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Insights, guides, and stories from the Talenvo team.
Work & EmploymentAt 27, You're Told You're Too Old to Start
Age restrictions in graduate recruitment can prevent capable candidates from accessing valuable career opportunities. Discover why employers should focus on skills, potential, and ability rather than arbitrary age limits, and how fairer hiring criteria can help African graduates succeed.
Precious Eroiremwean2 min read
Job HuntingIf You Ghost a Company During Hiring, Don’t Expect a Second Chance
Ghosting a company during the hiring process can damage your professional reputation and cost you future opportunities. Discover why communication, reliability, and professionalism matter during recruitment, and how the way you leave a hiring process can influence your career.
Temidayo Adefioye4 min read
Workplace EthicsYou Might Be the Problem at Work And That’s Not a Bad Place to Start
Sometimes, the biggest obstacle to your growth at work might be you. Discover why self-accountability, accepting feedback, and taking responsibility for your mistakes are essential to building trust, strengthening professional relationships, and achieving lasting career growth.
Temidayo Adefioye3 min read
Work & EmploymentCompany NewsTalenvo Earns ACTD Accreditation: What It Means for Talent and Hiring in Africa
Talenvo has earned accreditation from the American Council of Training and Development (ACTD), marking a significant milestone in its mission to strengthen talent development and hiring in Africa. Discover what this recognition means for learners, employers, and the future of African talent in the global workforce.
Temidayo Adefioye3 min read
Job HuntingStarting a New Role? Here Is How to Find Your Feet
Starting a new role can feel overwhelming when everything is unfamiliar and you're still trying to find your footing. From asking questions to understanding workplace culture, the early days are all about learning, adapting, and finding your rhythm. You don't have to know everything from day one. Discover three practical ways to navigate your new workplace, build confidence, and set yourself up for success.
Oghenekevwe Gift Onosemuode3 min read
Workplace EthicsYour Workplace Is Not Your Content
The joke that makes your followers laugh today could raise serious questions about your judgement tomorrow. Removing a customer’s name from a screenshot doesn’t automatically make it safe to share. Your workplace gives you access to information, conversations and experiences that come with a responsibility to protect other people’s privacy. Your skills may get you hired, but your judgement helps people decide whether they can trust you with greater responsibility. The question isn’t whether you should post about work. It’s whether the story you’re about to share is yours to tell.
Precious Eroiremwean4 min read
Work & EmploymentWorkplace EthicsHR Fired Them. But Was HR Really the Problem?
When an employee is fired, denied a promotion, or placed on a performance improvement plan, HR often becomes the villain. But is HR really responsible for every uncomfortable employment decision? Explore the relationship between HR, managers, and workplace accountability, and why we need to rethink who makes people decisions and who should be held responsible for them.
Temidayo Adefioye4 min read
Job HuntingWhen Job Groups Become Your Morning Routine
Leaving a job can feel like a fresh start, until the job search becomes your daily routine. Weeks turn into months, uncertainty grows, and what once felt like a clear step forward can begin to feel heavy. But the waiting period doesn’t have to be empty. It can be a time to reflect, build, learn, and become more intentional about what comes next.
Temidayo Adefioye3 min read
Work & EmploymentWork & EmploymentOverqualified and Still Getting Rejected
Overqualified and still rejected? Why Nigerian job seekers shrink their CVs to get hired, and how a mismatch with LinkedIn can backfire.
Precious Eroiremwean2 min read
Job HuntingHow to Deal with Underestimation in Tech: A Personal Perspective
Being underestimated in tech can be frustrating, especially when your skills and contributions are questioned because of your experience level. This article explores how to respond without burning yourself out trying to prove others wrong. Instead, focus on what you can control: developing your skills, strengthening your mindset, and investing in your personal growth. The most meaningful validation comes from becoming better, not from meeting someone else’s expectations.
Temidayo Adefioye2 min read
Job Hunting8 Tips for Landing a Tech Job with No Prior Work Experience
Landing your first tech job can be challenging, especially when you have no prior professional experience. This article shares eight practical strategies for breaking into the tech industry, from being flexible about opportunities and building meaningful relationships to showcasing personal projects, tailoring your resume, developing a strong elevator pitch, maintaining a positive online presence, and preparing for interviews before the opportunity arrives.
Temidayo Adefioye3 min read
Artificial IntelligenceThe Hidden Bias in AI: Why People of Color Are Being Left Behind
AI is often presented as a technology built for everyone, but many AI tools still struggle with cultural nuance and representation. In this post, I explore the Western and Eurocentric biases I’ve encountered when using AI, particularly as a Black person, and why communities of colour need to play a more active role in building AI systems that reflect their experiences, cultures, and needs.
Temidayo Adefioye2 min read