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Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Deluxever(m): 7:21am On Dec 28, 2015 |
Rationalmind you just made my day with this.......thanks a million 1 Like |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by trenlog: 8:22am On Dec 28, 2015 |
Thanks for this great piece of invaluable information. I wish to connect with you because as a fresh graduate its important to learn from the experience of people like you who have been there. My WhatsApp no is 08138221560. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by odimbannamdi(m): 8:22am On Dec 28, 2015 |
Rationalmind, thanks for the good job you are doing. However, i have 2 questions to ask: 1. In line with what i read on another thread, i have decided to add my CGPA to my CV. In what section of my CV do you think i should add it? 2. Ever since i was little, i have always played an active role in my mum's pharmaceutical cum provision shop. It suddenly occurred to me that it is a salient work experience in itself. So i have decided to add it to my CV. What do you think? and in what possible way can i add it. thanks |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by trenlog: 8:23am On Dec 28, 2015 |
@rational mind Thanks for this great piece of invaluable information. I wish to connect with you because as a fresh graduate its important to learn from the experience of people like you who have been there. My WhatsApp no is 08138221560. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by sparkleice(f): 8:49am On Dec 28, 2015 |
LaurelP:yurls.. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Gerrard59(m): 9:15am On Dec 28, 2015 |
odimbannamdi: For an entry level( which means you have little or no working experience) position Gerrard59 0801234567. 48, ABC Street, ABC ROAD. Gerrard59@gmail.com. (Depending on the position and industry, you can add your LinkedIn account) INVESTMENT BANKING ANALYST INTERN Your objectives should be succinct and tailored towards the industry and company you intend applying to. Every vacancy requires a different personal profile even if they are in the same industry. Don't send a CV meant for Zenith Bank to Vetiva Capital Management. Avoid prolixity. EDUCATION Your tertiary institution should come first. Year of graduation or expected graduation for intern-ship students. Grade obtained. Ensure you include your grade and qualifications. If you made/have a strong 2.1(4.0 and above) include ditto, if you made a high First Class(4.7/5.0). It's your first impression, so impress. SKILLS/ LEADERSHIP Language skills( bilingual). Computer skills. Leadership positions. Awards and Achievements and any skill you know would be priceless to the firm. Although, if you have a whole lot of them you can make a separate section for it. Be honest as much as possible, better to have one skill than lie about many. WORK EXPERIENCE You are an entry level; unless you posses an array of work experiences this should come last. Where you have worked and your tasks and results. Responsibilities assigned to you and the final outcome(s). Say, for a firm in the hospitality industry: Don't write, I was in charge of receiving guests and making them feel comfortable. Rather, I was responsible for the environmental sanitization of the firm premises which resulted in increased customers' referral, thereby increasing profitability by 4%. References can be on request. Unless stated, don't include religion, state of origin, relationship status. That's not the HR concern. If age is stated in the vacancy, include your date of birth. Don't write curriculum vitae at the top, everyone knows it's CV you're sending. My humble opinion. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by sparkleice(f): 9:49am On Dec 28, 2015 |
LaurelP:yes I'm in Lagos |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by ewosk: 11:36am On Dec 28, 2015 |
rationalmind:Warri for the festivities |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by stephano100(m): 11:59am On Dec 28, 2015 |
Gerrard59:tnx 4dis info |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by noordean(m): 12:14pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
Rationalmind you are good.
I've known that for long, right from B'14. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Nobody: 12:32pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
zieraw2005: I'm glad the nonsense I wrote made sense. Lol. I'll add you on whatsapp so we converse better. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Nobody: 12:47pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
iphiy: I'll quote Sam Harris "One of the greatest problems for the liar is that he must keep track of his lies. Some people are better at this than others" The statement above perfectly summarises the problem you'll have had you gotten the job. Every time you get late to work cos of traffic, you'll have to lie your way out and before you know it, the lie keeps multiplying that it becomes difficult to track. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Nobody: 12:49pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
Tolution1: I'll suggest you go through the thread for better understanding. Here is it https://www.nairaland.com/2658094/yes-people-still-get-jobs And I've replied your pm. Sorry for the lateness, network is a challenge here |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Nobody: 12:51pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
MacMaster01: Lol, here https://www.nairaland.com/1977209/aeti-calls-test/2#28198391 1 Like |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Nobody: 1:01pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
odimbannamdi: Is this really necessary? I mean adding your CGPA. Or are there underlying stuffs like proximity to a 2:1 or proximity to a first class? 2. Ever since i was little, i have always played an active role in my mum's pharmaceutical cum provision shop. It suddenly occurred to me that it is a salient work experience in itself. So i have decided to add it to my CV. What do you think? and in what possible way can i add it. Yes, it's a work experience in itself. I'll suggest you create a subsection for leadership roles and add it. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Nobody: 1:03pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
noordean: I feel flattered. . Thanks bro |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by gmacnoms(m): 1:16pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
ksstroud:thanks a lot. I'll do just that |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by odimbannamdi(m): 1:41pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
Gerrard59: thanks. i appreciate your answer, but you didnt answer second question precisely |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by odimbannamdi(m): 1:48pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
rationalmind: i had a near 2.1, 3.4 precisely. However, am asking because i once applied for an H.R. job whose minimum requirement was a 2.2. After sending my CV, i got a reply from them demanding i indicate my CGPA, which i did. Although i wasnt called for a test, most likely coz of my inexperience, i discovered that indicating one's CGPA seem to save recruiters the stress of filtering candidates based on that. My opinion is subject to review thougj |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Nobody: 3:00pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
@ajasa4link boss pls I sent u a pm |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by owolabiza(m): 3:25pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
sparkleice: I can't just stop laffing |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Gerrard59(m): 4:31pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
odimbannamdi:WORK EXPERIENCE You are an entry level; unless you posses an array of work experiences this should come last. Where you have worked and your tasks and results. Responsibilities assigned to you and the final outcome(s). Say, for a firm in the hospitality industry: Don't write, I was in charge of receiving guests and making them feel comfortable. Rather, I was responsible for the environmental sanitization of the firm premises which resulted in increased customers' referral, thereby increasing profitability by 4%. You have to sit down and think of the tasks you handled while working in your mum's pharmacy store. In my case, I have managed my mom's hotel, injected new ideas into the business which has catapulted a 10 rooms hospitality outfit to a 50-room fully furnished edifice. So just take a memory down the road and think of what ideas, responsibilities assigned, money managed you took responsibilities for. Wish you the very best in your chosen career. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Chrisbenogor(m): 9:51pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
When will rationalmind share his dasuki salary for awon boys? Abeg make una alert me when e reach that page. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by sparkleice(f): 10:10pm On Dec 28, 2015 |
owolabiza:Lol .. Vry funmy oo. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by eipreel(f): 7:04am On Dec 29, 2015 |
Chrisbenogor:Na that one me sef dey wait for |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by LaurelP(m): 7:43am On Dec 29, 2015 |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by harrwix(m): 9:04am On Dec 29, 2015 |
Thanks rationalmind....you the best |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by tafrica(m): 11:35am On Dec 29, 2015 |
@ rationalmind, how do I contact you?
I want to inquire something about artificial intelligence from you please. I'll appreciate your reply. Thanks. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by tafrica(m): 11:44am On Dec 29, 2015 |
@ rationalmind, how do I contact you?
I want to inquire something about artificial intelligence from you please. I'll appreciate your reply. Thanks. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Nobody: 12:21pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Gerrard59: Can a social position held in school and position held as a member in a CDS group during NYSC,be considered as a leadership position to be imbedded in a CV? |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by Gerrard59(m): 12:25pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Linqsz: Yes it can. Although you have to enumerate concisely and elucidate your activities when you held such positions. I would recommend the position in which you made more impact to be included than just spam the CV with obscure leadership roles. Like OP said, make them bullet points. |
Re: Things I Learnt During Interviews No One Will Tell You. by WaffenSS(m): 12:42pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
ksstroud: I'm not a job seeker or anything, I just came to read signatures. Boy, did yours knock me right out Claps. |
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