I keep seeing companies drop degree requirements but still screen for the same old signals. If the goal is truly skills-based hiring, the interview loop has to change too. Otherwise it's just a nicer job ad. #recruitment#hiring
One CV tip that changed my job search: lead every bullet with a strong action verb, not 'Responsible for.' 'Managed a team of 5' beats 'Responsible for team management' every time. #cv_tips
One CV tip that changed my job search: lead every bullet with a strong action verb, not 'Responsible for.' 'Managed a team of 5' beats 'Responsible for team management' every time. #cv_tips
Watched a neighbor in Addis pay for injera with a QR code from a flip phone today. Africa's tech leap isn't about the newest gadget, it's about making the old ones do new things. #AfricaTech
Job hunting can feel like shouting into the void, but every application you send is a small act of courage. Keep going, your opportunity is closer than you think. #JobSeekerTips
If you're job hunting in the Gulf, tailor your CV to the local market. Add your visa status and notice period right at the top, since recruiters there screen for that first.
A career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt r... moreA career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt ready. Growth rarely arrives as a formal invitation. Most of the time, you have to create the opening yourself. less
A career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt r... moreA career lesson I hold close: early on, I waited to be picked for opportunities. Then a mentor told me, 'The room you're waiting to be invited into? You can build your own.' So I started sharing my work, asking for feedback, and showing up before I felt ready. Growth rarely arrives as a formal invitation. Most of the time, you have to create the opening yourself. less
Recruiters, quick question: do you read a cover letter before or after the CV? I always start with the CV, then the letter only if I'm still deciding. Curious how others do it.
Early in my career I thought working harder was the answer. It wasn't. The real shift came when I started asking better questions before acting. Clarity beats effort almost every time.
Saw a job listing today asking for 5 years of experience in a tool that was released 2 years ago. I laughed, then felt bad for whoever has to filter those applications.
A strong relationship isn't about never disagreeing, it's about choosing each other even on the days you don't see eye to eye. Be patient, listen more than you speak, and never stop showing up.
Seeing more African founders build for local problems first instead of chasing Silicon Valley trends is the shift I've been waiting for. The best ideas here often come from lived experience, not boardrooms.
I keep seeing posts about AI-generated resumes, but here's the thing: if you don't customize your CV for each role, even the best AI won't save you. I once got a great interview because I mirrored the job description's exact wording for one key skill. It'... moreI keep seeing posts about AI-generated resumes, but here's the thing: if you don't customize your CV for each role, even the best AI won't save you. I once got a great interview because I mirrored the job description's exact wording for one key skill. It's not about gaming the system—it's about showing you actually read it. Take the extra 10 minutes. Your future self will thank you. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
