Hi everyone My blog has been revamped and i'll be moving to wordpress. The site is different and I'm hoping we will interact with each other in a different way. My revamped blog is called Optimistic Success - https://optimisticsuccess.wordpress.com ..read more

What is the Blogger Recognition Award? The Blogger Recognition Award an award that is given to bloggers by bloggers to encourage, acknowledge and promote the hard work and effort that goes into creating their blogs. It’s an opportunity for bloggers to recognize one another for their contributions, both to their blog and the blogging community! In this short frame of time The Life of a Successful Women has been nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award and I am truly humbled to be recognised for the hard work I put in sharing amazing content with my readers. However, this is only the beginni ..read more

You have passed the interview and got the job, congratulations. Now in the work environment, you have to slay and be the ultimate boss-babe. Here are my 7 tips: Work up early and be early at work. Punctuality is the most attractive quality of any successful girl-boss. Eat a healthy breakfast as that will fill your body with the right nutrients that will keep you energetic and at the top of your game throughout the day. Dress for success Pay attention to detail and meet your deadlines. In the work environment, a girl-boss is someone who is reliable and gets the job done within the required t ..read more

Interviews tend to be very stressful for anyone but that is the next step to getting your dream job to help you build your career. Here are my 8 tips to passing an interview: Be early: arrive for an interview 15 minutes early. In any field of work, punctuality is an important aspect in a potential candidate, as that is seen as a sign of reliability. Dress appropriately: this doesn’t mean you have to wear a 3-piece suit, however, dress presentable. Wear neutral colors, ensure your clothes are clean, keep jewelry to a minimum, smell good and ensure that your outfit is comfortable as that wi ..read more

Having a profile on several job portals is an essential step to being recognized by recruiters, companies and getting your dream job. Basically, job portals are a platform where individuals meet and interact with companies in a professional manner, apply for jobs and create professional connections with industry leaders. Here are my 3 tips to utilizing job portals to your own advantage: When you create your online profile ensure that it is a “public profile” as that will make it easier for recruiters to learn about you and what you have to offer the company and they will be able to contac ..read more

If you have recently graduated and received your degree, congratulations. That’s a great achievement. That is something you should be proud of. Your hard work and sleepless nights have finally paid off and you are now a graduate. But why is it hard to find a job? Did I do the wrong qualification? Is there a need for people with this qualification? Those are questions most graduates ask themselves and I also went through that phase. It was frustrating and I felt defeated, like I had studied the wrong course. The honest truth is at university we are not prepared for the work environment. We ..read more

Writing a CV can be a stressful experience especially if you do not know what information to include about yourself, educational background and work experience. And it can be even more stressful if you don’t have any work experience. I work in the HR environment and I see over 20 CV’s everyday with mistakes, that harm an individual’s chances of being invited for an interview. This will serve as a guideline as to which details you should never include: 1. Personal details are important but avoid things such as your hobbies, age, likes & dislikes, religious beliefs, height & weight ..read more

CV WRITING SKILLS A CV is a professional document used to introduce oneself to a potential future employer, therefore, you need to make a subtle statement that will make you standout and open opportunities to be invited for an interview. This second part of the series will be divided into 3 sections. Understanding the purpose of a CV Unnecessary details to avoid Advise specifically for graduates UNDERSTANDING THE PURPOSE OF A CV Ever wondered why you have never been called for an interview after applying for a job? The answer is simple. It all has to do with your CV and how you are usi ..read more

Importance of good grades Getting access to higher education after high school is a privilege that should not be taken for granted, therefore, you need to work hard towards getting good grades each semester until you complete your degree. It takes a lot of hard work, discipline, and dedication to study for tests and exams so that you get good marks at the end of the year and progress to the next academic year. I’ve been asked by some friends why I always aim to get good grades because at the end of the day when we graduate we all get the same degree/diploma. My answer to that is quite simp ..read more

For the month of September, I will start my very first blog series called, “Get that Job”. This series is specifically designed to help women or anyone who has been struggling with finding their dream job in the past year after completing their degree/diploma. This series will cover 5 topics and each topic will have simple tips and advice that you can easily follow so that you can find your dream job and be a #Boss-Lady. The 5 topics that will be covered are: Importance of good grades How to compile a great CV that will get you recognized Career portals How to be successful in an interview ..read more