At Least One of These 17 Reasons Will Excite You to Join a Toastmasters Club

Lighthouse celebrating 90 years of Toastmasters International

How much would you want to develop the skills to communicate effectively before a job interview panel, for a business presentation, before investors, defending a project in school or talking to the opposite sex? Few things are as spirit liberating as being able to speak confidently and effectively in your personal and professional life. Few … Read more

6 Things to Know About Getting Paid for Your Creative Work

Get paid for your creative work

More and more professionals are describing themselves as “creatives” in today’s job market, particularly among the self-employed. Whether you work for a big brand or are the freelance type there are a few things you should know about how to make a living off of creative work. Whether you’re a graphic designer, an artist, or … Read more

2014 – The year to Promote Entrepreneurial Spirit

Entrepreneurial spirit in 2014

First of all, from AfterschoolAfrica, I wish you a happy and prosperous New year – 2014. The year is already on the move, with the usual unwillingness of any year to wait for anyone. How swiftly 2013 swept by… What are your goals for 2014? What plans are you making to achieve them? I believe … Read more

6 Steps to Getting that Job after University

Finishing your studies is a huge milestone – finally those years of sleepless nights and cramming for exams pays off and you’re able to celebrate your graduation with family and friends. But for most of us, this time of life is also a time of transition; a time when we move from the realm of … Read more

9 Lessons from Nelson Mandela about Building Your Career

I listened to the United States President, Barrack Obama deliver a powerful tribute at the memorial service for late Dr. Nelson Mandela as he said, “Madiba’s passing is rightly a time of mourning, and a time to celebrate a heroic life. But I believe it should also prompt in each of us a time for … Read more

Smart Ways to Get Valuable Work Experience without a Job

work experience

Submitted by guest writer: Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin If you need a job, get experience first. If you need experience, get a job first. Which way out? It is not uncommon to find announcements of job openings requiring applicants to have a number of years of work experience. This is a towering stumbling block for most … Read more