CV Convos (CV Conversations) is an Instagram Live series on navigating careers and CV writing tips created by Circumspecte and the New Career Platform. Every week, career coach and Circumspecte founder Jemila Abdulai chats with an African young professional about their career path and the lessons learned along the way.…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBoWtV1pxoc One of my 2016 highlights was the opportunity to share Circumspecte’s story on the TEDx Accra Women stage; a story that has been nine years in the making (and counting). My decision to accept the TEDx Accra invitation to speak on October 28 was simple: for someone who tells…
They told me it would happen, I just didn’t expect it to be this soon. About two months ago I sat on a “From Day Job to Freelance-Entrepreneur” panel in Cotonou, Benin talking to women entrepreneurs and “boss ladies” about how passion keeps you going. And it does. Until it…
We won! My writing capabilities are in shock. For now, thank you everyone :) All glory due Allah.
So I just finished voting in Ghana’s first social media awards – an initiative of BloggingGhana – and I must say, it was such a tough decision. But that’s a good thing. It means there’s a ton of great content out there! What’s more, I found out about some blogs…
I am so excited to present Myne Whitman to you guys! Not only is she a fellow blogger, she’s an active Circumspector! Plus, she just came out with her first book A Heart to Mend, which she self-published! Yep, that’s right! Self-published! So if you’re interested in finding out how to…
Over the past couple of weeks I have been contemplating switching back to real journal writing ie. using a pen and a notebook made of paper. For some reason, I find it more personal, more enjoyable and more artistic than sitting at a PC typing away. Especially considering the fact…