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Thank you Temitayo. It is easier to transit within same Organization. You can show interest in HR during development conversations and also get involved in HR projects (if any) while still in your current department. You must continue to deliver on your job while planning to move to HR.If you are fresh out of school, you can write professional examinations in HR to prepare you for opportunities. You only have control over your readiness while you hope for the right opportunities by actively searching

Dolapo Onasanya

HR Manager @ Pernod Ricard Western Africa

Hi Isaac, i am glad you find the answers useful. To the first question, finding tailors was a major problem for me mostly because i had no interest in actually sitting on a machine. I personally do not enjoy it. I also started with no direction in mind i just kept saying i wanted to do ready to wear but didn’t think of basic things like the kind of clients i wanted to cater to and how i can get them. The tailors that were very good were expensive, I couldn’t afford them but i went ahead and got one regardless. The business was barely surviving i had to let him go.Knowing your target audience is important so if they aren’t in your immediate circle, you have do something else short term to get noticed by your actual target audience. Getting clients was a problem because my social circle is extremely small and were also in my tax bracket while i was aiming for people outside that bracket.It is also important that whenyou give someone a discount, make sure you tell them it is a discount.Learning and restrategizing is the most important thing. When something isn’t working find a new way. My brand is still evolving and that is fine, till you find what works. For starting up you might not make a lot of profit and that is fine, if you have a long term plan. Might being the keyword, it honestly is not the case for some people. Social capital is a huge determining factor. You want people to notice you and experience your brand once you have that you can start to mark up, those who know your value will stay. Do not take on more than you can handle, it will affect your quality of work and it will mess with you. Activity is not productivity, prioritize things. Learn when to say noAbout staying true to your style I honestly will say you decide that. Nothing wrong in letting other things influence your style. The idea of a business is making money, i also understand that carving a niche is important but if its not working you might need to tweak it till it works.

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Gently wash your face at least twice a day Moisturize after washing your face / bathing Use warm water ( this is to help open your pores so your skin can absorb the moisturizer quickly and have a good effect,. Use moisturizing soap Use a humidifier Choose fabrics that are soft and gentle to your skin and pat gently on your skin after bathing

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Bridal Makeup Artist, Makeup Educator, Makeup Special Effects (Sfx) @ Vogue by Prylla

The most amazing things about Skill Haven are; We have created tangible impact in the mushrooming crypto space in Uganda. Some people who have been part of our education programmes and events have picked up crypto/blockchain focused careers like crypto content creators, journalists, writers, Web3 developers, influencers etc The other most interesting thing about Skill Haven is that we are the only crypto & Blockchain Education focused start up in Uganda.Skill Haven has various programmes and we've reached out to over 500 participants in our education programs through open public events/meetups and personal encounters. I can't point out the most amazing thing but people are making great strides in the crypto & blockchain space and that is our ultimate pride.

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Co-founder & director @ Skill Haven - crypto Start up

Hello Ebunoluwa, I'm glad you found the session useful. My approach to life is that I'll never get given anything I cannot deal with, so the fact that I'm faced with that particular challenge means I have the ability to overcome it. Then, I go into learning, it's my first point of call with most things. Not necessarily structured learning, I spend a lot of time reading, not books, just blogs and articles on things I am curious about, or need knowledge on, sometimes I turn to podcasts, or videos - an easier way to learn for me. In this space, you have to cultivate a culture of learning as it is so dynamic and forever evolving. I also rely a lot on my network, no one is an Island right? You cannot be an expert at everything, so rely on people who can offer their expertise when you need it, or coach you.

Senior Digital Communications Analyst @ Oando Plc

Step 1: Cleanse Your Skin in the Morning (and at Night) Step 2: Exfoliate Skin to Prevent Buildup.. Step 3: Use Toner to Refine Your Pores. Step 4: Apply Moisturizers to Hydrate Your Skin. Remove All Your Makeup at the End of the Day. ... Cleanse Gently.

Priscilla Ofosu Mensah

Bridal Makeup Artist, Makeup Educator, Makeup Special Effects (Sfx) @ Vogue by Prylla

Thank you, UK for this.Well, skill appears overrated sometimes especially technical skills.The reason is, all Architects ideally have the same skill-set technically. The differentiating factor however is what I call life skills. As such, I advise young professionals to have a blend of technical skills and life skills. So rather than work with the head & hand alone, work with the heart as well.I shared this background in order to say that, my life skills have served me more in my career journey across my expressions including leveraging Architecture. Life skills such as relational intelligence, people skills, leadership development, emotional intelligence, communication and presentation, resilience, goal setting amongst others. Check out some previous life skills I have trained on here http://youtube.com/abrahamowoseni

Dr. Abraham Owoseni

Educator @ Covenant University

African youth start from a difficult position in belonging to culture that venerate age, i.e. patrimonialism. African women are also in a similar quandary because of patriarchy: the man is the head of the household. So, while both the youth and the women are majority population categories in relation to the respective groups standing against them, they cannot muster the numbers to exploit their respective potential. On peace building, the way to go about identifying the role of the youth is to ask what the causes are of the lack of peace. Who/what is creating unrest and war, and why? The AU had committed to silencing the guns by 2020; so the question to ask is: what was driving the guns? What had been strategised for their silencing? What was actually done to silence them? And what was achieved? That would be a suitable stating point for an assessment of the youth's potential... But unfortunately, the youth have likely lost an idealism for change, and are captive of standards set by the older generation. The East African Institute's 2016 Kenyan Youth Survey Report found that more than half the respondents saw nothing wrong with evading taxes or taking bribes, as long as one is not caught. Making money "by hook or crook" was acceptable to 47%, and 40% would vote for a politician who paid for their vote! While that is not the standard picture of the African youth, it screams that we should not treat the African youth like some undifferentiated whole: after all, even fueling conflict is a money-making enterprise the youth might just want a stake in!!!

Dr. Othieno Nyanjom

Senior Lecturer @ The Technical University of Kenya

Thanks, Dafe for this insightful question.What can be done when spaces are not purpose-built to suit the users' persona and psychographics: renovation and remodelling. If the property is bought, a full remodelling can be done. If rented, a renovation can be done. For example, adding a workstation at the corner of a room for remote work, or a reading corner for the children at the children's bedroom or a changing vanity top in one of the toilets. The beautiful thing about the perspective brought about by the pandemic is that it has informed design professionals for planning better spaces especially residential developments.

Dr. Abraham Owoseni

Educator @ Covenant University

Having a political Godfather and Godmother is not in itself a wrong approach. It is how it is done that must be looked at. A sound Godfather or Godmother would not introduce you into ignoble things. He or she would rather protect you from exploitation. Anyone who would introduce in a clause that is exploitative has no business becoming your Godfather or Godmother. So in choosing a Godfather or Godmother, be wise and be discerning. Choose to the right people

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