A guide to a successful education

Education either formal or informal as we all know is a medium of knowledge transfer at different levels and stages of life. This medium of knowledge transfer have existed for ages, though may vary in the way it is carried out in different parts of the world. But one thing is common and that is "knowledge transfer".

In our modern world today some people aim at getting the highest level of education, some aim at getting less and move over to gaining what is called practical or working experience, while some others go straight away to gain working experience.
The question is; In the long run, which works out better in our present society?
Unemployment rate is rising in most part of the world, not because there are not enough employers, but other questions we never ask is; why is this happening? What are these employers looking for?

We know economical issues can cause unemployment but there is also this issue that lies between education and working experience. The aim of an employer is to increase productivity, maximize profit, spend less on labor and training which is fair enough, but this also decides the fate of the highly educated hunting for jobs, less educated with experience hunting for jobs and the highly experienced but never educated also hunting for jobs.

At the end of the day people under the third category end up getting employed easily followed by the second category. People under the very first category would count themselves very very lucky to grab an opportunity out there. Considering the employers criteria and goal should they be blamed for the fate of the unlucky ones? (NO).

Education is perfectly good, working or practical experience is also good, but a balance between both would be a recommended choice. That is why there are internship programs aimed at delivering working experience to students, a pause in education to gain a working experience is also a perfect idea.

At the end of the day most people dream to get educated in order to gain employment or become an entrepreneur but experience in whatever field you are into plays an important role in your life and can determine how successful you will be. Ignoring this may be a good choice to you but a balance between both is a better choice.


Refer to: Cleakstar blog

Effect of social networking in our everyday society

The origin of social networking can be related to social gathering which started even before the internet was invented. It was derived from the life style of people and relationship among different  age groups, society and people sharing similar interests. 

Today social networking have improved in such a way that people do not need to travel miles to gather or network with others. The internet technology have made it very easy for people to meet, share ideas, make friends and relate with one another. To some people, social networking today is a good influence and to others it is said to be a bad influence, but we all know that everything comes with advantages and shortcomings in life.

The usefulness of social networks today cannot be bypassed. It has become so useful that it affects the life of both the young and old, organizations and the world at large. 

1. It has become a good source of information
2. A friend making tool
3. Social life tool
4. Dating tool
5. Educating & learning tool
6. Marketing tool

Social networks affect our lives in these and many more ways not listed. Before the invention of online social networks, people had pen pals which was basically friendship by pen writing, but now people in different parts of the world can chat, share materials and relate virtually using social networks. There are many social networks online today including the popular ones; Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and upcoming ones like; chathour, Cleakstar and many more.

Today, we can all say that social networking have contributed positively to the way we live our lives. But what are the side effects or disadvantages of social networking in our everyday live?

Some people are now using it as a crime committing and abusive tool. Some have been hurt from using social networks and even harmed from the use of social networks. Many have turned it into a scamming tool, sexual harassment tool and all other social vices. 

Even with these side effects, the usefulness of social networks can never be overlooked in this age. People can avoid or cub the bad influence of social networking by;

1. Educating others on the positive sides and usefulness of social networks
2. Controlling age groups that are allowed to access it
3. Penalizing those who abuse the use of social networks