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YOUNG, SMART & RESTLESS “My articles are basically targeted towards young people who have access to so much information especially as a result of information overload from the internet and this in turn makes them restless as a result of the many options available. My articles would mainly be on ...Investing mistakes to Avoid (II)
INVESTMENT TALK WITH EMMA Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) Continued from: Mistakes to avoid in 2014 (I) Feeding the monster: You are feeding the monster when your garage is not big enough to hold your cars and other toys, when you are paying for ...How do I move into senior management cadre?
Dear Jarus, A happy new year to you. Thanks for all the wonderful work you are doing, May God almighty bless you. I have been wanting to reach out to you for quite a while but as they say “Procastination is the thief of time”. Now that we are in ...THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – Here comes the big masquerade!!!
The much advertised book is here: THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND: FROM SCHOOL TO WORKPLACE – TESTED TIPS TO FLYING HIGH “This book is a great effort by Suraj. I am very impressed that someone took out his time to document a lot of ideas most of us hold ...My original certificates were razed…what are my chances of securing job?
Good Day Sir, I will like to remain anonymous. I graduated from the university of Lagos with a B.sc Degree in Business Administration (2.1). My inability to secure a decent job has caused me a lot of pain. I always knew getting a job in my country requires a lot ...THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – Go……
LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER, LAUNCHING IS TOMORROW!!! ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book ...ACCA or ICAN …and How Do I Pass?
Dear Jarus, I am grateful for the prompt response given my last message. Thanks to the Jarushub eggheads. However, I still need answers to these questions; firstly, which is better for me to pursue immediately after school as you said, of ACCA or ICAN without minding the exam costs? Also, I want ...THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – Set….
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – On Your Mark……
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...Dear Jarus, I’m considering career u-turn inspired by your portal
Thank you, Jarus. My name is Bayo, and I am a 3rd year student of the department of management and accounting at OAU. I have been in a dilemma of recent on which career choice to make. I had always wanted to be an accountant, and maybe later become a ...THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – 4 Days to Go!
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND – 5 Days to Go!
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...The Road to Victoria Island – 6 Days to Go!
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...Job: I am concerned about my stammering
Sir Jarus, I have been lurking around you, and I have seemed to have taken a fancy to you. There is something that has been giving me the heebie-jeebies whenever I think of it. I am a student of economics, 300 level, but a mild stutter. I came from a ...How do I become a “great guy” in Finance?
I feel most lucky knowing Jarushub at this early and meaningful stage of my life. I am well pleased about the information on this blog and I commend all who has contributed to its success. I am a first class undergraduate (in my final year) student of Agricultural Extension and ...The Road to Victoria Island – 7 Days to Go!
ABOUT THE BOOK THE ROAD TO VICTORIA ISLAND is my first work, and those who have read my short articles will testify that I don’t go for less. It is a collection of the best of Jarus. One unique thing about this book is that it is based on ...Can I put my experience in a dead bank in my CV?
Good day Jarus. Thanks for the good job you are doing. I once worked in an old bank (FSB) bank as a Teller. I put this as a working experience in my CV. I went for an interview somewhere and the interviewer was telling me that I have to remove ...Return to my 50k/month job or go ahead with farming?
Dear Jarus, I need your advice on something quite important. Three months ago, I was suspended from my job for a crime I am not guilty of (I suspect my boss does not want me and other accountants again; he suspended me and forced another accountant to resign). Since then, ...NNPC or a “Big 4″Consulting firm?
Hi Jarus, I just got an offer with NNPC and one of the big 4 consulting firms in Nigeria. I’m an accounting graduate with ACCA completed. Which do you advise I take for long term growth and career development? I look forward to your quick response as I have to decide by ...Bridging the Leadership Gap: The Missing Link
MIND OF AJANLEKOKO Ajanlekoko, an electrical engineer, is a Senior Manager in one of the telecommunication companies operating in Nigeria. He earlier made same post on Nairaland.com I’ll try not to make this some kind of article. Lots of debates have been raging on this Nairaland regarding what is really ...Work Experience: Glad Tidings to Fresh Graduates
HR DESK with Moruf Kolawole Nasir (Experienced HR professional) nmkolawole@gmail.com; jarushub@gmail.com It could be very discouraging and disappointing when, after passing through lots of self denials, sacrifices and rigour of university education to acquire the certificates which accompany the university education, opportunities to apply for job with the certificates surfaced ...Masters in Petroleum Energy Economics or in Accounting & Finance?
Dear Jarushub, Kindly advise a friend of mine. He is a member of ICAN and ACCA. He had HND in accounting and Bsc in Applied Accounting.He wants to break into O & G. He has over six years experience in Accounting and Taxation environment. He is now thinking of adding ...YSR: My McKinsey Interview (ii)
YOUNG, SMART & RESTLESS “My articles are basically targeted towards young people who have access to so much information especially as a result of information overload from the internet and this in turn makes them restless a s a result of the many options available. My articles would mainly be ...Finance qualifications to aid my property management career?
Good morning Mr. Jarus, Thank you very much for your blog (I just stumbled on it). It is a great work you are doing. I am quite interested in developing myself in finance related areas. I graduated from O.A.U with a second class upper degree in Quantity Surveying. I worked ...Frequently Asked Questions About the Nigeria Stock Exchange
INVESTMENT TALK WITH EMMA Emmanuel Ewumi (Over 20 years investing experience in Nigeria’s financial markets) Anyone who has surplus funds after current living expenses must make an important decision. Should these surplus funds be used to improve current living stands? Or should it be invested to earn more income or ...David-Borha, Kolawole, Ogunlesi, Yusuf are Nominees for Jarushub Role Model 2013
There have been questions in recent time on whether there are actually people young Nigerians can look forward to in Nigeria. With the collapse of executives Nigerians had trusted as personalities worthy of emulation, Nigerians now look at everybody with scepticism. The JARUSHUB NIGERIAN ROLE MODEL (JNRM) is an initiative ...Apaflo writes for Jarushub
As Jarushub continues to stamp its authority as the best thing to happen to online information and experience sharing in Nigeria, the platform has brought on board yet another young and brilliant Nigerian mind, David Apaflo. David is one of the founding partners of Shelze Consulting. Prior to joining the ...CFA or Online Master’s?
Hi Jarus, I want to find out how relevant online degrees are. I am thinking of doing my Master’s online but I do not know how employers view it. Is it well regarded as with a full time program? Also I am done with my ACCA exams so I’m just ...Register for 2nd Jarushub Career Conference
The biggest career event in Nigeria is here again!!! 2ND JARUSHUB CAREER CONFERENCE Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014 Time: 9am – 2pm Venue: Citilodge Hotel, Lekki, Lagos THEME BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL CAREER TOPICS From Bad Grade to Successful Life – Tips to Converting Academic Failure to Post-school Success: Mr. Emmanuel ...FLASHBACK: The Dangote Graduate Driver Debate
I did this piece in August last year and was published in several newspapers including Guardian, SUN etc, to lend my voice to the raging Dangote Graduate Driver debate at the time. I also published it on my political blog because I hadn’t floated this career blog then. I am re-publishing ...Disregard of less than 2 years experience in O&G companies: Jarus, I beg to disagree
Hey Jarus, reading several of your posts suggests that oil companies disregard where you work for the first three years( mostly in your opinion). Well, the little I know, it depends on the companies policies and the quality of your work experience. The oando guy with four years experience that ...Still underemployed despite his First Class
Jarus, please help advise a young man here. This 27 year old guy graduated with a first class honours degree in Public Administration from a top university in the South-West in 2011. He just completed his NYSC in June 2013. In order to keep body and soul together he picked up a ...Dear Jarus, what am I getting wrong? Saanu aje
Dear Jarus, I will not leave you till you answer at least one of my questions. I wrote a note to you and it is unfortunate that we were unable to discuss on it. Never mind, Bamidele was able to give me some advice and insights at the conference. I ...How do I become successful after school?
Hi Jarus! I am Young by name, an undergraduate student in one of the federal universities. I saw a lot of your posts and contributions to people on Nairaland, and tried several times to contact you but couldn’t get reach of your email. I would like to seek your opinion ...Moving back to Nigeria for job?
Dear Sir, I am currently working in the financial services sector in the city of London. I’m now seriously considering a move back to Nigeria and would like to know the salary structure for an experienced professional with 5 years of work experience. I’m looking for a move in the ...Questions & Answers on Oil & Gas Career (iii)
Hello Brother, Please I saw your comments and advices on Nairaland and wish to mail you and seek some advice for my desired career path. I finished from UNN in 2008 and NYSC 2010. I read Agric and Bioresources Engineering and made a 2:1. My interest is in Oil and ...Civil Service or Bank Job?
Good day Jarus, I have been following your educative posts for a while on Nairaland. Good work you are doing man. God bless you. Pls I need you to advise me on career matters. I graduated with a 2.1 in Microbiology from one of the top universities in Nigeria in 2011. Presently, pursuing an MSc ...What professional IT course can he register for?
Hi Jarus I saw your post on Nairaland and I discern dat you are very intelligent. Please I need your advice. I am a graduate of Elect/Elect Engineering and I’m currently serving in Anambra state. I’m planning to become an IT personnel in the nearest future. Please what professional course can ...Who is an Employee?
HR DESK with Welcome to another week of HR Desk weekly nugget. I promised in one of our earlier posts to ‘introduce’our stakeholders (Prospective Employees, Employees and Employers) in this ‘department’to you. Gentlemen and ladies, it is my honour to introduce to you… But first, is anything common amongst ...Is my dry CV the cause of my non-invitation for jobs?
Hi Jarus. I really love what you and the eggheads are doing here. I think my main issues have already been trashed out as I also have a 2-2 in Economics from UNILAG and I’m looking to break into the Investment Banking sector. This interest was sparked by a recruitment ...9 Things To Learn From Atedo Peterside’s Management Philosophy
I mentioned in the first part of this article that the course Organizational Behaviour in my MBA programme has actually activated some keenness in me about management styles of people and organizations. I also mentioned how some chaps I admire happened to be cultivated by Atedo Peterside, founder of the Investment ...What I learned from the Atedo Boys
I am currently running my MBA programme, and one subject I find very interesting – and perhaps my favourite – is Organizational Behaviour (OB). Although most of the things I read in OB are things I have known as an employee in three different organizations in the last 7 years, ...To Jarus, from a confused soul
Hello Sir, Top of the day to you! I have been following your posts and answers and indeed you are a good one. Truthfully I’ve been in this twist of finding myself to do what I really love and what I find rewarding, financially too. After each brood I turn ...Career opportunities for me if I relocate to Nigeria?
Dear Jarus, I have been an active user on Nairaland for a while now and I can’t but notice and respect your opinions and postings,especially on career and mentorship. I have therefore decided to seek your counsel as regards my career. I will start by giving you a preview about ...What certification can I acquire as an engineering student before graduation that would give me ...
Good Day Sir, My name is Oghene. I am a big fan of your blog and your faithful follower on Nairaland; I am 23 years old in 200 level in a federal university, studying electrical/electronics engineering. I just won a chevron scholarship. My issue is that: 1. I don’t know ...