Umasom Johnson

11/08/2025

20 Random Educational Career Tips

1) Do Master in Social Work instead of Public Health.

2) At entry level positions, Occupational Health and Safety has more jobs than Project Management.

3) Starting a career in healthcare in the US, opt for Patient Care Technician over Medical Assistant roles.

4) Go for Master in Information Technology instead of Health Informatics.

5) Get Bachelor’s in Radiography instead of Anatomy.

6) MBA is NOT advisable if you don’t have relevant work experience. Get MBA because you need it to strengthen your career, not for entry-level job.

7) Bachelor’s in Economics opens more doors of opportunities than Bachelor’s in Political Science.

8/ Doctorate of Accounting is different from PhD in Accounting.

9) Dental Hygienist earns way more than Dental Assistant.

10) In the US, about 65% of licensed real estate agents didn’t sell any property in the whole year of 2024. It’s not as easy and sweet as the successful ones make it.

11) If possible, take Science in WAEC and Arts in NECO.

12) As a mechanical engineering student, pick one/two machines and learn it as if you’re a technician. Power plant, heating and cooling systems, automotive repair, diesel engines mechanics, aviation mechanics, welding and fabrication, smithing, robotics or whatever. Don’t be fooled by As in maths and physics. Practice!

13) Except you have a solid career in healthcare, getting a Master in Healthcare Administration will do no much good.

14) A poor man paying £14,000 for a one-year course-based Master in International Business Management in the UK… is a joke.

15) On average, an Optometrist earns less than a Nurse Practitioner.

16) STEM will improve your chances of getting visa. There are more scholarships for sciences than arts.

17) You wanna help sick people but don’t want to interact with their pains? Study Pharmacy.

18) Don’t get into “self-development porn” where you keep getting certificates and trainings you don’t really need just because they make you feel special.

19) Master in Biotechnology > Master in Biology.

20) Education is incomplete with knowing the fundamentals of philosophy, psychology, history, economics and general sciences. Don’t confuse education with schooling.

~ Culled from Ifeanyi Eze

09/08/2025

Prioritize your future because nobody else will fight for it like you will.

09/08/2025

If you’re in your 20s, your priority should be building a better life, not chasing people.

When you focus on your career, finances, mental health, and growth, you naturally attract the right ones. The people who match your energy. The ones who don’t need convincing to stay. You will attract people with the same vision and goals, those who are moving in the same direction as you.

Use this time to level up, learn skills, travel, invest, and fix your habits. Build a version of yourself you’re proud of.

Pray for guidance, trust God’s timing, and believe in His plan. The blessings meant for you will never pass you by.

The right people will see your value. The wrong ones will remove themselves. Both are a win.

09/08/2025

Job seekers need to stop using ChatGPT to tailor their CVs.

(Especially if you’re applying in Europe, Africa, or the Middle East).

Hiring managers can spot it instantly. It’s overly Americanized, uses US English spellings, and reads like it came from a template.

Instead, here’s a better way that works globally — and passes ATS filters.

Use Claude AI or DeepSeek instead.

Here’s the exact set of prompts to get your CV tailored without sounding fake:

Step 1 – Identify the right keywords

You’re an ATS systems scanner programmed to search for keywords in resumes to match them with the job description; please identify the keywords a job seeker should have to be accepted for this role below:
(Paste Job Description)

Step 2 – Check your CV for gaps

Based on the keywords identified from the job description above, analyze the CV below. Highlight which important keywords or phrases are missing from the CV or are not sufficiently emphasized.
(Paste CV)

Step 3 – Rewrite naturally

You are an expert CV writer with 30 years of experience. Please review and rewrite the relevant sections of my CV by naturally incorporating the provided keywords while maintaining the original meaning and structure. Highlight the added keywords in bold.
(Paste the keywords you want to be added)

Step 4 – Tailor your cover letter

You’re a seasoned cover letter writing Assistant. Please write an authentic cover letter with a RE(Subject Line) tailored to the provided job description and my background.
(Paste CV and Job Description)

This takes 10 minutes, and the result sounds human not AI-generated.

Your CV won’t scream “I used ChatGPT” to a recruiter.

And you’ll pass ATS filters without losing authenticity.

Stop letting AI hurt your chances. Make it work for you.

Brian Mwithi, Remote Job Consultant.

07/08/2025

You Don’t Need to Move to the U.S. to Make U.S. Dollars.”

You don’t need to be in America to get paid in USD.

Global freelancers are cashing out big — from their phones and laptops.
In Nigeria. In Ghana. In the Philippines

These 30 websites will hire you from anywhere — Kenya, Nigeria, India, name it — and they pay in USD.

1. Upwork – A massive freelance marketplace for writers, designers, developers, marketers, and more.
https://www.upwork.com

2. Fiverr – Sell microservices starting at $5. Great for creatives, voiceovers, writing, and marketing.
https://www.fiverr.com

3. Toptal – Premium platform for top freelancers in tech, design, and finance. Rigorously vetted.
https://www.toptal.com

4. FlexJobs – Curated, scam-free listings of remote and flexible jobs across all industries.
https://www.flexjobs.com

5. We Work Remotely – High-quality remote job board for devs, marketers, writers, and customer support.
https://weworkremotely.com

6. Remote OK – Remote job listings for tech, design, marketing, and customer success.
https://remoteok.com

7. PeoplePerHour – Connects freelancers with clients needing hourly or project-based services.
https://www.peopleperhour.com

8. Freelancer – A bidding-based freelance marketplace for developers, designers, and writers.
https://www.freelancer.com

9. Guru – Offers freelance gigs for pros in programming, writing, marketing, and more.
https://www.guru.com

10. Outsourcely – Remote jobs in startups for developers, writers, designers, and customer support.
https://www.outsourcely.com

11. Working Nomads – Curated list of remote jobs for digital nomads in tech, marketing, and management.
https://www.workingnomads.co/jobs

12. AngelList Talent (Wellfound) – Remote startup jobs for developers, marketers, and biz devs.
https://wellfound.com

13. Jobspresso – Remote tech, marketing, and customer support jobs, handpicked and legit.
https://jobspresso.co

14. Remotive – Weekly-updated remote job board for startups and remote-friendly

Upwork is the world’s largest human and AI-powered freelance marketplace to hire top talent—trusted by businesses and professionals worldwide.

07/08/2025

How to Land a Remote Job
(Even Without Experience)

1. Pick a Skill
Start with beginner-friendly roles like Virtual Assistant, Sales, Executive Assistant, or Customer Support, you don’t need a tech background to begin.

2. Learn Smart, Not Hard
Use free or affordable platforms like YouTube, Coursera, or LinkedIn Learning. Study consistently, 2 hours daily for 30 days and track your growth.

3. Volunteer to Gain Experience
Reach out to small business owners on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter.
Offer to help with specific tasks for free while you learn.

Example: Hi, I noticed you run a (type of business). I'm currently learning [skill] and would love to volunteer and support you with (task) for the next 30 days no payment needed, just real work experience.

4. Document Your Journey
Share small wins like completing a course, handling a client call, or writing emails. It builds trust, shows growth, and attracts opportunities.

5. Write Cover Letters That Show Value
Focus less on yourself and more on how you’ll solve their problems. Share your process, your plans, and how you aim to reduce their workload.

6. Be Job-Smart
Don’t just wait for customer service roles. Actively seek appointment setting, sales, cold calling, and telemarketing roles, they’re often in high demand.

7. Use AI Tools to Research
Ask ChatGPT or Grok AI to help you find companies hiring for VA or sales roles, or help you write better applications.

8. Join SkilledUp Life & Offer Free Services
It’s a good place to get real-world experience. Small businesses are more open to taking free support and it builds your portfolio.

9. Stay Proactive & Keep Learning
Don’t go silent. Talk about what you’re learning, the tools you’re using, and the results you’re getting.

10. Apply on Verified Platforms
Use trusted job boards like:
– Remote OK
– We Work Remotely
– LinkedIn Jobs
– Upwork
– Fiverr
– SkilledUp Life
- Career pages
- pages
- Hubspot Talent
- Freelancer.com

Written by Michael Ekanem.

Find & hire top freelancers, web developers & designers inexpensively. World's largest marketplace of 50m. Receive quotes in seconds. Post your job online now.

07/08/2025

If you’re running a business or finding a client, may all your prayers and manifestations be granted. Clients that align, income that flows, and the freedom to live the life you want. Hope we get the future we always pray for.

03/08/2025

It really hurts how much damage Yahoo boys have done to those of us genuinely trying to build honest careers in tech.

I was in an interview recently with a team based in the EST zone. Everything was going well, until they asked where I’m based. I said, “Nigeria.”

Then came the awkward pause. And one of them asked, “How can we trust you?”

Just like that.

It’s painful. No matter how hard you work, how clean your record is, how much you know, once you say you’re Nigerian, you’re immediately under suspicion.

We’re not all scammers. Some of us are just trying to make a living, grow, and contribute meaningfully. But it feels like we're constantly paying for crimes we didn’t commit.

Phew!😤

02/08/2025

Job hunting in the U.S. 🇺🇸, especially for remote jobs, can mean sending out 200 applications and not hearing back once. It’s not your fault. This process is really tough right now. Keep pushing. You’ve got this.

28/07/2025

Ever feel like you’re putting in all the work on Upwork, but no one is really noticing? Like you’re doing everything right, but the job invites just aren’t coming through?

Hey, happy Monday! I know that feeling. It can be so frustrating when you’re ready to work, but the offers just don’t show up.

Here’s a simple trick that helped me get noticed, and I think it can help you too.

Check out tagcrowd.com. It’s a simple tool where you can paste a bunch of job posts from your niche, about ten to fifteen is perfect, and it will show you which keywords appear the most.

Then, take those words and naturally add them to your profile, your skills, your summary, anywhere that makes sense. Why? Because clients are searching with those words and matching their language helps you get found more often.

Think of it as giving your profile a gentle SEO boost. No complicated hacks, just smart and simple moves.

Try it out this week and see if more people start checking you out. Let’s make this Monday count.

You got this!

27/07/2025

Hey! Since it’s Sunday and you’re probably gearing up for that remote job starting tomorrow, I wanted to drop a quick tip about getting paid without stress.

I get asked all the time about how to open a U.S. PayPal account. Honestly, it’s not as easy as people think. You actually need a real U.S. phone number, address, and ID to make it work. Tried using fake info or linking Nigerian cards? Trust me, it’s a headache waiting to happen. Your account might get frozen or even banned.

When I started freelancing, I almost fell into that trap, but switching to Payoneer saved me from a lot of pain. It gives you a legit U.S. bank account and Mastercard, and it works seamlessly with most platforms. Grey and Geegpay are also solid options, virtual accounts, fast withdrawals, no fuss. And Cleva is great if you want to receive USD and convert to Naira easily.

If your client insists on PayPal, the smart move is to open a Lesotho PayPal Business account. It’s totally legit, and you can use your Nigerian ID to set it up. No fake info needed.

So, before you start grinding tomorrow, make sure your payment setup is solid. No last minute surprises, just smooth cash flow for your hard work.

Welcome to our remote community where we support each other to work smart and get paid right. You’re in the right place!

Feel free to follow me for more tips and advice to help you succeed in your remote journey.

Good luck with the new gig! You got this.😎