Turn that CV gap into your strongest selling point
Congratulations! Your job application has been successful and you are ready to impress, until the question about that gap in your CV comes up
By Esther Muchene
Apr. 18, 2026
Companies oppose workplace relationships less for moral reasons and more to prevent conflicts of interest and power dynamics that disrupt operations
By Esther Muchene
Apr. 7, 2026
In rooms where you’re the only woman, what you wear is usually the first piece of communication your colleagues see
By Esther Muchene
Mar. 24, 2026
Blink twice if you hate your job! That Sunday-night dread isn’t just the weekend ending; it’s the thought of going back to a role that drains you.
By Esther Muchene
Mar. 14, 2026
In the corporate setting, silence is often mistaken for agreement or, worse, a lack of insight. Fear of appearing ‘pushy’ can keep even the best ideas in your notebook
By Esther Muchene
Feb. 17, 2026
Networking is not an optional soft skill but a critical career move. And by curating those interactions to align with your goals, you remove the social burden and replace it with professional momentum
By Esther Muchene
Feb. 3, 2026
When it comes to the corporate lexicon, being reliable is often lauded as the ultimate professional virtue. And indeed, it is, depending on who you ask
By Esther Muchene
Jan. 20, 2026
For the modern professional, recognising when you have outgrown a role to the point of being a liability requires a keen eye that go beyond the obvious red flags of a toxic environment
By Esther Muchene
Jan. 14, 2026
Every corporate environment has two sides: the polished public image and the invisible web of influence, favours and unspoken alliances
By Esther Muchene
Jan. 10, 2026
For the modern professional, recognising when you have outgrown a role to the point where you are becoming a liability is more important than spotting the obvious red flags of a toxic environment
By Esther Muchene
Dec. 28, 2025
It’s that time of year again when you can mix business with pleasure. However, one misstep could make you the talk of the office. So, how can you enjoy yourself without crossing the line?
By Esther Muchene
Dec. 20, 2025
Navigating any relationship, be it with friends, romantic partners, or work colleagues, requires establishing and enforcing boundaries, a process fundamentally rooted in assertiveness
By Esther Muchene
Dec. 4, 2025
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