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How To Study From Home Effectively

Studying from home has its perks and pitfalls. It can be bliss being in a comfortable environment until you realize that you barely managed to get anything done with all the distractions – scrolling through social media, taking naps and…

5 Ways to Improve Your Study Skills

Good study skills makes a world of difference. It saves time spent on studying, helps you learn more, achieve good grades and reduces the stress of sitting for exams. Here are five effective ways you can improve your study skills….

5 Research-Backed Tips To Study Better

As a student, your day would probably be spent juggling lectures, tutorials and extra-curricular activities, not forgetting the many assignments that you would have to complete before the week is over. With a schedule that’s packed to the rafters, how…

Tips on Researching Effectively

First, the list of Academic libraries and database resources available to lecturers and students: ProQuest LexisNexis Oxford University Press Westlaw Linkedln Learning Emerald Publishing   Pearson   Sweet & Maxwell CLJ Law AWS Educate   HSTalks Business   Microsoft Imagine…

5 Reasons Why Professional Communication Is Important

Communication is the connector that enables the world to operate. Whether you are having a business meeting, sitting for an interview, or communicating with your potential clients, being able to communicate clearly and efficiently could mean the difference between getting…

Essential Skills You Need In A Post-Covid 19 World

The world as we knew it has changed for good. Where we once found ourselves in crowded restaurants and cafes, social distancing is the now norm with no more than two persons to a table, separated by a meter’s distance!…

Resume Keywords – This New Tool Is Totally Awesome!

When you are seeking a job you ask yourself, “How do I identify resume keywords?” That is definitely a tough question to answer with an easy explanation, until recently. While we can suggest or upload job listings into a word…

Top 5 Soft Skills In 2020

LinkedIn Learning, recently compiled a list of the most popular soft skills and hard skills in demand in 2020. Generally, the list highlights talent with interpersonal and people-centric skills. Leading the list of soft skills this year is creativity while...

Skills And Competencies You Need For A Career In HR

Interested in a career in human resources (HR)? Want to know more about the skills and competencies you need? HR professionals are in charge of maintaining the welfare of the workforce and must possess the right skills and competencies. Here...

It’s Time To Live More Confidently

Do you ever feel that you have zero confidence or low about yourself? In reality, it happens to many of us. Confidence helps one to achieve goals and attracts success. So how do you build self-confidence? Take stock of your...

5 Top Skills You Will Need For The Future

According to the 2016 report by the World Economic Forum, The Future of Jobs: Employment, Skills and Workforce Strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital disruption and evolving business models over the period 2015–2020 will result in a net employment...

The Top 10 Soft Skills One Needs To Succeed

The World Economic Forum 2018 Jobs report revealed that in the future, “human skills” will be vital to success. Similarly, a study carried out by LinkedIn discovered that companies are starting to look for a combination of hard and soft...

How To Set Goals Effectively

Everyone has goals they wish to achieve. While the time frame for achieving these goals may differ, e.g. By the end of the week, month, year or decade, the idea is to finally achieve those goals. While persistence and perseverance...