As the CEO of an IT services company, I’ve personally reviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of resumes. I’ve seen it all: the good, the bad, and the resumes that make me wonder if the candidate even read the job description. In the competitive IT job market, your resume is often the first and only chance you have to make an impression on a hiring manager. It’s your marketing document, and you need to sell yourself effectively. Many...
For most people, January is not a month of execution. It’s a month of reflection and planning when people figure out what they want from the year. If January came and went without the big career moves you planned, take a breath. You are not behind. You are not late. And you have not “missed” the year. Plus, we’ll look at some 2026 job trends to help get you on track. We’re still saying Happy New Year to each other right? For most...
It’s the question many are asking in 2026: How to find a job. In this post, we’ll help you answer that question before you find yourself in a rabbit hole of frustration. It might seem frustratingly simple, but understanding how to find a job can actually be quite difficult. You need to know where to look. You need to know how to stand out. The job searching process fuels a weird sense of redundancy and can feel like you’re reliving the...
It’s 2026 and ATS optimization for higher education has never been more critical. Every business in every industry has leveraged AI to automate manual processes—and reviewing job applications is one of them. Young graduates now face unemployment rates rising faster than any other demographic, and over half land in jobs they didn’t need college to get. The gatekeeper? Applicant tracking systems. This is problematic for students because...
Does sending a thank you email really make a difference in your chances of getting a job offer? Learn the ins and outs of the thank you email after interviews, and get two email templates you can use to make this step of the job search process a breeze. You’ve probably heard that you should send “thank you” emails after your interview. You’ve probably also wondered, “Does it really make a difference in my chances of getting a job...
The very first proof that you are ready to find a job i.e, be employed in any capacity, is your CV. Most jobs in Nigeria & beyond require a well-formatted CV. The very first proof that you are ready to find a job i.e, be employed in any capacity, is your CV. Most jobs in Nigeria and beyond require that applicants submit a well-formatted CV. So if you don’t have a convincing CV, your chances are limited. However, with the many...
Key Takeaways JazzHR is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) used by over 6,500 small to mid-sized companies (like Peloton, Hulu, and TED Conferences) to manage their hiring. Here’s what you need to know: It’s All About Keywords: JazzHR doesn’t “score” your resume with AI. Instead, recruiters manually search for candidates using keywords, especially for specific skills listed in the job description. Tailor Your Resume: You must...
These resume objective examples are tailored to specific careers and designed to help you grab recruiters’ attention and land more interviews. Key Takeaways A resume objective is a short, goal-focused statement at the top of your resume explaining who you are, what job you want, and what value you bring. When to use it (and when not to): Use it if you are: A recent graduate, changing careers, relocating, returning to work after a break, or...
Discover how to write a compelling resume summary that’s ATS-friendly and tailored for any job situation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Your resume summary is a short paragraph at the top of your resume that highlights your most relevant experience, skills, and accomplishments. It’s like a personal pitch—giving employers a quick reason to keep reading. Here are resume summary examples for different types of job seekers: Experienced...
The current generation of job seekers in Nigerian and the US markets, are demanding not just a good salary but places that prioritise their wellbeing. The work environment is in a seismic change with a new breed of professionals that are redefining success and satisfaction in the workplace. Recruitment in Nigeria and beyond is showing a demand for more than the basics. The current generation of job seekers, in the busy streets of the Nigerian...
