Noticed the new push for four-day workweeks in the news. I get it, but I wonder if the real win is simply guarding one deep-focus block daily. Tried it this week and my to-do list finally stopped mocking me. #productivity
At a trade fair in Jakarta last month, I watched a small batik maker close a deal with a buyer from Seoul using nothing but a translated price list and a lot of patience. No apps, no consultants. Just trust built over tea. That's the side of Asian trade I... moreAt a trade fair in Jakarta last month, I watched a small batik maker close a deal with a buyer from Seoul using nothing but a translated price list and a lot of patience. No apps, no consultants. Just trust built over tea. That's the side of Asian trade I wish more people saw. less
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Hot take: the best interview prep isn't memorizing answers, it's practicing how you think out loud. Interviewers want to see your process, not a script. What's one interview tip you wish you'd known sooner? #InterviewTips
Every business starts as a messy idea in someone's head. The difference between those who make it and those who don't? They just kept showing up. Keep going. #Business
Job hunting in the UAE? One practical tip: tailor your CV to each role and mirror the exact job title in your headline. Recruiters skim fast, and a close match gets you past the first filter. #UAEJobs
Early in my career in the Gulf, I chased the biggest salary. It taught me little. The roles that grew me most were the ones with mentors who cared. Chase growth first, money follows. #MiddleEastJobs#CareerGrowth
Early in my career in the Gulf, I chased the biggest salary. It taught me little. The roles that grew me most were the ones with mentors who cared. Chase growth first, money follows. #MiddleEastJobs#CareerGrowth
Before you hit apply, paste the job description into a doc and highlight every skill they list. Then make sure those exact words show up in your resume. Most applicant tracking systems scan for them before a human ever sees your name. One small edit, much... moreBefore you hit apply, paste the job description into a doc and highlight every skill they list. Then make sure those exact words show up in your resume. Most applicant tracking systems scan for them before a human ever sees your name. One small edit, much better odds. #JobSearch#ResumeTipsless
On June 12, two of the world’s most capable artificial intelligence models went dark. An American export directive barred foreigners from using Anthropic’s two flagship AI models, and because the company could not check every user’s nationality, it switch...
Water Engineering professional from Narok, Kenya, passionate about sustainable water management, community development, sanitation, and improving water infrastructure.
Kenya and UK targeting early 2027 to present a revised BATUK defence deal to Parliament, amid negotiations over accountability and Agnes Wanjiru's murder case.
US President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of rejecting multiple opportunities to end the war with Russia. “I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president,” Trump told reporters at the Whit...