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Work & livelihoods

Explore essays and reflections on work & livelihoods, grounded in African realities and open to new questions.

31 October 2024

Start up for success: Build a brand that stands out

Launching a start-up is exciting but comes with challenges. From securing funding to finding the right people, every entrepreneur faces hurdles, especially in today’s competitiv…

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15 October 2024

Job hunt with confidence and a positive mindset

In today’s evolving job market, young professionals face significant challenges, from bridging the gap between academic qualifications and real-world job demands to thriving in…

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23 September 2024

Strategies for success in the hybrid work environment

In this evolving job market series, we have examined critical factors such as the disconnect between education and employment demands, vocational vs. academic qualifications, th…

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10 September 2024

Is the gig economy a career pathway for fresh graduates?

In today’s evolving job market, many graduates are questioning the role of the gig economy in shaping their career paths. With the rise of freelance opportunities, short-term co…

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5 September 2024

Career prospects for young professionals post COVID-19

Welcome to our series designed to equip young professionals for today’s evolving job market. In previous posts, we explored the disconnect between education and job market deman…

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14 August 2024

How can young professionals break through job market entry barriers?

Welcome to the latest installment in our ongoing series designed to equip young professionals with essential tools to navigate the dynamic job landscape effectively. Previously,…

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12 August 2024

How recession affects young professionals and tips for career success

In previous posts, I discussed the mismatch between supply and demand in the job market and the debate surrounding the value of academic degrees versus trade schools. This post…

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Work & livelihoods

5 August 2024

Job market demand and supply mismatch

In the first post of this series titled, “ Neither Millennial nor Gen Z and I Am Job Hunting, " I discussed the employment challenges faced by Millennials and Gen Z, as well as…

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9 June 2024

Neither millennial nor genZ and I am job hunting

I am not a Millennial and I am not a GenZ. I grew up in the 2000s, a time when the job landscape was vastly different from what it is today. The jobs being created now did not e…

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Work & livelihoods

6 June 2024

Excel as a Recent Graduate: 12-Part Guide for Young Professionals

Introduction to the series As a recent graduate, I have experienced firsthand the challenges of entering the professional world. This 12-part series is inspired by my journey an…

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