Tag: career
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How ProVerb worked his way from underachiever to hip-hop hero
Actions speak louder than words, says the proverb, and Tebogo Thapelo Sidney Thekisho, also known as ProVerb, is the proof of the pudding.
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Meet the kid from Koster who grew up to dress Thuli & a Kardashian
When he was a little boy, Gert-Johan Coetzee told his mom he wanted to be a fashion designer: “Not just a normal one, but the biggest one in the world.”
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The Sad But True Story of How Bob Lost His Job
Dave Luis shares some crucial social media tips for keeping it tidy so that you don’t put your career opportunities at risk.
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Five Sure Ways to Survive the Year With No Chill
When the dust had settled and the retrenchment process was over, we had to pick up the pieces and deliver on our targets. Which hadn’t changed.
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Sibalicious Siba, the Superstar Chef turning SA Food Into a Global Sensation
Food = Love, believes celebrity chef Siba Mtongana, and the proof is in the starters and mains as well as in the puddings.
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What I’ve Learned About Life From My 33 Social Media Profiles
At last count, I have profiles on 27 different platforms, not counting the 6 dormant dating profiles that proclaim my love of long walks on the beach. So what has working in social media for major brands taught me about how to manage my 33 personal profiles?
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Help! It’s My First Week at Work, and I’m Already Overloaded!
It’s perfectly all right to feel overwhelmed in your first week at a new job. If you’re not feeling overwhelmed, you’re not trying hard enough. There’s a lot to learn. Information overload is a very real thing.
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When I’m the DJ at a Party, You Need to Call the Paramedics
At a party not that long ago some teenagers stared in bewilderment at the old vinyl turning around, unable to believe that the sound they heard emanated from this black shining disc that was being stroked by a needle. With a diamond in it!
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The Crazy, Non-Stop World of TK, Joburg’s Most Famous Tweeter
Live in Joburg? On Twitter? There’s a good chance you’ve interacted with Tumelo Komape, without even being aware of it. He is the guy responding to your complaints, helping you find solutions for your queries, and occasionally poking fun in a job where there’s no such thing as time off.
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Jack Parow: From fish packer to Afrikaans rapper
What do you do when an employee cites “to become an Afrikaans rapper” as the reason for his resignation? You tell him he’s crazy, right?