Since its founding in 1923, McKinsey & co has grown to become one of the most successful management consulting firms. It is definitely old news that any aspiring management consultant would strive to work at McKinsey; cracking complex business problems, a global “tour” and everything in between. But there is…
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Tales from the Career Acceleration Program 1.0
With smiling faces and satisfied hearts was how we ended the first Career Acceleration Program. For 6 weeks, we were on an intense journey and it was finally over. Everyone was excited, and our participants were discussing their experiences. It was also a learning session for us as we found…
How I Landed My First Job
Despite graduating with a first class, I struggled to get a job. Here’s how EduBridge changed my story.In 2016, I graduated from Delta state university, (DELSU). Life brought an interesting twist my way. My service year was in the North from 2017 to 2018. After my service year, I moved…
How to make the best out of your service year
Every year, some of Nigeria’s brightest young people enter into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. This compulsory programme runs for one year, starting with an orientation programme which runs for three weeks. At EduBridge Academy, we help young Nigerians, especially graduates, navigate the transition between school and work. Maximising…
What interviewers meant by “Tell me about Yourself”
A more appropriate way to answer the Question “Tell me about yourself” at Interviews. 1. You do not need to state your gender especially in phone interviews except if otherwise asked. 2. The interviewer is not interested in knowing your state. 3. You do not need to state your…
Meeting Employer’s Expectation
It is a common trend for graduates to seek employment but most times people say they don’t get jobs although the unemployment rate in Nigeria is high, some people still end up getting well-paying jobs. The main aim of every employer is to make profit and add value to its…