I can’t remember the last time I spoke to someone for more than an hour without looking at my phone. If the TV is on I probably try to half listen to the person I’m with and half focus on […]
Yearly Archives: 2014
Today marks the first anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s passing. It’s a bittersweet feeling because on the one hand we would have wanted him to still be around and inspire us with his wisdom but on the other we celebrate […]
True legends never die: Skills Academy celebrates Nelson Mandela’s life
The end of the year brings exams and a lot of study stress. The last thing any student would want to think about is studying again. Yes, rest is important but sometimes holidays bring an illusion that the world comes […]
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According to a UK survey reported by the Guardian in 2012 as many as 140 000 people die every year in deaths that could have been avoided by first aid treatment. Even if they had said two people died, it […]
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You may have people around you that you may not like or admire so much. You can avoid those people and be with people that you actually like and admire. But if the person that you do not admire is […]
You Are Awesome!!
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. –Nelson Mandela Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. – John Deweynt The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. […]
10 Powerful Education Quotes
People who have been working for a long time may understand how difficult it is to move from one post to a higher one especially if there is a lot of competition at the company. The fact is if […]
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Bosses hold our livelihoods in the palms of their hands. It’s in your best interests to be on their good side. To most people bosses are a scary species that have to be avoided as much as possible. Bosses are […]
How to build a good relationship with your boss
Competition for career opportunities is very high these days. You need to get creative in the way you search. It may not come easy but if you do not give up you will get what you need in the end. […]
Need an Internship? Here’s How to Look
My best advice to anyone who asks me about career choices is that you should do something that you love. We spend most of our active years at work so make sure what you do makes you happy. If […]
Don’t just wish you were a Web Designer, Become one
So you are on your own, no teacher in front of you and no fellow bookworms to inspire you to soldier on? It can be tough to get motivated when you are studying from home and it can also be […]
5 Study Tips for Correspondence Students
Have a goal and work towards it. Even if you don’t have everything that is needed to achieve that goal, spend time nurturing it and trying to find an opportunity to make it happen. Our Woman’s Month Competition winner showed […]
When preparation meets opportunity
There is a time of the month when everyone seems to be going for the “reduced goods” shelf in supermarkets. Usually around the 20th to the 24th you see cashiers falling asleep because they get one customer every 20 minutes. […]
Beat the Empty Wallet Syndrome: Supplement your Income
Hi there dear readers Today’s diary entry is from someone who has a complaint that is not new to any of us. It’s frustrating when you know that you have what it takes to be doing better in your life […]
What my Life is Like Every Month-end
Many people, especially after turning thirty, feel that they may have missed their chance to become what they wanted to be. Late teens and the twenties are usually seen as the “right time” to study towards a career and after […]