If you feel like you've looked at every job posting in Nigeria and you still can't find one that match your skills, then it's time to get some new skills.The good news for those who are unemployed is that it's the perfect opportunity to go back to school. You won't have to divide your time with your job obligations, and there's also the possibility that the economy will have recovered a bit by the time you graduate from school (again)-giving you a double leg up. There are even government funding, scholarships and programs available for you. Just search well.

Skills refer to the things you do well. The key to finding the most appropriate jobs in the industry is recognizing your own skills and communicating the significance written and verbally to a probable employer.

The majority of skills are those that are used in a variety of work settings.What are these skills? Would matching your skills to find the right job be successful?

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What skills can I offer an employer? If you're unsure of the answer, make one list of the job skills you excel at and one of the skills you like to use most. Print out these lists and have them in front of you during your daily job search. Use these skills as search terms in yourjob search.

Make a list of things you are interested in. Then you can make a note of all the job openings in that field. Assess each job you find and see what works for you.

Make a list of your previous jobs and experience acquired in each job. There will be a lot of things to list and you should be careful not to forget even the smallest things or activities that you were part of.

Include any volunteer, part-time, freelance, summer and full time jobs in your lists. Once you have listed all your past employment, examine the skills you were required to perform for each work duty.

Make a list of your hobbies. These include all of your hobbies, activities you have been involved in the past, and all the things that interest you. By listing all of these down, you could examine the skills it takes to achieve each item..... Read complete article at: http://blog.cvwizards.com.ng/?p=285

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