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Here are 10 Smart Questions to Ask in an Interview

Interviews are crucial milestones in one's career journey, and what's even more important is the impression created during an interview, which involves the questions asked. It is often expected that the recruiter will provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. The key takeaway is that

common jobseeker mistakes

4 Mistakes 97% of Jobseekers Make When Applying for Remote Jobs (And How to Avoid Them)

I've probably seen, reviewed thousands of job applications (for companies I am affiliated with and for client organisations). We have seen all kinds of mistakes and oversight from candidates. For remote job applications these are some of the most common mistakes we see jobseekers make. Knowing about them

How to Prevent Burnout and Achieve Work-Life Balance As a Remote Worker

Welcome to November, a month dedicated to career development. As individuals we strive to navigate the challenges of remote work; while many people focus on climbing the career ladder and overcoming hurdles, we often forget the importance of our well-being. As the saying goes, "health is wealth." That&

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Applying for Content Writing remote jobs? 5 Mistakes You Should Avoid

Getting a remote content writing job can be very competitive. So you can do without these mistakes that lots of applicants make. If you can avoid these mistakes when applying to remote content writing/marketing jobs you will already be ahead of most people. After helping dozens of companies hire

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How Do I Search for and Find Jobs in a Foreign Country?

If you are searching for a job in a foreign country (either as an immigrant or intending migrant) it will usually be a lot more difficult than looking for jobs in your own country. Or not. It depends on several factors including your skills/knowledge, experience, the job market in

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How Aduke, a content writer, went from earning $30 to $2,000.

R4A: To get started, can you share your path into content writing? Was it your initial career choice, or did you discover it through other experiences? Aduke: Content writing was not my initial career choice. I always thought I could just make money from my short story. Back in school,

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How to Get Remote Freelance Writing Jobs

Freelance writing has become a very viable option for anyone looking to work and earn remotely. Utilising all the opportunities presented by the internet and digital technologies, freelance writers can now work from anywhere in the world and still earn a good income. However, getting remote writing jobs can be

top cities in africa

Africa's Top 9 Cities for Remote Workers/Freelancers/Digital Nomads

Remote work is on the rise globally and in Africa. Young people in various top cities in Africa like Lagos, Capetown, Nairobi, Cairo etc are joining the remote lifestyle working either full time remotely for different organisations, freelancing or building their own digital businesses. If you live in Africa and

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Advice: The Best Way to Get a Job in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa etc

Someone asked a question - what is the best way to get a job in Nigeria? Here's our answer to the question. This is applicable for anyone living in any African country as well - Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana etc. We kept it as simple as

in demand remote skills

What Skills are Most in-demand for Remote work [in Major Industries]?

If you are looking to switch to a career or work that enables you work remotely (it's cool to own more of your time, travel while working etc), your best bet is to have one or more of the skills in demand by employers. To choose a career

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What Do You Need to Get a Remote Job?

If you are setting out to look for a remote job these are some of the things you may need to be successful in your remote job search. Some are tangibles like a computer system while others are intangibles like the skills you need to have. So what are the

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How to Work Remotely for a US Company from Africa

A lot of Africans are increasingly looking outside the continent for remote opportunities. United States is a very attractive option for remote jobs. According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 9 million job openings in US in February 2023. A big number of these job openings remain

remote job scams

5 Tips to Detect and Avoid Falling Prey to Scam Remote Jobs

Sometimes in the desperation to get a job that gives them flexibility work from anywhere, applicants may fall prey to scam remote jobs. This is especially true for young Africans where job scarcity and unemployment may be relatively high. Find your next remote job here If you are looking to

job interview questions

Here are Some Ideas on Questions You Should Ask in a Job Interview

Many people think a job interview is for the interviewer to ask questions while you (the jobseeker) answers. Well, that is the major part of an interview. However, also important in making your impressions on the interviewer, the questions you ask them matter. Want to start getting remote job interview

how to follow up after interview

Is an Interview Follow up Necessary? Tips to Follow up after Interview

We have an often asked question from jobseekers/candidates - whether it is ok or even necessary to follow up after an interview? The Fundamental Situation Where Follow Up May Be Necessary or Helpful A lot of today's job search advice always include that the candidate should follow

high paying jobs

Want to Find a High Paying Job Fast? Follow these Solid Job Hunting Tips

There are lots of advice out there on how to find good jobs. You may have read some of them so why should you read this one? Well, this is not your regular job search advice. We break down the steps that have helped a lot of people to find

online skills

20 In-demand, Online Skills that will Enable You Work and Earn Remotely

When it comes to remote work, all skills are not equal. Some skills will easily get you remote jobs more than others. So, a key part of the strategy for getting a remote job (especially if you are from Africa) is to have skills that are in remote demand. 1.

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15 Top Co-working Spaces, Cafes and Hubs in Africa's Major Cities Where Freelancers and Remote Workers Can Work from

As remote work and freelancing become more popular co-work hubs and spaces are beginning to spring up across Africa's major cities. Even as remote work enables people work from their homes, lots of people realise they work better from outside their homes. A good percentage of remote workers

non tech remote jobs

8 Non Tech Remote Jobs That Pay Well

Are there non tech remote jobs that can pay you decently to work from anywhere? There are plenty of remote jobs that do not require hard core tech skills