How do you effectively promote your event through social media to get people to actually register and attend? This is a question I’ve been asked numerous times. In this article, I share my secrets and go-to strategies for effective event marketing on social media.
Ramadan is a period of reflection and renewal for Muslims, and these Islamic apps (iOs and Android) will help you make the most of it.
Resumes and CVs. You can love them, you can hate them, but you can’t deny that they are an essential tool in any job seeker’s arsenal. While simply having a resume or CV might not be enough to bag you that job or opportunity, having a stellar resume could just…
What is the difference between a resume and a CV? When do you use what? How do you structure your resume effectively? Part one of this two-part series by Jemila Abdulai on writing resumes delves in.
Gosh, who knew time could fly this fast? It’s been almost two and a half years since I started freelancing and living this solo-preneur life. Two and a half years since I pulled the rug out from under me and dove head-first into the murky world that is freelancing in…
“Twitter dier, I don’t understand it, so I don’t even try.” I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard that, ironically from the very people who could benefit from using Twitter to enhance their personal and/or professional brand. But where are my manners? Hello, my name is Jemila and…
Global technology company Uber commenced operations in Ghana in June 2016, to the delight of many prospective Uber Ghana riders and technology enthusiasts. As with most things in life, there’s a science to how things should be done, and then there’s the art to actually getting things done. Using Uber…
Women are less likely than men to negotiate for higher salary when a job offer is made. Why? The reasons range from not wanting to come across as nit-picky and not knowing how to negotiate, to fears of being “punished” – alienated or rejected – for requesting better compensation. These…
West Africa’s airline industry may be young, but it has already earned itself a reputation; it is notorious for delays, cancellation and general inefficiency. Whether you are flying business or economy, regardless of if your trip is for work or otherwise, you’re just another disgruntled passenger waiting to happen. For…