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If you’re out of work now, what part-time or flexible work can you do to fill the gap until you land the job you want? If you’re fully-employed but concerned about losing your job, what sort of opportunities could you pursue to earn additional income, should the need arise? The “Bridge Job Strategy” is a pragmatic approach to carry you through a difficult employment or financial period. Here are some interim options, where you can find work and earn money while continuing to search for the job you really want:

Part-time or temporary job (retail stores, restaurants, business services, administrative, etc.). Try to find a position in a field you genuinely like. If you enjoy shopping or love the products of a particular store, consider working in retail. If you have a passion for cooking or are knowledgeable about food, you might want to be a prep chef at a favorite restaurant. If you have connections at business service organizations and can add value to their operations, try working at a company where your managerial contributions would be valued. Contact several temp agencies, or go visit businesses in which you have an interest.

Teaching or substitute teaching (public or private schools, colleges and universities, technical or vocational programs, etc.). The education that helped get you started in your career is still valuable. If you’ve been in the workforce for a while, you’ve no doubt gained skills to enhance your credibility. These qualifications are often valued by schools and colleges. Experienced professionals are sought after to teach classes and bring a real-world perspective to their students. Contact the administration office of your local school system or the employment office of universities and vocational programs in your area.

Consulting or contract assignments (business operations, computer/technology, creative/advertising, etc). Even before the economy and job market went sour, the work world had changed. A growing percentage of the workforce had already moved into flexible assignments as consultants or contractors. If you have a background in one of the fields that naturally lend themselves to this work style, try to get consulting or contract work. It can be interesting, challenging work, and it can also be lucrative. In some cases, these consulting or contract assignments turn into full-time job offers, after the company gets to know you. Contact outsourcing and contract employment firms in the fields that interest you.

Work for family or friends (retail stores, services, small manufacturing operations, and every other type of business). Do you have relatives or friends who own or run businesses? Would you be comfortable working with them? In tough times, it is important to put your pride aside and ask for help. But in this case, the help would be mutual. Your friend or relative would be the lucky recipient of your services, and you would be gainfully employed, working for someone you already know and like. Contact every friend, relative, or acquaintance who owns or runs a business, and ask about their needs and challenges.

Home-based work (administrative, sales, computer work, creative assignments, bookkeeping, personal services, etc.). With the advent of the Internet and computer technology, it is easier than ever to do real work from home. Some of this work can be enjoyable and lucrative. There is no longer a stigma about working from home, and in fact, you may find that the flexible, independent lifestyle suits you. From copywriting to doing proposals to preparing tax returns, there’s no limit to the options. Ask yourself what skills you have, and offer your services to appropriate companies and families in your area. Contact everyone in your network to offer your services, and ask for referrals after your work has been satisfactorily completed.

Odd jobs (handyman, construction, painting, sewing, moving and hauling, yard work, plowing, etc.). Are you handy around the house? Do you own special equipment or tools? Do you have trade skills that you could offer to other people in your town? There is always a need for reliable, professional help in these disciplines. If you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, you can earn good money providing these much-needed services to organizations and individuals.

A former executive worked in a retail store for many months after he was laid-off. The money wasn’t great, but it was enough to help pay his family’s bills. Having this part-time job also gave my client a sense of pride, because he was doing what he could to provide for his family, and he was making a contribution in the world of work. He also enjoyed meeting new people and even doing a bit of networking with customers.

The retail job gave him the flexibility he needed to continue searching for the job he really wanted. A key point to understand is that my client never confused the means with the ends. He kept his focus on finding the “real job,” and he eventually secured an excellent opportunity with more responsibility and higher compensation than he’d had at his last professional job.

In this case, his positive attitude allowed him to reach his goal through a two-step plan. By taking a part-time, flexible job, he did what he needed to do to ultimately get the position he really wanted.

This fellow didn’t feel ashamed or embarrassed working in a position that was “beneath him.” He saw the “Bridge Job Strategy” as a practical necessity, and it worked very well for him. In fact, when he reflects back on his temporary job at the store, he smiles and describes it as a great learning experience!

Source: http://cvwizards.com.ng/the-bridge-job-strategy-a-must-read/

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Your personal brand is your filter — it’s your criteria and assessment tool for the types of opportunities you seek and where you will do your best work. When job seekers haven’t focused on understanding and building their brand, they tend to accept the first job that comes along, or they try to mold themselves into an ideal candidate for any job they see; in both cases, they give away their power and control.

When you can create a consistent brand and marketing and promote that brand across all mediums — from online to in person — you’re building a career, not just finding a job. You’re clear about the type of work you enjoy and where you’ll contribute your highest value, and the way you will behave, because you know that your vision and your actions will craft the reputation and legacy you desire for yourself, instead of leaving that to chance.

Waiting for an offer from a job or internship after a series of interviews is sure to set the butterflies going in anyone’s stomach. You wait by the phone, fingers crossed and refreshing your email by the minute. Of course, once you get the job there’s plenty to celebrate, but that’s replaced quickly by new butterflies. What’s more nerve wracking than finding out if you got the position? The first day of work.

Companies hire graduates expecting them to have some professional attire. With some simple advice, you’ll be set to take on even the most stringent dress codes. To begin with, you may want to get an idea of what the dress level is like at your new company. Did you notice the attire worn by your interviewers? What about the receptionist? Consider the median age of your coworkers and employees as well – younger folks at a younger company may be more accepting of nice jeans, so long as you pair it with a blazer.

On the whole, you’re safest with over-dressing. While breaking out a three-piece suit could be overkill, when trying to decide between tie or no tie, always go with tie. Heels or flats? Stick with heels. Will anyone notice a tear in your tights? Pick up a new pair at shoes. Give them a quick buff. Better safe than sorry!

Source: http://cvwizards.com.ng/how-to-dress-for-the-first-day-of-work/

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I hope it was helpful.

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Hayjaycity:
Copy and paste from a foreign website... All these ones are not the languages the Nigerian labour market understands.. The only language........ Connection and godfather.. Thats all!!!! Next!!!!!

Here’s a hard truth some of you will hate to hear: If you don’t stand up for yourself and specifically ask for what you want, need and deserve in the workplace, you probably won’t get it.

Most people — your managers, coworkers, clients, etc. — aren’t looking out for anyone but themselves. This shouldn’t surprise or anger you. Yet every day, I meet professionals who are unwilling to take responsibility for their own needs and desires because they’re afraid or embarrassed. They think, “If I really deserve this thing, they’ll offer it to me.”

These people find excuses for why things don’t work out; they drop hints and play games. But they never just bite the bullet and say, “Here’s what I want, here’s why I want it and here’s why I think you should give it to me.” And then they wonder why they feel so powerless.

People can’t read your mind (and, let’s face it, they wouldn’t want to if they could). So it’s up to you to explain what’s going on in there. When you want something, you have to ask for it, plain and simple. Here’s how:

1. Know Why It Matters

Whatever “it” is — a promotion, a raise, an extra day of vacation, a little help with a project — you have to be clear about what it’s worth to you, why you’re willing to stand up for it and why it should be yours.
Come up with the top three reasons your boss (or client, or coworker or whoever) simply can’t say no. And, most importantly, make sure you believe you deserve it with all your heart (even if it takes a little convincing).

2. Be Clear

The process of asking works best when you’re specific, concise and very, very direct. The more vague you are, the more likely your request will be misinterpreted or ignored.

I recommend writing it out. One or two sentences is usually all it takes to clearly state your case. It also works best to start with the words, “I’m asking for…” so there’s no confusion.

3. Pick Your Time
Make sure the person to whom you’re making your request is really listening. Otherwise, your efforts will be wasted. If needed, ask for an appointment to ensure there are no interruptions.

Also make sure you’re directing your “ask” to the right person.

4. Prepare for Objections

If something matters, it probably won’t be handed over without a little hesitation. That’s perfectly fine. Prepare in advance for potential objections, but don’t do the work for them.

In this process, you are the sales person. Recognize that your “buyer” is just doing his due diligence, but don’t let him persuade you. Stand firm and map out your rebuttals. Look at it as a challenge. This is the fun part!

5. Practice

Confidence makes all the difference. Put your thoughts on paper and then practice, practice, practice. Stand in front of the mirror and watch yourself. Don’t stop until you’re thoroughly comfortable and the words roll off your tongue.

Yes, it might feel a little goofy at first, but you’ll get over it. The more you can demonstrate that you believe in yourself and that what you’re asking for is rightfully yours, the greater the chance that you’ll get a positive response.

6. Be Persistent

If your request is declined, don’t put your tail between your legs and go home. Instead, use this as a conversation starter.

Ask for more information. Fight for your point of view. Find out what needs to happen in order to get to “yes.” Press for specifics and get agreement. Then, follow up.

Remember, when something is really worthwhile, it may take time to achieve. But it all starts with asking.

Source: http://cvwizards.com.ng/how-to-ask-for-what-you-want-at-work-and-actually-get-it/

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Also visit www.cvwizards.com.ng/download to get a FREE copy of the ebook, "Landing Your Dream Job" It's a very powerful ebook with step-by-step instruction to help you secure a job in a very competitive environment. The book is valued at N2,000 but you're getting it absolutely FREE.

Back in the day, when LinkedIn’s colors where baby blue, you could see the number of third-degree connections you had in an analytics report.

If you have 1000 first-degree connections and LinkedIn’s user base has more than tripled, it means you can only guess that your third-degree list would now be in the high tens of millions.

That’s tens of millions of people available for you to contact and network with. Tens of millions of people willing and able to guide you, refer you, buy from you, talk to you, etc.

These numbers aren’t something to take lightly.

There’s an old adage in the world of professional networking: “It’s not your connections that matter; it’s your connections’ connections.”

Experienced networkers, like those who regularly attend local networking meetings, know that referrals often happen from someone else’s friends. It’s not uncommon to hear, “Oh, I met someone the other day who you need to meet” in the halls of professional referral clubs.

So stop playing coy with your LinkedIn network. Oh, I don’t know this person, I’m not going to connect with them.

Naive!

It’s Called Social Networking for a Reason

It doesn’t matter if you know your new connection well or not, or if they might directly relate to your industry or immediate career direction.

What matters is who that new connection will make available to you in your second- and third-degree network — who they know, and who those people know. Heck, I’m second-degree connected to Michael Dell, which means I can InMail him any time I want! (Although chances are his admin will just delete my message, but still…)

Look, the name of this game is social networking, not “nice profile beauty contest.” Social media-savvy professionals move beyond profile tweaks and hacks and leverage their profile as a platform to grow their network, make connections and share their voice.

If you have fewer than 250 LinkedIn connections, then you simply don’t have the volume of second- or third-degree connections to make LinkedIn worthwhile. This is the number I’ve found to be the tipping point. Once you crack that number, you’ll find you’re way more likely to be second-degree connected to those people you should be talking to — and, therefore, able to InMail them without knowing their email address.

Getting to 250

If you’re having trouble getting over this hump, here are some suggestions to help you grow your network fast:

• Use Evernote’s Hello app. If you have a stack of business cards hanging about, download the Hello app from Evernote, take photos of them and invite these contacts to your network. Presumably, these are all people you’ve met in person, so they should be willing to accept your invite.

• Import your contacts list. Using the “add connections” feature on LinkedIn, connect your email provider. You’ll be able to see which of your contacts already has a LinkedIn profile by the blue LI icon next to their name. Invite those people to connect with you.

• Find classmates. Visit LinkedIn’s alumni tool and browse for people you graduated with — provided they weren’t too drunk during college to remember you now.

• Add colleagues. Using LinkedIn’s company search, look for places you used to work. Then start browsing for old coworkers to connect with.

• LION up. Run a people search using the keyword “LION,” which stands for LinkedIn Open Networker. These are people who have promised to accept your connection request. They often have enormous networks (think: second-degree access).

Source: http://blog.cvwizards.com.ng/?p=423

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Make an effort to accommodate these five points when writing your CV and you’ll immediately be well above average.

1) Maximize readability

It is essential for your CV to be easy for the reader to scan quickly and effectively. You need to separate different sections and insert clear section headings. Avoid long paragraphs; use bullet pointing to break up text into more manageable ‘bite-size’ chunks. It should be eye-catching and uncluttered. Check vigilantly for spelling and grammatical errors.

2) Include a Professional Profile and Objective

These sections should summarize and emphasize your key attributes and your intended future career path. Your words must flow seamlessly – avoiding cliché and superfluous hyperbole. They should each only be a few lines in length but they must spark the reader’s interest. If you can’t successfully ‘pitch’ yourself in under ten lines then you risk losing the reader’s attention. Be brief – you can highlight examples in later sections. But be persuasive.

3) Include achievements where possible

If you can include an “achievements” section then it can make an instant and dramatic difference to the power of your CV, enabling you to distinguish yourself from other candidates. This is no time for false modesty. Utilize the space allocated to highlight where you have excelled – and how you plan to attain similar results on future endeavors.

4) Keep your CV concise and to-the-point

Your CV should be informative – but also concise. In general, two A4 pages is a maximum. Too many CVs are quite simply too long. Only include information which will actually help to sell you. Recruiters don’t want to waste time reading details irrelevant to your ability to fulfil the job role.

5) Target/Tailor your CV

If possible, tailor your CV according to the specific vacancy for which you are applying. Whilst many people use a general CV designed to suit any position they are applying for, greater success can always be achieved by tailoring your CV according to the needs of the specific role to which you are applying. It stands to reason that every job and every organisation are different, and every CV should therefore also be subtly different.

Source: http://blog.cvwizards.com.ng/?p=406

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50K. Are you talking about Dollars or Pounds?

EroticAngelina:
earning great salary e.g 50k upwards monthly.

Many people think that work is the opposite of fun. Perhaps this is what gives rise to the “TGIF” mindset. But reflecting on the nature of work and the nature of fun, we may arrive at a different answer. Work doesn’t feel like work when you love what you do, enjoy the people with whom you work and feel appreciated for your contributions. So how can leaders make people love their jobs and feel fully-engaged with their companies?

What makes people love where they work?

Based on our interviews with many employees at companies that have been designated as Best Places to Work, people love where they work when their job possesses the following attributes:

1. You are doing things that you love to do and that you are good at.

2. You are working with people who share your values and with whom you enjoy working.

3. You are part of a high performance team that works well together and wants to win together.

4. You are proud of the company you work for because you are aligned with your company’s mission, vision and values.

5. You are working for a boss who cares about you and challenges you to be your best; who lets you know how much your efforts and contributions are appreciated; and who provides you with a steady stream of growth-producing feedback on what you are doing well and how you can get better.

6. You have clear goals and metrics, and you know how you are doing.

7. Your incentives are aligned with your goals, and you are appropriately rewarded for a job well done.

8. You are provided with learning and growth opportunities at work that encourage you to keep growing.

9. You see a path forward within your company, and you can look forward to growing your responsibility and compensation over time.

10. You are encouraged to be creative and resourceful, and to offer your suggestions for how your company can improve.

Why does it matter if people love where they work?

When people love their work, they put their full selves and all their creativity into their work. This leads to maximum engagement, high productivity and low turnover! What company wouldn’t want that from all of their employees?


It all starts at the top!

When leaders work on themselves, value their people and care enough about employee engagement to make their company a best place to work, they end up attracting and keeping the best people who enjoy working together to build a great company. They experience high productivity and low turnover. Recruiting becomes easy because people tell their friends what a great place the company is at which to work!

Source: http://blog.cvwizards.com.ng/?p=402

Dedicated to all those affected by the recent mass sack in the banking industry.

It would be great if every time you were going to face a job search, you had warning. Maybe a year in advance would be ideal. You would be able to get your networking in order, save a few months’ expenses, and have your resume ready for prime time.

Most job seekers, however, find themselves unemployed suddenly. If they have two weeks’ notice (and maybe even a bit of severance) they consider it a gift! For job seekers facing unexpected unemployment, feelings of frustration, disappointment, fear, anger, relief and anxiety can become an overwhelming swirl of emotions, often making the first months of the search unproductive.

As soon as you are notified you are “no longer needed here” and face a job search, here are some steps you can take to find your next job:

Month 1

Your new job, as of Day One, is to find your next job. While the hurt and disappointment of being downsized or fired is still raw, you need to capture this precious time to gather your thoughts and create your value proposition. This means you’re focused on the job search from the time you wake up (at a reasonable waking hour) to the time you prepare for dinner; your focus is on what you will do to get re-employed.

You should spend your first month dedicated to these activities:

Introspection and Personal Branding

Personal branding is the key to being able to clearly articulate your value proposition to a potential employer. This means you have to understand aspects of your offer, including:

• What makes me unique? What do I do that sets me apart?

• How do I want others to perceive me?

• When am I most authentic at work? What kind of work am I doing when I feel most “like me”?

• What kind of people do I work best with? What company cultures will I fit into the best? For instance, do I like working in highly collaborative teams or will I work best on my own? Do I enjoy high-energy entrepreneurial work or more traditional office jobs?

• What am I passionate about? Do I enjoy trying to solve world issues? Politics? Education and hunger? Or, am I more intrigued by complex financial issue or teaching children new skills?

Inventory of Your Tools

• Do you have personal business cards? This is a “day one of unemployment” task! Get cards printed with your name, email, cell phone and perhaps a description of what you can offer. For example, Ben Smith, Dedicated IT Network Administrator or Susan Jones, Talented Writer Who Turns Ideas into Business Narrative.

• Do you have the wardrobe for a job search? Do you need a new suit? Are you looking for work in a new city where you might need a new wardrobe? Polish your shoes, tailor ill-fitting interview clothes and dust off your portfolio.

• Does your resume need to be updated? Aside from updating with your last job, do you need to refocus the document?

• Do you have the computer/software tools to successfully research and contact the companies you are going to approach?

• Do you have a good network of contacts? How are their names, contact information and notes organized?

Networking

• Review best practices of networking.

• Decide who you need to know and how you will meet them.

• What groups or associations do you belong to and which ones should you join?

• Who do you know who can help in your job search? How will you reach out to them to know you are in a search — in person? By phone or email? On LinkedIn?

• Are there meetings, gatherings, conferences or MeetUps in your area that you can and should attend?

• Do you have an answer for the “What do you do?” question? If not, start developing a response.

• Plan your follow up — how will you keep in contact, follow up and engage in a long-term networking relationship with the people you will meet?

Research

Looking at the companies you identified in step 1 (who do you want to work for), begin researching all you can about them, including:

• What are their company priorities?

• Are there aspects of their company or industry for which you have unique insights?

• Is the company growing?

• What type of employees do they hire?

• Are they hiring right now?

• Do you know anyone who works there? What is your relationship with the people you know who work there?

Build Your LinkedIn Profile

Maybe you looked at LinkedIn as a “nice to have” when you were employed, but now it can be one of your most powerful job search tools. The people you need to know, and who need to know (and find) you, are often just a keystroke away.
With a clear sense of your value proposition and what you’re looking for (refer to step one, again), in Month 1 focus on:

• Updating your profile with a current and professional-looking headshot.

• Adding information about your last employer — focusing on successes, results and keywords designed toward your next job.

• Revising your Summary to reflect your passions, goals and value proposition.

• Add any credentials, education or volunteer activity you’ve gained recently.

• Start to slowly ask for recommendations on your last job. You will get more assertive about this next month, but start asking now.


Month 2

As you spent Month 1 gathering information, learning and becoming more visible to your community and industry, now it’s time to amplify your efforts using the insights and research you learned.

This month your focus is to:

Build Out Your Online Presence and Social Networks

Take a much more visible position online. Look at all the networks where your target audience (recruiters, hiring managers, colleagues who could refer you and influencers) participates. For some of you this may mean building a presence on Twitter, or maybe posting some creative videos highlighting your talents on YouTube. For others of you, perhaps forming a strong presence and following on Pinterest or Instagram will get the attention of the product-focused businesses you are trying to connect with.

Also consider a mini-website or blog. Both can be done relatively easily using a platform like WordPress, where the look and feel is relatively user-friendly. This can serve to illustrate your skills and experience, and can house your resume, writings and offer to your next employer.

Refine Your CV

Draft, revise and have your CV reviewed. Be sure this document reflects your style and personality, is concise and interesting, can be customized to the jobs you will apply for and is completely (yes, completely!) free of typos or grammar mistakes. Did I mention there should be no typos?

This document is a reflection of your personality, passion, care and interest in the position and company that will receive it.Have it reviewed by many people who know you and know what you’re looking for. Or better still contact us so we can help you write a professional CV.

Take Your Networking to the Next Level

For all those contacts you started meeting in Month 1, now you will become more intentional about connecting with them, offering to meet and discuss opportunities, learn about their industry and figure out how and who you will build more long-term, win-win, networking relationships with.

Perhaps join a committee in one of the networking groups you joined. You might even join a leads group or program specifically designed for job seekers. Your goal is to be out in the community, not sitting at home, so you can be visible and top of mind with your target audiences.

Contact the Companies You Researched

Now that you have the due diligence complete on the companies you’d like to work for, and you’ve identified your in roads (i.e. people you know who work there) create your cover letters and pitch schedule. Consider whether to contact the hiring manager on LinkedIn first or whether a letter by regular mail might be more effective.

Tailor and customize your cover letter and CV for each position for which you are applying. Draw a straight line between what they are hiring for and what you have experience doing and are passionate about doing again. Make the hiring manager’s job as easy as possible.

Months 3+

If your job search continues, you are likely dealing with mounting feelings of frustration and anxiety. Just know that the process is never the same for any two people. Your colleague may have had a great job offer by the end of the first week of unemployment, and you are facing three+ months of uncertainty. Your situation could change tomorrow with one phone call, so rest assured: If you’re working the search correctly, you’re doing everything possible to make yourself findable, and evaluating the opportunities you receive.

Keep your momentum going by focusing on:

• Social networking

• In-person networking

• Contributing to the online conversation

• Getting out into the community

• Continuing your research

• Letting people know what you have to offer

• Refining and polishing your resume

• Sending letters and emails to your target audience

• Volunteering

• Take care of yourself

Success in your job search!

Source: http://blog.cvwizards.com.ng/?p=397

Congrats to the successful candidates. I implore you guys to be good ambassadors of your respective states.

March4Buhari

March4Buhari

WE NEED CHANGE!

What about you?

Change!

Sai Buhari.

When you’re in a job search, it’s important to be crystal clear about the kinds of companies you’d like to work for. Once you have gained this clarity, you’ll want to research and identify the names of the companies that meet your search criteria. Your goal will be to “infiltrate” these companies through your network, and speak to the hiring managers (NOT the Human Resources department). Ultimately, this process will help you decide which company you want to hire as your employer!

Notice that this strategy is the opposite of what most job-seekers do – which is to look for open positions, and apply for any opportunities that seem remotely aligned with their professional background. Creating a Target Company List requires that you have “laser-focus” on the kinds of organizations you most want to join.

Start by selecting broad industry categories where your skills, experiences, and interests would be a good fit. Examples would be Healthcare, Professional Services or Consumer Products. You’ll gather as much information on the selected organizations as you can and network your way in. The sooner you target specific employers, the sooner you’ll get to meet decision makers at these firms (yes, even if they claim they’re not hiring.)

The end product will be a list of 35 to 50 company names on one page, segmented into distinct categories or industries. You should share your Target Company List at every networking meeting (along with your Professional Biography), which will help your networking partner to help you. Reviewing the document together “jogs the memory” of the other person, so he or she will give you names and contact information of people they know within your targeted companies. This means that you’ll have “warm referrals” into your targeted companies, rather than having to rely on “cold calls.”

Of course, this list will develop and change as you go through the networking process, and as you learn more about the marketplace. But try not to get distracted or sidetracked by other companies that are not on your list. When the job market is tight and the headlines are screaming about dire economic conditions, it may be challenging to focus exclusively on the firms on your Target Company List. While this approach may seem counter-intuitive, that’s exactly how successful people get jobs when no one’s hiring.

The mere fact that you have a Target Company List demonstrates that you are highly professional and organized, and that you’ve “done your homework.” It also distinguishes you from other job-seekers, because you’re working with a proven system that generates great job search results!

Source: http://blog.cvwizards.com.ng/?p=392

Oceanbreeze07:
Oga read my post very well b4 u quote me..

I said if its "918 people, cnt they cool down n send the txt to all the 918 people? Instead of sending to some n leaving the rest behind..

Its lyk u got the txt n hv even written sef..

U dnt kno hw I feel..

Sorry about that. I thought they sent the sms and emails to all the shortlisted candidates.

Mazimc:
Option A pls.

I thought as much. Because the B na die. Only a genius will score above 60%.

Mazimc:
The 2nd CBT has been concluded. Same standard of questions like the first CBT. Except for the foreign affairs but thank God it well with me. I finished on time and saw my score. Warming up for the next stage by HIS grace.

Which of the options did you write?

Oceanbreeze07:
Why will they treat us lyk fools Sending sms to some n leaving some?? Wat kind of country is this??
Its jst about 918 names, why cnt they cool down and send the massage to all ?? Why d rush?
Nigeria !!! Haba!

If there to invite all the candidates who wrote the first CBT for the second CBT, then what's the essence of the former?

moststylish:
i have a feeling that those that were not sent text has already got the job

I pray o.

Comments.

Finding your dream job isn’t as simple as mailing in your resume and waiting for the phone to ring. In this competitive job market, you need to be much more efficient and targeted in your search than ever before. This means searching online.

Google’s advanced search operators can help you zero in on the type of job you’re seeking and filter out irrelevant job listings. Depending on the specific role you’re looking for, some search terms may be more helpful than others. Here’s a look at five search operators to get you started:

1. Minus (-)

Using the minus sign followed by a word alerts search engines you want results without that word.

For instance, if you get the same websites over and over again in your search and want to broaden the results, enter a search for development manager-_______.com. (Fill in the blank with the website you want to omit.) This filters out the domain from your results.

If you keep finding job listings for a certain organization that doesn’t interest you, or a certain job title that isn’t relevant to you, use the minus sign to remove them from your results.

2. Quotes (“ ”)

Putting quotation marks around a group of two or more words signals to search engines you want results that contain that exact phrase — not some combination of those words in isolation. This is helpful if you have a very specific skill set or you’re looking for an exact job description.

For instance, typing in “volunteer coordinator” nets you a result that’s more applicable to your job search than simply searching for the two words on their own. Without the quotes, you might get a lot of results for unpaid volunteer opportunities, which isn’t helpful when looking for a job.

3. inurl:

This command yields search results that contain your keyword in the website’s online address or URL.

For example, if you wanted to find websites with the word careers in the URL, search for inurl:careers. With this command, and other commands with a colon, keep in mind that there are no spaces in the search command. If you’re looking for job listings on a company website, it’s likely the page will contain the word careers in its URL.

This also helps avoid generic career advice rather than actual job listings. However, don’t forget to search for a few other variations such as jobs or hiring, as some companies use different terms.

4. site:

Enter site: followed by a URL — remember, no spaces — to restrict your search results within a certain domain. If there are specific companies you’d like to work for, this command is extremely useful.

Of course, while many companies post jobs on their own websites, some use third-party websites to publicize opportunities. Don’t get tunnel vision on a single domain, or you might miss out on your dream job.

5. related:

Once you find a job listing you like, enter related: plus the listing’s URL — again, no spaces — to find similar jobs. Search engines will support most search commands, but this command will only work in Google.

It may take a bit of trial and error to find the search strategies that work best for you, but once you’ve gotten the hang of these commands, you’ll be able to use them over and over again, not just for your job search but in other areas of your life as well.

Join us again next week Monday for another wonderful article. Do have a splendid week ahead.

Source: http://blog.cvwizards.com.ng/?p=387

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