Career development

chisha brandz

3d

i graduated as a registered nurse 6years ago,i ve been applying for different hospitals,companies but never been lucky enough to get picked or even called for interviews ,its really stressing me out
how do you guys get lucky with jobs,need some practical tips and help,maybe i do it the wrong way?

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Mohamed omar
1d
Inbox me please 🙏
Anthony Fearon
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1d
Please pray to God first and apply as a volunteer nurse with your CV. Choose any of the hospitals in your country and work your way through. After a... while, you will land a full time job. Your skills and compassion for patients will endear you to someone for a recommendation.
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Career development

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Long-tenured workers are least prepared for layoffs, new research finds

Long-serving employees are among the hardest workers to support through a layoff, and new research suggests most organizations are failing them in the separation process.

A survey of 900 workers laid off after five or more years of continuous service, conducted by outplacement firm Careerminds in April 2026, found that long-tenured employees arrive at separation deeply unprepared, frequently... blindsided and carrying a financial fragility that makes a difficult transition significantly harder. "These employees arrive [on the job market] with dormant networks, out-of-date resumes and no experience in job hunting," the report notes.

The dominant finding is how thoroughly the departure caught long-tenured employees off guard. More than two-thirds of these workers said they felt "blindsided" when their layoff was announced. Nearly a third said the news came with no hint that it was coming at all.

More than 7 in 10 workers believed their years of service would shield them from layoffs and more than half said they had turned down at least one other job offer before being let go.

The belief that loyalty buys protection has been an assumption in U.S. workplaces for decades. As a reference, the report points out how the federal workforce became the most visible example in recent years. Previously, government work was actively positioned as a stable career path until mass layoffs arrived.

Nearly half of the respondents lacked a resume or had one that was significantly out of date. Only 13.8% had a resume ready to send and more than half had a mostly or completely inactive professional network. These factors are the result of settled employment, where the need to maintain job-hunting readiness doesn't exist because these loyal workers were focused on the job they had.

The exit package didn't match the relationship

For workers who had invested years in an organization, the terms of being let go often felt like salt in the wound. Nearly two-thirds said their tenure wasn't reflected in how they were treated during the layoff process. Nearly half received no severance pay after five or more years of service, while outplacement support was offered to fewer than 4 in 10 workers and more than 63% received nothing to help them along their way: no career coaching, no resume help and no job search guidance.

The question of what a fair separation looks like for loyal workers is playing out in real time at some of the country's largest employers. As HR Executive reported in April, Oracle's mass layoff put severance design under scrutiny when the company offered four weeks of base pay plus one additional week per year of tenure, capped at 26 weeks. By contrast, tech firm Block included 20 weeks of base pay, one additional week per year of tenure, six months of healthcare coverage and a $5,000 transition stipend.

A long emotional recovery

When workers believe loyalty is a form of protection, losing a job tends to take a psychological toll. The survey found that more than half of respondents took longer than six months to emotionally process their layoff, and 1 in four took more than a year. The most common emotional experiences in the months following the layoff included financial stress, depression or persistent low mood and anxiety or panic.

In addition, workforce reductions are watched by the colleagues who survive the layoffs. How long-tenured workers are treated on the way out appears to represent what loyalty is worth inside the organization. The research bears this out, finding that more than half of surveyed workers said they are now less loyal to employers as a direct result of their layoff experience, and a quarter described themselves as significantly less loyal. more

Career development

1d

My husband was unemployed for 10 months. He finally landed a job when he turned up at an office with a box of doughnuts.

I was skeptical of his plan as a former recruiter, but it got him the job.

My partner was laid off in January of last year. Hundreds of applications later, he'd only landed two interviews with no job offers.

We had managed to stay optimistic during the job search, using the time to travel and see family, but our positive attitudes began to wear thin as January turned into September.

As a tech... professional, he found it difficult to find work in the field as AI surges and companies grapple with the uncertainty it brings. Even with my help as a previous recruiter, he was ghosted by most companies. I reviewed and tweaked his résumé multiple times, edited his cover letters, gave him tips on finding leads on LinkedIn, and we even practiced mock interviews.

At one point, I listened in on a remote second-round interview to make sure I didn't have any additional pointers. He was doing great, but when he didn't land that position either, our worry grew.

Desperate, he stepped outside his comfort zone and began applying to non-tech companies. But with no experience in other fields, that effort was also fruitless. He wasn't even getting a call back. That's when he came up with a unique plan.

One day, after seeing an open role that was locally posted online, he decided to try an old-school tactic by visiting in person after submitting his online application.

When he told me, I worried about how they'd react to an unexpected drop-in. But he's a social person, and being at home so much was tough on him. If nothing else, putting in an appearance at their headquarters would let him be social in the middle of what would have been a workday, instead of searching through postings at home for the thousandth time.

I had serious doubts that showing up unannounced would work, but we were approaching the 10th month of his job search, and he looked excited about an opportunity. That had become rare.

I wished him luck and held my breath when he left that morning.

Now, my husband is a pastry lover, and on the way to their office, he stopped for a box of doughnuts to bring as a nice gesture. The move drew attention during his visit and jump-started conversations with staff.

He came home hopeful but nervous, telling me about who he had met and how the sweets had gone over better than expected. And it was true: his visit pulled him to the top of the applicant pool, and he finally received a call from HR later that day. The woman mentioned the doughnuts and how the staff had appreciated the treat.

A few interviews with them finally turned into a job offer.

When he first told me he planned to show up at their office with a box of sweets, I didn't think the visit would do much. Truthfully, dropping his résumé in person for that level of role seemed outdated to my recruiter's mind. I worried they would find his actions antiquated. I was wrong.

His visit earned him the chance to land a job he wouldn't have been considered for otherwise. Six months later, he's been offered a raise and recently had a great review. We still joke that doughnuts are responsible for his employment, even though they were just a symbol of his tenacity in this hard job market.

Unemployment isn't for the faint-hearted. It chips away at your confidence and finances while escalating life's stressors. I feel for anyone currently on the hunt when I look back at those 10 months of uncertainty.

What I love about the story is that showing up with a box of doughnuts is a very "him" thing to do, and it was when he let his personality shine that he finally got recognized as a person instead of just another applicant in their email inbox.

As a former HR professional, the job market and hiring process can feel brutal and impersonal on both sides. He forced it to be personal, and that's when things clicked. more

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margaret ambale
8h
Ordinary or normal things don't count. Congrats.
Sammy G Poro
13h
Congratulations! that's what we call "Thinking outside of the box" creativity and innovativeness is key in our everyday actions. Enjoy your new job

Career development

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EARMA Academy: A New Chapter for Professional Development in Research Management

The European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (EARMA) marked an important milestone during the EARMA Conference 2026, held from 5-7 May in Utrecht, with the official launch of the EARMA Academy.

Bringing together research management professionals from across Europe and beyond, the conference provided the ideal setting to introduce an initiative designed to strengthen... professional recognition, support career development, and respond to the evolving needs of the Research Management and Administration (RMA) community.

The launch session presented the Academy not simply as a training programme, but as a long-term investment in building skills, fostering collaboration, and supporting lifelong learning within the profession.

Research managers today operate in increasingly complex environments shaped by international collaboration, digital transformation, evolving funding landscapes, and growing expectations around research impact, ethics, and governance. These developments require continuous learning opportunities that are flexible, accessible, and aligned with real professional needs.

The EARMA Academy was created to address these challenges by offering a structured yet adaptable learning ecosystem. It aims to empower research management professionals at different career stages -- from newcomers entering the field to experienced practitioners seeking to deepen expertise or expand into new areas.

By combining online learning, certification pathways, and community-driven activities, the Academy contributes to strengthening the professional identity of research managers while supporting institutional excellence across the European research ecosystem.

At the heart of the EARMA Academy lies a comprehensive portfolio designed to support continuous professional development through multiple complementary formats.

The Academy provides modular training opportunities covering key competencies in research management. These open-access learning modules allow participants to build knowledge progressively, focusing on practical skills directly applicable to their daily work.

Training is delivered through flexible online formats, enabling professionals to learn at their own pace while balancing demanding professional responsibilities. The modular structure allows learners to tailor their learning journey according to individual interests, career goals, and institutional priorities.

A central feature of the Academy is its certification framework, designed to recognise professional competencies and achievements.

Participants can obtain topic-specific certificates by completing assessments linked to individual learning modules. These certificates can then be combined into broader certification pathways, ultimately leading to comprehensive recognition of expertiseaccording to the different levels, aligned with the European Competence Framework for Research Managers RM COMP.

The flexible certification model allows learners to progress step by step or follow a full certification package, supporting both gradual learning journeys and more structured professional development plans.

Complementing online learning, the EARMA Academy will offer interactive in-person workshops focused on emerging topics and practical challenges faced by research managers.

These sessions provide opportunities for deeper engagement, peer exchange, and collaborative problem-solving. Workshops will connect participants directly with experts and fellow practitioners, reinforcing the community dimension of professional learning.

Recognising that professional growth goes beyond formal training, the Academy also integrates mentoring activities into its offer.

Mentoring initiatives aim to connect experienced professionals with those at earlier stages of their careers, fostering knowledge exchange, confidence building, and career guidance. This peer-to-peer support strengthens the RMA community while promoting inclusive professional development.

Beyond its educational offer, the EARMA Academy represents a shift toward a more connected and inclusive learning culture. It creates a space where research managers can share experiences, learn collaboratively, and contribute to shaping the future of their profession.

The enthusiastic response during the conference launch demonstrated the strong demand for structured professional development opportunities and confirmed the community's readiness to embrace new learning models.

The launch of the EARMA Academy marks the beginning of a new phase for EARMA's commitment to professional excellence. As the Academy grows, it will continue to expand its portfolio, develop new learning pathways, and strengthen collaboration across institutions, countries, and professional networks.

By investing in skills, recognition, and community building, the EARMA Academy positions itself as a cornerstone initiative supporting the next generation of research management professionals. more

Career development

12h

Job Fairs Near Me: Finding Employment Opportunities at Local Career Events

Career development

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Classic Word CV Template

I'm refreshing my résumé and need a polished, classic-style CV template built directly in Microsoft Word. The document should open as a clean, fully editable .docx file and carry a timeless look -- think balanced typography, modest use of lines or shading, and plenty of white space so recruiters can scan it quickly. The layout must include these core sections in the order below: * Work Experience... * Education * Skills Please use Word's built-in styles and tables (not text boxes) so I can add or remove content without breaking the formatting. Headings, sub-headings, and bullet lists should all be style-linked for easy global edits. Save the file ready for both A4 and Letter printing. Deliverable: * One unlocked .docx template that matches the description above, ready for me to drop in my details. more

Career development

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Tips for a Successful First Job Interview

The first job interview is one of the last steps to getting the job of your dreams. It is especially nerve-wracking if you have just graduated and are looking for a place of work. Perhaps you do not know where to start and who to ask. Everything stresses you out because, in the world of work, you are a beginner.

Getting to the process of a job interview means you have done a lot of things... right. That is, you have managed to get the recruiter interested in your resume. They think you are a promising candidate and can potentially fill the position.

Obviously, a job interview is crucial to getting a job offer, as it allows people from the company to get to know you better. You should pay attention to how to prepare for your first job interview and how to act in the best way possible. Here is what you need to know:

1. Learn information about the company

Forget about coming for an interview without reading or hearing about the organization or the position. It may not be easy to find specific information about the company, but you can look through its website and, if it is a huge company, read the news.

Regarding the interviewer, the basic thing is to see if they are present on social networks such as LinkedIn to know a little about their professional life and what type of content they share. What if they post information about the company or how to get a position?

Look for as much information as possible about the company, its history, values, and what it has recently stood out for. This can help you look responsible.

2. Talk about your professional experience

Recruiters can ask you about your previous job experience. If you do not have it yet, admit it. There is nothing wrong with it. Read your resume and highlight what you would like them to hear. You can talk about your volunteer experience or point out that you had internships.

Speak positively about your previous experience if you have any and describe your most important achievements that are related to the position you are applying for. Try to make it sound like a story to grab the interviewer's attention.

You can also add a speech lasting no more than 2 minutes in which you can express your strengths, abilities, what you are most passionate about that is related to the position, and what you can contribute to the company if you are selected.

3. Dress appropriately

Your resume has managed to generate a positive image that has caught the attention of the recruiter. However, the first impression is key since it allows people from the company to know if you are the right person and if you fit into the culture of the company.

Therefore, it is advisable to do some research on organizational culture. This can give you information about possible dress codes and what type of wear they prefer.

The first impression can be decisive, and the idea is that you should wear clothes according to the sector in which you are presenting yourself as a candidate. Choose formal, well-presented, and neat clothes.

Avoid distractions such as necklines, colorful or large accessories, excess makeup, or too elaborate hairstyles.

4. Be calm

You can be asked questions about your weakness, what you would like to improve in yourself, or anything that may perplex you. Answer calmly and think ahead of time about what to say.

For example, do not expose weaknesses that could pose a problem for that job position. That is, if you are applying for a position that involves the use of technology, do not say that you are bad at it. Instead, you can say that you are still improving what needs to be enhanced.

5. Arrive on time

Go to sleep early and wake up at least an hour before the interview starts. If the interview is virtual, prepare your computer and web camera.

However, it is not necessary to arrive long before the interview. Find out how much time it will take to get from your house to the company's office and plan your journey.

6. Pay attention to your body language

Avoid crossing your arms, hiding your hands, and constantly touching your face. Control the movements of your legs, feet, and trunk. If you do not, it will make seem that you are nervous.

Always look the interviewer in the eyes and try to smile whenever necessary.

7. Listen carefully to the questions

When asked something, try to be polite and attentive. Do not lie or exaggerate. Make it seem effortless and calm.

Do not interrupt the interviewer. Speak without hesitation, and do not go into too much detail. At the end of the interview, you can ask questions about the position, company, or its owners. You can also say that it would be a pleasure to work at the company. Do not forget to thank the recruiter for their time. It will make you look positive in their eyes.

8. Be genuinely interested

If you did not find the information you wanted to know on the website, ask recruiters. You may also want to know specific questions about the salary, if it is possible to work remotely, or anything else. If you do, do not hesitate to ask.

Additionally, ask for their contact information. If you forgot to get it after the interview, you can find the recruiters' contacts on Nuwber.

These small actions will make you look genuinely interested. It can benefit you in the long run.

9. Follow up after the interview

The tips for a successful first job interview are not only related to preparation. It is especially important to follow up after one week. Therefore, if you have not received a response after your interview, a good option is to write an email or make a call.

Get more information about the selection process because some companies clarify that they can take more time. If you know that they take more than a week, wait a bit longer. However, try not to go overboard. Do not write multiple emails asking if they have hired you or not. Be patient and prepare to get the job of your dreams. more

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Niyonkuru Adamu
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For real that's good
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Niyonkuru Adamu
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For real that's good

Career development

13h

Months Of Lies Fall Apart As Guy Is Not Fluent In Spanish Like He Pretends, Drama Escalates To HR

C'mon, let the first person who hasn't lied on their résumé throw the first stone. And if my boss is reading this, no, they aren't, because I actually did not lie on mine (seriously, I didn't). But everyone has told a little white lie at some point.

For instance, saying you're proficient in Excel when, in reality, you've only used it twice during that tech class in high school. And sometimes,... these little white lies will actually land you the job, but the real problem comes later: when they ask you to put that "knowledge" into practice. In today's story, this kind of lie actually ended up involving HR, so here's what happened.

The hilarious story today is told by a hotel staff worker, our Original Poster, who admitted he's in a bit of a work pickle. As it turns out, during the interview process for his job, the manager asked him if he spoke Spanish, since most of the guests were Spanish-speaking. The OP apparently said yes, because he'd taken two years of Spanish in high school, and then indirectly became the hotel's translator.

However, he explains that whenever a guest came in speaking Spanish, he would pull out his best Dora the Explorer impersonation, using basic sentences he'd learned over time and through the show. Still, he was the staff member who knew Spanish best, which ultimately led everyone to believe he was absolutely fluent in the language. Apparently, he knew just enough to be understood by Spanish-speaking guests.

One day, though, chaos ensued in the hotel lobby. A Spanish-speaking family had their flight canceled and a clogged toilet, so amid all the confusion, they sought help. Obviously, the staff pointed them to the OP, the resident translator, but they weren't the usual happy-go-lucky guests he normally dealt with. They were nervous, talking fast, and expecting answers he simply didn't have.

So when he resorted to his typical one-liners, the family became increasingly upset, thinking they were being made fun of. Eventually, a bilingual guest was forced to intervene, and everyone realized the OP wasn't as fluent as they had thought. After the incident, he was called in to speak with HR, expecting to be promptly fired, but no further updates were given.

If you actually think the OP is in the wrong for lying on his résumé, you might be surprised to learn that studies show 64.2% of Americans have admitted to lying on their résumé at least once in their lives. Apparently, these lies often take the form of exaggeration, such as claiming fluency in a language when they aren't, or embellishing other skills, much like our narrator today.

His two years of Spanish may have also led him to develop what psychologists call the "Dunning-Kruger effect." This phenomenon happens when people overestimate their skills or knowledge in a specific area. In this case, he believed his language skills would never actually be put to use and that he could get away with knowing just the basics, which he did for eight months. But ultimately, everyone got a reality check.

So what exactly could he have done in this situation? Well, he could have tried to actually learn Spanish once he realized he needed it, especially since basic Spanglish phrases wouldn't cut it during a crisis. Linguists point out that while it may take a few years for an English speaker to become fully fluent in Spanish, most people can reach a conversational level within six to seven months of consistent daily practice.

Ultimately, the OP had enough time to improve and polish his Spanish skills, and netizens definitely took note of that. Many questioned whether it had ever crossed his mind to properly learn the language, and in some comments, he admitted he didn't want to because he had been getting by with what he already knew. So, what would you have done in this situation? Come clean immediately, or learn as you go? more

Career development

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Mid-Level Operations CV Crafting

I need an experienced CV writer to transform my existing résumé into a polished, ATS-friendly document that positions me strongly for mid-level roles in Operations. The finished file must be delivered in fully editable Microsoft Word (.docx) format so I can tweak it for future applications. My background covers several years of process improvement, team coordination, and cost-saving initiatives,... but the story feels scattered. I want the new CV to: * Highlight measurable achievements and leadership moments relevant to Operations. * Use concise, impact-driven language that appeals to hiring managers and recruiters. * Follow a clean, professional layout that balances white space and keyword optimisation. You will receive my current CV and a brief list of target job descriptions the moment we start. After your first draft, I expect timely collaboration for refinements until everything reads seamlessly. Deliverables: - Final CV in Microsoft Word (.docx) - Optional PDF export for quick sharing - Up to two revision rounds completed within the agreed timeline If you have a track record of writing successful mid-level Operations CVs and understand what recruiters scan for, I'm keen to work together. more

Career development

14h

Navigating rejection after a job interview

The emotional rollercoaster of job hunting is a stressful one, from the first application all the way through to, hopefully, an interview and securing a role. I have written before about dealing with professional ghosting, being ignored after sending a job application or even after an initial conversation about a role. But what happens when you have got as far as an interview and then are told 'no... thank you'?

For many, the interview is the final hurdle and it can feel like the job is yours. But it often ends with a 'no', and sometimes even with no reply at all. I have heard many stories and experienced myself the silence that can come after a job interview. I think it's cruel and unprofessional of those recruiting to interview someone and then never follow up to let them know if they have secured a role or not. Dealing with the post-interview rejection, however it comes, is something you can navigate and move forward from.

When you apply for a job, you will begin to imagine life when you have that role. You might think about the salary and the take-home numbers. You might consider how it'll help you clear your overdraft or pay for that next holiday. I am sure, when you apply for a job, you also imagine the workplace and how it'll feel to work for that brand or company.

You might even go so far as to think about the ways in which the job will change your life long-term. Could this be the job you stay in until retirement, or a place where you imagine yourself growing, being promoted and really making an impact? When you are invited for an interview, those dreams get a virtual 'tick'. Someone is saying 'yes, you can dream those dreams because we think you are potentially worthy of this role'.

Following an interview (and perhaps even a second interview), the waiting game is a big emotional challenge. You will go over in your head all the things you said, wondering if you answered in the best way. You'll refresh your emails, and jump at every 'unknown number' that lights up your phone.

If it takes a while for them to come back to you, you will begin to feel a mixture of worry and excitement. Questions will go through your mind, ranging from whether you should contact them, to asking yourself if you should try to move on.

I have been that person refreshing my emails on the Friday of week two when I was told I'd hear within a fortnight - it can become all-consuming! You almost long for any answer, thinking: "It'd be better just to know if it's a no!" even though you are hoping and praying for a 'yes'.

Then, finally the email (it's usually an email) comes. And it's a no. Your stomach flips, your heart sinks. And you go from a 'maybe' and plans about your future career to a huge wallop of rejection. What next?

It's possible that you may cry when you get a job rejection. I have done, many times. There is a simultaneous shock of rejection and a slump in your belly, where it feels like all the emotions that have been battling within you all sink to the bottom like pebbles in a jar of water.

There might also be anger - the feeling that you have been rejected will be strong. Never mind that someone else was the 'slightly better candidate'! Right now, you are smarting. You thought you were in with a chance and that's now been denied.

Finally, there will be an element of shame and failure - especially if you had told other people about the interview. You'll be asked or have to tell them directly that you didn't get the job and go through the grief of knowing someone else will be announcing that they got the role.

All of the above feelings might come out really fast, or over a matter of hours or days.

There is one curveball feeling that you might also experience, and that's relief. If you feel relief not to have secured the role, it's time to think about the kinds of jobs you are going for and your job hunting dealbreakers.

Licking your wounds and regrouping after a job rejection is inevitable. You are allowed to feel sorry for yourself for a short while.

It's also very important not to knee-jerk into more job applications. It's acceptable to take some time, even if it's just a day, to accept the news and not to throw yourself immediately into job hunting again.

One of the biggest frustrations and a question that often goes unanswered after the 'no' following a job interview is 'why?!'. Of course we all want to know why we didn't get the job. We might have had a standard reply, that there was a 'stronger candidate' or that 'your skills didn't quite match what we were looking for'. But those don't truly help you in your job hunt moving forward.

They can feel like platitudes, and can smart and fuel the anger and rejection you feel.

Asking for feedback is something many people consider doing - for some, it is important for their pride, for others it is about knowing what they can do differently next time.

If you are lucky enough to be told 'why' in the rejection email or phone call, that is gold dust because it is something you can then work on and focus on. For example, if someone is told they didn't have a certain skill, or that it was felt you needed more experience in a certain area, you can then go ahead and look for training in that area or focus more on it in your current role.

Replying to a rejection and asking for feedback is very tempting, and it's a personal decision. I would advise against it if there isn't already information in the rejection email. This is because the no will still stand. For me it is a little bit like asking someone why they don't want a second date with you. If they said truly, why, would it make a difference?

Much better to focus your attention forwards than forcing information from someone who has said 'no thank you'.

Going through the job hunting process alone can be challenging and demotivating. A coach can help you focus on goals, as well as the roles that are right for you and the jobs that align with your values and the things you can't and won't compromise on.

I offer a bespoke package for job hunters, which includes CV and LinkedIn edits and support, worksheets on goal setting and job hunting dealbreakers and one on one coaching, with support between sessions on everything from a cover letter to interview questions. more

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Career development

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I want to pursue a certification for accountant but the microfinance I work for doesn't expect it's employees to have anything that distracts them from work.

As a matter of fact, working hours are from 7:30 AM up until 6:30 PM on average days monday to Friday (Saturdays work stops at about 4:20 PM give or take).

I don't know how I'll balance the two because the company has no guidelines... for such and its seen as a potential reason for employee exit which they don't want!

What should I do? more

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Brian Onuko
16h
Do it anyway. There are online classes that you may be able to attend.
DARD SOUTH SUDAN
4d
Go for professional studies, this would enabled you pursue your further studies specially with e-learning/distance learning programmes.

In case you... are required to do your in-house
exams, you can request for the examination leaves or do it through microwave. more