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Do you have a memory like an elephant? Do you have the unique ability to remember even the most minute details, dates, facts and figures from forever ago? Do you feel absolutely no need to write anything down because it is all “right here” (tapping my index finger on my right temple)? I am...
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A lot of people look towards freelancing as an opportunity to work flexible hours, charge their own rates and be independent. These benefits are definitely alluring, but it’s not always easy to get into freelancing; it takes time and commitment. However, if you have a plan of action and know what you’re doing, you...
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So, you ‘wanna’ be an assistant lecturer? Well whoop-de-doo! Paraphrasing Phil (the satyr from the Disney classic “Hercules”), becoming an assistant lecturer is a worthwhile endeavour. In some ways, just like Hercules, you will undoubtedly become a hero, more for yourself than others, but becoming an assistant lecturer (as well as a hero) is...
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If you’ve decided you want a job at an all-remote company, you might be wondering how to start. What follows are practical tips specific to the remote market based on my nine-month job search. If I’d know many of these things sooner, I’d have saved myself time and frustration. Where to find remote job...
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Many have faced challenges as a result of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, this article will focus on further widening the gap in opportunities for women in the workplace. COVID-19 abruptly disrupted many existing schedules resulting in a shift from working in offices and children being in school and daycare to performing...
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Most freelance articles begin with a pitch. This is an email where you, the writer, explain: What, specifically, you’d like to write; Why you should be the one to write the article; and Why you should write the article now. Whether you’re proposing a service article, listicle, feature, or even a personal essay, you’ll...
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2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic have been touted as the acceleration of 4IR in the workplace. Employees connecting via Zoom from home have ushered in a new way of working. Organisations that had not invested in digital solutions for their employees were caught napping. Those who invested in digital tools were way ahead and...
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Qualification? Complete. Graduation gown? Purchased. Excitement? Through the roof. Knowing that you have finally bagged the bragging rights to say you are a university or college graduate and that you don’t have to sit through another 3-hour exam is probably one of the most exhilarating feelings you will experience in your lifetime. Your hard...
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With the high unemployment rate and the effects COVID-19 had on various organizations, it is challenging for graduates to get into the job market. Primarily because organizations are focused on employing applicants with several years of experience, it is apparent that most graduates who were full-time students often lack work experience or lack experience...
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