Learning strategies or study skills determine the approach for achieving the learning objectives. The strategies are usually tied to your needs and interests to enhance learning and are based on many types of learning styles. Here are some strategies that can help you be successful in your studies. Set small, achievable goals: Start with small […]
Universities are passing out graduates every year thus making the job market so competitive. For one to effectively get a job, you will have to do your best to secure your share of success. The following are some tips on how to become successful in your career. Priorities and goals: Make a list and of […]
Failing your final exams, flunking out of the school or disappointing parents with poor grades are some of the most common nightmares a student starts experiencing, with the approaching examination. The nightmares create a kind of stress-mood in the students mind thus making it harder to remember the things they have to remember. As a […]
Recent research on university campus mental health suggests that 37% of university students in Uganda experience psychosocial problems in terms of traumatic experiences, emotional problems, antisocial behavior and academic problems. On further analysis, 34.8% of the said students experienced depression and anxiety (psychopathology). A full study presentation can be accessed on this link “Psychosocial problems and […]
Looking for your first job is stressful but there are a few things that you can do to minimize the sting of rejection and help make the move to the right job as quickly as possible. With over 400,000 graduates being passed out every year by the different universities and colleges, you must prove that […]
Employers today are interested in taking on vocational school graduates because they have demonstrated an initiative to get the training they need. Companies are no longer looking for graduates who need guidance and direction on how to perfect at work. A reason why students should be encouraged to take on vocational courses instead of studying […]
A curriculum vitae, also known as a CV, includes a summary of your educational and academic backgrounds as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details. When applying for a job, employers always ask for a curriculum vitae. Writing a CV can be more complicated than writing a resume, […]
A resume needs to be consistent, concise, and clear and easy to read. If it’s not, your resume and cover letter won’t get a second glance from any hiring manager. Because of time constraints, they have only seconds to scan the first few paragraphs of each document and decide whether they will dump it the […]