Are You Too “Nigerian” for International Professional Success?
“Maybe I’m just too Nigerian for this place.” I heard this exact phrase twice last month. First from Chioma, who got another “cultural fit” rejection despite acing every technical interview at a Toronto consulting firm. The feedback? She’s “too intense” in meetings and needs to work on “executive presence.” Then from my former colleague Kemi, […]
The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Job Interviews (It’s Not Your Qualifications)
“I’ve applied to 200+ jobs and only heard back from 3.” This is what Funmi told me last week. She’s got a first-class degree in Computer Science, internship experience, and speaks three languages fluently. On paper, she’s exactly what employers say they want. But her inbox stays stubbornly empty. Then there’s Emeka, who graduated with […]
Why UK Employers Reject Your CV in 6 Seconds (And How to Fix It)
You’ve been lied to about the “6 seconds” CV screening time. But here’s the thing: the truth is actually worse. UK employers reject CV applications faster than NEPA cuts power because they’ve already spotted one of five fatal mistakes that scream “amateur” louder than a Lagos taxi horn. Whilst research shows recruiters actually spend 30 […]
Nigerian Startup UK Jobs: While They Made Coffee, You Built Businesses
Nigerian startup UK jobs applications consistently undersell the Lagos entrepreneurial experience. While your UK classmates were learning to use the office coffee machine during their Goldman Sachs internship, you were single-handedly managing customer service, social media, and probably the office generator at a Lagos startup. Plot twist: Your Nigerian startup UK jobs experience is actually […]
Why UK Employers Are Secretly Hoping to Hire More Nigerian Graduates (And How to Make Sure They Pick You)
Last week, I was in a conversation with a recruitment manager at a major UK consulting firm. What she told me would surprise most Nigerian graduates: “We’re actively looking for more African talent. The problem isn’t that we don’t want to hire them – it’s that they don’t know how to show us why we […]