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northvietnam:
How can A wombless hag give birth to a child..

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Please, refrain from talking about your fellow human being this way. You are not God, neither are you privy to her personal life. Just wish her well, and keep it moving.

Good morning

One of our clients Richard, recently got a job interview invite in his email and he was excited because he has been searching for a job for over 8 months and had applied to so many companies that he had forgotten which ones he sent his CV to. So, the email stated all the details – venue, time, requirements and then, he was asked to receive a phone call from one of the company or organization representatives to get a reservation number.

This sounded strange to Richard, so, he did some research on the company and also searched through his sent items in his email account and realized that he never applied to the company, that was when he realized he was being set up for a scam job interview. Now, if he hadn’t carried out that simple research, he probably would have fallen into the hands of kidnappers, rapists, armed robbers or even ritualists.

As strange as it may sound, many of these criminals realize that a lot of young people these days are looking for jobs, so, they use job interview invites to lure them out to places where they can easily rob or hurt them, so, everyone needs to be careful not to encounter such people.

This is the reason why Lingo Africa, the foremost human capital development platform in Abuja, has decided to give tips on how to properly research companies claiming to invite them for job interviews. Kindly share this article to people in your social circle, who are looking out for jobs, it will help them.

Once an interview invite is received by text, call or email, if the company or organization is not a popular one, here is what you can do;

Do a Google Search – Type the name of the company or organization into Google and see the results. Sometimes, the company or organization may not be recognized by Google and that is okay (not everyone understands how to leverage SEO). If the company or organization is legitimate, you will see some footprint of their social media activity or their events or their official website. There are, however, some exceptions, like some one-man businesses do not have an active website, others do, but it is not updated. However, serious businesses understand the times we are in, so, a legitimate company or organization will have something for you to hold on to. Take Lingo Africa for instance, if you search “human capital development platform Abuja”, on Google, we appear first in a snippet.

As stated earlier, not every company or organization understands SEO, so, you can just type in a direct name to verify that they are who they say they are. Mind you, some scammers also have websites, so, what you can do is to look at the search bar where you typed the company or organization name, if the connection certificate is valid, you will see a padlock displayed. You can click on the padlock and it will tell you if the website certificate is fake or real.

Do a Social Media Search – Check the company or organization name on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Although some might not be listed on all social media networks, still check them, particularly on Facebook, if they are there, check their activity – the last time they posted something and what the page is generally talking about. From this, you will be able to know if the company or organization is a serious one or a scam. Also, you should pay attention to all the details listed on their social media. Is it’s the same information you got in the email?

Ask Around – You have your friends and family, ask them if they have ever come across the company or organization before. Inform them of the interview invite you got. Chances are, one of them has come across the name before – maybe at an event or by reading their blog or seeing their name pop up on social media. You can also use the True Caller app to see the name of the person that pops up after you type in the phone number they leave in the message sent for inquiries. You will know if the person is a scammer. You can even go further and check the person’s name on social media, see what people are saying about the person.

Did They Tell You That Someone Recommended You? – Sometimes, some multilevel businesses like MMM are always calling people to say they were recommended by a friend for a job. The truth is, they want to make you register for their business and convince you that you can bring in a million people and get millions of dollars. They have also started writing “official” interview invites to people. Be careful with them – you will spend your money for nothing. Verify this when you receive calls from them and they tell you to hold on to a reservation number for their high-level meeting. It is not a job offer but a multilevel registration business!

Source - https://lingoafrica.com/company-or-organization-interview-invite-could-be-scam/

Lingo Africa.

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cassidy1996:
carry your bag and go home...... simple!

life goes on......

Yes, life goes on when you look for alternatives. Hunger is no respecter of persons.

Good afternoon!

Good afternoon!

Look who got a featured snippet! At Lingo Africa, we celebrate small wins as it is the only way to keep going.

Look who got a featured snippet! At Lingo Africa, we celebrate small wins as it is the only way to keep going.

Good morning!

Lingo Africa, the foremost human capital development platform in Abuja, Nigeria has been doing a lot of social listening in the last few days. So many young Nigerians that are working in small businesses within the private sector are now being laid off due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Just a few weeks ago, Nigeria seemed to be blissfully unaffected by the pandemic, but as of today, the county has a record over 200 active cases of Coronavirus!

Small businesses can only do so much to stay afloat and some of them have been forced to join those who have laid off their staff members, just to keep their heads above water. Can we blame them? The experts say that the lockdown has affected businesses especially those in hospitality, tourism, logistics, transportation, restaurant, entertainment, education sectors. As more businesses close down, there is no way of making an income to pay workers.

In Nigeria, some small companies are already sending termination letters to their employees as the lockdown continues to make more active businesses take a pause. As the number of active cases keeps rising, one can only hope that in the foreseeable future, businesses can go back to normal and laid off staff can be recalled. However, the reality now is salaries are being slashed, and people are losing jobs, leaving individuals and families with nothing to hold on to, except their rainy day funds, which are dwindling fast!

The sad thing about Nigeria is there is no active welfare system where people can file as unemployed after they have been laid off and have the government assume responsibility for their welfare until they get back on their feet. However, Lingo Africa has been able to outline a few active solutions for those who have been laid off. Please, note that you can use this opportunity to launch your own small business and get funded or you can apply for grants as well as seek a new job. Below are the few solutions we recommend;

The COVID-19 Support from Nirsal Microfinance Bank – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the N50 billion Targeted Credit Facility (TCF) as a stimulus package to support households and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. See who is eligible and apply by clicking this link.

International Women’s Media Foundation Emergency Fund – The Emergency Fund is sustained with the support of individual donors to address the growing need to provide direct assistance to women journalists who are suffering. To apply, you must be a staff or freelance woman reporter, working in any medium, whose primary profession is journalism. You must have worked full-time as a journalist within six months of applying for assistance. You must apply for assistance with a crisis situation directly connected to work as a journalist, including job loss.

United Nations Volunteers for COVID-19 Work – Skilled professionals are called upon to help the United Nations fight the global pandemic. They will be provided with basic care and can leverage this experience to land jobs after the pandemic. Take advantage of this opportunity and apply by clicking this link. PLEASE, READ ALL THE DETAILS CAREFULLY!

Gray Matter Capital CoLABS 2020 – coLABS is an early-stage investment portfolio seeking to invest in bold, innovative, and widely scalable social enterprises that have the potential to dramatically improve the lives of women and girls across communities in Africa. In addition to financial support, coLABS also works towards building the capacities of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises by extending advisory support and connecting them with other stakeholders in the social impact ecosystem. If you are looking for investments to kickstart your business, try applying for this by clicking this link.

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Lingo Africa.

Happy Sunday!

We have been talking to a few of our clients who have expressed interest in changing industries after this pandemic dies down. Some have also expressed interest in changing industries even in the midst of the pandemic. Whichever way, we think a lot will change following this global pandemic – which is why we have made this listicle to help those who want to change industries, so they can make informed decisions.

A March 2020 Executive briefing from McKinsey & Company paints a perfect picture of the economic impact of Coronavirus;

“Large-scale quarantines, travel restrictions, and social-distancing measures drive a sharp fall in consumer and business spending until the end of Q2, producing a recession.

“Although the outbreak comes under control in most parts of the world by late in Q2, the self-reinforcing dynamics of a recession kick in and prolong the slump until the end of Q3.

“Consumers stay home, businesses lose revenue and lay off workers, and unemployment levels rise sharply. Business investment contracts and corporate bankruptcies soar, putting significant pressure on the banking and financial system.”

It has been established that the Coronavirus pandemic has taken a lot away from businesses around the world particularly tourism and travel as well as outdoor entertainment. However, there are some industries that anyone who wants to stay afloat in the midst of a global recession, would want to invest in;

The Food Industry – Yes, it is true that a lot of restaurants have gone out of business, but that is because they did not migrate on time to food deliveries. If you want to start a food business while the Coronavirus pandemic is still very active, you will need to reduce human contact when delivering food to your customers, maybe incorporate food deliveries or run specialized foodservice probably making only snacks or only smoothies or only African soups. You would still make lots of profit as people will always need food and drinks.

Baby Products – People will keep having babies and right now in-person stores are not as active due to the Coronavirus pandemic. So, a viable business would be selling baby essentials at the market cost and give buyers the option of picking them up at your location. Or charging just a little for delivery costs and take the products to their locations. Advertise on Instagram and build your reputation through excellent customer service and tips for motherhood (you can seek advice from mothers and read books on the subject to keep your content flowing).

Educational Technology (EdTech) – People will always have the need to pursue education, regardless of age or social status. You can design an internet-based learning platform and charge a fee for learners. We found that this is easier when the entrepreneur takes the needs of his/her immediate community into consideration before launching the learning platform.

Cleaning Services – Whether there is a recession or not, places and stuff need to be cleaned and more people are outsourcing these services so they can get more work done – this is where you come in. whether you are doing laundry services or cleaning out apartments or public offices, you can create a business and record your first set of clientele within the first month, as long as you leverage social media to create awareness.

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) – These are everyday products that people cannot do without. They all have their classifications and if you want to start a business selling FMCG, you will need to understand the demands of your target market. A client of ours recently started dealing in condoms for a high-end target market in one part of Nigeria. He acted based on demand. His condoms are delivered to his customers in the comfort of their homes, alongside other little gift items. To succeed in the market, you need to figure out what works for you. Other FMCG includes – beverages, toiletries, packaged food, personal care goods, and consumer electronics.

Source - https://lingoafrica.com/coronavirus-pandemic-these-are-the-industries-that-are-still-active/

Lingo Africa.

Good afternoon!

Good morning!