When you go out with your boss, you loss your dignity on the job. Besides that spoils the working relationship that exists between you two. I can bet, you won't even last on the job!

Hi Olayemi,

I have just applied for th post. Thanks for the information and please keep us posted on the vacancy.

Here is inviting individuals, enterprenuers and Business organizations who require IT solution services (Networking, supply of desktops computers, laptops etc)

We have provided IT solution work for Mecury Microfinance Bank one of the Microfinance Banks in Nigeria.

Contact Digital Mind Systems on 08051306562 or digitalmindsystemltd@yahoo.com

A trail will convince you!

Thanks

Here is inviting individuals, enterprenuers and Business organizations who require IT solution service (Networking, supply of desktops computers, laptops etc)

We have provided IT solution work for Mecury Microfinance Bank one of the Microfinance Banks in Nigeria.

Contact Digital Mind Systems on 08051306562 or digitalmindsystemltd@yahoo.com

A trail will convince you!

Thanks

ceceters:

Hello, are u saying we should always send cover letters as attachments also, just like we do to our CVs ?

Or should we write cover letters in the email body and then send CVs as attachments?

Please repond. thank you

Ceceters,

Please don't get me wrong, all am saying is that you should at every instance make sure you comply with the instructions given on advert placements otherwise use the method that best suits you but i will recommend you have your cover letter attached to your application.

E.g say you have a two paged CV u can copy your cover letter on the third page such that when the CV is printed out, the employer also gets to see your cover letter.

Hope i have answered your question.

Best of luck!

oyin sho:

Thanks Lapaz for the advice.Can you please forward to mail box a format of what your company requires, can i still apply? oyinda5@yahoo.com, i hope to hear from you soon

The positions are still opened till the next one week and we are still receiving applications. Please take note that following instructions on the advert is very important.

The advertisement is pasted below.

Best of luck!

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Social and Economic Rights Action Center (SERAC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:

1. Assistant Project Manager, Social Housing
2. Program Officer - Health
3. Program Officer - Housing
4. Staff Attorney
5. Researcher

General Qualifications/Skills

I. A minimum of five years working experience
II. Excellent analytical skills, oral and written communication and inter-personal skills
III. Outstanding report writing and proof-reading skills
IV. A team player with ability to work under pressure
V. Ability to work intuitively and with little supervision
VI. Ability to travel at short notice
VII. Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages (Particularly Ms Word, Excel and Power point)

Specific Qualifications:


Assistant Project Manager, Social Housing

The successful candidate must:

• Have a minimum of seven years of housing sector-related working experience in initiating and/or evaluating modern low-cost and non-profit housing developments and best practices (including the underlying critical components of site analysis, land acquisition, and multiple family housing construction and project management supervision);
• Evidence keen familiarity with federal, Lagos State, and local government zoning and planning laws and regulations, and permit approval processes;
• Be able to draft and comprehend complex business plans, budgets, contracts, proposals and financial reports and including reviewing housing proformas;
• Have the capacity to develop and maintain viable relationships with lending institutions, general contractors, independent consultants (e.g., architects and town planners), relevant parastatals, the media, and other key stakeholders associated with social housing delivery in Nigeria;
• Be able to write narrative project reports with clarity and accuracy.
• Possess University degree or HND in Urban and Regional Management, Architecture, Estate Management or Quantity Survey, Civil or Building Engineering, or Town/Urban Planning. An MBA will be an added advantage.


Program Officer – Health

The successful candidate must possess:

• Knowledge and familiarity with health policies in Nigeria as well as international human rights instruments on the right to health
• Firm understanding of health service delivery in Nigeria and in the health sector
• Very good research capabilities
• First degree in Public Health, Medicine, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Nursing or related discipline. A Masters in Public Health will be an added advantage

Program Officer – Housing

The successful candidate will have the capacity to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant national, regional and international legislation; policy frameworks and public sector structures in relation to the right to adequate housing in Nigeria
• Understand current economic and social situations and range of issues impacting on the right to adequate housing in Nigeria, and identify emerging opportunities for engagement on other housing-related concerns
• Write, review and research detailed factual reports with accuracy and good presentation
• University degree/ HND in Urban and Regional Management, Estate Management, Quantity Survey or Town/Urban Planning. A Post-graduate degree will be an added advantage

Staff Attorney

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of ten years post call experience
• Ability to prepare sound legal arguments and vet legal documents both in high and appellate courts
• Experience in litigation
• Human rights litigation experience will be an added advantage
• LL.B (Hons), B.L, LLM

Researcher

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven knowledge of research principles and methodology
• Experience in research, software application development and knowledge of at least one data analysis software
• Be creative, innovative, persistent and resourceful in researching and seeking out additional sources of appropriate information around land, housing/environment, health, electricity and women issues with the ability to build the best possible development database.
• Degree/HND in Sociology, Psychology, Mathematics/Statistics and or any other degree from the Social Sciences

Interested candidates should forward applications and Curriculum Vitae as Microsoft Word attachments not later than two weeks from the date of this publication to:


Social and Economic Rights Action Center (SERAC)
info@serac.org

klem:

Thanx Lapaz 4 d wondaful tip. Can som1 help giv an example of attaching CV using (.txt-.doc-.pdf) format. This d format requested by Arik Airline. Thanx

Klem, Arik Airline have been very specific in their request and as i can see from your post, they have given you options so its either you send your CV as Ms Word documents, PDF file or Rich text (which is work pad).

Hope i have been able to help you.

Best of luck!

collinsaka:

Thanks bros for your assistance. But please could you send me an example of an ideal sample of a cover letter that could be accepted from your company for my future use. Collinc
Please ffw it to my box colliano4000@yahoo.com

Collinsaka:

Bearing in mind what is required in the application mentioned, a cover letter is actually your application for the position you are applying. Applicants should note that applications sent via mail should carry the position name e.g Re: Project Officer or Project Officer as subject of the mail not samples like - My CV, My Application, My Resume etc.

I hope i have answered your question.

Thanks

Dear colleagues:

I write this on a very sad note to all applicants, intending applicants as well as applicants awaiting to be called for interviews.

This is a personal experience and i thought i should share it with members of this forum. Please pass it on as you never can tell who will benefit from this piece.

My Organization placed as advert on Tuesday's edition of the Guardian Newspaper (19/2/08) inviting applications from suitable candidate for 4 positions - Assistant Project Manager, Staff Attorney, Program Officer - Health and Program Officer - Housing.

I am responsible for receiving the applications and you can imagine how sad i was to see several applicants not following simple instructions.

The instruction on the advert was very simple - "Applicants should forward their Applications and CVs as Microsoft word Attachments" . Of all the applications i have received from Tuesday to this morning, I can count the number of applicants that followed that very simple instructions.

I was generous enough to help some who scribble somethings as their cover letter on the body of their mail but that is not just enough because it not only make my work difficult and longer the content might not be strong enough for those shortlisting to work with while selecting those to be called for interview.

For those that i cannot help at all, i have responded to their applications so i advice those who might be in this category to check their in-box and bulkmail for response.

Nairalanders, please let us adhere strictly to instructions on job applications as that is the beginning of the every selection process.

Thank you.

Hello.

Does anyone has any information, as regard Zenith Bank Test; which took place last year 17th November.

Or is there anyone that did the test and have been called for interview.

Dear all,

This piece is specifically for those in the decoration business. Can any one in the house help me with where i can get to buy helium gas in Lagos.

For specifics, its the one that is use by balloon decorators to make the balloon float.

I'll appreciate if this is treated as a matter of urgency as i need to get it soonest.

Thanks for helping.

Hello,


Has anyone who applied for the position of HELPDESK OFFICER (HDO) called for an interview?

Mobile,

Am still awaiting an invitation for the interview, as i applied for the post of HELPDESK OFFICER.

Is there anyone who applied for this post and has been invited for the interview. Kindly respond

Thanks for the info,

Want to know if those candidates that applied for HELPDESKOFFICER is been invited.

Good Nairalander,

Can any body provide me, with the update on CBN Interview? Is it ture that successful candidate have been contacted already?

Hi there,

i was at the test held at Yaba Tech on August 25th too and am yet to hear from the representatives that conducted the test.

I learnt the organization is Nigcomsat but am not so sure of it.

Please let us know if anyone in the house has heard from them.

Thanks

Thank you oisrael,

I must commend your response too, to be very honest with you i was actually expecting responses on the negative because so many Nairalanders are guilty of this attitude.

I am not writing off the fact that some gatecrashers excel as such tests, my concern is that nairalanders should stop tagging enquirers with names such as "selfish" and the likes. That is my point, if you've got the information pass it and stop being insultive.

Thanks once again for your response.

Still expecting more responses from others though, especially those who might not be too comfortable with this piece.

Thanks

Dear Nairalanders,

I have observed various threads on this forum with deep concern and i am not entirely happy as to some members responses especially with regards to inquiries from other Nairalanders as it relates to tests and interviews.

Does anyone need to ask for the date, time and venue for a test or interview when such a person is obviously not invited? I personally think it is wrong. If you have the information on what the test format is, I think the best is to give the person making such inquiry rather than harass the person with statements such as being selfish and the likes.

I want to believe this forum is to help get applicants posted and informed about jobs available and most especially provide answers to series of question posed from members concerning test formats.

My observation is that many landers tend to insult others when inquiries are made concerning what to expect at a particular test.

I want to advice that landers should desist from this attitude because i feel that employers will just take advantage of you because they can see desperation in you when you gate-crash.

If you are qualified for a position and you actually applied, i am very sure the organization will not hesitate to call you for written tests or interviews either by text messages, telephone calls or by e-mail.

Please lets stop harassing other landers by this attitude. If you were not invited for a test or interview, i don't see any reason for you to gate-crash.

Lets continue to add values to ourselves, continue to believe in God, hope for the best to come and keep our heads up.

Thanks

Hi Landers,

I got the same mail and i think it will involve applicants in the field of Engineering. Unfortunately, i have been trying to send the details requested of applicants to no avail and unfortunately too, there is no other way we can get to reach the Company either by mail or telephone.

I have checked my sent items to verify when i applied and what position i applied for but i do not have such address on my sent items.

Can any Lander out there be of assistance? On behalf of those invited for this written test, we'll be grateful.

Thanks.

Hi Landers,

I got the same mail and i think its will involve applicants in the field of Engineering. Unfortunately, i have been trying to send the details requested of applicants to no avail and unfortunately too, there is no other way we can get to reach the Company.

I have also checked my sent items to verify when i applied and what position but i do not have such address on my sent items.

Can any Lander out there be of assistance? On behalf of those invited for this written test, we'll be grateful.

Thanks.

Hi,

Am into Cake making/Decoration, Catering and Events Decoration u can contact me on 08051306562.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Thanks Christella,

The two positions i applied for are actually on the technical side, and am even confused as to which they are calling me for now.

Anyway, thanks so much for the information, i appreciate.

Dear Nairalanders,

I am in urgent need of information on what interview at Huawei looks like and all that might be involved, can someone out there be of help? I just got the invitation and the interview is tomorrow.

I can't even remember for which position as i applied for two and now am confused as to which of the application am called for.

Thanks as i await quick response to my request above.

Flour
Sugar (to taste)
Salt (a pinch)
Baking powder
water
Butter
Eggs (boiled)
Vegetable oil

Tools
flat surface or board
rolling pin
knife
deep frying pan
perforated spoon


Method

remove shell from your boiled eggs,
sift flour and baking power together,
add sugar and salt with the flour mixture,
add butter to the flour mixture and knead together till it becomes like bread crumps,
add water and mold into dough,
split dough into sections and move to the clean flat surface,
using the rolling pin, roll out the dough to any thickness (depending on how thick u want your egg rolls),
put your egg at the center of the rolled out dough
wrap the dough round the egg (still on the flat surface)
pack excess tip of dough together and cut off with a knife
Roll the (art work) in a clock-wise manner on the flat surface to give the round shape and to repeat the process above if you have more than one egg
heat your vegetable oil
put in the egg roll for frying (deep frying required)
reduce the heat to give room for even frying
fry till golden brown or desired colour

And your egg roll is ready!

Hope you'll be able to put this into practice, it makes perfect when you keep trying.

NB
The frying process requires deep frying

I thinks it really unfair on older applicants cos with the current ASUU problems in the country, how on earth for goodness sake do those employers think a applicant can graduate at the stipulated time.

Take for instance, after WAEC (if you are luck to make in at a sitting) the JAMB thing comes up (thanks to the post-Jamb test) so no long legs will be required to an extent. Finally, you get into school and you are faced with ASUU strike today ASUU strike tomorrow.

I am currently running a part-time programme, (i took it up with the thoughts that the programme will not be affected by the ASUU strike but alas!) and have been on the programme (from 200 level) since 2003 (we were actually supposed to resume for the programme in 2002 but a 6 month ASUU strike kept us till 2003)

I personally thing prospective employers should give applicants equal opportunities to let them show the stuffs they've got rather that putting limitations such as age and experience.

I think we've heard rumors and even tales of mammy water beings. I can remember that one of the middle/late 80's edition of the Nigerian Tribune featured a story about some group of scientists who stumbled on a baby mammy somewhere on the Atlantic pictures of the creature inclusive. The baby actually asked the scientists to let go or calamities befall their nation.

You should read that up by checking up the Nigerian Tribune archives. Its a reality and i don't think we humans really pose a threat to them.


Geetee

Hi Kofipae,

Find attached is an example of a cover letter, i hope you find it useful.

The areas highlighted boldly are for you to fill, i guess its explanatory.

Best of luck.

Dear Nairalanders,

My Organization needs the service of a FINANCIAL CONTROLLER. The advert was on Guardian (15/5/07). Send applications to the Executive Director, P.O. Box, 13616, Ikeja Lagos.

NB: (this is inside gist o! - are you very good with Peachtree or any other accounting packages? can you combine accounting and administrative functions? if yes, you are @ greater advantage)

Wish you best of luck!!!

Dear Nairalanders,

I guess this piece of information might be of great use for those in the working class.

Do you need a computer or laptop? Do you have a colleague in your office that needs a computer or laptop? Is your Organization in need of computers, laptops and general computer maintenance/repairs?

We offer the following services at reasonable prices and you can be assured that you'll get value for your money.

Computer/Laptop sales
[ii] Repairs and maintenance of office equipments
[iii] Networking/server maintenance

For further inquires, please contact us on digitalmindsystemltd@yahoo.com or on telephone number 08051306562

Dear Nairalanders,

I guess this piece of information might be of great use for those in the working class.

Do you need a computer or laptop? Do you have a colleague in your office that needs a computer or laptop? Is your Organization in need of computers, laptops and general computer maintenance/repairs?

We offer the following services at reasonable prices and you can be assured that you'll get value for your money.

Computer/Laptop sales
[ii] Repairs and maintenance of office equipments
[iii] Networking/server maintenance

For further inquires, please contact us on digitalmindsystemltd@yahoo.com or on telephone number 08051306562

Dear Nairalanders,

I guess this piece of information might be of great use for those in the working class.

Do you need a computer or laptop? Do you have a colleague in your office that needs a computer or laptop? Is your Organization in need of computers, laptops and general computer maintenance/repairs?

We offer the following services at reasonable prices and you can be assured that you'll get value for your money.

[i] Computer/Laptop sales
[ii] Repairs and maintenance of office equipments
[iii] Networking/server maintenance

For further inquires, please contact us on digitalmindsystemltd@yahoo.com or on telephone number 08051306562

Hi,

am CISCO certified but have not received my certificate yet.  Can i still apply for the job?