10 Easy Ways You Can Get Promoted At Work Fast

I know we’ve all had dreams of reaching new heights in our careers, but, what does it take for you to get noticed and rewarded by your boss and even your peers? In this post, I will share with you some proven tips, real-life stories, and advice from thought leaders on how you can…

ByRegina OnekpeFebruary 19, 20240Comments

Career Paths

Top career paths in UI/UX design in 2024

In today's digital world, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design have become crucial components of any successful online product or service. UI/UX design is a dynamic field that requires creativity, technical expertise, and user-centric thinking to deliver an exceptional user experience. As the demand for skilled UI/UX designers continues to grow, numerous career…

BycareerbuddyFebruary 15, 20240Comments

Careers in Sales

How to Excel in Customer Service: A Chat with Onyinye Ezulofor

I recently had an incredibly insightful chat with Onyinye Ezulofor, a customer service quality assurance manager and trainer; with hands-on experience in creative communication, storytelling and program development. Onyinye has a fascinating academic background in history and international studies, experience working with the Military. She's the founder, of Tawer Africa. She shared her journey, the…

ByRegina OnekpeJanuary 23, 20240Comments

Career Stories

Building a Startup Alongside a 9-5: A Chat with Solomon Akinsanya

Between 2012 and 2013, Solomon Akinsanya , still an undergrad, interned at an advertising agency, and even though his primary assignment was in the compliance unit, he developed an interest in the digital operations of the company. He was allowed to join in strategy sessions and take on a few tasks, and that would…

ByAyodeji FalayeDecember 7, 20230Comments

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The Power of Persistence and Passion in Sales: Olamide Ojewumi’s Experience

Have you ever wondered what it takes to climb the ladder in the dynamic sales world? Today, CareerBuddy is diving into the career journey of the Sales Manager at Prime Media Outdoor , Nigeria's trailblazing outdoor agency. What don't we know about you? My name is Olamide Ojewumi . I am the Sales Manager…

ByRegina OnekpeNovember 15, 20230Comments

Career Paths Careers in Marketing

What It’s Like to Be a Social Media Manager

Have you been wondering what it’s like to be a social media or community manager? I have, and speaking with Dozie satisfied my curiosity. A few weeks ago, I walk into a workstation on Lagos mainland where Dozie is seated in one of the cubicles. His tools, on this day, are basically his iPhone and…

ByAyodeji FalayeAugust 2, 20230Comments

Career Paths Exploring Careers

UI Designer vs UX Designer: What’s the Difference?

In the tech design industry, User interface (UI) and User experience (UX) are commonly used terms. The way in which they are used "UI/UX design" carries a false connotation about being the same and interchangeable. In reality, UI and UX design are overlapping fields that converge to meet a key goal - bettering a user's…

ByAyodeji FalayeJuly 17, 20230Comments

Careers in Software Engineering

Systems Administrator vs Network Administrator

When you are considering a career in tech, you soon realize that every career path seems related. Sometimes, a career path can have interchangeable names like a web developer and programmer but not for systems administration and network administration. Although they are two closely related fields of IT, they have a major difference. In this…

ByAyodeji FalayeJuly 17, 20230Comments

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Sales vs Marketing: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to the subject of business growth, the terms sales and marketing are frequently thrown around and seem to exist within the same context. While both are drivers of customer acquisition and revenue generation, they refer to different aspects of generating revenue. In this article, we would discuss the rudiments of sales and…

ByAyodeji FalayeJuly 17, 20230Comments

Careers in Marketing

Product marketing vs Content Marketing: What’s the difference?

When you're new to the world of marketing, a lot of things can get confusing. Marketing seems like something every business person talks about but doesn't quite explain, at least not in layman's terms. You constantly hear things like digital marketing , marketing campaigns, revenue margin, and then content marketing, and product marketing. That…

ByAyodeji FalayeJuly 14, 20230Comments