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Book Review: Things To Do…Before Your Career Disappears (ii)
Author: Tope Fasua, FCA Date: May 2013 Price: N3000, Hard back (N5000) Available on Amazon Offline purchase: Wale (0703 327 9034) Reviewed for Jarushub by: Omotola Hakeem Abimbola (Final Year Economics Student, OAU, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; abimbolatola@yahoo.com or abimstols@gmail.com) Continued from part 1 With increasing population, poor governance, rudimentary technology, excessive ...Book Review: Things To Do…Before Your Career Disappears (i)
Author: Tope Fasua, FCA Date: May 2013 Price: N3000 ( Hard back – N5000) Available on Amazon Offline purchase: Wale (0703 327 9034) Reviewed for Jarushub by: Omotola Hakeem Abimbola (Works with an Investment banking institution in Nigeria; abimbolatola@yahoo.com or abimstols@gmail.com) “One of the great liabilities of history is that all too many ...DCT02102013: We’re More Productive in the Morning
DAILY CAREER TIP: 02.10.2013 – We’re More Productive in the Morning During my first 2 years at Docstoc (while I was still in my 20’s) I prided myself on staying at the office until 3am on a regular basis. I thought I got so much work done in those hours ...THINGS TO DO…..BEFORE YOUR CAREER DISAPPEARS (ii)
Continued from part 1 *********************** The random page I landed when I opened the book was the beginning of chapter six, where he wrote: I have often found myself thinking differently from the majority, especially from my public interventions in socio-economic issues. A friend who knew me over 20 years ...THINGS TO DO…..BEFORE YOUR CAREER DISAPPEARS (i)
I engage in a lot of activities. Some I am contracted to engage in, others self-appointed. My typical day is usually a busy one. I have a job in an oil and gas exploration and production company where I am saddled, alongside my boss, with the responsibility of organizing its ...Focus on Career: Chemical Engineering
By Austin Archibong (University of Ilorin) The term ‘engineering’ has been around for a very long time now; basically, it involves application of science and technical know-how to solve the inexhaustible problems of man. Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering (aside civil, mechanical, electrical, material science, aeronautical, petroleum etc) that ...DCT01102013: You’re Talented, But Talent is Overrated
DAILY CAREER TIP: 01.10.2013 – You’re Talented, But Talent is Overrated Congratulations, you may be the most capable, creative, knowledgeable & multi-tasking generation yet. As my father says, “I’ll Give You a Sh-t Medal.” Unrefined raw materials (no matter how valuable) are simply wasted potential. There’s no prize for talent, ...Press Release: ‘I Know a Nigerian Star’ Online Writing Competition
We at Konnect Africa, the publishers of KonnectAfrica.net, an online, pan-African magazine that celebrates Africa and the great achievements of Africans in this era are delighted to announce our first (1st) Writing Competition-I Know a Nigerian Star- which opens on 1st October, 2013!!! Do you know a Nigerian ‘Star’? Then, ...I want to study Law, please help review my O’level result
Dear Jarus, My name is Lugard Henry. I am 18 years old. I wrote my WAEC SSCE this year and I’ve checked it, but as I type this I’m totally confused because the grades are quite discouraging. Though I’ve posted this same question on sites like Nairaland and the replies ...How do I establish a successful career in HR?
Hello Mr. Jarus, I have to say, visiting your blog has been awesome. For a young graduate like me, the site is a veritable treasure trove of nuggets for self-empowerment and realisation of one’s career objectives. Please, I’d like to know what ways one can establish a successful career in ...Video: Obafemi Bamidele’s (CFA) Presentation @ Jarushub Career Conference
THE ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS By Obafemi Bamidele, CFA Jarushub Career Conference, Citilodge Hotel, Lekki, 21 September 2013 CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO>> Other videos from Jarushub Career Conference: Video: Baba Ikhazoboh, Director, Dragnet Solutions; #Jarushub CC Video: Akeem Oyewale’s Presentation @ Jarushub Career Conference Video: Tope Fasua’s Presentation ...DCT30092013: Time is Not a Limitless Commodity
DAILY CAREER TIP: 30.09.2013 – TIME IS NOT A LIMITLESS COMMODITY I so rarely find young professionals that have a heightened sense of urgency to get to the next level. In our 20s we think we have all the time in the world to A) figure it out and B) get ...FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY: Plato’s Republic
Michael Oluwafemi Taiwo, Ph.D This is my review on a book (The Republic by Plato) I think everyone interested in the subject of governance should read. I am providing this review as a way to summarize the book while inviting you to go pick up a copy and read. The ...VIDEO: The Role of Professional Qualifications – Obafemi Bamidele, CFA; Jarushub Conference
THE ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS By Obafemi Bamidele, CFA Jarushub Career Conference, Citilodge Hotel, Lekki, 21 September 2013 CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO>> Other videos from Jarushub Career Conference: Video: Obafemi Bamidele’s (CFA) Presentation @ Jarushub Career Conference Video: Baba Ikhazoboh, Director, Dragnet Solutions; #Jarushub CC Video: Akeem Oyewale’s ...Questions & Answers on Oil & Gas Career (ii)
Continued from part 1 My name is Jackson, a graduate of petroleum & gas engineering from one the prestigious universities in this country. I’m done with my NYSC. I graduated with 2.2, and about to doing PGD so I can do my Masters. You know how the universities situation is ...Can a student venture into stock buying with 50k?
Sir, I am a student of Nnamdi Azikwe University, studying chemical engineering. I am currently in year 3. I need an advice on stock/stock exchange. Can a student venture into stock buying with a minimum amount of 50k? ******* Question answered by: Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in ...Questions & Answers on Oil & Gas Career (i)
When I published my response to someone that sent in a question on how to break into oil and gas industry in Nigeria, I expected to receive a flurry of questions. The reason is simple: everybody wants to work in an oil and gas company in Nigeria. Not even my subsequent article ...Feedback on 1st Jarushub Career Conference
It is with great pleasure that I am writing to express my appreciation to Mr. Suraj Oyewale and every member of the Jarushub team for their selfless and one-of-a-kind effort in organising such an excellent programme as the Jarushub Career and Mentorship Conference. Prior to the conference day, it would ...How To Get Your Dream Job In Nigeria
The above is the title of a book written by Abass Toriola, a young Nigerian freelance writer. As a respected Nigerian career blogger, I receive emails from time to time from people on job and career matters. When I received an email from one Abass Toriola couple of months back, ...Video: Baba Ikhazoboh, Director, Dragnet Solutions; #Jarushub CC
Enhancing Employability in Nigeria By Baba Ikhazoboh Chief Relationship Officer, Dragnet Solutions Limited Jarushub Career Conference, Citilodge Hotel, Lekki, 21 September 2013 CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO>> Other videos from Jarushub Career Conference: Video: Obafemi Bamidele’s (CFA) Presentation @ Jarushub Career Conference Video: Baba Ikhazoboh, Director, Dragnet Solutions; #Jarushub ...Video: Akeem Oyewale’s Presentation @ Jarushub Career Conference
YOUR FIRST JOB. YOUR NEXT JOB – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW By Akeem Oyewale, FCA, FCS Head, Global Markets Sales, StanbicIBTC Jarushub Career Conference, Citilodge Hotel, Lekki, 21 September 2013 CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO>> Other videos from Jarushub Career Conference: Video: Obafemi Bamidele’s (CFA) Presentation @ Jarushub ...Video: Tope Fasua’s Presentation @ Jarushub Career Conference
THINGS TO DO…BEFORE YOUR CAREER DISAPPEARS By Tope Fasua, FCA CEO, Global Analytics Consulting Jarushub Career Conference, Citilodge Hotel, Lekki, 21 September 2013 CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO>> NB: Tope wrote a book on the above subject, If interested, send an email to me: info@jarushub.com Other videos from Jarushub ...An ‘oyel curse’ from Owerri!
No, I don’t mean ‘resource (oil) curse’ – the paradoxical situation where natural resource endowment, rather than do good for a nation, turns out to be the factor stunting its development. I received the email below this afternoon from an angry reader who had earlier sent me email seeking my advice on how he ...Simon Knows Not
This poem was written and sent to me by a participant at the Jarushub Career Conference, who was thrilled by the Simon Kolawole’s straight-from-the-heart exhortation at the event. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SIMON KNOWS NOT Simon’s Columns I have been a reader Everything I deduced is a writer His other sides, I am so ...The Nigeria Stock Exchange: An Overview
INVESTMENT TALK WITH EMMA Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) The stock exchange is the centre of activities of the capital market. It is the market for the buying and selling of stocks, shares and securities. It is essentially a secondary market in that ...1st Jarushub Career Conference – Presentations
JARUSHUB – YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW – SURAJ OYEWALE, ACA THE ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL EXAMS – OBAFEMI BAMIDELE, CFA WHY YOU NEED A MENTOR – FEMI AWOYEMI, PhD, FCA CLIMBING THE CAREER LADDER IN CORPORATE NIGERIA – THE FACTS, THE MYTHS – LLOYD ONAGHINON, FCA ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY OF NIGERIAN GRADUATES ...Nominate Jarushub.com for Nigerian Blog Awards 2013
Although, at Jarushub, we look beyond awards, we nonetheless find this exercise credible and are willing to participate. Nomination has started. Go here and nominate Jarushub in these categories: Best Career or Job Blog: On this blog, we have shared valuable information on career development. We have also interviewed successful ...Faces @ Jarushub Career Conference (iii)
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Faces @ Jarushub Career Conference (ii) Faces @ Jarushub Career Conference (iii)Video: WebTV’s Interview with Tope Fasua and Suraj Oyewale at Jarushub Career Conference
Interview with Tope Fasua and Suraj Oyewale CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO>> Other videos from Jarushub Career Conference: Video: Obafemi Bamidele’s (CFA) Presentation @ Jarushub Career Conference Video: Baba Ikhazoboh, Director, Dragnet Solutions; #Jarushub CC Video: Akeem Oyewale’s Presentation @ Jarushub Career Conference Video: Tope Fasua’s Presentation @ ...The Day After JarushubCC
The Day After JarushubCC (A poem by Sheriff Kolapo, a participant at Jarushub Career Conference) Waking up today as a different being Charged with various ideas Ready to achieve with burning passion Spurred for climax of success I remain not the same again After those exceptional sessions Great ...JARUS ON SUNDAY: A Grateful Soul
Suraj Oyewale After more than one month of publicity, the first edition of Jarushub Career & Mentorship Conference took place yesterday. As early as 7.30 in the morning the participants had started thronging in and few minutes after 8.00am the speakers also began to arrive for what lived to pre-event ...What should I do to marry a rich guy?
Ok, before you ask me when Jarushub turned into Romancehub, this is just a joke from stockmarketnigeria.com lol Well, TGIF anyway. Afterall, all work but no fun makes Jarushub followers ****lips sealed***** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A young and pretty lady posted this on a popular forum : I’m going to be honest of ...People take advantage of me because I don’t have university degree
Good evening Mr. Jarus, I am so inspired by your write-ups here and God will continue to increase you in wisdom and understanding. I need your advice on way forward about my future right now as I am confused on what to do about my life. My name is Uche (surname ...All set for Jarushub Career Conference, as WebTV covers event
All is now set for the maiden edition of the Jarushub Career & Mentorship conference, which holds on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Citilodge Hotel, Lekki, Lagos. The conference convener and founder of Jarushub, Suraj Oyewale, hinted that the event will be covered by WebTV-NG , an online news medium ...ABC of Capital Market
INVESTMENT TALK WITH EMMA Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) A capital market embraces the entire financial system involved in the provision of long term funds. It is a market for the transfer of funds from the surplus spending units to the deficit spending units. ...FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY: Enhancing Serendipity (iv): Convert Bad Luck into Good Luck
Michael Oluwafemi Taiwo, Ph.D Part 1: FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY: Enhancing Serendipity: First Principle of Increasing Your Luck in Life Part 2: FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY: Enhancing Serendipity (ii) Part 3: FEMI TAIWO ON MONDAY: Enhancing Serendipity (iii): Expect Great Things We now come to the last of the four ...Arthur Wharton: The World’s First Black Professional Footballer
Mayowa Akinsola Born in the Gold Coast colony, or modern-day Ghana in 1865, Arthur Wharton travelled far to find unlikely sporting success in the north of England. Despite his impressive achievements in a number of athletic disciplines, Wharton life-story was sadly not one of rags to riches, but rather the ...Acquiring a Property in Nigeria: How to Identify a Fraudulent Set-up (ii)
MAYOWA’S MUSINGS Mayowa Akinsola ( Estate Management Graduate & Chartered Accountant) Continued from part 1 There is no complete step-by-step guide to identifying a fraudster. The under listed points are meant to arouse you and to make you aware of things to note. You may discover other things yourself as ...Jarus on Sunday: The Oil & Gas Industry Craze
Suraj Oyewale Yesterday, I bared my mind to a reader that wanted advice on breaking into oil and gas industry in Nigeria. Mid-way into responding to that dilemma, one point I have always harped on in similar discussions in the past came to my mind: the oil and gas craze. I decided to ...How Do I Break into the Oil & Gas Industry?
Hello Jarus, I stumbled on your post on a thread on oil and gas industry on Nairaland. I just need a career advice as I see you are an accountant. I’m a petroleum and gas graduate of a top Nigerian University. I finished my service in February this year and it’s been quite a struggle trying ...Acquiring a Property in Nigeria: How to Identify a Fraudulent Set-up (i)
MAYOWA’S MUSINGS Mayowa Akinsola ( Estate Management Graduate & Chartered Accountant) The choice of an estate agent has a serious part to play in what you finally come up with as a house. Ordinarily, if you have a bad teacher you shouldn’t really expect to pass with distinctions; in the ...HR professionals and the challenge of selection
By Obodo Ejiro Late 2012, BusinessDay held its first Human Resources forum, bringing together HR professionals from Nigeria’s large and medium-sized organisations to discuss talent management challenges in Nigeria. The forum provided a good platform for BusinessDay’s Research and Intelligence Unit (BRIU) to conduct the first-ever survey of HR professionals ...DCT12092013: Know your employer
DAILY CAREER TIP 12/09/2013 Shortly after the infamous ‘Oga at the top’ gaffe that turned Nigeria into one large comedy hall, I did an article that was published on this platform and in some newspapers like BusinessDay. It is worth reiterating again that many employees just don’t care about knowing anything ...
