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What’s It Like Working in a Big 4?
Working at KPMG-JESS in Jamaica isn’t your typical 9-to-5 experience. It’s a blend of international prestige, corporate discipline, and surprisingly, remote flexibility. Before I joined, I had no idea just how tech-forward, structured, and layered this Big 4 affiliate really was. From a panel interview to paperless onboarding, digital learning, and only five in-office days […]
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Unlocking Opportunities with HEART NSTA Trust Jamaica
When many Jamaicans think about improving their lives, whether through education, skills or a better job, HEART NSTA Trust Jamaica comes to mind. HEART NSTA Trust, short for (Human Employment and Resource Training/National Service Training Agency), has for decades been transforming lives across the island. It has been equipping people with practical, marketable skills that […]
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Powerful Ways Young Adults Can Strive When Jobs Ask For 10+ Years of Experience
Job hunting is already a tedious and time consuming task. Add the uncertainty of getting the jobs you apply for, or even hearing back from the hiring team to the equation and you can easily get a demotivated young adult. In addition to that, young adults are being met with increasingly discouraging job descriptions. Open […]
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I am Miss St. Thomas Festival Queen 2025: A Journey Of Growth & Grace
When I entered the JCDC (Jamaica Cultural Development Commission) Miss St. Thomas Festival Queen Competition 2025, just a few hours shy of the deadline, I wasn’t battling self-doubt. Instead, I was making a deliberate decision to re-enter the public domain after years of keeping a low profile. It was a bold step because I had […]
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Breaking Barriers to Achieve Success: Lessons From Two Lawyers One Doctor
Greetings! Thank you for stopping by the Rooting for Growth with Fiona DaCosta blog. This article is the third, in my book series, where I share valuable insights from books I read each month. It is part of my commitment to read a book per month this year. This book, Two Lawyers One Doctor: Breaking […]
