“It is important to me that every girl who is science inclined embraces her dreams with a sprout mindset rather than a rigid mindset”- Engr. Ekenimi Umoh. S.T.E.M Career Advocate

Posted on 19th April 202113th April 2021 by Añuli Aniebo

Engr. Ekemini is an Electrical Engineer with 5 years career experience in electrical project designs and supervision. Ekemini is passionate about women enlightenment especially in the engineering sector where few women practice in Nigeria despite the interventions to address gender gap and believes that women if accorded the opportunity will contribute immensely to the growth[…]

Are you experiencing a glitch in chasing your goals? – This 5 Ds will help you score big

Posted on 14th April 202113th April 2021 by Añuli Aniebo

I had a look at my vision board. A reflective look. My brain reminded me that June is the 6th month in this year, equally splitting the year into half. I could see some goals on my board have been achieved and some, still work in progress. It is important to keep my drive levels[…]

So you got the job!! Now what? – 5 steps to help you settle into a new role

Posted on 19th March 202112th March 2021 by Añuli Aniebo

That call comes through, the one you have been waiting for, and it says “Congratulations. You got the job”. The moment you feel is so exciting and exhilarating and you cannot stop the joy. Many job seekers have experienced this and for some reason, focus more on the good news than planning on how to[…]

Are you a learner? – Increase your learning with this 3 actions

Posted on 12th March 202112th March 2021 by Añuli Aniebo

I find that positioning yourself to recognise that you are in a constant place of learning may not be easy but will be worth it. It is easy to know a few things and call oneself an “expert’ in the field of that knowledge however the reality is that innovation is happening every minute. What[…]

5 Ways to handle Job Rejection

Posted on 7th March 202123rd February 2021 by Añuli Aniebo

Breaking into the career market was a struggle for me in my earlier days of searching for a job. I had just completed my Project Management certification and had minimum experience in this field. Moreover, the career market was saturated with equally qualified experts who had more experience and better looking CV than I had.[…]

5 ways to make you the best employee

Posted on 1st March 202123rd February 2021 by Añuli Aniebo

A new month befalls us and you have taken another glance at your goals. Are you thinking about getting ahead in your career? Or do you feel like you need to be noticed and command the attention of your boss and colleagues? An employee that can get the attention he/she needs is one who takes[…]

I almost became a Medical Doctor – Marilyn Oma Anona

Posted on 22nd February 202112th February 2021 by Añuli Aniebo

Marilyn Oma Anona is one woman who has effectively followed a path that has given her a platform to lead and influence other young women positively. A realist, she tells it like it is. She has initiated many campaigns to improve the attitude, thinking and mindset of young people. Initiatives like the S.A.D campaign (Suicide,[…]

A career in politics could be built on varying levels: Rinsola Abiola

Posted on 17th February 202112th February 2021 by Añuli Aniebo

Rinsola Abiola is the Special Assistant (New Media) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the founding PRO of the All Progressives Youth Forum, Ag. President of the APC Young Women Forum, and a Youth Representative on the APC’s Board of Trustees. She talks to She Leads Africa contributor, Anuli Ola-Olaniyi, on how young[…]

What is the Hiring Manager looking for?

Posted on 12th February 2021 by Añuli Aniebo

What is the Hiring Manager really looking for at the Interview? Congratulations on getting an interview, it means you at least have your foot in the door and it’s now the time to make that count. A little fidgety, nervous and butterflies, that is okay. You got this! You have prepared by applying for this[…]

“Young women, like men, have all it takes to venture into STEM leadership”- Rahila Thomas

Posted on 11th February 20213rd February 2021 by Añuli Aniebo

Rahila Thomas has built a credible career in Power and Energy even though she studied Business Administration as her first degree. Rahila worked as the Technical Assistant on Energy Matters to the Minister/Deputy Chairman, National Planning Commission, she was appointed Special Assistant to the Ministers of Power appointed between 2008 and 2011, and was responsible[…]