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PhonesRe: Phone Engineers On Nairaland Willing To Assist You - Part II by bakingsoda: 8:35am On Apr 29, 2015
Please I want to hard reset my innjoo f2 but the touchpad and screen is broken. Engineers assist me. Thanks
PhonesRe: Android, Anyone? Part II by bakingsoda: 8:33am On Apr 29, 2015
Innjoo F2 is available for sale. It is fairly used for less than 3 months. It has a broken screen and touch pad. I am selling it for N12000. PM me if you are interested.
PhonesRe: Innjoo Note Discussion Thread by bakingsoda: 8:31am On Apr 29, 2015
Innjoo F2 is available for sale. It is fairly used for less than 3 months. It has a broken screen and touch pad. I am selling it for N12000. PM me if you are interested.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Domestic Helper Who Cleans & Runs Errands. Sango Ota. 50k/month by bakingsoda: 8:48am On Apr 16, 2015
Dyt:
Accommodation nko for those that would like to stay there
Chai! Seun beware, infact, na only male make you employ for this job grin
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Attract an employer to your CV by doing it right (layout and content) by bakingsoda(op): 10:37pm On Apr 14, 2015
Jobs/Vacancies3 Ways To Prepare For An Interview When You're Running Out Of Time by bakingsoda(op): 9:47pm On Apr 14, 2015
The job search is a long and laborious process, but when things start happening, they seem to all happen at once. In fact, sometimes interview invitations come out of the blue, and you are expected to be ready to go in a couple of days.

So, how can you best prepare when you don’t have a week or two to practice before show time? When there’s little to no time to get ready, focus on these three things.

1. Know Yourself
More specifically, know how to talk about yourself. Figure out what skills and experiences you want to highlight in this particular interview and practice how to answer, “Tell me about yourself.”

Finally, consider which accomplishments make the most sense to bring up and craft stories around them. Try to prepare at least four or five flexible stories to answer the standard behavioral questions (here’s a great template) about conflict, teamwork, leadership, or failure.

2. Know the Company
In an ideal world, you would have followed the company’s IPO with enthusiasm, spoken to several current employees, and been an avid user of the company’s product for months. Realistically, you may have only heard of this company the day you saw the job posting.

Certainly do what you can to research the company and position, but as long as you can answer, “Why do you want to work here?” with a response that shows you know something specific about the company—you’ll be fine. (Hint: Try one of these ideas.) If you have more time, try to come up with three or four reasons why you’re interested in this particular company and position.

3. Know the Pitch
Finally, know what you’re trying to sell. Consider why you’re a good fit for the organization and how you can best illustrate that. Tell a story that shows how this position fits with your career path, and connect the career trajectory for this position with the trajectory of your own long-term plans.

Carefully combine what you know about yourself and what you know about the company. Your goal is to clearly align what the organization needs with what you have to offer. This is your greater objective for the entire interview.

Once you’ve done these three things, spend the rest of your time practicing answering questions aloud. Some prep work and research is essential in preparing for an interview, but in the end, nothing trumps plain practice. So, grab a friend or even sit in front of a mirror and start practicing for whatever time you have left. Good luck!

www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2015/04/13/3-ways-to-prepare-for-an-interview-when-youre-running-out-of-time
Jobs/VacanciesRe: I Need A Recent Standard CV by bakingsoda:
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Jobs/VacanciesRe: Pls Can Some One Help Me With A Sample Of A Recent Standard CV. by bakingsoda: 4:16pm On Apr 08, 2015
The major information an employer wants to see on your CV is your work experience and skills. Click on this link for standard layout and content of a CV. It is simple and time saving. You can edit the template with your own data. www.excellaid.com.ng/2015/03/layout-and-content-of-standard-cv.html

Also check here for an insight on how to attract an employer to your CV. www.excellaid.com.ng/2014/01/three-tips-for-attractive-cv.html
Jobs/VacanciesAttract an employer to your CV by doing it right (layout and content) by bakingsoda(op):
A curriculum vitae (CV) is a written overview of a person's experience and other qualifications. A CV is also called a résumé. A CV does not usually have to follow a strict layout or format, but in order to attract an employer's attention and get invited for an interview, your CV aside having good qualifications and skills stated on it, should contain only relevant information and laid out beautifully on A4 sized plain white paper.

These three (3) tips give an insight into a standard CV.

Tip 1: Make it simple
Avoid unnecessary grammar, too much formatting and inclusion of unnecessary information such as the colour of your eyes, your best food. Such information are only necessary if you are going for a beauty contest or similar events, in which case you would be given a personal history form to fill.

Tip 2: Display more of your skills than your work experience
This is relevant mostly to jobhoppers. Instead of making a list of all your work experiences, you may display two or three of your experiences that are similar to the post you are applying for on the particular CV you are to send to the employer. You may then convert the duties performed at your other jobs (the jobs not displayed on the particular CV) to skills and display them under the skills section of your CV.

The essence of doing this includes but not limited to: not coming across the employer as a job hopper. Some employers view job hopping as a negative career attitude and this may truncate your chance of getting interviewed if the employer in that organisation falls into this category; having a short CV that is filled with information relevant to the job you are applying for, thereby making the employer go through the length of your CV if they like what they see; displaying more skills than work experience on your CV presents you as a versatile individual.

Tip 3: Use a simple layout
I have seen CVs displayed like maps or even worse. A badly designed CV makes it difficult for the employer to go through your CV and this may cause your CV being thrown in the thrash even though the content is rich.
In addition, it is important to go through your CV from time to time; this would assist you in identifying any of your skill areas you may need to improve on.

www.excellaid.com.ng/2014/01/three-tips-for-attractive-cv.htmlen.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curriculum_vitae
www.careerealism.com/job-hopper-3-reasons-stick
Jobs/VacanciesIs Your Start-up Suffering From Lack Of Attention by bakingsoda(op): 5:49pm On Apr 06, 2015
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AdvertsIs Your Start-up Suffering From Lack of Attention by bakingsoda(op): 5:38pm On Apr 06, 2015
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LiteratureRe: Wearing My Quill Out For The Love of Beautiful Words by bakingsoda: 8:56am On Apr 06, 2015
I am not into this genre of writing so I can't criticise much. But to my layman's eyes it is very cool.
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Jobs/VacanciesRe: Advice by bakingsoda:
E.g.

Good day,

I, Ajayi Bello hereby use this medium to express my interest in being a member of your organisation as a Personal Banker. I am a graduate of Banking and Finance from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State and I reside at Palmgrove, Lagos State.

I am an experienced Teller having worked as one with XYZ Bank between June, 2007 to December 2010. I am very good at Accounting, Microsoft Office Tools and ICT.

Please find attached a copy of my CV for further information on my academics and work experience. I look forward to being interviewed for this position.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

YOUR SURNAME AND INITIALS IN CAPS.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Advice by bakingsoda: 12:19pm On Apr 02, 2015
It is very important to include an application/cover letter for any application you are sending. The question should be whether to make it long or short. Just be sure it is concise, formal and related to the job.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Writers Needed by bakingsoda(op): 10:08pm On Mar 28, 2015
You are good to go
labimide:
bakingsoda, I sent the application twice o, I hope there is no trouble with that.
AdvertsRe: Are You A Busy Start-up Owner by bakingsoda(op): 9:27am On Mar 25, 2015
Professional Assistants with high proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT are available for your personal and business administrative tasks. Offers are word processing, data entry, general typing, resume writing, internet research, corporate errands and other routine admin tasks. Services are available on freelance part-time/full-time basis. The advantage of using our services is seamless especially for start-ups and busy individuals. We guarantee you excellence, no story. For enquiries, kindly reach us on excellaidatgmaildotcom or comment on this post. Thank you
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Writers Needed by bakingsoda(op): 9:23am On Mar 25, 2015
Applicants are being contacted in batches. If you haven't been reached, we will get in touch with you shortly. Thank you.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Are You A Busy Start-up Owner by bakingsoda(op): 9:17am On Mar 25, 2015
Professional Assistants with high proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT are available for your personal and business administrative tasks. Offers are word processing, data entry, general typing, resume writing, internet research, corporate errands and other routine admin tasks. Services are available on freelance part-time/full-time basis. The advantage of using our services is seamless especially for start-ups and busy individuals. We guarantee you excellence, no story. For enquiries, kindly reach us on excellaidatgmaildotcom or comment on this post. Thank you
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Writers Needed by bakingsoda(op): 8:33am On Mar 20, 2015
Mail sent
PetsRe: Chicken Without Feathers by bakingsoda: 8:24am On Mar 20, 2015
The chicken is bald
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Are You A Busy Start-up Owner by bakingsoda(op): 7:52pm On Mar 18, 2015
Professional Assistants with high proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT are available for your personal and business administrative tasks. Offers are word processing, data entry, general typing, resume writing, internet research, corporate errands and other routine admin tasks.

Services are available on freelance part-time/full-time basis. The advantage of using our services is seamless especially for start-ups and busy individuals. We guarantee you excellence, no story.
For enquiries, kindly reach us on excellaidatgmaildotcom or comment on this post. Thank you
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Re:administrative Intern by bakingsoda: 11:23am On Mar 18, 2015
I am interested because you mentioned that core administrative experience will be gained. It's just the location, I reside at Yaba.
Jobs/VacanciesThree Tips For An Attractive Cv by bakingsoda(op):
According to wikipedia (an online encyclopedia), a curriculum vitae (CV) is a written overview of a person's experience and other qualifications. A cv is also called a résumé.

A cv does not usually have to follow a strict layout or format, but in order to attract an employer's attention and get invited for an interview, your cv aside having good qualifications and skills stated on it, should contain only relevant information and laid out beautifully on A4 sized plain white paper.

These three (3) tips give an insight into a standard cv.

Tip 1: Make it simple
Avoid unnecessary grammar, too much formatting and inclusion of unnecessary information such as the colour of your eyes, your best food, on your cv. Such information are only necessary if you are going for a beauty contest or similar events, in which case you would be given a personal history form to fill.

Tip 2: Display more of your skills than your work experience
This tip is relevant mostly to jobhoppers. Instead of making a list of all your work experiences, you may display two or three of your experiences that are similar to the post you are applying for on the particular cv you are to send to the employer. You may then convert the duties performed at your other jobs (the jobs not displayed on the particular cv) to skills and display them under the skills section of your cv.

The essence of doing this includes:
* Not coming across to the employer as a job hopper. Some employers view job hopping as a negative career attitude and this may truncate your chance of getting interviewed if the employer in that organisation falls into this category.
* Having a short cv that is filled with information relevant to the job you are applying for, thereby making the employer go through the length of your cv if they like what they see.
* Displaying more skills than work experience on your cv presents you as a versatile individual.

Tip 3: Use a simple layout
I have seen cvs displayed like maps or even worse. A badly designed cv makes it difficult for the employer to go through your cv and this may cause your cv being thrown in the thrash even though the content is rich.

Also, it is important to go through your cv from time to time; this would assist you in identifying any of your skill areas you may need to improve on.



Links:
www.excellaid.com.ng/2014/01/three-tips-for-attractive-cv.html
www.en.wikipedia.org/curriculum_vitae
www.careerealism.com/job-hopper-3-reasons-stick/
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Are You A Busy Start-up Owner by bakingsoda(op): 8:50pm On Mar 15, 2015
Professional Assistants with high proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT are available for your personal and business administrative tasks. Offers are word processing, data entry, general typing, resume writing, internet research, corporate errands and other routine admin tasks. Services are available on freelance part-time/full-time basis. The advantage of using our services is seamless especially for start-ups and busy individuals. We guarantee you excellence, no story.
For enquiries, kindly reach us on excellaidatgmaildotcom or comment on this post. Thank you
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Are You A Busy Start-up Owner by bakingsoda(op): 7:18am On Mar 14, 2015
Professional Assistants with high proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT are available for your personal and business administrative tasks. Offers are word processing, data entry, general typing, resume writing, internet research, corporate errands and other routine admin tasks. Services are available on freelance part-time/full-time basis. The advantage of using our services is seamless especially for start-ups and busy individuals. We guarantee you excellence, no story.
For enquiries, kindly reach us on excellaidatgmaildotcom or comment on this post. Thank you.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Writers Needed by bakingsoda(op): 7:12am On Mar 14, 2015
Hi All, please indicate if you have not received any mail from me.

Thank you.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Writers Needed by bakingsoda(op): 6:42pm On Mar 13, 2015
Hi, please indicate if you have not received any mail from me.

More applicants are needed.

Thank you.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Are You A Busy Start-up Owner by bakingsoda(op): 9:39am On Mar 13, 2015
Professional Assistants with high proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT are available for your personal and business administrative tasks. Offers are word processing, data entry, general typing, resume writing, internet research, corporate errands and other routine admin tasks. Services are available on freelance part-time/full-time basis.
The advantage of using our services is seamless especially for start-ups and busy individuals. We guarantee you excellence, no story.
For enquiries, kindly reach us on excellaidatgmaildotcom or comment on this post. Thank you.
Jobs/VacanciesAre You A Busy Start-up Owner by bakingsoda(op):
Professional Assistants with high proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT are available for your personal and business administrative tasks. Offers are word processing, data entry, general typing, resume writing, internet research, corporate errands and other routine admin tasks. Services are available on freelance part-time/full-time basis. The advantage of using our services is seamless especially for start-ups and busy individuals. We guarantee you excellence, no story.
For enquiries, kindly reach us on excellaidatgmaildotcom or comment on this post. Thank you.
AdvertsRe: Are You A Busy Start-up Owner by bakingsoda(op): 5:54pm On Mar 12, 2015
Professional Assistants with high proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT are available for your personal and business administrative tasks. Offers are word processing, data entry, general typing, resume writing, internet research, corporate errands and other routine admin tasks. Services are available on freelance part-time/full-time basis.
The advantage of using our services is seamless especially for start-ups and busy individuals. We guarantee you excellence, no story.
For enquiries, kindly reach us on excellaidatgmaildotcom or comment on this post. Thank you.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Writers Needed by bakingsoda(op): 5:53pm On Mar 12, 2015
Mail has been forwarded. Successful applicant will be contacted.

PS: More applications are needed.

Thank you.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Writers Needed by bakingsoda(op): 6:51am On Mar 12, 2015
Good morning all, I deliberately mentioned in my first post that pm should be sent to me to avoid your inboxes from being spammed. Anyway, I will respond everybody before then end of today with ...........id@gmail.com.
Thank you all for your interest.

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