Don't get me wrong... I have nothing against wearing nice things that are branded. In fact, I do look forward to wearing some brand items soon.. However... When you spend a lot to wear certain brand names and do not spend as much on building your name into a brand, it will backfire on you sometime in the future.

The owners of the brands you are wearing invested in those names over years and today, they are reaping the benefits of their investments. Be honest with yourself, the way you are living your life, who will wear your name, or use your name or eat your brand name in the future?

Nothing good just happens.

God is big on brand names. In fact, He told Abraham in Genesis 12:3 that He would make His name a Global Brand. This is over 3000 years later and the name Abraham still rings a bell.

This is the simple equation that should help you- Spend more of your resources on what builds you than what you spend on wearing other people's brands.

You see, when you become a brand, even if you wear low priced products, people will assume it is high priced because of who is wearing it.

When you are not a brand yourself, even when you wear the original, from afar, people might even assume it is fake.

One last thing.

Read more http://biempowerment.org/worry-more-about-your-name-jimi-tewe/

Written by: Jimi Tewe

Today, I would be speaking to you about self-discovery. Have you ever taken a few minute to assess yourself - Who am I? What do I want in life? What makes me happy?

This is the first step to discovering how successful and fulfilling your future will be. Here are a few things that can prevent you from discovering yourself:

Fear of who you really are- Remember no one is perfect, everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Decide to work on your weaknesses while leveraging on your strengths.
Lack of self-love- For some people while growing up, people around you or circumstances around you could have made you hate yourself, I hear some parents use horrible words on their children or compare children. This may have led you to developing a low self-esteem. That is not who you are- never forget that. The onus is on you to define who you are.
Not allowing yourself to dream or be creative: Most times while growing up, we hear stuff like medical doctors earn more and all you are thinking about is how to be a doctor.

Sometimes we are influenced by our parents to study a certain course rather than to follow our heart dreams and passion. Discover you, and express you.

Too much going on around you- You are probably too busy doing so many things and you have actually not taken time to discover yourself. You deserve quality time too.


Steps to Self Discovery

Spend time with yourself: Study yourself, enjoy your own company and get to know more about yourself. It would surprise you to know that there are certain things you like and do not like, figure them out and draw inspiration from around you.

For more Steps to self Discovery, click here http://biempowerment.org/steps-personal-discovery-tokunbo-fasoro/

The following Positions are vacant

BIsolution is recruiting for a Female lifestyle magazine based in Lagos, Nigeria. We are looking for smart, intelligent candidates with notable experience to fill the positions below.

One of our clients, a Female Lifestyle Magazine is looking to fill the following positions:
1) Sales and Marketing Executives

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for the planning, development and execution of the publication’s marketing, expansion, advertising and sales initiatives.
The primary objective for this position is to generate revenue by increasing visibility and sales through successful marketing for the entire organization, using market research, partnerships, affiliates, pricing, product marketing, marketing communications, advertising and public relations.
Candidates must be articulate and confident; and possess exceptional interpersonal, networking and negotiation skills
A track record of successful sales and business development is a critical requirement for this role.

Required experience: 2-7 years.


2) Social Media Executives

The Social Media Manager is responsible for developing the social media strategy for the business, implementing the social media strategy and monitoring for effectiveness.
Must be very proficient in the use of Social Media for marketing purposes.
Candidates must possess writing and editorial skills

Required experience: 1-3 years.


3) Graphic Designers.

Responsible for all graphic design and illustration for magazine, newsletters, e-fliers and social media inserts.
Must be very proficient in the use of In-design, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Candidates must be naturally creative and artistic, and conversant with branding concepts and strategy.

Required experience: 2-5 years.

4) Administrative Assistant.

The Admin. Assistant will be responsible for the smooth running of the firm as well as for customer relationship management by:
Manning the front Desk
Lending administrative support to other staff to ensure hitch free execution of their jobs
Book keeping
Subscription Management
General Support
Candidate must be female, with good customer skills. Should be hardworking and ready to give all to make the office run smoothly.
Required experience: 2-3 years


Kindly forward CV to http://biempowerment.org/job/bisolutions-is-recruiting-for-a-female-lifestyle-magazine/

Only Lagos residents or those with access to accommodation in Lagos can apply.

The following Positions are vacant

BIsolution is recruiting for a Female lifestyle magazine based in Lagos, Nigeria. We are looking for smart, intelligent candidates with notable experience to fill the positions below.

One of our clients, a Female Lifestyle Magazine is looking to fill the following positions:

1) Sales and Marketing Executives

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for the planning, development and execution of the publication’s marketing, expansion, advertising and sales initiatives.
The primary objective for this position is to generate revenue by increasing visibility and sales through successful marketing for the entire organization, using market research, partnerships, affiliates, pricing, product marketing, marketing communications, advertising and public relations.
Candidates must be articulate and confident; and possess exceptional interpersonal, networking and negotiation skills
A track record of successful sales and business development is a critical requirement for this role.

Required experience: 2-7 years.


2) Social Media Executives

The Social Media Manager is responsible for developing the social media strategy for the business, implementing the social media strategy and monitoring for effectiveness.
Must be very proficient in the use of Social Media for marketing purposes.
Candidates must possess writing and editorial skills

Required experience: 1-3 years.


3) Graphic Designers.

Responsible for all graphic design and illustration for magazine, newsletters, e-fliers and social media inserts.
Must be very proficient in the use of In-design, Illustrator and Photoshop.
Candidates must be naturally creative and artistic, and conversant with branding concepts and strategy.

Required experience: 2-5 years.


4) Administrative Assistant.

The Admin. Assistant will be responsible for the smooth running of the firm as well as for customer relationship management by:
Manning the front Desk
Lending administrative support to other staff to ensure hitch free execution of their jobs
Book keeping
Subscription Management
General Support
Candidate must be female, with good customer skills. Should be hardworking and ready to give all to make the office run smoothly.
Required experience: 2-3 years


Kindly forward CV to http://biempowerment.org/job/bisolutions-is-recruiting-for-a-female-lifestyle-magazine/

Only Lagos residents or those with access to accommodation in Lagos can apply.

LOCATION: Ikoyi, Lagos.
A real estate development company located in Ikoyi, Lagos with international affiliations is currently seeking a Purchasing Manager.
• Developing insightful proposals and delivering strategic sales presentations
• Managing contracts and up-sell/cross-sell opportunities
• Driving sales through proper qualification, solution presentation and closing techniques
• Consistently meeting or exceeding weekly, monthly and annual sales activity goals
• Closing prospective customers using working knowledge of the business line.
• Identifying opportunities to up-sell and cross-sell customers
• Handling inquiries about product, pricing, order expediting and customer relations
• Customer focused selling, communication and objection handling
• Providing professional, courteous, and efficient customer service to all customers
• Increasing sales through account planning and expansion of existing accounts
• Creating Business Development Plans including prospective target customers, market assessments, and sales plans for transition
• Preparing and presenting sales presentations, business proposals and client reports to clients and company stakeholders.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Control purchasing department budgets.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future product availability.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.

Requirements
• Must have excellent negotiation and cross-selling skills
• Candidate must be eloquent and charismatic as he/she will be required to make business transactions with high profile clients.
• Minimum of 3 years working in a large food mall with hands on experience in purchasing large quantity of food items.
• Knowledge of Lagos markets and deciphering best prices for staple foods.
• A street-smart yet composed individual who can proactively handle changing environments and situations.
• Knowledge of MS Office and use of Excel in calculating and reporting etc.

Interested candidates should apply http://biempowerment.org/job/purchasing-manager-is-urgently-needed/



Senior Project Manager
A renowned company with International recognition is seeking for a competent, versatile and qualified Senior Project Manager for efficient and effective management of the various company projects such as exhibition, trade promotion and marketing being undertaken by the Organization.

Overview of the Role
The prospective applicant will be responsible for the strategic plans and management of company-wide projects, identifying trends, determining system improvement and implementing change with a view to making significant improvement and add value to the existing process.

Person’s Specification/Required Competencies
• Honest and a goal getter.
• Managerial and leadership approach to issues
• Innovative and creative
• Proactive and analytical.
• Decision making and communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Delegation and teamwork
• Negotiation skills.
• Stress tolerance and adaptability to a new work environment.
• Responsibility and Accountability etc.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, marketing, project Design &Management, Business Administration or it’s equivalent.
• Any of the following professional qualifications is required: PMP, PgMP by PMI or Prince 2. Relevant Master’s degree such as MBA, M.Sc, MA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 12 years cognate experience with at least 6 years in managing increasingly complex projects in a technical environment.
• In-depth Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project Management such as exhibition, trade promotion, marketing and proven experience in strategic planning, change and risk management.
• Proficient in project management software.
Job Description
• Lead planning and/or implementation of project and participate in the design and testing phases.
• Facilitate the development of project mission, goals, tasks and assist in conflict resolution within and between projects or functional areas, initiate methods to monitor projects and provide adequate supervision and correct any identified deviation from the objectives and goals where necessary.
• Effective coordination of the project team, monitor performance, actively involved in hiring and disengagement of temporary staff meant for a specific project.
• Interact regularly with existing or potential Clients, identifying their various needs and develop strategies and plans in improving delivery in order to meet and even exceed Clients’ expectations.
• Develop project management plan and method and ensure that these plans are effectively implemented and reviewed for continual improvement.
• Review the services rendered by the Vendor, obtain information about future Vendor development in the functional area and influence the development in ways best for the company.
• Manage project budget and resource allocation.

If you meet the afore-mentioned requirements, please send a soft copy of your application letter and your attached CV http://biempowerment.org/job/senior-project-manager-urgently-needed/



Job Opening
Position: Copywriter
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

An oil & gas organization is currently in need of a Copywriter. The jobholder will write, edit and proofread various documents for various departments in the Company. He/she will also create written content for all Corporate Communications campaigns and initiatives.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Law, English, Journalism, Public Relations or Mass Communications.
• Master's degree in English is a plus.
• Professional certification such as NIPR or CIPR is also a plus.
• 3 - 6 years experience as a Creative Copywriter, Writer, Paralegal, Law & Public Relations Specialist.
• Previous Legal experience not required but is a plus.
• Ability to write good, clear copy in a variety of styles with accurate spelling and grammar.

Suitable candidates should send their updated CV to[url] http://biempowerment.org/job/copy-writer-is-urgently-needed/[/url]

You can find more jobs on the biempowerment platform http://biempowerment.org/jobs/

We are recruiting to fill these positions:
A Pharmacy is looking to fill these roles:
location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
Pharmacist Manager
Responsibilities:

Overall management and responsibility of the pharmacy
Lead the management of a professional and productive team.
Delivery of company targets, staff management and patient safety.
Improve efficiency and the smooth running of day to day tasks at the pharmacy

Ensure all legal and good practice regulations and obligations are met by the staff
Ensure a Responsible Pharmacist is present at all times, during contracted hours, and the business is trading during these hours with no disruption.
Manages a group of pharmacists who, under the direction of a physician, compound and dispense prescribed drugs.
Oversees daily pharmacy operations.
Monitors and audits drug inventory, ensures compliance with all regulatory guidelines and reporting.
Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.
Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
Has full authority for personnel actions.

Qualifications:

Right candidate must be self-motivated with excellent communication skills and other managerial qualities.
Typically requires 5 years’ experience in the related area as an individual contributor.
1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.

Requirements:

Managerial experience within a pharmacy or similar setting.
BSc or life sciences degree holder/background preferred


Superintendent Pharmacist
Responsibilities:

Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.

Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.
Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow.
Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals.
Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy.
Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills:

Analyzing Information and Administering Medication
Verbal Communication and Managing Processes
Legal Compliance
Productivity and Attention to Detail

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required
Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an acute-care setting.
Experience with compounding infused drugs
Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients
1 year experience using and maintaining automated medication counting machines.
2 years’ experience working as a licensed pharmacist in a retail environment.

Requirements:

3-5 years registration with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
Must have completed mandatory NYSC Programme


[b]Locum Pharmacist
Responsibilities: [/b]

Adhere to pharmacy policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
Adhere to all appropriate standards of accreditation and participate in quality assurance activities.
Conduct and document initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug and disease.
Monitor the outcomes of drug therapy by collecting, evaluating and interpreting the results of laboratory data.
Provide consultation and answer inquiries from patients and customers
Maintain thorough and appropriate documentation in the customer/patient record.
Process and check all medications, supplies and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy.
Assist in the management of patient medication therapy and/or service coordination
Demonstrate up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans.
Maintain and tracks medication inventory.
Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company standards of ethics and integrity.
Performs visual verification of prescriptions.
Provides direction and guidance to pharmacy technicians.

Skills:

Good organizational and time-management skills
Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required
Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an acute-care setting
Experience with compounding infused drugs
Proven record of evaluating and monitoring drug therapies for home care patients

Additional Preferred Qualifications

1 year experience using and maintaining automated medication counting machines.
2 years’ experience working as a licensed pharmacist in a retail environment.

Requirements:

Good organizational and time-management skills
Participation and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Licensed as a pharmacist in good standing in state of practice.
Up to 1 year registration with the PCN.
Candidate can either be undergoing internship Programme or NYSC
Preferably a male candidate

Counter/ Sales Assistant
[b]
Responsibilities:

Make sure the pharmacy stays clean and organized, and that customers are happy and served in a quick manner.
Assists licensed pharmacist in preparing and dispensing drugs to customers/patients.
Verifies that prescriptions are filled correctly and in a timely manner.
Dispenses prescription medication and other medical products to patients under direction of licensed pharmacist.
Counts pills, labels bottles, prices, and compounds medications to prepare prescriptions for patients as directed
Performs administrative duties, including answering phones, receiving and inputting prescription orders.
Gathers, organizes and assesses patient information
Supplies patients with information and education on their prescriptions
Monitors prescription-filling process to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Answers patients' questions about their medications under the supervision of the pharmacist
Takes inventory of drugs on hand and records results
Places orders for additional drugs as directed by the pharmacist
Maintains electronic patient information
Prepares billing information for medications
Completes patients' sales transactions for purchase of prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as other pharmaceutical products.

Skills and Qualifications:

Detail-Oriented
Works Well with a Team
Strong Customer-Service Skills
Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
Good Listener
Follows Instructions Well
Discreet
Organizational Skills
Mathematical Skills
Strong Scientific Skills
Excellent Memorization Skills
Adaptive Learner, Computer Skills,
Knowledge of Drug Regulations
Multi-Tasking Skills
Record-Keeping Ability

Requirements:

OND qualification preferably in Health sciences.
Little experience in a pharmaceutical retail sector

Qualified candidates should forward their CVs to zika.n@bisolutionsorg.com

Use the position you are applying for as the subject of your mail. Only qualified candidates will be contacted

GET READY!!!!

A very popular saying is "When opportunity meets preparation, success is
inevitable." That saying is so true!! You complain about how you can't
get a break to show your skills or an opportunity to show a prospective
employer/investor how invaluable you or your idea is, yet, when you get
that chance, the amazing break you envision disappears like smoke in the
wind. Why did that happen? I have a possible explanation...........

It could be that when that opportunity came, you were required to
display a certain skill, showcase knowledge in a certain area, possess a
competence etc which you lacked, consequently you appeared not to be
quite ready to handle that responsibility.


INVEST IN YOURSELF

Dear readers, even the most successful individual still has a little
project he/she is working on which needs some level of approval....
Find out more ways you can invest in yourself.

Read more on http://biempowerment.org/while-waiting-get-ready-for-big-opportunity/



Edited by Ojochide Isaac.

The 2018 Teach For Nigeria Fellowship is now receiving applications.

Teach For Nigeria invites exceptional university graduates and outstanding young professionals to apply to the 2018 Teach For Nigeria Fellowship. Teach For Nigeria strongly believes that the only true and sustainable path to improving educational opportunities for all children in Nigeria is by channeling and developing Nigeria's most capable young leaders against the problem of educational inequity.

We envision a day where every Nigerian Child will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.For this reason, we are committed to mobilizing outstanding leaders who will drive the movement towards educational equity and excellence in Nigeria. We would like to invite you to take the next step of your leadership journey with us, to serve as a full-time teacher to children from low-income communities in some of Nigeria's most under-resourced schools.

We are looking for individuals who:

are ready to accept a challenge
demonstrate interpersonal skills through their interactions with various stakeholders
are critical thinkers and problem solvers
set high expectations for themselves and for others
demonstrate interpersonal skills through their interactions with various stakeholders
actively seek ways to maximize their own potential
are passionate and committed to the vision of educational equity

Ultimately, we are looking for change agents who want to use their talents to make a difference in the lives of children from low income communities and join the movement to shape the Educational System in Nigeria.

As benefits, Fellows would enjoy:

Comprehensive health insurance
A full time paid position including school holidays
Extensive leadership and development training (pre-service summer training)
A stipend during the two years (and a mobilization fee after summer institute training)
An opportunity to work on a social project in the second year of the Fellowship
Possible access to housing assistance for relocation
Build personal soft skills and a strong personality brand
Access to a Global Network of Teach For All Partner Fellows and Alumni (46 countries)

If you are interested, visit http://biempowerment.org/teach-nigeria-now-receiving-applications/ for more information.

Apply Now! Application deadline is June 8, 2018.

Associates & Team Leads[/b]

A leading, fully integrated Law Firm in Lagos is urgently looking to recruit highly qualified and self-motivated individuals as Mid-Level Associates & Team Leads in the Corporate Commercial Department.

Candidates should have:

Very good transaction experience in General Commercial, Mergers & Acquisition, Banking & Finance and Energy.
At least 5 years at the Bar with the potential to assume a Senior role in the firm.
Ability to work on transactions without supervision.


Interested and qualified candidates should please send their resumes to:

recruitment@shanconsulting.net, no later than Friday January 26th, 2018.




[b]
Mid-Level Associate & Managing Associate

A mid-size Corporate and Commercial Law Firm in Lagos is urgently looking to recruit highly qualified and self-motivated individuals as Mid-Level Associate & Managing Associate in the Corporate Commercial Department.

Candidates should have:

Very good transaction al experience in General Commercial, Capital Markets experience is key, Mergers & Acquisition, Banking & Finance and Energy.
At least 5 years at the Bar with the potential to assume a Senior role in the firm. 7-10 years at the Bar for the Managing.


Associate Role.

Ability to work on transactions without supervision.
Leadership skill is imperative for the Managing Associate Role. International exposure is an added advantage.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2.2 both in Law School and University.


Interested but only qualified candidates should please send their resumes to:

info@alphadoveconsult.com no later than January 31st, 2018.


For more jobs visit http://biempowerment.org/jobs/
or follow @biempowerment @bisolutionsng on Instagram

What is positive thinking?

Positive thinking is a mental and emotional attitude that focuses on the bright side of life and expects positive results


Positive thinking: How positive thoughts can build your skills.

With a positive attitude, we experience pleasant and happy feelings; this brings brightness to the eyes, more energy, and happiness. Our whole being broadcasts goodwill, happiness and success, even our health is affected in a beneficial way. We walk tall, our voice is more powerful and our body language shows the way we feel.


Research is beginning to revel that positive thoughts is not just about being happy, but that positive thoughts can actually create real value in your life and help you build skills that can help you progress in you professional and personal life.


What negative thoughts do to your brain..

For example you are walking on a street and you see a python that is longer and bigger than you, the first thing that happens to you is fear and the next action you take is to run.. most times, we should down thinking and we just run, we do not give room for other options, that is what negative thoughts does. Thank God we do no find anaconda snakes on our streets today, but it the same thing that happens to us when we are surrounded by negativity such as negative minded people around us , or we ourselves are filed with negative thoughts, what it does is that it shuts down other options that could lead into creativity…

Negative thoughts words and attitudes creates negative and unhappy feelings, moods and behavior. When the mind is negative, poisons are released into the blood, which causes more unhappiness, negativity. This is the way to failure, frustrations and disappointment.


With positive thinking, skill sets are built, happy people from research are usually creative, can do people will always think of ways to ensure they can get things done, which in turn leads to the development of ideas and brand new skill sets. From research, if you are experiencing positive emotions like joy contentment and joy, you will see more possibilities in life, it opens your mind to build skills that will provide value to other areas of your life.


How to increase positive thinking in your life.

Continue reading on http://biempowerment.org/positive-thinking-by-tokunbo-fasoro/

A financial services organization is looking to hire a Project Manager who must have knowledge and experience in software development/engineering. So we are looking for someone who managed application development projects elsewhere.
Interested candidates should please send their CV to khadijah@deftconsultnigeria.com. Salary is very attractive!


Igbo and Hausa Speaking Call Center Agents are urgently needed in one of the financial institutions.
Requirements
• Qualification- Minimum of a BSC or its equivalent
• Age limit - 28years
Salary - 75,000 monthly
Other benefits - Medical, Pension ,13th month and leave allowance.
Qualified candidates should urgently send CVs to recruitment@resourceintermediaries.org using CALL CENTER (IGBO/HAUSA) as subject of the mail. Please rebroadcast, thank you.



An oil and gas client is in need of Production/ Field Operators with OND qualification in Petroleum and Gas Processing Engineering and 2 years experience in oil and gas field operations.
The position is a contract position.
Suitable candidates should forward their updated CV to recruitment@petrokoilandgas.com
Only suitable candidates that meet the above specifications will be contacted.

More jobs are available

Today's Woman magazine interiews Tokunbo Fasoro

Tokunbo Fasoro is a HR Consultant, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Career Coach, Co-Host of the 7Star Workers Radio Show on City Fm Lagos and Author of the book Walking Your Way Into Career Success.

In this interview she tells us how she is changing the lives of Nigerian graduates!


What is BI solutions?

TF: BI Solutions (BIS) is a business solutions company committed to human capital development. We provide cutting-edge solutions to small, medium and large organizations in HR advisory services, training, and development, recruitment and selection, organizational development, performance management, career progression, succession planning, manpower planning, setting up of systems/structures and HR support services.
tw: Why did you start the BI Empowerment platform?

TF: In May 2014, I started my company (BI Solutions), and I made a surprising discovery while recruiting for organizations: after interviewing over 20 candidates, only a select few would impress me. This was a problem, and it was a heavy burden on my heart. I realized that during interviews, I sometimes spent about 45 minutes trying to counsel and help them be better fits for firms.

This was indeed a burden to me and I thought to myself, “How can I help these young people? They lack the basic skills required, even for entry-level jobs.” There was an obvious gap between the academic environment and workplace that needed to be filled.

This led to the birth of the BI Graduate School where graduates were trained and equipped for free. This School eventually birthed BI Empowerment: a virtual and physical platform with a mandate to bridge the gap between the academic environment and workplace through various free empowerment programs.

We have reached over 200,000 young people and have a global readership on our social networks. Our empowerment programs have resulted in producing young people who stand out in the workplace and in their various businesses. Working with these young people led me to the publishing of my first book; Walking Your Way Into Career Success to reach out to a wider audience.


tw: What is your book – Walking your way into career success – about?

TF: The book highlights ‘Secrets to Career Success, Breaking the Ceiling, Successful Entrepreneurship, The Exceptional Curriculum Vitae and Winning at Interviews’. They are all written from personal experiences, experiences gained while working as an HR Consultant and as an Entrepreneur. It was launched at the Give back conference which held on the 12th of November 2017 at the Oriental Hotel Lagos. I also launched the Tokunbo Fasoro Youth Mentorship program on the same day, with a mandate to mentor over 5000 young people all over the country with the sole aim of making them employable.

tw: How do you help people identify their passion?

TF: As a recruiter, I only profile people on roles that are related to what you are passionate about, no matter how desperate they are in need of a job (this is because, if people enjoy what they are doing, their employers will be happy). If they are not, then there will a lot of high labour turn over, which also affects our credibility as an organization.

I also encourage entrepreneurs to do what they are passionate about; most people who venture into entrepreneurship don’t make money immediately, and what actually keeps them there is the passion.

Very importantly, I talk to people about self-discovery; you need to know who you are, and what you like. I always ask this question: “Where do you see yourself happy in the next 5-10 years?” A lot of people can desire to be in a particular position in 5 years, but they really may not be happy there.

Finding your passion is key to building a successful career, being happy, and fulfilled.


tw: What are some of the challenges you faced since you started and how have you been able to work through these challenges?

TF: My major challenge has been choosing ‘impact’ over making money. When I started the BI Empowerment, the training was supposed to cost 10,000 Naira. It was going to be a three-day training program packed with employability skills and skills employers want. We did our marketing and about 3 days to the event, no one had registered. I reduced the registration fee to 5,000 Naira, and still, no one registered. Two days to go, I began to call my friends to send in all the graduates they knew. I was going to do it for free! Then we had a full class. Although I had to use my money, we had an amazing time. The participants were so happy and impacted that they went to social media to write amazing things about us.

When it was time for the next one the same thing happened: we had candidates register on credit, yet I still had to ask people to come for free. It was obvious from the feedback we got that we were creating impact, but my account balance was reducing. This continued for a while, then I thought to myself, “Tokunbo, there is something you are not doing right.”

I had an ‘aha moment’ shortly after: It was to start an online site, to empower young people through written content, jobs posts, interview hotlines, and career advisory. All for free. I also announced to the team that we were not going to charge money for any training again – our target audience could not afford it.

This was a difficult plan because firstly, I didn’t even know how to write. My second thought was: How was I going to afford to sponsor free trainings? But despite this, we got to work, designed the site and started working on it.

My first article was titled: “If you can think it, you can do it”. I wrote about how I battled with low self-esteem growing up and how I got out of it. That post got over 100 shares with amazing feedback and comments.



While writing, we continued training graduates for free, and the feedback was amazing; it was obvious we were creating impact as calls and requests for mentorship began to come in. I really enjoyed doing this, and I was putting in all the money I had until I didn’t have any more money. But at this point, I couldn’t stop; I had to keep moving.

After running out of physical cash, I began to sell personal effects until there was nothing again to sell. I tried really hard to get sponsorship but it wasn’t happening. I began got grants from my family and friends – my husband, parents, siblings, and in-laws were simply amazing. After everyone gave, I kept pushing; this was the point where I began to borrow until I got into so much debt.

At that point, pressure began to come from my family to shut down, but I refused. I begged them to give me some more time.

One day I looked into the accounts and realized I had invested over 15 million Naira in the business! I decided I wasn’t going to give up. I was still determined to succeed.

Good thing I continued; I didn’t even realize that I had become visible. Individuals, organizations, and universities began to call me to speak at programs. Of course, it was all pro bono, but I was fine with creating an impact. I was nicknamed “Madam Impact” Very funny right? A broke Madam Impact!

One day, I saw a post on Instagram about a Public Speaking Master Class organized by Jimi Tewe. I attended and had a chat with him. I told him that impact was all I could see around me with no monetary benefits. He said one thing to me: “How about putting all those articles you have been writing over the years into a book?” And that led to the birth of my book!

tw: How do you balance out entrepreneurship, marriage, and motherhood?

TF: I separate my family time from my business. I avoid taking work home as much as possible and if I have deadlines to meet, I wake up very early when they are all still sleeping to work.

I try as much as possible to make sure I plan properly, and I also try my best to be at my children school, whenever I am needed; honestly, there are times I may have very important meetings that clash, but I always try to move the ones I have the power to move. The one that challenges me the most is my children’s homework – tired, sleepy or sick, I must get it done, so I try. I keep praying to God for more grace.



tw: What is your favorite part of being an entrepreneur?

TF: This is a very interesting question. This is because when I started out, I thought I was going to buy a Range Rover car in three months, become rich in one year and go to work whenever I felt like. But it was the complete opposite. I realized that to succeed on my own, I had to work harder, knowing that if I don’t, there may be no salary for me at the end of the month, and also, staff would have to be paid. This pressure keeps me innovative and creative, thinking of new ideas that can take my business to the next level. http://biempowerment.org/women-love-tokunbo-fasoro/

A few days ago, I sat down and began to analyze my life in 2017. I am grateful to God that I
set 9 major goals and achieved 6 of them. I remember how about a couple years ago I would
set goals and never take them seriously, in fact by February I would have forgotten all I set.
But the year I decided to take my goals seriously, I wrote them down behind a dairy I carry
around every where, so I could look at them from time to time, measure progress and stay
focused, that was when I began to make a head way. I also learnt a lot of lessons along the
way, some very hard but more importantly, it has helped me re-evaluate my journey to
determine if I am headed in the right direction or not. These lessons would also stand as a
guide for me in 2018.

For some people who may feel that their course has been slightly deterred or even derailed,
see the New Year as a fresh start to re-establish your goals and start the process of creating
the path you desire.
Personal goal setting helps us evaluate what we like about our lives and what we wish to
change; then forces us to focus on how we can achieve that change for ourselves.


Why Set Goals?

1. It helps us evaluate what we want out of life.
2. It gives us a clearer view of where we are and a step-by- step guide to achieving them.
3. It helps us focus on specific targets.
4. Well thought out goals helps us organize our time and our resources so we can make the
most of our life.

It’s important to set goals it keeps us in ready for the year.
Here are a few tips to setting SMART goals

Specific: What exactly do you want to do? Ensure that it is well defined. Have specific
reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goals.
Measurable: This simply means that you identify exactly what you will see, hear and/or feel,
when you reach those goals. It means breaking your goals down into measurable elements.
Defining the objectives of your goal makes it clearer and easier to read.
Attainable: What needs to happen to achieve the goals? Are the goals achievable,
considering the circumstances around you such as environment, resources, time etc.?
Realistic: There are some goals that are simply not realistic; a goal has to be something that
is reasonable and can become a reality in our lives.
Time Oriented: Every goal must have a time frame attached to it. It must have an end i.e. a
definite time in which it is planned to be accomplished. With no time frame attached to it,
there is no sense of urgency.

Additional Tips

1. State your goal as a positive statement: It helps you stay motivated.
2. Prioritize your goals: This helps direct your attention to the most important ones.
3. Write them down: It keeps you guided.

Now get to work, ensure you set your personal goals for 2018 and run with it.

For more tips on goal setting, you can register for a Goal setting and getting things done
through e learning for a discounted rate of 5,000 naira only (15 USD) contact
zika.n@bisolutionsorg.com

COURSE OF STUDY OR PASSION

I kept watching the photographer during a photo-shoot and all I could see was passion. Ironically, he came into our office quite ill. He said he had a headache and his body ached but during the shoot it seemed like an untruth. It looked to me that he was not even conscious of how he felt and he just kept going; climbing stools, kneeling and lying down to shoot. All I could see was a guy that is extremely passionate about what he does. I then asked him a question? “You seem to be very happy with what you do” and he said to me, “I enjoy every moment of it”
He went on to tell me that he studied Microbiology and graduated with a second class upper, but unfortunately, Microbiology is not his thing. “I am a very creative person who gets pleasure from designing stuff” he said. That was how he knew he needed to do something else. He discovered photography and the shooting of videos. He fell in love with it and started attending functions – shooting for free. Here he is today, a successful entrepreneur!

Now the question is:
Are you passionate about what you are doing now?
Must you pursue a career because that is what you studied?
Are you having so much fun with what you do that you can do it for free?
Are you enjoying what you do so much that it does not feel like work?
Do what you enjoy doing and you do not have to work a day in your life?

I hope you have been inspired by ‘Solar Media’s story. Watch out, he is going to be featured as our Entrepreneur of the week.
Stay connected to BI Empowerment.
Have a great week.

Tokunbo Fasoro

Head Business Development and Sales Executives

Please we are sourcing for competent candidates to fill the following positions in a Real Estate company

Head Business Development.
Sales and Marketing Executives.

Qualified candidates should click http://biempowerment.org/job/head-business-development-and-sales-executives/



HR / FINANCE OFFICER in a Law Firm.

Location: Lagos Salary (N80,000 - N100,000)

The HR/Finance Officer is to handle general Staff and Office Management.

Knowledge /Skills Required:


In-dept knowledge of the Nigerian Labour Law & HR best practices
Knowledge of Payroll Administration is an added advantage.
Strong Interpersonal Skills & People Centric
Strong numeric ability
IT/Social Media Savvy
Eye for details
Proactive and Result orientation
Ability to work under pressure

Qualification:
HND in HR/Finance/ Social or Management Science Related Courses.
Minimum of 2years post NYSC Experience in HR/Finance.


Qualified Candidates must reside in Lagos and should be ready to resume immediately. Interested and qualified applicants should click http://biempowerment.org/job/data-financial-analyst-2/

Are you experienced and job searching? Sell your self well at a job interview and Get the Job!

Are you an experienced hire seeking to move jobs? And wondering what the interview would be like?

Recently employers and HR managers tend to use carefully worded behavioral questions designed to expose your biggest weakness during interviews. Usually, they ask you about lengthy projects, you have been involved in, how your role evolved, how you handled pressures and difficult people.

Well I have a few tips here that will definitely help you..

Arrange your work experience so it’s a perfect fit for the job. We hardly look at job responsibilities these days we want to see your experience and your achievements on the role, so your Cv should be carefully tailored along those lines.
Ensure that you prepare your responses ahead of time; you will need to remember and give specific examples of experiences in your previous jobs. Interviewers want you to be practical and relate every required skill to your own experience in the past.
Remember to explain the positive out comes.


Also remember to use metrics to communicate value

Be confident in your self-presentation.
Emphasize on your strengths. Remember your time is limited with the interviewers, you must say the most powerful things about your self; your strengths and your experience. Do this, and they most likely will want to give you the job.
Carry out some research about the organization. Ensure you are prepared with the best questions to ask the Interviewing team at the end of the interview


Here are a few practical examples to give you an understanding.
Interview question 1

Give us an example of a challenge you faced on the job and tell us how you solved it?
Tips to responding

Ensure that the problem you choose to discuss is an example that's as similar as possible to a problem you are likely to face in the new role you are applying to.
Explain the positive outcomes
Use Metrics to communicate value of results for example I succeeded buy cutting costs by 30%, Revenue was increased by 20% etc

Interview question 2

What did you like best or least about your last job?

Ensure that what you indicate as what you liked best about your job is what will appeal to the team interviewing you. You can start by saying…

One thing I liked about my last job was it allowed me develop my project management skills, for Example I was put in charge…( use one of your stories here narrating practical examples in your past experience that is related to the role you are being interviewed for)

For the negative, talk about an aspect you had issues with and how you were able to turn the situation around. For example I had a few issues with unsatisfied clients, I learned that I had to carefully pay more attention to monitoring certain difficult clients closely to ensure that they are satisfied.


Lastly, Be Ready For Questions Like These;

What was the most frustrating experience at your last job?
Describe a change that you needed to make and how you implemented it?
What was your role in your last department’s success?
How did you handle working on multiple projects with the same deadline?

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Business Development Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos.

Job Objective

To market the clinics product and services.

Requirements

Minimum first degree (HND/BSC)
A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Minimum three years experience in Clinical Marketing, Business Development or related experience.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboratively develop a clinical marketing strategy for short- and long-term strategic marketing plans.
Create and deliver both scientific and clinical product-related presentations, seminars and educational programs to business partners, clinicians, and internal staff ensuring content matches audience need and background.
Cultivate collaborative relationships with prospective clients.
Advise on medical and scientific marketing/product material in conjunction with product management and marketing. - Provide clinical and customer input to internal teams as it related to the use of our products and positioning with key customer groups.

Salary

200,000 - N250, 000 monthly

Qualified candidates should please send CVs to recruitment@resourceintermediaries.org using Clinical Marketer as subject of the mail.


Executive Assistant

A Lagos based holding company with subsidiaries in real estate, oil & gas, telecommunications and mortgage banking is in need of qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies;

Executive Assistant - Operations & Business Development; Real Estate.
Executive Assistant - Legal, Finance & Admin.

REQUIREMENTS

The candidates must meet the following conditions;

Have a minimum of BSc in any Management or Social Science course. An LLB (Law) is also acceptable.
Must have concluded NYSC.
Should have at least two years experience in a related position.
Must be an excellent communicator; Written & Verbal.
He or She must have a very high proficiency level in the deployment of Microsoft Office Tools i.e Ms Word, Excel & Power Point.
Must be a self starter.
Should be well traveled.
Interpersonal & negotiating skills must be well above average.
Age as at date of application should not be more than 33yrs.

Interested candidates who meets the above criteria should forward their CV and application letter to ng.dsarecruitment@gmail.com on or before December 22, 2017.

* Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Go to http://biempowerment.org/jobs/ for more Jobs.

Business Development Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos.

Job Objective

To market the clinics product and services.

Requirements

Minimum first degree (HND/BSC)
A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Minimum three years experience in Clinical Marketing, Business Development or related experience.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboratively develop a clinical marketing strategy for short- and long-term strategic marketing plans.
Create and deliver both scientific and clinical product-related presentations, seminars and educational programs to business partners, clinicians, and internal staff ensuring content matches audience need and background.
Cultivate collaborative relationships with prospective clients.
Advise on medical and scientific marketing/product material in conjunction with product management and marketing. - Provide clinical and customer input to internal teams as it related to the use of our products and positioning with key customer groups.

Salary

200,000 - N250, 000 monthly

Qualified candidates should please send CVs to recruitment@resourceintermediaries.org using Clinical Marketer as subject of the mail.



Executive Assistant

A Lagos based holding company with subsidiaries in real estate, oil & gas, telecommunications and mortgage banking is in need of qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies;

Executive Assistant - Operations & Business Development; Real Estate.
Executive Assistant - Legal, Finance & Admin.

REQUIREMENTS

The candidates must meet the following conditions;

Have a minimum of BSc in any Management or Social Science course. An LLB (Law) is also acceptable.
Must have concluded NYSC.
Should have at least two years experience in a related position.
Must be an excellent communicator; Written & Verbal.
He or She must have a very high proficiency level in the deployment of Microsoft Office Tools i.e Ms Word, Excel & Power Point.
Must be a self starter.
Should be well travelled.
Interpersonal & negotiating skills must be well above average.
Age as at date of application should not be more than 33yrs.

Interested candidates who meets the above criteria should forward their CV and application letter to ng.dsarecruitment@gmail.com on or before December 22, 2017.

* Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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A Media and Event company in LAGOS is seeking to employ suitably qualified persons for Employment at an attractive #Remuneration
POSITIONS
Business #Manager (above 5 years experience)
Business #Executive (2 - 3 years relevant experience)
SPECIFICATIONS
• A smart and articulate University graduate
• Events planning and promotion experience
• Film distribution and marketing
• An MBA and/or Management experience is an added advantage
• Available to resume in January #2018
HOW TO APPLY
1. Type an email explaining your experience in the areas mentioned above and how you meet the requirements
2. Attach your current CV
3. Subject of Email MUST state the position and your preferred location eg "BUSINESS EXECUTIVE LAGOS" or "BUSINESS MANAGER LAGOS"
4. Send application to info@samogaconsult.com before 9th December 2017
Submissions that are not in this format will not be considered


We are presently seeking to fill the following roles for our clinic (Lagos);
1. Marketing Manager (development, implementation and execution of strategic marketing plans, brand and communications management - Marketing, Brand Management and Social Media experience is important. 8-10years experience.
• Sales Consultants (responsible for product promotion, lead engagement, conversions and sales effectiveness. Generation of new prospects, engagement and conversion from leads to appointment) - BSc Nursing or RN. Previous call centre experience in the health sector is important. 2-7years experience.
• Sales Manager (responsible for product promotion, lead engagement, conversions, designing and implementing a strategic sales plan). Successful previous experience as a sales manager with consistent target achievement records. 5-10years experience.
• IT Specialist (BSc in IT or related field, minimum of 5 years experience, Microsoft, SQL server proficiency).
If you are motivated and believe you are a good fit for the role, please submit your resume using the position applied for as the subject of your mail to HR@thebridgeclinic.com on or before 10th December, 2017.
Experienced IT Specialist
The successful candidate will be responsible for the integration of different software to align with our business, lead technical research and development to enable continuing innovation in the organization, oversee all projects related to application development, provide trainings for new employees and facilitate training sessions as required. Oversee the IT department.
Pre-requisite for the role are:
• MBA in Information Technology or Computer Science (added advantage) B. Sc in IT, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in application development and software testing; working knowledge in C, C++, Java, Python and other programming languages; Hands-on SQL and database administration.
If you are motivated and believe you can function seamlessly in this role, please submit your resume (with position as the subject of your mail) to HR@thebridgeclinic.com on or before 10th December.

IT IS TIME TO MOVE!!!!!!!!!

I have a dear friend struggling with his job. He has taken a break from
his career to help another friend get a start up company up and running.
He gave himself a year to help them set up systems and structures then
he will pull out and refocus on building his brand professionally. Right
now he is at an impasse, or so it seems. His friend and the other
partners are the most disorganized, uncommitted, unavailable and under
performing bunch he has ever worked with. It has been over a year, and
due to their inability to execute projects planned and to adopt
recommendations made he hasn't achieved anything. He wants to leave and
focus on his own career, but knows that the second he walks away, the
entire company will fold up. Knowing that a sign of failure in
leadership is if things collapse in your absence, he is seemingly
between the devil and the deep blue sea.

IT IS TIME TO MOVE

From experience, I have learned that a lot of high achieving
professionals are caught in similar situations. They hang onto dissatisfying, dead-end jobs because they are afraid to make a move. Here's news flash for them: if you don't move, sooner or later, life makes a move on you. My advise is Don't be AFRAID to MOVE.

You are the owner of your destiny, until you take responsibility for
your life and do something, NOTHING WILL GET DONE. You can only do so
much in fulfilling another person's dream. If you spend your entire life
assisting another,

Who will fulfill your dream for you?

How will you achieve that success you envision?

No one will leave your footprints in the sands of time?

It will be a difficult decision, but a larvae that remains inside a
cocoon will never eventually become a butterfly.

Achieving your dreams are YOUR responsibility, it cannot be delegated.
If you keep procrastinating, they will forever remain as they are;
unfulfilled dreams. IT IS TIME TO MOVE!!!

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BEYOND THE JOB, WHAT CAN YOU DO?

I have mentioned in one of my previous posts how my mother sat me down
one day and asked me "Opeyemi, if your certificates were taken away from
you today, what skill have you acquired that can make money for you?"
Needless to say, that statement echoes in my mind everyday.

We live in a society that is basically focused of the number and variety
of certificates you have, and this has driven the average individual
towards getting more and more certificates/certifications. While getting
extra certifications are good, it is more important to acquire skills
that meet the needs of your current environment. Certificates are
currently so sought after that at some point (a lot of employers are
getting to this point already) the employer asks you at the point of
entry, "Beyond what your CV states, if we employ you, what can you
contribute to our team? What value can you bring to the table? What
gives you an edge over the other candidates? What makes you an
invaluable asset?"

WHAT SOLUTION CAN YOU PROVIDE?
The X-Factor that makes you different.

Beyond the workplace, what solution can you provide, that will make
people clamor to pay for your services? In the world of today, anyone
who is not thinking of multiple streams of income is mentally in the
50s, and continually depending on one source to meet all your needs is
an unwise way to live.

At the point my mother asked me that question, I was into bead making.
Of course, that made me a lot of money in addition to my regular income.
I have since drifted away from building neck pieces to building manpower
for organizations and this is still beyond my 8am-5pm job. Basically,
you need to ask yourself.

"Beyond my certificate, what can I do to make some more money?" After
all, who doesn't need a little extra money? Read more...

Sales Representatives
Sales Representatives are needed in a pharmaceutical company.
Requirements
• Minimum of OND
• Must be vastly experienced, mature and intelligent.
• Able to sell and supply all company products
• Ability to drive car is an added advantage
Salary is N50, 000 with a very attractive commission.
Qualified candidates should please send CVs to recruitment@resourceintermediaries.org using SALES REP as subject of the mail.


ADMIN AND HR MANAGER.
This person is to put structure in the office and is to start up the HR department. He or she is also to be strong administratively.
Requirements
• Least 6 years of experience as an HR / Admin Manager from a reputable company.
• A high level, effective and interactive communication skills. A good listener who would give good confidence and comfort to the staff members at all levels.
• Leadership qualities to lead people from within. Capable of setting clear objectives, guide people to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Strong personality who can manage and positively influence others.
• Manage the H.R / Admin activities to ensure a prompt professional and courteous service. Capability to develop and promote a Team Spirit.
• Excellent command of the English Language.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Develop in line with Corporation requirements and direction, and implement progressive human resource policies & strategies making a positive contribution to the company’s reputation as a market leader and a provider of secure, rewarding employment opportunities.
• To prepare proper Employee Contracts and Consultancy Agreements.
• To identify and comply with all Legal requirements and Government reporting regulations affecting HR functions.
• To establish a standard Recruiting and Placement Practices and Procedures.
• To direct a process of Organizational Planning that evaluates the Structure, Job Design and Manpower Forecasting.
• To establish good relations with staff and ensure that all personnel’s attendance is within acceptable limits.
• To look after the Support Departments and ensure that all are fully staffed.
QUALIFIED candidates should please send CVs to recruitment@resourceintermeiaries.org using the job title as subject of the mail.


Custodian and Allied Plc is a financial services group with interest in assets Management, General Insurance, Life Insurance and Pension fund Administration.
We are seeking to fill the role of an Underwriter.
Qualification:
• Bachelors degree in business related field.
• Minimum of 2:2 in first degree.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a technical team of an insurance company.
• Qualified member of CIIN/ICAN.


How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their curriculum vitae to recruitment@custodianinsurance.com


Custodian and Allied Plc is a financial services group with interest in assets Management, General Insurance, Life Insurance and Pension fund Administration.
We are seeking to fill the role of a Personal Assistant.
Qualification:
• Bachelors degree.
• Minimum of 2:2 in first degree.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the mentioned field.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their curriculum vitae to recruitment@custodianinsurance.com

Currently hiring Sales Executive
Location: Abeokuta, Ogun State & Ibadan, Oyo State.
Are you an experienced sales executive? With experience in financial institution? banking/ MFB/micro credit organizations?
Salary: very attractive Base pay+ Commissions, Transportation and phone call allowance included.
Send CVs to CDLHR@fcmb.com with role and location as subject of mail E.g "Sales Executive Ogun" today.


Vacancy: In-House Graphic Designer
• Got so much SKILL it's falling out of your pocket
• Sick of working for an uninspiring agency or not getting gigs at all
• Looking for a highly creative, fast paced and fun team
• Got an eye for details
• Been designing for between 1 - 3 years
• Done with University and NYSC

Then simply design an e-flier for this job ad and send it with your CV and portfolio to careers@cars45.com on or before Friday, 27th October 2017.

Massive NATIONWIDE Direct Sales Agents recruitment in one of the leading financial institutions.
Requirements
• Must have minimum HND/BSC (or its equivalent)
• Age limit 28 years
• Salary is N52, 000 + incentive
• Added Benefits includes Medical, 13th month bonus, leave allowance and pension.
Qualified candidates should URGENTLY send CVs to recruitment@resourceintermediaries.org using DSA/STATE (LOCATION)as subject of the mail.


Office Manager/Secretary
Location - London, UK
A Nigeria based oil & gas exploration and production organization is currently in need of an Office Manager/Secretary in their London office. All applicants for this role MUST be based in the United Kingdom (preferably in London) and eligible by law to work in the UK.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in any Social Science discipline.
• 2 - 5 years experience as a Front Desk Officer, Admin Assistant, Secretary, Office Manager or Receptionist in a mid - large organization.

Suitable candidates should send their updated CV to kachi.recruiter@gmail.com. Only candidates that meet the requirements stated above will be contacted



We are recruiting a Maintenance Supervisor for a reputable Liquefied Petroleum Gas Logistics Company.
Location - Abuja/Kano
Qualification
Minimum HND in Mechanical.
Preferably someone with over five (5) years hands on experience in Maintenance with three (3) years Supervisory role in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Knowledge & Skills required
• Cost Management Skills
• Interpersonal Relationship Skills
• Good Knowledge of LPG (liquified Petroleum Gas) plants and equipments.
• Good trouble shooting Skills
• Ability to carry out Maintenance activities independently.

Salary - Negotiable
QUALIFIED candidates should please send CVs to recruitment@resourceintermediaries.org using Maintenance Supervisor as subject of the mail.

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1. Direct Sales Agents

Massive Direct Sales Agents recruitment in the South-South/South-East region of one of the leading financial institutions.
Requirements
• Must have minimum of OND
• Age limit 30 years
• Location - Benin, Aba, Onitsha, PortHarcourt , Warri, Asaba,
• Salary - N40, 000 + incentive
• Added Benefits - Medical, 13th month bonus, leave allowance and pension.
Qualified candidates should URGENTLY send CVs to recruitment@resourceintermediaries.org using DSA/location as subject of the mail.


2. Direct Sales Agents

Massive NATIONWIDE Direct Sales Agents recruitment in one of the leading financial institutions.
Requirements
• Must have minimum HND/BSC (or its equivalent)
• Age limit 28 years
• Salary is N52, 000 + incentive
• Added Benefits includes Medical, 13th month bonus , leave allowance and pension.
Qualified candidates should URGENTLY send CVs to recruitment@resourceintermediaries.org using DSA/STATE (LOCATION)as subject of the mail.

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I went to an organization to deliver a training on Personal Effectiveness. While I was speaking, a man stood up and complained bitterly about how the Nigerian economy is so bad, with a high rate of unemployment, and how four (4) of his children who are graduates are at home with no jobs. I decided to have a chat with him after the training where I asked him to send one of them to me. After speaking with her, I discovered she had very poor communication skills and I asked myself, "Can I actually recommend her to any of our clients?"

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The first time I heard that statement from one of my mentors, I laughed and laughed but it's just the honest truth.

A lot of people find themselves in situations that look so difficult and a lot of people just give up at that point.

I was chatting with a lady who was 34 years old and was battling with low self-esteem. She had dropped out of school and she said to me "I don't even know where to start". She had given up on being someone great. She kept blaming her inadequacies on her past and has accepted the back seat position in life.

I went on to share a book I read with her titled 'Woman of Persistent Faith' by Akiesha Keke Taylor , who after going through so much in life, didn't give up, found her feet and decided to start all over again. Today, her story is impacting and changing lives. Keke refused to remain in that situation; she fought hard until she got out of it. I love the story of Jabez in the Bible whose mother named him pain, because she went through so much pain having him. As he grew, the name reflected on his life, but one day he decided that "NO! Enough is enough". He prayed to God to get him out of that situation and God did.

Most people are comfortable being the shortest finger, just okay with people helping you all the time.

Have you ever thought of being a helper to someone else?

Have you ever thought of yourself being great?

Must you always depend on the great people around you?

The decision to be great starts from inside of you by eradicating all those negative thoughts such as

"Other people are better than me, can I ever really do it?

What will people think?"

Who cares what people think? As long as you know in your heart that you are working hard at it and you believe you can succeed and be great, then the sky is your limit. Get out of your comfort zone and strive to get to the top. You may need to go back to write GCE or earn a certification, do training etc. Just get a notepad, set a goal and work towards it. If you fail, don't give up, be persistent, pause and re-strategize then work hard till you get to the top.

Those who are at the top do not have two heads.

Read more on http://biempowerment.org/all-fingers-are-not-equal-must-yours-be-the-shortest-tokunbo-fasoro/

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JOBS

1. VACANCY
Due to expansion of operations, a fast growing FMCG company located in Ota, Ogun state. The services of a Mechanical Technician to join her Engineering team.
Location: Ota, Ogun State.
Qualifications:
• A Minimum of OND in Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have experience in generator maintenance and operations.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a Food/Snacks processing company.
• Must have extensive experience and knowledge of mechanical Engineering in a similar role.
• Must have mechanical/ workshop experience.

Responsibilities:
• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance.
• Quick diagnosis and resolution of all mechanical faults.
• Proper recording of maintenance activities carried out at the plant.
• Ensure all maintenance operations are carried out in accordance with safety and quality procedures.
• Shift and “on-call’ work may be required, particularly where manufacturing equipment is in continual 24-hour operation.

Skills:
• Good practical and technical skills
• Good communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload
• Awareness of health and safety practices in a factory environment.
To apply, send your CV to recruitment1900@yahoo.com on or before 31st October 2017, using Mechanical Technician as the subject of the Mail.



2. Accountant
An Accountant is urgently needed to fill the role in a Small Business in Victoria Island.
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos State.
5-7 years experience is ideal. (not beyond this range).
Budget: 150 - 200k
mogunbanwo@doheneyservices.com



3. Urgent Vacancy!!!
Human Resources Assistant- Gombe Nigeria
Location: Gombe, Nigeria.
About Company: Our client is a renowned International Security firm with operational offices in Lagos, Abuja & Port Harcourt.
Job Opportunities:
This role reports directly to HR Director, serving as a key member of the team in charge of the following;
Recruitment & Selection Employee on boarding and off boarding activities
• Employee relations
• Training and development
• Interpreting HR policies
• Payroll administration
• HR data management

To Apply: Forward updated resume to admin@irecruitersafrica.com or visit our website www.irecruitersafrica.com to Apply.
Requirments;
• First degree in related discipline
• Membership of any HR professional affiliations
• 3/5 years work experience in HE function in a multicultural and structured environment.
• Must be able to speak Hausa fluently



4. Human Resources Assistant
Location: Gombe, Nigeria.
About Company: Our client is a renowned International Security firm with operational offices in Lagos, Abuja & Port Harcourt.
Job Opportunities:
This role reports directly to HR Director, serving as a key member of the team in charge of the following;
• Recruitment & Selection.
• Employee on boarding and off boarding activities.
• Employee relations.
• Training and development.
• Interpreting HR policies.
• Payroll administration
• HR data management

Requirements;
• First degree in related discipline.
• Membership of any HR professional affiliations.
• 3/5 years work experience in HE function in a multicultural and structured environment.
• Must be able to speak Hausa fluently

To Apply: Forward updated resume to admin@irecruitersafrica.com or visit our website www.irecruitersafrica.com to Apply



5. Job Description for Sales Executive
Title: Sales Executive
Department: Sales and Marketing
Work Hours: Mondays – Fridays; 8 am – 5 pm
You may be required to work on public holidays and sometimes Saturdays as the job demands at times.
OVERALL JOB SCOPE:
As the Sales Executive, you are required to promote the Company’s products and services to customers and negotiate contracts with the aim of maximizing profits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the Education sector; researching and analyzing sales options.
• Sell products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
• Maintain relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
• Identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Monitoring competitor products, sales and marketing activities.
• Identify business opportunities and target markets.
• Identify, arrange and Visit potential customers for new business.
• Provide customers with quotations.
• Negotiate the terms of an agreement and close sales.
• Formulate business proposals according to customers’ business needs.
• Gather market and customer information and provide feedback on buying trends.
• Represent the Company at exhibitions, events, seminars and workshops as it applies.
• Identify new markets and business opportunities

Skills Required:
• Proven experience as a sales executive or relevant role,
• Excellent attention to Details.
• Develop plenty of stamina
• Strong Leadership: You must be able to lead and motivate yourself.
• Communication: excellent communication and people skills is very essential.
• Customer service
• Use of Quick Books would be an added advantage
• Proficiency in English
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
• Fast learner and passion for sales
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Aptitude in delivering attractive presentations.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of a B.Sc or HND in Social Sciences, Project Management and other related fields
• 2 - 3 years’ Experience in Sales and Marketing, preferably in the textile/Educational sectors.
• A professional qualification in marketing would be an added advantage.

Locations – Abuja and Lagos Mainland Please send cvs of qualified candidates to humanresources@schoolkitsng.com



6. JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER
Title: Client Service Manager
Department: Retail
Work Hours: Mondays – Saturdays; 8 am – 6 pm.

You may be required to work on public holidays as the job demands at times.

Overall purpose of the job:
As the Client Service Manager, you are responsible for:
• Overseeing the running and overall operational success of a Shop.
• Organizing all shop operations and allocating responsibilities to personnel.
• Supervising and guiding staff towards maximum performance.
• Preparing and controlling the shop’s budget aiming for minimum expenditure and efficiency.
• Monitor stock levels and restock order.
• Deal with complaints from customers to maintain the shop’s reputation.
• Keep abreast of market trends to determine the need for improvements in the shop.

SKILL and COMPETENCE:
• Leadership: You must be able to lead and motivate your team
• Communication: excellent communication and people skills is very essential
• Customer service: Customer pays the bill. You must have a strong commitment to customers and ensure you get familiar with them on name basis as much as you can
• Familiarization: it’s very important you and your team are very familiar with the items on display- prices, functions and value proposed for the client
• Sales: everyone that walks into the shop is a potential customer; you must be able to make a sales pitch that eventually leads to sales
• Decision making ability: It’s very important you are fully informed about the company’s policy and retail guidelines, to enable you make decisions as it concerns the business
• Responsibility: You must develop a sense of responsibility towards all company property- items for sale, generator, water supply, environment cleaning, refuse disposal, furniture and fitting, computers and accessories
• Ability to work under pressure especially during the peak period and handle challenging situations
• Personal attributes: Confident, Self-driven and Enthusiastic
• Excellent knowledge of retail management software

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Retail Operations: Acquaint subordinates with product knowledge and software training where necessary
• Manage/Motivate Client Service officers and support staff to meet or exceed sales targets
• Assign workers to specific projects such as cleaning, rearranging of stocks, receiving new inventory or restocking based on the frequency
• Keep track of stock ordering through inventory management software.
• Give daily, weekly and monthly update on sales activities- items in most/ least demand, customer preference and market trends- to Head of Supply Chain department.
• Attend to customer inquiries (including but not limited to school clients)
• Deal with customer Queries, resolution of complaints and escalate when necessary
• Maintain awareness of market trends and monitoring what competitors are doing
• Manage petty cash expense at the outlet
• Keep abreast of developments within the metropolis
• Train and develop the staff working under you (leadership and personnel effectiveness)
• Attendance Register to be kept and monitored for all reporting staff
• Supervise the cleaning of the outlet- dusting, sweeping, mopping, washing of toilets/ napkins, and refuse disposal

B. Business Development: Understand the future outlook of the Company within the environs and develop strategies for growth accordingly.
• Research new market initiatives, assessing new markets, and analyzing the market to find out better business opportunities within the outlet location.
• Promote and market the business.
• Reporting Line: You shall be reporting to the Retail Coordinator on matters regarding sales/retail operations.
• You shall also report to Head of Admin / Human Resource on matters concerning general office running and Human resource.
Location – Lekki Please send cvs of qualified candidates to humanresources@schoolkitsng.com



7. Data Entry Clerk job description

Job brief: We are looking for a Data Entry Clerk to type information into our database from paper documents.
• The ideal candidate will be computer savvy and with a keen eye for detail.
• You will report to the Warehouse Manager or another senior data team member.
• Understanding of data confidentiality principles is compulsory.
• The company will rely on you for having accurate and updated data that are easily accessible through a digital database.

Responsibilities
• Transfer data from paper formats into computer files or database systems using keyboards, data recorders or optical scanners.
• Type in data provided directly from customers.
• Create spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes.
• Verify data by comparing it to source documents.
• Update existing data.
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic files as requested.
• Perform regular backups to ensure data preservation.
• Sort and organize paperwork after entering data to ensure it is not lost.

Requirements:
• Fast typing skills; Knowledge of touch typing system is strongly preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel etc.)
• Working knowledge of office equipment and computer hardware and peripheral devices Basic understanding of databases.
• Good command of English both oral and written and customer service skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma.

Salary – N50,000 Gross
Location – Lagos Mainland
Please send cvs of qualified candidates to humanresources@schoolkitsng.com



8. Talent and Performance Management Specialist
A National HMO with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking to recruit a Talent and Performance Management Specialist to join its HR Team.

Preferred candidate should have:
• minimum of seven years HR Generalist experience with sound background in Talent and Performance Management.
Interested candidates should send their CVs to human-res@outlook.com on or before the close of business on Friday October 20, 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Executive Assistant to CEO
Location: Lagos
Position Type: Experienced Professional

Job Responsibilities
• Coordinating and maintain electronic calendar of the CEO, including organizing of all appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, attendance at conferences and seminars.
• To screen all calls and to ensure effective use of the CEO’s time.
• Providing strong corporate secretarial support to the CEO and to effectively manage her workload and activities
• Assisting the CEO in all possible areas- meetings, preparing documents, reports and presentations.
• Attending to phone calls and emails received from clients promptly.
• Complete all assigned work at any given time without any delay and by the end of the day report to the CEO with completion progress report.
• Conduct market research and help the CEO in making important business decisions (were necessary).
• Updating the CEO regularly about appointments with various clients.
• Ensuring all reports and data files are arranged in a perfect manner
• Understanding and pre-empting the actions of the CEO by asking questions when in doubt.
• Assisting in the preparation of presentations and minute taking
• Ensuring client’s satisfaction with company services.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Any other task as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/English or other related experience working with C-Suites
• Minimum of Six (6) years work experience, three (3) of which must be working with executive at management level.
• Good communication and presentation skills (written, spoken and appearance)
• Previous executive assistant and secretarial experience
• Confidentiality
• Excellent time management skills
• Good client service skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office tools
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Negotiation skills
• Organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines

Method of Application:
Interested candidates whose skills and capabilities match the job profile should send their CV with email subject “The Role” to korporatetalents@gmail.com within TWO (2) weeks from the date of publication. Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.



9. Urgent Vacancy
Hudson Pacific Energy desires the services of an Operations Officer for full time employment in Lekki Phase1:

Requirements
• 1-3 years’ work experience in operations
• Must be graduates (BSC or HND) in any field
• Excellent in written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical mind
• Capable of handle Procurement
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient in computer knowledge especially Microsoft Package

Salary very attractive

Interested candidates are to send CV to recruitment@hudson-pacific.com
Subject of the mail as: Operations Officer.
Only qualified candidates who meet the above criteria should apply on or before 12noon, Friday 20th October 2017
Preferable Male Candidates.



10. Restaurant/Kitchen supervisor
Please we are recruiting for a Restaurant/Kitchen supervisor.
The ideal candidate should have:
• minimum of three (3) years experience in hospitality industry,
• must be knowledgeable in preparing both local and continental dishes,
• must have good interpersonal relationship and supervisory skills.

Qualification –
• Minimum of a first degree in Home & Hotel Management or related field.

Salary: very attractive and negotiable.
Qualified Candidates should URGENTLY send CVs to recruitment@resourceintermediaries.org using Restaurant/Kitchen Supervisor as subject of the mail.


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Many times we have dreams about what we want to do, how to go about it, allthe necessary things to put in place and even a bulk of the resources we need to start the process off. But taking that seeminglyhuge first step becomes the problem, we may sometimes think that it will be quite demanding or even convince ourselves that we are just waiting for the right time to do it, but truth is that right time never comes.This scenariojust painted, which we all go through at some point or the other is what is referred to asprocrastination. Without realizing it, most of us subconsciously retreat to our comfort zone and never leave it. We just feel safe doing what we are used to. I read somewhere that we avoid takingon new tasks for this simple reason “Taking action will cause us more perceived pain than perceived pleasure” I completely agree with this, even though this is not the case all the time, it mostly is.
There are different reasons why people procrastinate; some are lack of understanding, inadequacy, perfectionism and laziness. Some people have lost out on career opportunities and even job opportunities from procrastination. For example, you ought to have gone for a trainingor write an exam but you keep putting it off as a result of the fear of failure,it may even be as little as updating your linked In page and hence, we may not even get to know or hear of opportunities as they pass us by.
Here are a few tips to help curb procrastination
1. Communicate your tasks clearly and effectively and always set a deadline. Setting no time at all is the trap people fall into, so schedule everything and stick to your commitments.
2. The perfect time is now: People who feel everything has to be perfect and at a perfect time often keep postponing doing things for fear of not reaching perfection. It’s just that many times you never get to even start the task at all. Besides, the perfect time is now.
3. Laziness: Many times I put a lot of jobs off not because I don’t want to work hard. Many times it’s usually a task that I know how to do and know I need to do but just starting out to do it is the problem. I just keep making excuses. This is an aspect of my life that I actually need to work on, if I want to be successful.
4. Be brave: A lot of people procrastinate out of fear, fear of getting it wrong, fear of “What will people say?” “How will it turn out?”“Can I really do this?”“Am I that good?”“Will I pass these exams?”“Can I compete with others on this?” and so on. I tell you, be brave and take that bold step.After all, if you don't win, you'll learn; it's a win win.
5. Take Action: When you recognize that you are procrastinating, i.e. the point where you start making excuses, recognizeit as a wakeup call to action. Don’t put it off for another second. Get up and get it done.

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