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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 have a question, folks, and it’s very simple. Why do people sponsor relatives to study abroad? I mean, it’s becoming a ...I took ‘grass-cutting’ job in the US when my Msc scholarship fund wasn’t flowing again ...
This article was written by a good friend and one of the ‘Jarus eggheads’, Idris Ayodeji Bello, when he joined me in endorsing the Dangote Graduate Drivers scheme last year. – Jarus WHY I ENDORSED DANGOTE GRADUATE DRIVERS SCHEME Idris Bello Idris holds a First Class degree in Computer Science ...Segun Adeniyi, others for 2nd Jarushub Career Conference
Former Special Adviser on Media and Communications to late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi, will be one of the speakers at the second Jarushub Career Conference, slated for Lekki, Lagos, in January 2014. Speakers will also be drawn from Accenture, StanbicIBTC, Chevron and a couple other organizations. Adeniyi ...HR DESK: What you need to know about annual leave
HR DESK with Moruf Kolawole Nasir (Experienced HR professional) A company’s ability to attract and retain employees with the expertise it requires depends largely on the “human” side of the day-to-day working experience of such a company. Leave and leave allowances are part of the day-to-day working experiences that say ...FLASHBACK: The Dangote Graduate Driver Debate
I did this piece in August last year and was published in several newspapers including Guardian, SUN etc, to lend my voice to the raging Dangote Graduate Driver debate at the time. I also published it on my political blog because I hadn’t floated this career blog then. I am re-publishing ...Nigerian Students Study Wrong Majors
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 [A quick one first: nominate Jarus as Most Impactful Social Media Brand (Individual/Career category) ] I think, generally speaking about Nigerians, that young ...Nominate Jarus as Most Impactful Social Media Brand (Individual/Career category)
Alder Consulting, a world class brand management and consulting outfit, is currently carrying out a research on the most impactful Social Media brands in Nigeria. There are 2 categories – organizations and individuals. Each category has different sub-categories. For individual category, we have politics, entertainment, sports, news, business, technology, career ...DCT08112013: Key qualities organizations look for
DAILY CAREER TIP 08.11.2013: What Organizations Are Looking For Expertise and experience: Someone that knows what he / she wants and how he / she wants it Dedication and Commitment: Someone that gets the job done and goes beyond what is required Persistence and Perseverance: Someone that leaves no stone ...NLNG Graduate Trainee Opportunities
Graduate Trainee GT/2013/001 LOCATION : PORT HARCOURT (INTELS) The Job: Graduate Trainee The Duties: Graduate Trainee The Person: Qualifications: Candidates must possess a university degree obtained at a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) in any of the following disciplines: Engineering Sciences Social Sciences Arts Law Business/Management Sciences In ...I earn 120k per month from writing for people, but I don’t enjoy it
Dear Jarus I am one of your avid followers on Nairaland and I have to start by saying thanks for all I have read and learnt from you. Please I am in a dilemma. I am a 25 year old with a second class lower degree in Animal and Environmental ...Student Debt in America
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 reading this article in the London Guardian this morning. It deals with the issue of student debt in the US, ...DCT07112013: Just one chance to excel, and..
DAILY CAREER TIP 07.11.2013: One chance to excel You get one chance to excel – then live with the results forever – Niyi Yusuf, CEO, Accenture Nigeria How will you use your own chance? Some people are ruing not going to school today, some not making a good grade….so ...Jarushub signs Ajanlekoko
Politics, football and religion have been my most comfortable zones for many years. However, it was on Nairaland.com that I discovered I actually had talent for tackling career issues. I was a regular contributor to career topics in the career section of Nairaland, and I realized my views were usually ...Apple acquires Young Nigerian’s web-based platform for N155 billion
Apple has acquired Chinedu Echeruo’s HopStop.com, The Wall Street Journal’s publication, AllThingsDigital reports. Founded in 2005, HopStop.com makes mobile applications for both iOS and Android that covers over 300 cities and that helps people get directions or find nearby subway stations and bus stops. Terms of the deal have not ...Vacancy for Experienced Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
Experience Electrical/Mechanical Engineers 5 years’ experience Good knowledge &experience in the use of AutoCAD, with a project experience in design installation and maintenance. Forward CV to info@commintng.org All the best.PwC Graduate Recruitment 2014
From PwC ********************* Please be informed that we have commenced the 2014 Graduate Recruitment Process. Do you have candidates for our Graduate Trainee programme? If yes, kindly direct them all to visit our website – www.pwc.com/ng/careers – to apply for a position before 10 November 2013 (for now the vacancy ...Blue-Collar Workers Want Their Children To Go to College: Why?
By Ajanlekoko This guest post was made by a good friend and a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He prefers to remain anonymous but operates under the pseudonym Ajanlekoko on Nairaland.com. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com Here is something to think about, ...Jarushub Nominated for Nigeria Blog of the Year 2013
For those who know me, I have never been known to play the second fiddle. I like to be at the forefront wherever I find myself. It’s just my nature. My friends from secondary school here would readily attest to that. I think this trait followed me online when attention shifted ...DCT06112013: “What got you here, will not take you there”
DAILY CAREER TIP 06.11.2013: “What got you here, will not take you there” I had a resit in Mathematics (in the University). I did not take the resit exams and so carried it over into my 200 level. I was consistently the best student in my secondary school, and so ...My N7m – To spend on MBA or invest?
I have N7 million in my bank account right now and I need advice on investing this. Which risk free investment do you think I can go for and that will earn me a very good return? I intend to have at least N15 million from my savings by December ...Moving from Oil & Gas to Investment Banking, please help review my strategy
Good day Jarus, Let me start by commending you on the good work you are doing mentoring people to greater heights. Kudos. I would like to seek an advice on some issues. I am a graduate of Accounting from OOU with a 2.1 (CGPA of 4.42) and also has OND ...8 (Harsh) Characteristics of Locally-Trained Nigerians
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 Here are some interesting perceptions about people who have no study or work experience outside Nigeria. Note, this is a generalization that ...How to invest profitably in quoted companies (ii)
INVESTMENT TALK WITH EMMA Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) Continued from: How to invest profitably in quoted companies (i) Generally companies doing the reverse of the things done in bad companies ought to be good companies. Soundness of a company has nothing to do ...DCT05112013: Get a life!
DAILY CAREER TIP 05.11.2013: Get a life outside of your job! According to Stephen Covey in his book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, one must have a balanced life. So, I try to maintain a balanced focus on spiritual, mental, physical, family and social activities. It is tough! But, ...How do you make your career truly international?
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 How do you make your career truly international? Good question, seeing as there’s a general perception that Nigerians based in Nigeria are largely ...Disregard of less than 2 years experience in O&G companies: Jarus, I beg to disagree
Hey Jarus, reading several of your posts suggests that oil companies disregard where you work for the first three years( mostly in your opinion). Well, the little I know, it depends on the companies policies and the quality of your work experience. The oando guy with four years experience that ...PHCN or private engineering firm as route to Oil & Gas Career?
Hello, Please I am a graduate of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. I graduated with a 2.1. I finished my NYSC February this year. Presently I am working with a private Engineering solutions company but I got an offer for job with the PHCN Transmission Company of Nigeria but their pay ...Jarushub Nominated for Nigeria’s Career Blog of the Year
As your platform, Jarushub, receives more endorsements and recognitions, we are pleased to inform you that we have been nominated by organisers of Nigeria Blog Awards as one of the 5 contenders for Nigeria’s Career/Job Blog of the Year 2013. We will be competing with the likes of Jobberman Insider, ...DCT04112013: Golden Advice to Young Grads
DAILY CAREER TIP: Advice to Young Graduates Be hardworking. Be humble. Develop unique skills to make you relevant in your immediate environment. Be prayerful. Serve others. Be patient. Plan to achieve something first before aiming to have money! – Niyi Yusuf, CEO, Accenture NigeriaStill underemployed despite his First Class
Jarus, please help advise a young man here. This 27 year old guy graduated with a first class honours degree in Public Administration from a top university in the South-West in 2011. He just completed his NYSC in June 2013. In order to keep body and soul together he picked up a ...Idle 500k: Land or Treasury Bill?
I have 500k idle fund – should I go for Land or Treasury bill? I have tried getting a seller of land at that amount in Lagos but seem impossible. Question answered by Jarushub investment columnist, Mr. Emmanuel Ewumi: Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) ...I am being deprived of my annual leave, what should I do?
HR DESK with Eninwase is a 27 year old graduate of Zoology from one of the Nation’s Universities. She works at Arenije Nigeria Limited. Arenije Nigeria Limited is a service providing company with some element of products sales. Arenije Nig. Ltd has staff strength of about 20. Eninwase was employed ...DCT01112013: You must know ‘someone’ before you get job? Not necessarily
DAILY CAREER TIP 01.11.2013: You don’t need to know someone powerful before getting job You do not need to know anyone to get a job in Accenture and many other companies that I know. You need to be good, and to know your stuffs. You stand a better chance of ...Dear Jarus, what am I getting wrong? Saanu aje
Dear Jarus, I will not leave you till you answer at least one of my questions. I wrote a note to you and it is unfortunate that we were unable to discuss on it. Never mind, Bamidele was able to give me some advice and insights at the conference. I ...DCT31102013: You lose nothing by being humble!
DAILY CAREER TIP 31.10.2013: Be humble You lose nothing by being humble! All the prophets of God (from Abraham, to Jesus and then Mohammed) were humble and so are enough examples, in addition to my Mum, for me to learn from. – Niyi Yusuf, CEO, Accenture NigeriaDCT30102013: Interpersonal, communication & presentation skills are critical to career success
DAILY CAREER TIP 30.10.2013: Interpersonal, communication & presentation skills are critical to career success The fact is most Nigerian graduates are unemployable and need a period of grooming, mentoring and preparation to become employable. Beyond the knowledge of their core discipline (which is not so relevant in the market place ...2nd Jarushub Quarterly Career Conference
From the stable of Jarushub – Nigeria’s Most Influential Career Portal THE BIGGEST CAREER EVENT IN TOWN NEXT EDITION: JANUARY 2014 REGISTRATION STARTS: NOVEMBER 2013 WATCH OUT Glimpse of last edition: https://www.jarushub.com/category/jarushub-career-conference/Got a Hotel Management Job for this Bi-lingual Togolese?
+++++++++++++++++ Hello My name is Paul; I am a hotel manager (guest house, lodge, motels) and also restaurant manager. I am seeking for employment. I am from the republic of TOGO. I have years of experience in my field. I am perfectly bilingual. I speak very fluently and write ...DCT29102013: That setback may just be the stepping stone
DAILY CAREER TIP 29.10.2013: That setback may just be the stepping stone I had a resit in Mathematics (in Ife). I did not take the resit exams and so carried it over into my 200 level. I was consistently the best student in my secondary school, and so was confident ...Now you’ve graduated, what next?
By Nimi Akinkugbe The graduation ceremony had a touch of grandeur, solemnity and nostalgia about it; the special day has come and gone. You reached the milestone; you stayed focused and graduated well. The plan was that with this solid foundation, armed with a degree under your belt, you could ...How do I become successful after school?
Hi Jarus! I am Young by name, an undergraduate student in one of the federal universities. I saw a lot of your posts and contributions to people on Nairaland, and tried several times to contact you but couldn’t get reach of your email. I would like to seek your opinion ...DCT28102013: What matters most is your “good name”, not material things
DAILY CAREER TIP: 28.10.2013: What matters most is your “good name” and not material things (When I was young) ……I had my freedom, so far I remained within agreed limits. I had enough to eat, but not enough to waste. I had clothes to wear, though may not be the ...FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY: Lessons from Sun Tzu’s Art of War
Michael Oluwafemi Taiwo, Ph.D [Note: There are three different deeply enlightening books with the same title of “Art of War”. The first was written by Sun Tzu about 2, 500 years ago; then Niccolo Machiavelli wrote his in 1520 and the last was written by Baron de Jemini in 1836. ...Moving back to Nigeria for job?
Dear Sir, I am currently working in the financial services sector in the city of London. I’m now seriously considering a move back to Nigeria and would like to know the salary structure for an experienced professional with 5 years of work experience. I’m looking for a move in the ...Questions & Answers on Oil & Gas Career (iii)
Hello Brother, Please I saw your comments and advices on Nairaland and wish to mail you and seek some advice for my desired career path. I finished from UNN in 2008 and NYSC 2010. I read Agric and Bioresources Engineering and made a 2:1. My interest is in Oil and ...
