see The Nation and THISDAY, which back page ...Opportunity to Interact with President Obama and participate in mentorship program in Washington
INVITATION TO YOUTHS 25-35 YEARS OLD Please share widely with young people who are eligible. Would you like to… – interact with President Obama at a presidential summit in Washington DC – participate in a 6 week leadership and mentoring program at a US institution – meet with US government, ...Work Experience: Glad Tidings to Fresh Graduates
HR DESK with Moruf Kolawole Nasir (Experienced HR professional) nmkolawole@gmail.com; jarushub@gmail.com It could be very discouraging and disappointing when, after passing through lots of self denials, sacrifices and rigour of university education to acquire the certificates which accompany the university education, opportunities to apply for job with the certificates surfaced ...DCT061113: Think Investment, Think Africa
DAILY CAREER TIP – 04.12.13: Recruit dymanic people From The Economist to WSJ, to Bloomberg to Reuters to FT to Soweto Herald, it’s all about INVEST IN AFRICA, with Nigeria as the gateway with up to 160m people – Femi Awoyemi, FCA, CEO, Proshare Nigeria –its all about INVEST IN ...Job Interview Tips For New Graduates
Source Article Author: Jenna Smith When in college, you’re used to competition. Right from scholarships to internships, you compete at every step with other students. Although you may think applying for internships and scholarships is just a lesser version of a job hunt, the world of employment is a much ...YSR: My McKinsey Interview (iii)
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 ...3 days to go: Vote Jarushub Career Blog & Nigerian Blog of the Year 2013
If you have not cast your vote, do so now. It closes in two days. We are nominated in 2 categories: BEST CAREER BLOG NIGERIAN BLOG OF THE YEAR 2013 http://nigerianblogawards.com/vote2013.php Don’t forget to go back to your inbox to confirm after voting. If you don’t get confirmation email, check ...DCT051213: Experience is invaluable
DAILY CAREER TIP – 05.12.13: Experience is invaluable Experience is an invaluable tool in decision making. Conversely, lack of experience can set you back for years if you make a wrong decision at a critical inflection point in your career. It is important to seek out a mentor in your ...Please help review my proposed route to becoming an investment banker
Hi Jarus, I want a career in investment banking (IB) and I need a career advice. I hold a second class degree in economics (2:2) and I know it’s not a good start for someone going into IB. I’m planning to go for Msc. Economics in Malaysia and also enrol ...Masters in Petroleum Energy Economics or in Accounting & Finance?
Dear Jarushub, Kindly advise a friend of mine. He is a member of ICAN and ACCA. He had HND in accounting and Bsc in Applied Accounting.He wants to break into O & G. He has over six years experience in Accounting and Taxation environment. He is now thinking of adding ...YSR: My McKinsey Interview (ii)
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 ...DCT041213: Recruit dynamic people
DAILY CAREER TIP – 04.12.13: Recruit dymanic people Pursue whatever strategy you agree on by recruiting people who can relate to the changing realities – Femi Awoyemi, FCA, CEO, Proshare Nigeria … ’t go for an unattainable perfect solution, go for what that works –low cost based, high entry barrier ...2013: Top 10 on Jarushub
As 2013 rolls to the end, I will be running a Top 10 series on Jarushub. We shall have: Top 10 Articles in 2013 Top 10 Columnists in 2013 Top 10 VIP friends of Jarushub in 2013 Top 10 Contributors in 2013 Top 10 Jarushubbers in 2013 Top 10 partners ...Audit Trainee Vacancy
A medium size Audit Firm based in Magodo Lagos has vacant positions for result-oriented and energetic Audit Trainees. Qualified candidates should have:… · HND/Bsc – Minimum of Upper Credit or Second Class Lower. · Minimum of 2-3 years audit experience in an audit firm. · Student membership of ICAN would ...Finance qualifications to aid my property management career?
Good morning Mr. Jarus, Thank you very much for your blog (I just stumbled on it). It is a great work you are doing. I am quite interested in developing myself in finance related areas. I graduated from O.A.U with a second class upper degree in Quantity Surveying. I worked ...Frequently Asked Questions About the Nigeria Stock Exchange
INVESTMENT TALK WITH EMMA Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) Anyone who has surplus funds after current living expenses must make an important decision. Should these surplus funds be used to improve current living stands? Or should it be invested to earn more income or ...DCT031213: 5 Tests of a Good Workplace
DAILY CAREER TIP – 03.12.13: 5 Tests of a Good Workplace 1, A unique value propositioncompared to other equally competent employees 2. A different, tailored value chain –going beyond the expected and charting new paths for the firm 3. Clear tradeoffs in employment cost-benefit, and choosing what not to do ...DCT021213: Someone else may be the one to discover your potential
DAILY CAREER TIP – 02.12.13: A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could. – UnknownJARUS ON SUNDAY: Make thy fun thy education
This article title is actually an adaptation of Greek philosopher, Hippocrates’ famous quote, “Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food”, which means choose your food such that even if they are not medicinal, they should at least not be injurious to your health. By 11am ...Great Ife’s all-time CGPA record-holder, Tope Ajetunmobi, writes for Jarushub
Further deepening its acclaim as parading the best array of Nigeria’s most gifted youths, Jarushub has brought on board yet another whiz kid, Temitope Ajetunmobi, to write for it. Tope, a Masters degree holder in Petroleum Engineering from the prestigious Imperial College, London (2010), 8th best university in the world, earlier ...12 Reasons Why Employers Fire Employees
HR DESK with Moruf Kolawole Nasir (Experienced HR professional) nmkolawole@gmail.com; jarushub@gmail.com Hello comrades! Let’s not be one-sided, this week is for the currently employed here we go: Getting laid off is the worst thing that could happen to any employee considering the stiff competition in the labour market and ...DCT291113: Are you part of social changes?
DAILY CAREER TIP – 29.11.13: Are we part of social changes? To some, the word reasonable is seen as a compliment. But is it? Are we part of the social changes that are taking place in Nigeria, and right across Africa?mbers…. – Femi Awoyemi, FCA, CEO, Proshare NigeriaNigeria-baiting from India to America
Adedotun Eyinade Dotun, a graduate of Microbiology from OAU and formerly Senior Associate with KPMG Nigeria, sent this piece from New York where he currently resides, as a Global Fellow of Acumen Fund Earlier in November, Nigeria was in the Indian news for, the umpteenth time, the wrong reasons. As ...DCT281113: Inspire emotion in your circle of influence
DAILY CAREER TIP – 28.11.13: Build a contact through mentorship Remember consultants thought us how to swim on dry land? Be a key part of the conversation and inspire in your circle of influence every emotion from outrage to delight. – Femi Awoyemi, FCA, CEO, Proshare NigeriaPictures from Jarus’ Interview on ChannelsTV and LTV
As most of you may know, I was recently featured on Opeyemi Agbaje’s popular TV show, THE POLICY COUNCIL, to offer my perspective as a leading youth leader in the country. I discussed issues ranging from PIB to Deregulation, my role models, future of Nigeria, and of course essence of ...Meet Taiwo Oyedele, Record Youngest Partner at PwC
Taiwo Oyedele is the Head of Tax and Corporate Advisory Services at PwC Nigeria (the world’s leading professional services firm with presence in over 150 countries). Taiwo has been in the forefront as a thought leader and prominent speaker on key accounting and tax issues including the tax implications of ...DCT271113: Mentorship aids networking
DAILY CAREER TIP – 27.11.13: Build a contact through mentorship Mentors, by virtue of prior experience have built up a network of contacts over time. This network of diverse expertise can act as an informal advisory group Having a mentor that can facilitate such interactions is not only invaluable but ...Vacancy: Executive Assistant to Jarus
Goldman Jarus Limited is a company registered in Nigeria under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), and run by a very versatile young Nigerian by the moniker Jarus. It is the umbrella body of all Jarus concerns. As his activities continue to expand, it has become obvious that he will no longer be ...12 Viruses in your CV
HR DESK with Moruf Kolawole Nasir (Experienced HR professional) nmkolawole@gmail.com; jarushub@gmail.com In my previous article I Identified 10 silly mistakes job seekers make in the process of applying for jobs. This edition covers the second part of the article-Silly Mistakes in CVs, although I choose to title it “12 VIRUSES ...DCT261113: Even your mentor may have failed in that path
DAILY CAREER TIP – 26.11.13: Mentor prevents mistakes It is important to note that the mentor might not have succeeded but can share valuable insights and feedback that will assist the mentee in avoiding similar mistakes – Femi Awoyemi, FCA, CEO, Proshare NigeriaTo Jarus, from the bottom of my heart
The first time I read Suraj Oyewale’s write up was sometime in 2008 (I may be wrong). It was about Lekki Toll gate. Then Fashola’s Mega City Project was just taking off. I was marveled at his writing brilliance. When I got to know that he was a fresh graduate as it ...“Investment bankers work long hours….have less social time” – Yewande Sadiku
Q&A with Yewande Sadiku Ms. Yewande Sadiku, an experienced investment banker, also of the Atedo Peterside School of Investment Banking, briefly explains to us what investment banking is about. Sadiku is currently the Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited. She served as the Head of Finance Department of Stanbic ...DCT251113: Always build on existing knowledge
DAILY CAREER TIP – 25.11.13: Build on existing knowledge The simplest method to jumpstart any activity is to build on existing knowledge and avoid starting from scratch. – Femi Awoyemi, FCA, CEO, Proshare NigeriaRevitalizing the Nigerian economy: Beyond western dependence (vi)
Kola Olaniyi Olaniyi is a graduate of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, kellokelington@yahoo.com, 08068495313 INDUSTRIAL POLICY Fiscal policy begat industrial policy. Industrial policy begat industrialization which dovetails actualization of government budget (either through deficit funding) with realization. Industrial policy, if painstakingly implemented and applied effectively would ...5 Tips to Career Success: An Exciting Personal Account
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 This is an original collection of musings. Original in the sense that they are all from my practical experiences and observations. Seeing as ...Language Imperialism: The Journey of Indigenous Languages into Extinction (ii)
Ibrahim Adeigbe, B.A (Hons), PGDE (Ilorin) M.A (LASU) (Continued from part 1) The best way a child logical reasoning could be enhanced is to have an indigenous language as his mother-tongue; he will aquire this from childhood. Researchers have shown that a child assimilates and comprehends better if he is ...Jarushub “Egghead”, Idris Bello, Speaks at African Union Conference in Dakar
One of the members of Jarushub Analysts Council, aka The Jarus Eggheads, Idris Ayodeji Bello, is one of the select Africans that will be speaking at a conference to mark 50 years of the African Union (AU), formerly Organization of African Unity (OAU). Idris will be speaking on ‘Charting Africa’s ...The Cult of Information and the Information-less Society
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 posted this for a seemingly innocuous reason: I needed to check the VIN of a car online, and had to pay about ...The ‘Black Market’ and its Global Reaches
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 was just reading an interesting info-graphic on economywatch.com, on a topic we are all too familiar with in Nigeria: The Black ...
