The War for Talent: Should We See Colour?
I have met dozens of individuals from under-represented communities whom I believe have the talent to succeed in the corporate environment but have never got the chance to actualize their potential or contribute their knowledge and experience due to the lack of opportunities afforded them. And taking into account how challenging it is nowadays for recruiters and companies to find and retain talent, I think if we proactively make the effort to support under-represented talents that have the passion or skill-set to strive, we can achieve a win-win situation.
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How to Build Wealth: My learnings from "the streets"
Today, as I reflect on my experience, I see that the opportunity I have had to have lived in both societies have greatly influenced me, and I believe I have gained valuable insights from my experiences that could be useful to someone. This is why I decided to share this piece with some of my learnings in this article.
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Practice Makes Perfect: Why and How You Should Prepare for the Right Opportunities
I have to admit that there are no guarantees that the time and resources you invest in practising will always be worth it. Nevertheless, I am still convinced that it is a good investment to make in the long run. This, I believe to be true taking into account my personal experience and those of a host of others I have been fortunate to interact with over the last couple of years.
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Mentorship: The Reason It Can Be Important For You To Have A Formal Mentor Relationship
Think about it, if companies and large corporations like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Siemens have a board of directors that periodically review the strategic plans and review whether goals are being met, why can´t we do the same with our life or career?
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Part 2: Young and without relevant work experience amidst a global pandemic? Why we need to invest in ourselves, others, and feedback
At some point in our journey, we all will find ourselves in situations that we didn't create, but end up limiting the opportunities and chances available to us. It is under such circumstances that the actions we take will really matter.
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Young and without relevant work experience amidst a global pandemic? Why we need affirmative action
Thinking about the challenges that many recent graduates and young professionals in similar situations are currently facing amidst a global pandemic, I am also hoping that many more organizations would be open to providing a chance to another Kingsley with no relevant work experience.
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