Crafting a compelling college student resume is essential for standing out in a competitive job market. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of creating a standout resume using a professional college student resume template. Whether you're applying for internships, part-time jobs, or entry-level positions, mastering the art of resume writing is crucial for showcasing your qualifications and securing opportunities in your desired field.
1. Foundations of a Strong Resume
Crafting a compelling college student resume is crucial for standing out in a competitive job market. To begin, establish a solid foundation by understanding a resume's basic structure and...
Leading innovative and youth-centric telecommunications company, 9mobile, invites entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate in its newly launched enterprise mentorship program, 'The Hack'.
This maiden edition is a one-day physical event that will be held in Lagos. on Friday, June 17th, at The Zone Tech, Gbagada, Lagos, by 10 am.
The Hack is a business and networking mentorship program where seasoned mentors will share business ideas with participants and groom them to scale their businesses.
The Hack aims to solve specific challenges that entrepreneurs face, with a broad focus on the limitless possibilities in the SME sector.
The one-day boot camp...
It seems as if there is an endless stream of new tech companies sprouting up around the world. Every day we hear of a company that is innovating industries, from rentable scooters to dry cleaning.
Each of these companies needs to hire tech workers to build the apps, properly market, and ensure safety. With so many new openings, it's no wonder that companies struggle to retain tech talent. Even with free lunches, fancy devices, and immaculate campuses, employees are jumping ship when a desirable opportunity presents itself.
Offering high pay is about as original as a pancake; every company offers desirable...
Fulfilling a request for academic transcript can take 30 days or more for most tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It may also require lots of stress like several physical visits to the institution. ETX-NG is out to solve this problem with an innovative Transcript for Storage feature added to their existing line-up of transcript services.
ETX-NG is a well-known transcripts delivery and verifications solutions provider that offers end to end academic credential management. Students and Alumni can request for transcript from any tertiary institution in Nigeria and it will be delivered hassle-free to any part of world in record time.
The Transcript...
In August 2020, Nutanix introduced its new track for certification programs. According to the new track, Nutanix offers 4 certifications which are;
Nutanix Platform Expert (NPX)
Nutanix Certified Master - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCM-MCI)
Nutanix Certified Professional - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI)
Nutanix Certified Associate (NCA)
In this article we will focus on Nutanix Certified Master - Multicloud Infrastructure (NCM-MCI) in the context of a new exam: NCM-MCI-5.15
The certification Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP) is renamed as Nutanix Certified Master – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCM-MCI). The exam NCAP 5.10 is retired with effect from 18th October 2020 and is being replaced by NCM-MCI-5.15...
If you ask a group of people what they think the most prestigious degree in business is, a vast majority of them will answer an MBA degree.
This is, without a doubt, the right answer—a Master of Business Administration degree is the most widely sought-after degree by business students as it impresses future employers, peers, and family members alike.
Africa, as a Whole, Is Being Left Behind
Ask yourselves one thing: how many African companies earn over $1 billion in revenue? Many experts guess that there are fewer than 100 companies on that list, while some will go to the extreme and...
Choosing the best university to study technology in the United States, students were once guided by the Ivy League, which brings together universities with a centuries-old reputation.
Today, however, tradition and experience are no longer the defining qualities of a good university.
Educational rankings take into account much more information and are updated every year.
What are the Parameters for Evaluating the Best Universities?
The US News Best Colleges national ranking includes universities that are renowned for groundbreaking research and outperform other universities on 15 academic scores. And the compilers of the global ranking of world universities – World University Rankings, paying...
We’re almost halfway through 2019, and yet many people still have not followed through on their new year’s resolutions. Perhaps that new gym routine hasn’t quite clicked yet, or your website isn’t up and running. However, with 2020 fast approaching, now is the time to learn a new skillset to make next year your most successful one yet.
This list includes skills to learn that are both useful generally and desired by employers. In the 21st century, many skills are universally helpful in the home and the office. Plus, more employers are emphasizing skillsets over degrees held when hiring. That...
The MCAT is one of the more intimidating tests in existence. If you are wondering what is the MCAT, it is the medical school admission exam. The good news is that with intense preparation and the right study resources, it is possible to excel on the exam.
The trick is knowing what the most helpful study resources are. With that in mind, here are five things that you can do to study for the exam.
1. Practice Exams:
Practice exams are perhaps the single most valuable way of studying for a standardized test. There are several benefits of taking practice exams. First,...
The global tech market is projected to grow 3% in 2020 and 2021, reaching a total $3 trillion economy by the end of the calendar year.
New innovations and market growth means that high-earning employment opportunities are arising within the tech sector, including jobs specializing in cybersecurity, digital marketing and other cutting-edge professions.
Fortunately, Nigeria benefits from a recent market surge in tech start-ups across the country, leading to a wide range of lucrative career options for young Nigerians with a knack for technology.
A Lucrative Workplace
Recent labor data indicates that tech is one of the top-earning industries in Nigeria, especially those...
A career in software development can be very lucrative. According to a recent survey done by Computer Careers, software development was rated as the #1 career in regard to salary and benefits.
Talented employees were easily paid in the six figure dollar ranges and enjoyed many perks like company shares, paid vacations, royalty fees, and other forms of compensation. However, it’s not as easy as it seems.
Technology is a rapidly evolving field; programmers have to be hardworking and constantly learning to keep up with the rapid pace of changes in the industry.
Programmers and software developers have to be thorough in...
You’ve probably heard about the expensive, lavish benefits that big tech companies such as Google and Facebook are offering to their employees. As a small business owner, you might be wondering how you can ever match up when you’re working with a small budget for employee perks.
Today, a huge percentage of employees report that the workplace perks and benefits on offer are one of the most important deciding factors when it comes to whether or not they will apply for a job or accept an offer of employment.
So, no matter the size or age of your business, it’s important...
The conventional route to becoming a journalist is through the university where you obtain a relevant degree in journalism broadly known as mass communication or media studies. You can also study whatever course you like in the university and still practice journalism but you have to do a post graduate diploma in journalism or enroll for a professional course in its related disciplines.
However, if you don’t own a degree but you have this severe passion for journalism, you can still fit in, after all not all of the journalists you find out there in the field today are degree...
As companies keep up with the fast-paced advancements in technology, they are also doing their best to acquire the best talents in the tech field to achieve their business goals.
In fact, traditional companies are increasingly becoming like tech firms because of their focus on technology and their demands for tech-related jobs.
This development is good news for computer enthusiasts and technology experts as there are demands to fill in job positions ranging from software development to data security. Such jobs also offer a highly competitive salary. So what are those careers in technology that are in demand right now? Here’s...
Even though women presently make up more than half of the entire US workforce, their representation in the tech industry is still low at less than 20 percent. Several factors are leading to this trend.
Two of these factors are gender inequality and the lack of female mentors that cause women to lose interest in pursuing a tech career.
Given these facts, you can’t help but think how empowered women who are currently working in this male-dominated industry are faring.
What are their motivations, and what can they say to inspire more women to break into this industry? If you’re a woman...
Big data is an unavoidable aspect of business on a global scale. Numerous companies and organizations have decided to devote time to big data research. With an increase in demand for big data experts, a myriad of new careers has arisen.
Within them, there is space for many different professions that will only get more sought after. Why is this the case? Well, 63% of all companies have reported failing in big data implementations due to a lack of clarity.
If you pick one of these 8 careers, you can easily take up a spot in a reputable company as a...
When you need to keep your workplace full of quality people, you must be careful who you hire. There are many people that may be hiding secrets. It is common for companies to do background check on people before offering them the job.
This can reveal details like financial troubles, criminal records, and other information that may be relevant to your hiring decision. You don’t want to put your company in danger by hiring people that may not be trustworthy. The importance of background checks before choosing a new employee cannot be overemphasized.
One of the best ways to avoid hiring...
The freelancing industry continues to grow at record rates in the last couple of years. In fact, the freelancer industry reportedly grew by over 12 percent as noted by the Financial Times. Freelancing in Nigeria has grown as more graduates look for modern ways of earning a living.
The jobs posted on notable freelance sites increased from 200,000 to 300,000 engagements over a 1 year period.
I believe that this growth rides on the need individuals have for independence and flexibility in pursuing careers, with technology and concepts such as working from anywhere (think to work from home) gaining of a...
Every year, over 200 Nigerian universities churn out thousands of graduates, no one of each are sure of securing paid employment. In the past few years, the unemployment numbers have continued to rise and no sustainable action has been taken to avert the disaster that awaits.
Most qualified people have a very hard time finding employment and most of the few who do are grossly underemployed and the truth is no one is to blame but the system.
With how run down the various sectors of the economy are, running a company is becoming increasingly expensive and there’s only so much...
The times when the only way to make it career-wise in America was by attending college have long passed. Economic trends have changed and white-collar jobs are gradually being replaced by the traditional blue-collar jobs.
Subsequently, vocational education has gained popularity because the majority of the people are looking for job-related skills. People have realized that it is easy to get a decent job when they have technical skills because that is what is highly demanded in various industries in the country.
Recent studies show that vocational education is a key pillar in the American Economy. The country needs critical thinkers,...
The shortage of skilled human resources has been a big problem for different industries, especially the software developer recruitment agencies and the companies. To bridge the tech talent shortage, many companies, as well as agencies, opt for the different ways of technical hiring, such as hiring dedicated developers through IT outstaffing from remote geographical locations.
Let’s expand upon the tech talent gap in the industry, what challenges the industry faces while hiring tech talent and what are the ways to fill the requirements of tech jobs and associated technical skills in the software industry across the globe.
Global Demand and Supply...
Every destination has a path and every path has a choice to make be it with your career or any life decision. Education degree let it be bachelors or masters is no longer the magic ticket to that will help you start your career.
In today's advancement business personnel's will no longer look at the degree but rather value the added skills. So despite the higher degree, everyone needs to choose the scoop that will make them employable in the future.
So, let's walk through the five courses that you can choose to escalate your career and add valuable skills that...
Leading innovative and youth-centric telecommunications company, 9mobile, invites entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate in its newly launched enterprise mentorship program,...
The graduate standardisation examination (GSE) is a graduate assessment examination based on the United Kingdom First Graduate Assessment (UK FGA). It is similar to...