African Startups Are Growing Up. What Happens After the Hype?
For a while, the African startup story was almost impossible to miss. A young founder had an idea. Investors liked...
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There Are Jobs Today That Would Have Sounded Ridiculous in 2015
In 2015, telling someone you wanted to become a social media manager might have earned you a very specific kind...
The Resume Problem: When Everyone Has the Same Skills, What Actually Makes You Stand Out?
You learn Excel. Then SQL. Then Power BI. Maybe Python. You add a few projects, complete a course, collect a...
Certificates, Portfolios or Experience: What Matters More in Today’s Tech Job Market?
You finish a technology course. You pass the final assessment. A certificate arrives in your inbox. You update your LinkedIn...
Companies Want Experienced People for Entry-Level Jobs. How Did We Get Here?
You find a job advertised as “Entry-Level.” You get excited. You read the requirements. Bachelor’s degree. Relevant certification. Good communication...
The Rise of the Side Hustle: Are We Building Businesses or Just Building More Jobs for Ourselves?
There is a particular kind of tiredness that comes from having a side hustle. You finish work at 5 p.m.,...
The Version of You That You Want to Become Will Require You to Let Go of Something
Most conversations about personal growth focus on addition. Add a new habit. Learn a new skill. Read more books. Meet...
Being Behind Is Not the Same as Being Lost
There is a particular kind of panic that can appear when you look at other people’s lives. Someone younger than...
You Don’t Need More Motivation. You Need to Make Progress Easier.
There is a familiar moment that happens when you’re trying to change something about your life. You decide that this...
We Have More Ways to Connect Than Ever, So Why Do People Feel More Disconnected?
Your phone is probably within reach right now. If it isn’t in your hand, it’s on the table beside you....