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JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY (JCA 6) GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL CLASSES – MARCH 2017
JCA is a 5-weekend course where employability and career management skills are taught. It is the first of its kind in Nigeria and attracts top professionals from top companies in Nigeria as facilitators. The course is in two categories: A, JCA GRADUATE CLASS (JCA GC): This is for students, corps ...GRAB THIS OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN MCKINSEY
We have talked extensively on McKinsey on JarusHub as one of the best places to work, globally. Here is an opportunity for our young followers to have a go at McKinsey recruitment. *** McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm that serves leading businesses, governments, non ...MEET NIGERIA’S #1 FINANCIAL BLOGGER WHO QUIT BANK CONTRACT JOB TO FLOAT A BLOG, NOW ...
About a year ago, I saw a post by a young man on Nairaland asking for people’s opinion on his newly floated blog, financialwatchngr.com. It was a miserable thread – very few views, with less than 10 comments. People did not take him seriously. The guy told his story of ...PATH TO INVESTMENT BANKING CAREER: AN EVALUATION
JARUS, the household name that have change people lives both academically and career-wise, you are one guy people don’t give praises to. You really impacted in my life tremendously, started reading your posts on Nairaland right before I was admitted into the university in 2012 after which you flagged off ...Why SMEs Should Seek Angel investors, not banks, for funding
Report by Olukayode Kolawole Head of PR & Marketing , Jumia Travel Budding entrepreneurs who attended the first edition of the Nigerian Small Business Summit on the 24th August at the Landmark event centre were warned to stay away from bank loans at the start of their businesses. Mr. ...KPMG OR MCKINSEY? DILEMMA OF A GRADUATE WITH 2 JOB OFFERS
Dear Jarus, I am a first class graduate of computer science, University of Ibadan. I got entry level offers as analyst in KPMG and Mckinsey. Please which of the two should I go for and why? I would also like to add that I plan on either eventually continuing my career in ...TOP 10 JOB OPENINGS IN NIGERIA – AUGUST 2016 (1)
Hey folks, JarusHub presents to you Top 10 companies recruiting in Nigeria at the moment. Go in and look for those that are relevant to you. TalktomeDoc Is looking for a Medical Doctor Head of Marketing Cummins (Various position) School Administrator through Stresert Services Limited Mercy Corps Nigeria (Various positions) ...HOW TO USE THE STAR FORMAT TO ANSWER INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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 ...JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY (JCA 5) GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL CLASSES – JULY 17
JCA is a 5-weekend course where employability and career management skills are taught. It is the first of its kind in Nigeria and attracts top professionals from top companies in Nigeria as facilitators. The course is in two categories: A, JCA GRADUATE CLASS (JCA GC): This is for students, corps ...Career Focus: Information Technology
Nurudeen Akindele Nurudeen is a freelance writer, ghostwriter, technopreneur and social commentator. He writes on a wide range of issues such as football, technology and foreign policy and can be reached @ nurudeen_akindele@yahoo.com Tweets @reskispeaks A lot of people erroneously associate information technology with disciplines like mass communication and fields ...HOW TO MISS A NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
A friend shared this piece by W. Johnson. As a big advocate of networking, I can relate to this. I have found myself with embarrassing retort of “Bros, these your questions sef” in the process of striking networking conversations with people. They never know that such conversations may make a difference ...MEET ADEJOKE ADELEKE, DEPUTY CFO OF A LISTED COMPANY 5 YEARS AFTER NYSC
We have featured on this platform many Nigerian professionals with rapid career rise, that of Adejoke Adeleke is yet another story we found interesting enough to feature. In March 2009, she completed her NYSC and started her first permanent job. By August 2014, she had risen to become Deputy CFO ...2 HOURS WITH JARUS: A FREE ONLINE CAREER CHAT – MAY 29, 2016
JARUSHUB ACADEMY presents DEMOCRACY DAY CAREER CHAT (An online seminar to take place via WhatsApp) with JARUS Jarus is the Chief Resource Officer at JarusHub, Nigeria’s most authoritative career resources platform. Through regular career information sharing on Nairaland, JarusHub and other social media channels, he has established himself as a leading ...Strategy that works in Africa: closing the gap between strategy and execution
Strategy that works in Africa: closing the gap between strategy and execution Most major corporations struggle with developing a business strategy that works Most major corporations struggle with developing a business strategy that works. Fifty percent of business leaders don’t believe they have a winning strategy to begin with and ...JOB DILEMMA OF AN ASPIRING HR PRACTITIONER
Dear Jarus, My name is Janet, I studied Business administration, and graduated with a 2 1. I have passion for Human Resources, but getting a job has been difficult because I don’t have experience and most HR jobs always ask for 1 to 5 years experience, none for entry level. ...GLASSDOOR: 25 Highest Paying Companies in America for 2016
Researched carried out by and originally published in GLASSDOOR, US’s top careers website JARUSHUB EDITOR’S COMMENT I, No oil company in Top 25, despite US being the home of many IOCs. America has gone beyond oil. II, All – yes all the 25 – are in Tech and Consulting. III, ...INVESTMENT BANKING CAREER FOR A LAW GRADUATE
Dear Jarus, I am a third-year law student at the University of Ilorin. I am also an ICAN (ATS) student, though I’ll just be writing my first exams come September. I also work as a freelance writer online and offline. I have gone through your site and I must say ...USEFUL TIPS IN PASSING JOB APTITUDE TESTS
I first wrote this article for 10 Minutes With, a global education and career matchmaking platform with Headquarters in the United Kingdom. Almost all companies organise aptitude tests when recruiting for open job positions, especially at the entry-level. These tests are designed to assess candidates for various skills and capacities, such as ...“WHY I WAS FIRED BY BCG”
Originally published in VAULT.COM in 2010. Vault is one of America’s top career resources websites. I hesitate to even call attention to something like this, but then I come to my senses and think, “It’s not every day that you read a scathing public review of a top consulting firm. Might ...BCG COMES TO LAGOS
One of the world’s leading management consulting firms, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has opened an office in Lagos, Nigeria. The office was opened in the first week of April 2016. BCG, McKinsey and Bain, together called MBB in the consulting career industry, are rated the Top 3 consulting firms in ...COMBINING CFA EXAM WITH WORK IN CORPORATE LAGOS: AN INTERVIEW WITH A CFA WHIZKID
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 ...JARUSHUB CAREER ACADEMY (JCA 4) GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL CLASSES – MARCH 26
JCA is a 5-weekend course where employability and career management skills are taught. It is the first of its kind in Nigeria and attracts top professionals from top companies in Nigeria as facilitators. The course is in two categories: A, JCA GRADUATE CLASS (JCA GC): This is for students, corps ...TRAINING: TAXATION FOR BUSINESS
The governments of Nigeria, both Federal and States, are becoming more aggressive in tax compliance drive. No excuse again for you not to have knowledge of taxation, whether for your own business or for consulting opportunities. JARUSHUB ACADEMY presents TAXATION FOR BUSINESS A 4-weekend course on taxation for ICAN/CITN students Professional ...JarusHub Brings The Most Informative Career Event to Your Phone!
JarusHub, your leading career mentorship and management portal in Nigeria is having its 1st of its kind seminar hosted on social media tagged WhatsApp Career Seminar (WACS) with Jarus. TOPICS The e-seminar will cover the following topics: CV & Job Hunting – CV Building lesson; Conventional & Unconventional job application ...2016 Internships at Accenture Nigeria
We once wrote that internships are a very good way to prepare for post-school corporate life. One of the world’s leading consultancies, Accenture, is offering internship opportunities for students. We encourage our student-readers to apply if qualified. Program Overview You will be engaged on a 2 to 6-months’ placement ...KEY ISSUES TO CONSIDER WHEN WRITING A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN
David Adeoye, CFA David is the Team Lead, Transaction Advisory Services, MBC Capital Limited At the start of most new businesses or turnaround of an existing venture, a business plan is usually required for various purposes. The entrepreneur, financial investor, or strategic partner wants to be assured that expected returns ...AFTER THIRD CLASS OR PASS DEGREE, WHAT NEXT? A WORKSHOP – FEB 6
In Nigeria’s labour market or even entrepreneurship scene, the greatest deal of attention is given to academic high flyers – people that made first class and second class upper. Vast majority of companies set first class and 2.1, and in some cases 2.2, as minimum criteria for application in the ...HOW TO BECOME A CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR
Hello , My name is Wale, a fresh graduate of Economics from the University of Ilorin. My dream since the day I entered the University has always been to work in the Central Bank of Nigeria and one day become the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria. I want to make meaningful impact ...After Economics Degree, What Next?
Dear Jarus, My name is Jide, a graduate of Economics. I recently finished and I’m about starting my service year. I am 21 years of age and graduated with a first class after lots of effort. I am really confused on how to become a great person in life. Please, I want to ...More things you should be doing as an undergraduate
By Austin Archibong Austin is a final year student of chemical engineering at the University of Ilorin This contribution is borne from Jarus’s superb write-up on six things undergrads should do before leaving school. On that note, I’d like to add a few more tips. Diversifying from your major a ...COMPANY REVIEW: ACCENTURE NIGERIA
JARUSHUB “WORKING IN” SERIES (J-WIS) (J-WIS is a platform by JarusHub to enlighten prospective job seekers about companies in Nigeria with a view to aiding them in making informed career decisions. The information is drawn from basic research. While we did our best to ensure the information is accurate, we ...6 Reasons Why Discrimination Against 2.2 and 3rd Class Graduates Should Stop
CAREER AND MORE WITH XFIRE ON WEDNESDAY Xfire is a graduate of one of the notable public universities in Nigeria, with working experience in the FMCG and petroleum industry. He currently works as an engineer in a multinational oil company in Nigeria. He is passionate about guiding people to achieve ...Amazing selling points Nigerian Job Seekers omit on their CVs (I)
As the premium consultancy arm of Jarushub continues to grow in popularity, I find myself spending the bulk of my weekend reviewing clients’ CVs and cover letters. When working on a CV, I always have cause to call the owner to drill more information to give flesh to otherwise ...“BANKING CAREER IS DEAD IN NIGERIA” – TOPE FASUA, FORMER BANKER
Tope Fasua is an economist, accountant, columnist, author and a consultant. A fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Tope studied economics at the Ondo State University where he finished as the best graduating student in his department, faculty and university at large in 1991. He had ...My McKinsey Interview Experience (i)
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 ...QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH CEO, ACCENTURE NIGERIA
Present in over 100 countries, Accenture is a multinational management consulting firm and one of the leading global brands in that niche. Niyi Yusuf is the Chief Executive Officer of their Nigerian office. JarusHub got him answer a couple of questions on his life and career. JARUSHUB: You once granted an ...10 things every new entrant to the job market must know
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 ...5 Great Companies to Start Career in Nigeria
For majority of young Nigerians, pay is the bottomline in job hunting. Other factors such as job satisfaction, career advancement opportunity, work-life balance etc. come secondary. This is understandable. In a country where poverty level is high and people toil to get themselves educated, you can forgive the young graduate ...TOP 10 EMPLOYABLE QUALITIES FOR GRADUATES THAT GUARANTEE TOP JOBS IN NIGERIA
CAREER AND MORE WITH XFIRE ON WEDNESDAY Xfire is a graduate of one of the notable public universities in Nigeria, with working experience in the FMCG and petroleum industry. He currently works as an engineer in a multinational oil company in Nigeria. He is passionate about guiding people to achieve ...JOB DILEMMA OF A CONFUSED GRADUATE
Hi Jarus, I hope my mail meets you well. My name is Funmi and I just stumbled upon your blog JarusHub. It’s really impressive and I commend your efforts. So, the thing is I’m a 20 year old female, finished from Unilag in 2014, studied Political Science and came out with ...ANALYSING THE NEW FORBES MBA RANKING
JIDE ADEBIYI Jide, ex-KPMG, ex-Vetiva, ex-Renaissance Capital, is the Sub Saharan African Markets Risk & Financial Services Leader of Talentstone Africa Partners. He’s a 2005 graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria. Yale University’s School of Management continued its upward momentum in the rankings by rising seven places to ...HOW INTERNSHIP WITH KPMG CHANGED MY CAREER ORIENTATION
Edwin Ugwuodo Edwin is a student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, who interned with KPMG Nigeria for 3 months I am currently rounding off my three months of temporary placement as a graduate tax analyst at KPMG Nigeria. KPMG is a Swiss entity, headquartered in the Netherlands, and is listed in the Fortune 100 ...DILEMMA OF A JOBLESS MULTIPLE QUALIFICATIONS HOLDER
Hi Jarus, I have an HND Accounting, MBA Financial Management, B. A History, LL.B Law , B.L and ACIT. I had 2.2. I am interested in tax practice, development and financial management but I am unable to secure better offers. I am considering writing ICAN from PE 1 with my ...PRACTICAL TIPS IN SECURING YOUR DREAM JOB OR CAREER MOVE
David Adeoye, CFA David, ex-Accenture, ex-Phillips Consulting, is the Team Lead, Transaction Advisory Services, MBC Capital Limited. He is a graduate of economics from Obafemi Awolowo University In the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with two groups of young people with a common interest: they need to decide ...HOW TO ANSWER 40 OF THE TOUGHEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
By Integrated Corporate Services Limited (ICSL) ICSL is a human resource and business process consulting firm EDITOR’S NOTE: While we endorse this article and believe the tips shared by the author are very useful to job seekers, we share a different editorial perspective on answering a couple of questions. See ...