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Elegantdiva:
Now am confuse . I av seen a lot of CV format recently . I don't know which one is the best.

Just use your "church mind". Personally I review my Resume every fortnight even though I have a steady job. Changing style and presentation as necessary. But lately, I believe (in my opinion) that I have a very good format now

Good luck!

This is a great start for you.
Please note that all CV must be tailored/customized for the role being applied for.

Observation (My personal opinion)

1. Your personal information is too much. I believe all that you need in that section is Full name, Address, Phone number, and e-mail address. Things like marital status, LGA, Nationality come in if specifically asked or if they can play influencing role in your job application. e.g. if you know that the hiring manager is from your state.

2. Your font is great but spacing and paragraphing is too much

3. I will have re-frame your profile as follows: "I am an innovative, proactive and self-motivated young professional with excellent communication skill and capability for outstanding customer service delivery. A creative and articulate individual with great team spirit to develop solutions to work place challenges."

5. If you are applying for a teaching job, I don't think the profile above is the best. The profile fit more for an admin assistant/office assistance role

4. As someone suggested earlier, merge you education and qualification
something like this: Madrid Secondary School, Benin City
West Africa Senior School Certificate -2005

5. include location of your educational institution eg towns, states as necessary

6. Also include location of your previous work places, Address, Town, state etc

7. I am not an advocate of referees unless you know the recruiter knows the referee

8. you need to add some of your soft skills: Use of Computer, language proficiency etc

9. you might also want to add your interests/hobby

All these should not be more than 2 pages

Good luck

This is really getting out of hand!!!
Why will these dolts keep tarnishing the image of an average hard-working Igbo man and Nigerians in General?
I think an "all-encompassing" national orientation needed to enlighten the masses on the perils of this drug peddling.

This also goes to the Yoruba man that deals in drugs, Edo madam that is involved in Human trafficking and prostitution and the Northerner that recruits/fights for Boko Haram or Fulani herdman.

No one is spared in all these!!!.
We suffer for it everywhere we go with our Green passport: Embassy, Abroad, School and I wont be surprised if we suffer it in heaven (or hell)

Do good for good to come your way!!!

Street has finally taken over!!!

May there be peace in our land (Amen)

Do good for good to come your way!!!

Congrats to them all

But I dont understand the "storming" here.
You can't compare this with Ooni's US trip.

Anyways....19th century and 21st century no be same!!!

talk4free:
Kindly google power projects in Nigeria. If you find anyone that was started during jonathans tenure, then you are not the fool I think you are. Irrespective of when a project is started, its the same hard work and taxes of Nigerians that sponsored it, not one Jonathan, Obasanjo or Buhari. It was built from the blood and sweat of Nigerians and not their pockets. Keep talking like a visionless Arrow.

This project started during GEJ tenure but by Edo-State Govt. I agree with the latter part of your comment - Nigerians!!!

Let me state for the umpteenth time, there is a lot of fallacy in this publication

1. Pix 1 is NIPP power plant that is up and running and it is situated next to Azura plant. Azura plant is just constructing its foundation

2. Azura plant did not start this year but in June 2013 when Julius Berger mobilized to that site and started soil tests, clearing and survey. They have not looked back or stopped ever since then. People that frequent Benin Bye-pass will always see JB logo just before that trailer park. That is the site

3. Azura plant is an Edo-State IPP project (Oshiomole) and not FG (GEJ)

4. With what I can see in those picture and what I saw there last week, that plant is not near completion. Infact that is just about 25% of construction of a power plant. Foundation is not completed, Gas turbines not erected, structural works not on site, commissioning etc. IMO, that plant will only be ready 3-4 quarter of 2017 so it is not near completion AT ALL!!!

BTW I am a strong APC supporter!

It is not safe using mobile phones in a potentially explosive environment. Where there is presence of gaseous fuel, fuel vapour etc. This is because our phones generate mini sparks when they are in operation which can ignite these fuels.

It just like saying "no smoking" in a gas (petrol) station.

Do good for good to come your way

See how poor and wretched his people look and he still has the audacity to showcase it to the world. None of the children has a footwear. This shows how disconnected our African leaders are. Leader of yesterday, leaders of today and leaders of tomorrow.

Is this not the same president that still uses "palasa" phone in this 2016?

I weep for Africa. Celebrating mediocrity!!!

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hmmm!!! Good points. I am a culprit of the second one (sometimes).

Op you might want to add wearing over sized (Long) belts that end in the middle of the yansh (waist) (Sometimes even pass)
Best practice is that your belt, after buckling, should not have more than 2-3 holes
Do you know that belts has sizes?

"Dress belts should have a few inches of leather to the left of the buckle once it’s fastened. Enough to tuck under your first belt loop, or the loop on the belt if it has one, is a good rule of thumb. Err on the side of shortness if you need to, rather than wrapping a long tail of leather around your hip a second time. "

Do good for good to come your way!!!

Just thinking aloud!!! What has Brexit got to do with building construction? IMHO,Discussing Brexit and its associated issues is derailing the thread!!! It is too "political" for this thread. I maybe wrong.

Do good for good to come your way

Jobabori:
Yeye rally. I cannot understand your meaning of private sector , do you mean the artisans? When civil servants have not receive salary for months, Fayose and Ajimobi are organising jobless people and call them private sector. These people will not follow you to jail when your time is ripped

Same thing on my mind. Which private sector exists in Ekiti?
Market women, artisans and NURTW, RTEAN?

I cry for my people

Do good for good to come your way!!!

I initially thought he is a sitting senator.
How I wish these kidnappers unleash their "wrath" on our politicians so that they can better understand the plight of the populace on insecurity and poor state of the nation

Do good for good to come your way!!!

May God bring peace to our land!!!!

Do good for good to come your way

Good people of this thread, kindly advise on doors/frames. What the best practices pertaining to purchase and installation? What type of doors is good for what? Price estimates? Available types? Recommendations and "referrals" will be appreciated.

In short I need "lecture" on doors for a project on tight budget.

Thank you as usual.

Is this not madness?

I am scared...the Lord said he will visit the sin of the father on his third generation....this is not far from it!!!

Do good for good to come your way

One4me:
Nwanne,

biko sharrap you hear?

Asbestos is Asbestos.

Fibre Cement is Fibre Cement.

They are not the same thing and not inter-changeable.

Only ignorant person will say Fibre Cement is POPULARLY called Asbestos.

Which Popularly ignorant person is that?

Why the rant? Come and shut my mouth na!!!

If you can read between the line, you will understand that my discuss is on ceiling boards popularly called "asbestos" in Nigeria and not the hazardous substance named Asbestos.

temi4fash:
Where can we get thses?

Do every Nigerite distributor have these?

Yes ....all distributors sell them. Check around your area for their distributors.

This are FAQs from Eternit, leading manufacturer of fiber cement used is producing "asbestos"

FAQ Answers

It is a well known fact that Asbestos is injurious to health. What is your company doing in this regard?

"Asbestos as a raw material is injurious to health when inhaled over a long period of time. Our own Asbestos-cement product as a finished product is safe. However, since 2001 our products NO longer contain asbestos. The asbestos fibre component has been replaced with PVA fibre which is very environment-friendly. Therefore, our products are FREE OF ASBESTOS"

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Your Concrete tile, Duratile is too heavy! What can you do to reduce the weight?

"As a small element Concrete tile product, there is the international standard and requirement for weight. The current weight is actually an advantage to resist wind effect and this is in conformity to international standard."

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What are the composition of your products - fibre-cement and concrete tiles.?

"Fibre-cement products are composed of PVA Fibre, cement, cellulose and water.


What is the relationship between your company, Emenite, Giwarite and Nigerite?

"We are sister companies of the same parent called “Etex Group”. Etex Group is a multi-national conglomerate with home office located in Brussels, Belgium. We do exactly the same thing in different territories in Nigeria."

Fibre (Reinforced) Cement Popularly known as "asbestos"

Fibre cement is an abbreviation for Fibre Reinforced Cement (FRC), and fibre cement building materials were developed by James Hardie in the early 1980s, as a replacement for asbestos-based building products. Read on to find out more about this material or speak to builders in your local area about using it.

What is Fibre Cement?

Fibre cement is a composite material that is made up of sand, cement and cellulose fibres. Fibre cement cladding comes in various forms but it is most commonly seen in sheet form, and in horizontal boards. Imitation shingles are another form. It can be used to cover the exterior of a house and also as a substitute for timber fascias and barge boards in areas that are subject to high fire danger. As well as cladding, fibre cement is also commonly used as a tile underlay on decks and in bathrooms and also for eave linings.

What is Available in Fibre Cement

Fibre cement boards come between 2400-3000mm in length and 900-1200mm in width. The thickness of fibre cement ranges from 4.5-18mm. Lower density boards have a fibrous rough edge when cut, while the higher density boards have a cleaner, smoother edge when cut. Thermal resistance and sound transmission varies between the different types of fibre cement products but, generally speaking, they rate poorly in these two areas and separate insulation is highly recommended. However, the thicker and denser the fibre cement board, the better thermal and sound resistance it will have.

temi4fash:
I think i like these one...

How much does it cost?

Working on a very low budget

It costs 1100 for 4ft x 4ft

Juokorow:
With due respect of your personal right to choose, why would you be "resolute on using it", before discerning "the material composition of "asbestos" ceiling" used in Nigeria? Asbestos is is hazardous, period; it has been banned even for auto break pad/lining in many western countries. I truly hope that your resolve to use it is informed by confirmation that the ceiling material in question is asbestos, in name only! In other words, please confirm before you resolve.

Best wishes on your decision and outcomes.

Thanks for your concern. This is why I was asking if anyone know the composition of Kalsiceil. I am still in the quest to know the constituents and all related info is welcomed.

Thanks once agin for your concern.

Do good to for good to come your way!!!

lastpage:
Everything you want to know about Asbestos is in the "link" l provided for you.

READ IT, ........if you want.



Lastpage!

Thank you last page. What I asked for is composition of "kalsiceil" popularly called asbestos.

Please note that I am a world class Mechanical Engineer (and I am not DIY but BIY) and part of my yearly EHS training includes Asbestos, Lead, mercury, fibers and other substance that we come across in our world wide sojourn called work. Even though I read through your link which is interesting but it does not give any info on constituents of (for example) "kalsiceil from Nigerite" which is my question.

No need to be "somersaulting" fonts to answer a simple question.

If you cannot answer it....please leave for others to answer and stop bogging me with cancer and asbestos when there is no proof of its presence in the material we are talking about (at least not until I see a document showing that).

As I mentioned yesterday, Nobody is holy but level of our "unholiness" is different. "Aparo kan o ga ju'kan lo....".
Asking is neither a crime nor weakness, it is a strength to know!!!!

Do good for good to come your way!!!

lastpage:
Below is a link to the fact sheet of Asbestos.

http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/asbestos/asbestos-fact-sheet

It is most dangerous when it is "friable"..... caused mostly when painted upon, deterioration due to aging, heat, shaking, e.t.c
all the above can happen on your ceiling anytime


You are welcome.




Lastpage!

Thanks you for the explanation. Although I am resolute on using it.

All the same, what is the material composition of "asbestos" ceiling? Just want to widen my knowledge.


Do good for good to come your way!!!

lastpage:
But Asbestos has been shown to damage our health, lungs in particular!

How about you do a light DECKING on it.... since there wont be any weight on it?





Lastpage!

To the best of my knowledge, these ceiling material called "asbestos" does not contain asbestos. It is made of cement and other stuffs. The only concern I have with them is dust and that is when in production or broken in large quantity

Please correct me if I am wrong

Do good for good to come your way!!!

All what I am reading on this thread in the last few days is a typical example of our problem as a nation

The Nigerian society has gone so bad that abnormality has become a norm. Anybody that tries to speak against it or try to right the societal ills is called "names" and seen as insane.

Every criminal is "commuted to the hands of God" when decisive actions are supposed to be melted on them to punish them for their wrong doings.

Nobody is holy but the level of our "unholiness" is different.

Do good for good to come your way!!!

@mufutau55 thank you so much per your recommendation of Jony-Tech for Aluminium roofing sheet. Aside you, 2 installers separately confirmed them as a good manufacturer.

Finally, my brother was there today and his measurement is within tolerance of the indicated thickness.

Once again, thank you.

EgunMogaji:
I'm listening attentively as I am also pondering the same.

If you have something against PVC please share, thanks.

@temi4fash I am going for the simple "asbestos". I am scared of PVC due to fatigue and fake products all over the place. The "asbestos" also accommodates my budget conveniently. Call me old-fashioned - you might be right, call me village man- not far from the truth.

Good luck with your build!!!

KolaShangOne:
Good morning Oga

The question is what do you want to buy?
Imported aluminum or Nigerian oven baked aluminium?

There are a few trusted imported aluminum companies which includes Mac tech, Bozac (Hajj Muftau's fav), there's also Qualitec and more.. The challenge is if they have what you want (quality and clolour).

The only aluminum company that offers full Guage in Nigeria is Tower. I'm in their factory right now with my caliper. I've been to First, Standard and Tower (the three locally color coating companies in Nigeria).

There's also no imported aluminum company that offers full Guage. They sell 0.35mm as 0.45mm and 0.45 as 0.55mm but that's a topic for another day..

@vicol @kolashangone @mufutau55 So I got the shocker of my life today. My Brother brought to my site today, a "trusted" supplier of aluminium roofing sheet with "samples of 0.55mm and 0.45mm". As part of my QA/QC or due diligence, I brought out caliper to measure. Guess what!!! 0.25mm and 0.35mm respectively!!! I was shocked!!! Please note that caliper is well calibrated.

Anyways, I continue my search for a "good" sheet!!!

KolaShangOne:
Good morning Oga

The question is what do you want to buy? What i want to buy is good 0.55mm Longspan aluminium roofing sheet
Imported aluminum or Nigerian oven baked aluminium? Any good one and pocket "friendly"

There are a few trusted imported aluminum companies which includes Mac tech, Bozac (Hajj Muftau's fav), there's also Qualitec and more.. The challenge is if they have what you want (quality and clolour). why are they trusted when quality is in question? #justthinkingaloud

The only aluminum company that offers full Guage in Nigeria is Tower. I'm in their factory right now with my caliper. I've been to First, Standard and Tower (the three locally color coating companies in Nigeria). How much is tower aluminium sheet?

There's also no imported aluminum company that offers full Guage. They sell 0.35mm as 0.45mm and 0.45 as 0.55mm but that's a topic for another day..

Per standard, is the aluminium sheet thickness (0.55mm or 0.45mm) before or after painting/baking?
Thank you for your effort and support @kolashangone

vicol:
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@Kolashangone, I can attest to that. Went to about six of the imported aluminum coy 2 weeks ago with a caliper and discovered they sell their 0.35mm as 0.45mm and 0.45 as 0.55mm. I was not even allowed to measure in one of the factory.
One thing observed is that a flat sheet of 0.35mm gives you around 0.43-0.44mm after corrugation.@Kolashangone, Please any reason for this?

Answering your last sentence, I guess it is because of the paint. Normally painting activity adds 150-200 microns to thickness when wet but "shrinks" to 100 micron when dry. 100micron is 0.1mm

Do good for good to come your way!!!

mufutau55:
Steptiles and Metcopo are made from the same aluminium, it's just a different style or design.
I bought imported because with the recent price rise, both Tower and First Aluminium are too much for me.
They both want something like N2,300 for 0.55mm Metcoppo and Longspan is about N1,800 per sqm.
So I opted for imported version: Metcoppo N1,700, Steptiles N1,600, Longspan N,1500 from http://www.jonytechaluminium.com/
My brother went directly to their factory. I am not sure if the price has changed now sha...

Hajji M.

Thanks @Mufutau55. I found this.

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