Hi. Pls,i would need you to figure this out.
My younger sister is so good at mathematics,physics and biology but so dumb at chemistry though she can cope in engineering but we don't want her to go for it simply coz almost everybody in our family is already or an engineer to be,so we don't it our family profession,and we're yet to decide what she should go for. We smtym think maybe medicine buh she can't stand blood.
We even say maybe biochemistry/microb/pharmacy buh she's nt dat good at chemistry
I'd say computer science but these days so many people are doing d course and its even sth she can learn for 3 months,so why wasting 4 year for studying it in uni.
Smtyms,i think statistics would be better...so,pls help me decide which course she should go for and pls,do consider the position it is holding or will b holding in the Nigeria labour market. Pls,GOD BLESS YOU

kike100: @zinton, I av worked in customer service, relationship mgt, process implementation/training, people mgt and a stinct of brand activation. Where do you think my career is headed cos I feel like a scattered diagram. Helpppp

What you've mentioned looks like what a business person should possess.
I would have suggested that you look to start an enterprise, but then again, there are other indices.
You should get the book for greater clarity.

Regards,
Saxadngr@gmail.com

vizboy: Have read through and i must say am impress.
Here is my problem am good with biology and chemistry but my problem is i cant stand drugs or blood so i dont think i will be good in those field. But am not too good with physics and mathematics but i have passion for web designing,site creation and computer engineering what should i do.

Much thanks.
Not being good in certain subjects doesn't completely imply incapacity. Sometimes we have to push ourselves for the best to manifest.
Even the fear of blood can be unlearned.
When you get the book, you will be more informed about the other options available to you.

Regards,
Saxadngr@gmail.com

Phartymah112: Hi. Pls,i would need you to figure this out.
My younger sister is so good at mathematics,physics and biology but so dumb at chemistry though she can cope in engineering but we don't want her to go for it simply coz almost everybody in our family is already or an engineer to be,so we don't it our family profession,and we're yet to decide what she should go for. We smtym think maybe medicine buh she can't stand blood.
We even say maybe biochemistry/microb/pharmacy buh she's nt dat good at chemistry
I'd say computer science but these days so many people are doing d course and its even sth she can learn for 3 months,so why wasting 4 year for studying it in uni.
Smtyms,i think statistics would be better...so,pls help me decide which course she should go for and pls,do consider the position it is holding or will b holding in the Nigeria labour market. Pls,GOD BLESS YOU

You have raised quite a number of issues Phartymah. The issue of every one else being an Engineer doesn't matter since the course will not suddenly go underground any day. You need to look at where her interest and other passions lie.
What talents has she got and from what does she get her most thrill?
Mind you, the labour market is awash with all professions - it is the professional that stands out.
You should get your sister a copy of the book as a start towards helping her through this.

Thanks,
Saxadngr@gmail.com

Nothing is impossible!!!

You must accept no limitations and maintain an attitude of discontent with the status quo if you must fly with the eagles.

Alright,thanks

Useful Study Habits You can Practise

The manner in which a student conducts his or her studies would make or mar success in school. Pursuing a successful career first demands one to be educationally successful. A good academic foundation will eventually lead to good career development and advancement.

The following study habits will guide you towards excellence;

Motivate Yourself

Study Regularly

Keep Fit

Use Time Wisely

M.U.R.D.E.R is a study system adopted from John R. Hayes:

Mood:
Set a positive mood for you to study in. Select the appropriate time, environment and attitude.
Understand:
Mark any information you don't understand in a particular topic; Keep a focus on one topic or a manageable group of exercises.
Recall:
After studying the topic, stop and put what you have learnt into your own words.
Digest:
Go back to what you did not understand and reconsider the information; Contact external expert sources (e.g., other books or a teacher) if you still cannot understand it.
Expand:
In this step, ask three kinds of questions concerning the studied subject;
i. What questions would I ask or what criticism would I offer?
ii. How could I apply this material to what I am interested in?
iii. How could I make this information interesting and understandable to other students?
Review:
Go over the subject you've covered; review what strategies helped you understand and/or retain information in the past and apply these to your current studies.

" The book is apt considering the challenges the youths face in choosing a career. It has been carefully examined and found to be relevant to our educational system"

- Universal Basic Education (UBE)

Overcoming Subject Phobia for Academic Progress

Students sometimes tend to feel enormous anxiety toward some subjects. This phenomenon is often referred to as subject phobia. The reasons can range from a lack of interest, fear of the teacher, poor teaching methods, past failures or exaggerated difficulty. This condition spells doom for students as it mostly leads to failure of the subject for which such fear is held. Mathematics appears to be the subject for which students exhibit the most fear. The trend is related to the high level of mental acuity needed to excel in it. Mathematics forms the bedrock for most other subjects especially those of the sciences, thus, making it a very crucial subject.
Your subjects are designed to help secure your future; there is no point disliking or being scared of any. To be a professional, you must love and master all your subjects. It is advisable for students to embrace the subject with hard work and confidence. Teachers owe it a responsibility to impress upon their students, the love for the subjects they teach.
The following steps are helpful in dealing with subject phobia;
 Accept the subject as your ally – build interest in it.
 Recognise the subject teacher as your friend and not foe.
 Participate actively during lessons.
 Have your mates who are doing better to tutor you.
 Read subjects you like in between subjects you do not like.
 Spend extra time on such a subject to build your knowledge and confidence.
 Break down the subject into small bits that would eventually add up, do not overwhelm yourself.
 Proceed from the easiest and basic topics to the most difficult and advanced.
 Review past failures with a view to correcting your mistakes.
 Believe in your ability to fully comprehend the subject.
 Test yourself regularly and make corrections.
 Constant practise would improve your likeness for and performance in any subject.
If you take all of the above listed steps diligently, it is only going to be a matter of time before such a subject becomes a favourite and may even turn out to be your best. The human brain is a wonderful asset; there is no limit to what can be achieved through its determined use.

Tackling Examination Fever
Examination fever is a feeling of great anxiety over sitting for an examination. This anxiety is rooted in the fear of failure. The examination fever touches the highest point on the night before the examination. One gets disturbed sleep. Students get up early in the morning and even the atheists pray. In front of the examination hall one feels that everything has evaporated from his brain. The student feels disturbed and turns the pages of books hastily and rolls his eyes over the answer. As soon as he takes his seat in the examination hall, he prays to God or revises the questions. The candidate perspires, might even feel a slight headache. As he sets down to writing, he may not be able to recall much. Even after the examination the fever still haunts the student.
Examination fever cannot be measured. It could in itself lead students to fail in an exam. Students who prepare well and early have less episodes of exam fever, if any at all. Optimal anxiety motivates and keeps them ahead but over-anxiety disables. Anxiety is contagious and passes to other students. The key lies in keeping abreast with your subjects right from the beginning of the term or trimester to the time when exam is to be taken. Some students take their studies for granted and think they can quickly update their knowledge when exam is already nigh, hence, the fever. Examinations test the accumulation of months of study which cannot be assimilated overnight.
You can prevent exam fever when you;
 Gain confidence in your subjects by consistent revision, writing notes and having continuous study. Make brief points to refer just before the exams.
 Fix time and place. Make sure that your study has no disturbance. Move away from that place when you need to take breaks. Take them frequently by structuring your time schedule. Every time you feel fresh, study the difficult or boring subjects first for a few minutes and then move on to easy ones.
 Exercise and recreation are as important as studies and they help you concentrate better. Don't reduce your sleep drastically. Your body needs it. Drugs and alcohol don’t help the process of learning.
 Avoid repetitive reading. If you are unable to remember, break up the topic into points and sub points and try to remember each sub point. It is a better way to face them than last minute cramming.
 Do mock tests periodically, especially in difficult subjects.
 Rest, eat good food and freshen up, especially on the morning of your exam.
 On the day of the exam; relax, be as calm as can be, reduce stress, sleep well, eat well and go early. Discuss with your friends what you have prepared and what you have not. Have confidence, you will do well. Believe in yourself!
By preparing early and well, you build up confidence and put examination fever at bay, thereby, making failure less possible.

Naturally, great minds would flock together.
Who do you flock with?

Nekkydeco: Please i need advise on d course to go for...i'm veri gud in maths nd physics bt nt in chemistry ..i dnt wnt 2 go 4 engineering coz many people go for it and it makes dia cut off mark high

why not go for Computer Science?

Hi
this job thing! God help us all, anyway i hope this information will be helpful to somebody.

(1)vacancy for the position of a marketing manager
* He/She should who is able to coordinate other people
* should have up to 3yr working experiences
* should be able to design ways of meetig the target audience
* solution oriented
qualification: Bs.c/ Hnd other certificate will be an added advantage

(2)the position of a marketing officer
* should be able to meet target
* out spoken and should be fluent in English language
* should have integrity
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qulification: Bs.c/ Hnd other certificate will be an added advantage

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i belive this is a good one if you are interest. i wish you the best

Effective Time Management and Goal Setting

Self management is a better phrase to use when discussing time management. Self management is the essence of what happens in every twenty four hours of your life except for circumstances beyond one’s control. Goal setting is an important part of time management. To manage time means to be able to effectively coordinate actions within reasonable time. Your ability to use time wisely will assist you to achieve more progress in your endeavours. Often, we pay dearly for wasted time.
Effective time management requires goal setting, prioritizing, planning, allocation, delegation, organizing, monitoring and scheduling of tasks. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a goal as "the end toward which effort is directed". Goals may be either short or long term. Long term goals can take about three to five years to achieve, while short term goals are reachable in one to three years. Short term goals are often a stop along the way to our long term goals.
We actually set goals regularly when we plan what we want to accomplish that day, that week, or even that month. Those are usually fairly simple goals, i.e., clean the house, finish an assignment, do laundry. You decide what you want to do and then figure out what you need to do to achieve your goal. Then you get into more complicated goals - your plans for the future. Goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about your ideal future and for motivating yourself to turn your vision of this future into reality.
The process of setting goals helps you choose where you want to go in life. By knowing precisely what you want to achieve, you know where you have to concentrate your efforts. You'll also quickly spot the distractions that can so easily, lead you astray. Setting goals gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation. It focuses your acquisition of knowledge, and helps you to organize your time and your resources so that you can make the very most of your life.
McKay (2011) insists that goals must be;
Conceivable: You must be able to put your goal into words.
Achievable: You must have the attributes, energy and time to accomplish your goal.
Believable: You must believe you can reach your goal.
Achievable within a certain time frame: You must be able to state how long it will take you to reach your goal.
Clearly defined: You must know exactly what your goal is.
Flexible: You must be willing to modify your goal as necessary.
A useful way of making goals more powerful is to use the SMART acronym adopted from Doran (1981). SMART usually stands for:
S - Specific (or Significant).
M - Measurable (or Meaningful).
A - Attainable (or Action-Oriented).
R - Relevant (or Rewarding).
T - Time-bound (or Track able).
Time management and goal setting continues well into the practise and development of your career. Having a good hold on these will increase your chances at being a successful professional.

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IvyBlue: Available online too?

you can send an email to saxadngr@gmail.com for information on how to get an e.copy of the book.
Thank you.

Computer Literacy and Your Future

Our world as we once knew it no longer stands. Today, almost everything has gone digital. Information and communication technology has taken over to such an extent that, to not embrace the change would imply being in another world – albeit a backward one. Computer literacy is the knowledge and ability to efficiently use computers and technology. The highest goal of a computer literate person is to be able to learn the use and development of new computer programmes without large amounts of help. Computer literacy gives people of all ages an edge in both their careers and education. While there is some ill in it; as seen in cyber crimes, the gains are bountiful. There is hardly any profession that has not benefitted from this digital revolution, so much so that; employers no longer take people who lack knowledge of it.
Computer literacy is not merely about playing games, music and movies on the computer. Neither is it limited to the ability to chat with friends and send messages. All of these are basics. Knowledge of the use of computer based programmes and software can be very helpful to your education and general knowledge. Everything you need about your school work, career and environment can be found on the internet. With endless opportunities for fun and work; you need to choose wisely, your activities on the World Wide Web.
While some schools offer subjects in computer education, others don’t. It then becomes necessary to arrange for private training in the absence of school training. Considering financial cost over intellectual benefit will put you at a loss. As time progresses, human life would increasingly depend on computers and other digital devices. Those with the most computer knowledge will be best fitted to survive and excel whereas, those without would be the most disadvantaged and ill equipped for progress. Every student is encouraged to be sufficiently computer literate – it gives relevance to all other knowledge held. An advanced knowledge of it is an asset for enterprise.

DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER CHOICE:
A CAREER DAY PRESENTATION AT SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED GWAGWALADA ABUJA (Abridged)

Introduction
I am delighted to stand before you today as part of your career day programme for this year 2013. We will be looking at my career as a banker on the following basis;
• Area of specialisation
• Requirement for the course
• Duration of the study
• Where your services are needed
• Prospects and hazards
Banker/Investment Manager/Financial Analyst
Bankers and investment managers plan and direct the activities of departments or branches in financial establishments such as banks, savings and loans companies, issuing houses, financial advisors, trust companies, asset managers, mortgage firms and mutual fund investment companies. They offer financial guidance and assistance with a view to creating value and generating income.
They also collect, evaluate and apply financial, economic and statistical data to analyze and evaluate investment opportunities, or make financial decisions and recommendations to financial establishments or consulting clients.
Areas of specialisation
• Operations – Fund transfer, customer service, tellering, cash management
• Marketing - Retail , Commercial, corporate and public sector
• Credits – loans, mortgages, lease purchase
• Treasury – foreign exchange, shares, treasury bills
• Internal control
Requirement for the course
The needed subjects are mathematics, English, economics, commerce and accounts.
Other requirements include;
 Accuracy, responsibility and an aptitude for computational work.
 Bankers must have integrity and be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
 They must be able to function under pressure and concentrate well.
 Sales ability (persistence and persuasion).
 The capacity to work in a hectic environment and multi-task.
 The analytic skills required to conduct thorough, objective research and make recommendations regarding investment decisions.
Duration of the study
Banking and finance course takes four years in Nigeria
Where your services are needed
Bank, insurance coys, government, mortgage institutions, credit firms, investment houses, BDCs, corporate organisations
Prospects and hazards
Bankers have the tendency to meet people of all kinds in the society. They are also privy to a lot of useful information and knowledge because they receive a lot of training and exposure in the course of their work and so they are highly skilled.
They are targets for fraud and robbery. They operate in an environment where error is not allowed. The pressure of the work is also very high.
I’d like to tell you a bit about Ben Carson’s THINK BIG model which will help you to develop your career choice, whatever it is.
THINK BIG
• Talent - if you recognise your talents, use them appropriately, and choose a field that uses those talents, you will rise to the top of your field
• Honesty - is an essential ingredient of character
• Insight – I saw a need and I filled it. You have to observe and reflect on your surroundings and think it through and commit to giving your best. Learn from mistakes and others, listen, learn and understand. Take advantage of your environment
• Nice - you need to be thoughtful, considerate, pleasant, helpful, polite, caring, congenial, and gentle. If we are nice to others, they too would be nice to us, and we can give our best for each other.
• Knowledge - still is power. The human brain cannot be overloaded. All knowledge is important. Knowledge will assist you to overcome the past, change our situation, fight obstacles and make better decisions.
• Books - are for reading. If we commit ourselves to reading thus increasing our knowledge, only God can limit how far we can go in this world
• In-depth learning - will enable us to give our best to others and help to make a better world
• God - cares about us and is willing to help if only we seek. Trust God to help you.
Questions to ask self
At what have I done well so far?
In what subjects do I do well?
What activities give me the most compliments and thrill?

Wishing you success in your diverse career pursuits.
Thank you,
Adamu Sakaba

Poster i like the book, how can i get one?, am resident of onitsha, anambra state.

How do I get d book?

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I studied botany as a course and just graduated last year. I'm currently doing my nysc service year at NPS in abuja. I have a flair for computer science(Engineering,networking and programming) and just published a my final year project in an American journal. Wish i could study till Phd level a combination of botany(specifically plant pathology) and computer science.. What are my options? Career wise what do u think i should do?

Pls i really need your advice....and i'll be glad if you can answer me without refering me to oder for the e-book.
I'm presently in 100level studying "PURE AND APPLIED PHYSICS" but i don't really know much about the course....and i also want to know what the market value is like & also where i can work.
I really don't like physics and mathematics but i always find myself getting high score in both subject 'cos i believe i can achieve anything in as much as i focus on it....but i do prefer chemistry and biology over physics and math.
I really need your advice before it's too late for me 'cos i'm thinking of crossing when i get to 200 level....but i'm yet to conclude which department i want to cross to....
PLS KINDLY RESCUE ME

blado: I studied botany as a course and just graduated last year. I'm currently doing my nysc service year at NPS in abuja. I have a flair for computer science(Engineering,networking and programming) and just published a my final year project in an American journal. Wish i could study till Phd level a combination of botany(specifically plant pathology) and computer science.. What are my options? Career wise what do u think i should do?

You did not mention the basis of your entry into botany but seem to have significantly advanced in the field which suggests that you are doing well. You also didn't say how far you have taken your ICT flair.
These are critical factors which when considered alongside others; then a clearer picture would emerge.
Regards

CallmePROF: Pls i really need your advice....and i'll be glad if you can answer me without refering me to oder for the e-book.
I'm presently in 100level studying "PURE AND APPLIED PHYSICS" but i don't really know much about the course....and i also want to know what the market value is like & also where i can work.
I really don't like physics and mathematics but i always find myself getting high score in both subject 'cos i believe i can achieve anything in as much as i focus on it....but i do prefer chemistry and biology over physics and math.
I really need your advice before it's too late for me 'cos i'm thinking of crossing when i get to 200 level....but i'm yet to conclude which department i want to cross to....
PLS KINDLY RESCUE ME

I often refer to the book because I can not be comprehensive enough. However, I'd like to start by saying market value is precisely a function of the professional. Each would inevitably possess the value they work for. It's all about you.
This course is of an industrial nature. Industries and research institutes are most likely.
If you feel strongly about the switch; you may want first be sure about your suitability for where you intend to go.
You could draw a scale to weigh between both, which is better.

I had to opt for botany as a choice of course study because there was no financial aid from my parents or guardians wen i got admission into medicine and surgery. They could not afford the school fees; so i choose botany afterwards.
I cannot afford to do a full time Msc. In botany because of finances and responsibilities. A part-time PGD or Msc. Is d beta option. My major skills are analysis and strategy. Just av a certificate in basic computer applications(word,ppt and co).
I'll love to venture into Network security as a career or botany(plant pathology) lecturer or both. What are my options and what is ur advice for me career wise from the facts mentioned above?

blado: I had to opt for botany as a choice of course study because there was no financial aid from my parents or guardians wen i got admission into medicine and surgery. They could not afford the school fees; so i choose botany afterwards.
I cannot afford to do a full time Msc. In botany because of finances and responsibilities. A part-time PGD or Msc. Is d beta option. My major skills are analysis and strategy. Just av a certificate in basic computer applications(word,ppt and co).
I'll love to venture into Network security as a career or botany(plant pathology) lecturer or both. What are my options and what is ur advice for me career wise from the facts mentioned above?

You didn't mention what your attractions to network security were. You already have a good foundation in botany. It's much easier to follow it through. If you can develop the required passion, then there will be no stopping you and mind you; youcoukd still do your NetSec on the side - talking about multi-talent.
My pleasure Sir.

I am a graduate of economics and for several months i've been pondering which career path i choose because i want to be in a career or profession where there is growth in it so i can build myself from the bottom and patiently climb to the top. Well, i've decided to do a professional course so as to stand out in the labour market but the problem is that I'm average in mathematics. I've always been average in mathematics since my primary school days and i sometime detest maths. Now most professional course seems to be maths intensive and the last thing I want is to find myself studying a professional course where I struggle with the mathematical section of it. So OP, any advice on the career path I can choose? I'm actually a graduate of economics but the truth is i mostly found it uninteresting. I just studied it for the sake of getting a degree. Right now, i just want to take my time and study a professional course I'd be good at and actually enjoy studying. I want a course that has at least mild to medium level of mathematics or calculations in it and not mathematics intensive. I've thought about professional courses in Project Management, ICAN(Accounting), NIESV(estate survey and valuation) and CIIN(insurance). Although I'm leaning towards registering for NIESV and becoming a professional surveyor and valuer. @ OP and everyone, do you think its a wise choice? would you advice someone who is just average in maths to try to be a surveyor and valuer. Any NIESV member in the house? advises please. Also is there career growth in being an estate surveyor? Thank you.

casiello: I am a graduate of economics and for several months i've been pondering which career path i choose because i want to be in a career or profession where there is growth in it so i can build myself from the bottom and patiently climb to the top. Well, i've decided to do a professional course so as to stand out in the labour market but the problem is that I'm average in mathematics. I've always been average in mathematics since my primary school days and i sometime detest maths. Now most professional course seems to be maths intensive and the last thing I want is to find myself studying a professional course where I struggle with the mathematical section of it. So OP, any advice on the career path I can choose? I'm actually a graduate of economics but the truth is i mostly found it uninteresting. I just studied it for the sake of getting a degree. Right now, i just want to take my time and study a professional course I'd be good at and actually enjoy studying. I want a course that has at least mild to medium level of mathematics or calculations in it and not mathematics intensive. I've thought about professional courses in Project Management, ICAN(Accounting), NIESV(estate survey and valuation) and CIIN(insurance). Although I'm leaning towards registering for NIESV and becoming a professional surveyor and valuer. @ OP and everyone, do you think its a wise choice? would you advice someone who is just average in maths to try to be a surveyor and valuer. Any NIESV member in the house? advises please. Also is there career growth in being an estate surveyor? Thank you.

It does seem like you read economics out of convenience at the time you chose.
We need to establish what your strengths and talents are. What vision do you have for yourself? What kind of personality do you have? Where's your passion? These will assist to gauge the options for you to remedy the predicament you're in.
As an apostle of personal branding, I would like to stress again that every career path gives room for you to rise to whatever level you work for. It's in our minds that we stay limited.

Regards.

Zinton:
You didn't mention what your attractions to network security were. You already have a good foundation in botany. It's much easier to follow it through. If you can develop the required passion, then there will be no stopping you and mind you; youcoukd still do your NetSec on the side - talking about multi-talent.
My pleasure Sir.

If i where to do a full tym masters in Botany how do you suggest i cope because i na me and papa God as i told you earlier on. Do you think i can work while i do a full tym masters in UNILAG?