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You're right.
But I'm talking broadly about the mindset that many have, especially when the advert is clearly for those who need an opportunity to earn an income and acquire skills, outside those provided by a traditional job.
In the end though-
To each his/her own.

Update:
I had to modify the ad title.
Please, always make sure to ask about the work environment, because it seems we have funny expectations about the workplace.
Seems nobody wants to start small anymore.

A lady who came for an interview said the 'ambience' was not what she expected...
Apparently she needed a place with a/c and tiles.
Despite all the amenities and facilities we provide for free here!
As if she was doing me a favour!
Sorry to disappoint.
Preposterous.

Still available.
Acquire on-the-job entrepreneural skills.

Unfortunately, no.
This isn't a business policy.
It's just one of the restrictions we have to work with.
Take care.

Here's a thought:
These workers must have found alternative sources of income by now (face it- the fact is that lenders can only do so much).
So how about using whatever you're paid to FIRST expand and establish that 'business'?

Are they still going to work?
Have they laid seige to his office?
Have the HA members been frog-marched by the workers to carry placards with them?
No?
Seriously?
Then what reason is there that the rest of the world should care what happens to them?
Heaven helps those who...

A google search shows only premium times carrying the news almost an hour after it broke. Why?
Assuming it's true- how do 1 1/2 months out of 7 1/2 give any kind of cause for jubilation?
Has he made known the amount he got from the eca?
Has he published a list of said officials and their (normal) wages and allowances?
Are pensioners getting paid first or do they have to do 'verification' beforehand?
Has he officially apologised to his people, or is he still hiding behind his lackeys?
Meanwhile- where was all this debt during elections? Why did the workers in osun rally round, campaign for and vote in a man who (as at april) was owing them over 5 months' wages?!
Were they properly 'settled'? Abi dem no need d money 'like dat'?

SALES LADY NEEDED URGENTLY
Location: Lekki, Lagos
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a 'staff' job!

Description:
A local business needs the Services of a results-oriented Sales Lady to RUN/MANAGE a small sales outlet.

The Role
-You will effectively be running your own business.
-Therefore you will be solely responsible for MANAGING all retail operations.
-You will control the sales and inventory records.

Requirements
-Strong retail/marketing skills
-Good communication
-Fluency in English and competence in maths
-Ability to work without supervision.
-Previous retail experience is an advantage

Qualifications:
-SSCE and above.
-1 or more year's Experience

Training and Development
-We will provide you with relevant sales and ICT training
- Personal and Business development coaching available

Benefits
-You determine your own working hours
-Salary: Based on agreement
-Accommodation is provided
-All purchases are done by a third party

Entry closes once the suitable candidate is selected.

Application
Intertested persons should call IMMEDIATELY or send an SMS with 'full name, age, location, years of experience' to-
Joseph, 08166252749.

GOOD LUCK

Hi.
I think it would help if you gave a price breakdown and provided a list of what the components do; maybe in a table format- as well as any subscription fees.
To most people, this technology is unaffordable; change their thinking- compare it's benefits to the costs/efficacy of modems/wimax/tethered browsing (e.g pricing per mb, bandwidth limits, location or weather conditions, etc).
Especially, how can people living in flats/apartments with poor network signal benefit from shared costs?
Also, do you do payment in installments? (pardon the pun )
I think these suggestions might boost your market.
Cheers.

Still available?

Meanwhile-
Abacha wasn't corrupt.
Sai Buhari.
Abi.

While praising a dictator's henchmen for (possibly) acting without his knowledge, let's understand this-
Nigerians have chosen the leader they want.
We have the next four years to discover just how serious this problem is that we've created for ourselves.
God help us.

Please go through the link below for interview prepping tips-
https://www.nairaland.com/1798169/job-hunting-interview-tips-here#24436906

Please go through the link below for interview prepping tips-
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Happy nu year.
Nuff said.
This is a rapid-fire session.

Prepping for D-Day.

Read allthe preceding articles, use them and interview day will be a breeze.
1. Leave early- Plan to be there an hour before the time given.
2. A tie is formal enough for the high end firms; it's your ability they're after.
3. Only put on a jacket if the weather requires it; you may need it for cold offices. But leave it off till its your turn.
4. Phone on silent. Jotter pen calculator.
5. ALL YOUR ORIGINAL DOCIMENTS IN AN A4 SLEEVE! With copies in another sleeve.
6. Manicure, hair cut, shave, dark clothes for a conservative look- and to hide accidental stains.
7. NEVER eat/ drink before an interview- except for water. Belching, stained teeth- or worse- clothes; needing the loo when 'time don reach'...
8. You better know if its a general screening test or a one-on-one.
9. Practice how you'll greet your interviewer(s); confidence is the first impression you must convey.

Right. That's it.
Questions?
Good luck in 2015.

Next- The hot seat.
Who knows when I'll find time...

Happy nu year.
Nuff said.
This is a rapid-fire session.

Prepping for D-Day.

Read allthe preceding articles, use them and interview day will be a breeze.
1. Leave early- plan to be there an hour before the time given.
2. A tie is formal enough for the high end firms; it's you ability they're after.
3. Only put on a jacket if the weather requires it; you may need it for cold offices. But leave it off till its your turn.
4. Phone on silent. Jotter pen calculator.
5. ALL YOUR ORIGINAL DOCIMENTS IN AN A4 SLEEVE. With copies in another sleeve.
6. Manicure, hair cut, shave, dark clothes for a conservative look- and to hide accidental stains.
7. NEVER eat/ drink before an interview- except for water. Belching, stained teeth- or worse- clothes; needing the loo when 'time don reach'...
8. You better know if its a general screening test or one-on-one.
Practice how you'll greet your interviewer(s); confidence is the first impression you must convey.

Right. That's it.
Questions?
Good luck in 2015.

Guestartiste:
Pls are people running away from ur job cos this is the 3rd post on it in how many years? Or u r seriously expanding?
Can I still apply?
Pls what kind of accomodation do u provide?
Hope ur staff don't work 24 hours or almost because they live in the premises?

This is a general forum, so you're free to adopt whatever attitude suits you.
But do you really ask these sorts of questions when you apply for jobs?
Do you then expect to be considered as a viable candidate if you manage to get into an interview?
Do you now think you can apply?

Hi. How long to charge a car battery of 12v 75ah? Or deep cycle of 12v, 200ah?
Also wots ur last price?
I'm in lagos.

Since I posted this job advert I've conducted several interviews.
There seem to be some serious deficiencies that job seekers have in preparing for and attending interviews.
Please, you MUST take time to read ALL of the job advert, rarher than wasting your time and money at an interview for a job that you don't even WANT!

There are lots of tips on NL. A simple search will yield a bounty of quality advice.
There's no excuse for example, for travelling from Badagry to VI without your original documents!
Haba!
Good luck.

Pls mods, confirm and front page this. Thanks

Punch of 16/01/2015, pg7:
Bird flu hits two farms in the two states.
Ministry of Health has carried out tests and sent samples to Italy for confirmation.
Both farms have been sealed off.
Pls, avoid bird meats for the next couple of weeks, unless you buy directly from a poultry farm yourself.
God help us for dis country.

Amireel:
Buh am nt good wit those packages o, cant i learn on d job? Nd pls wot kind of business do u operate is it a grocery store or like a shopping mall etc

This is a small business.
The offer is for only those who meet the criteria.
We're creating online portals and need to hit the ground running, hence the need for skilled hands.
Take care.

Lekki, Lagos.
Please note-
You will be tested in the use of MS Excel, Access; and basic Maths.

Position still available.
Computer training comes as standard job package.

This is a customer-facing role in a small business.

Requirements:
1. You must be skilled in ALL arms of the MS Office Suite- Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Publisher, Web-Expressions and One Note.
2. You must be friendly, have adequate typing skills and possess excellent command of written and spoken English.
3. You must be able to reside within the premises or other provided accommodation.
4. You must have 2 guarantors.
5. To apply:
Send a text to 08166252749.
6. Interviews commence on Monday, 12/01/2015..
Good luck

Location: Lagos

Anyone interested must send an email to the address provided.

Please, ensure you attach your CV; a cover letter is unnecessary.

Take care.

Requirements:
You must be skilled in the MS Office Suite- Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Publisher, One Note.
You must have adequate typing skills and excellent command of written/spoken English.
You must be able to reside in the premises or other provided accommodation.
You must have 2 guarantors.

To apply:
Send a text to 08166252749.


Application deadline is 29/11/2014.
Good luck.

Hi,
I just saw the news on the bbc website.
I found it curious that shekau and his 'left hand man' are both wearing rainboots. Is this a 'fashion statement', or could it give an indication of the (possibly swampy) area they might usually pass? Bear in mind that those things are quite uncomfortable and non-porous, so prolonged use will likely cause damage to feet and lower legs.

Regarding the article, isn't it high time the governor relinquishes his position and full marshal law is imposed on Borno? Meanwhile, how is it that the citizens haven't pursued the entire legislature, councillors and other executives of the state from office with sticks and kobokos? What on earth is wrong with the people in Borno?
Thanks

Pardon the long interval (abi na interlude).
I write when I can. So sue me. heh

Assignment: What's the difference between a CV and a resume?
Hint-
If your RESUME is over 1.5 pages, you're heading for failure.
If your CV is less than 2 pages, you must be an expert, constantly training in your field.

First and foremost-
Get 2-4 tailored CVs. Be sure that they suit the range of jobs you're applying for.
Secondly-
If you're a grad of religious studies and you apply to an IT firm looking for graduates, how on earth do you expect your desktop publishing certificate to get you the job?!?
So stop wasting your time, energy and your parents'?/provider's hard-earned money, running around [Lagos] from interview to application, when you LACK THE REQUIRED SKILLS!
This is not 'baba ijebu'.

If you have 'CAREER OBJECTIVES', 'GOALS', etc, usually at the top of your RESUME [usually in it's own section]- who you dey try deceive?
Your potential employer has not the slightest interest in your personal goals; he/she knows for a fact that the second you get a better deal/job, you're out the door, not caring that you left one of your shoes behind.
So stop wasting HR's time with unnecessary platitudes.

Tabulate EVERYTHING- It saves on your paper, is easier to skim over and shows tight efficiency.
Who wants to spend the rest of their lives reading irrelevant stories of your 'duties'? They don't know what the job entails, so you show them how you ironed oga's shorts and poured tea expertly?
Therefore use columns and rows-
Educational history: Institution; Degree/Qualification; Dates[from-to]
Work history: Company; Job Title/Position; Dates

Better add relevant addresses and contact info, o!
Key responsibilities are allowed- Max of 3 per job. Under 'Position'.

Whatever your qualifications, abilities-
YOU BETTER PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS/TALENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS.
At least 3 times weekly.

LACK OF EXPERIENCE?
1. Volunteer. It's the easiest way to get the required experience you need.
Rotaract, Lions, Motherless babies, etc. Google volunteering in your state.
2. Do a 'boy-boy' at a related company close to your home. Go on errands. Ask questions. Observe. Pester them to 'let' you help. lol.
But you know it's working for free sha? Maybe they'll spring you lunch once in a while...
3. If it's a desk job, better go online and discover, then practice everything pertaining to the job. Leave a lot of online footprint that you can refer to.
4. Start a Business, build a portfolio: If you ever plan to get a job that pays well, the best way to boost your chances over the competition is to show how your skills have benefited MSMEs in your area. And these guys will in turn write you glowing letters of recommendation. So BECOME A CONSULTANT.

Hey, all you 'local champions' who were in societies, heading organisations, presidents, coordinators, secretaries, and so forth- Who cares? Oh, leadership and organisational qualities? Na ball, wey need captain?
If you lack the required skills, na interview go chuck you out; if they task you on your 'abilities' and you fall short, who will you blame?
And INTERESTS?!?!?!?
What, in all that is good and holy, do your interests have to do with your job application?! And how does your enjoyment of travel, or dancing help a company that needs you to deal with customers' accounts, or constantly monitor a network, or address customers' complaints? Or are you just hinting that you'll be 'unavailable' on weekends?

A CV without references is wasted paper.
What on earth do you mean, 'Available on request'?! I no get wok do, SODIA4 you wan make I book apointment wit ur seketry, make you fyn chans give me refri ni? OK oh, no vex. ur cv dey go oga desk strait. na hin go kukuma call you hinsef to beg for ur refri.
MCHEEWW.


Next-
Prepping for D-Day.

Hi,
Please send to debaj10@gmail.com
God bless you abundantly.
Thanks.

Tip 2:
NOTE: Tip 2 only makes sense if you've followed Tip 1. Obviously.

If the company has a website, better save the following pages:
home, about, products/services.
You'll be able to do some relevant recap on interview day- especially if there's no network, no credit, bad reception, peak period, etc.
Also, find out the key officers; if any are well-known and you miss it, fail.
You must know what they do, how long they've been doing it and some of the latest projects.
Act as a client- Call customer care, send an email.
This might give you ideas on how to improve their services; hence they'll see you as potential added value.
If you don't know the area, google it oo!!
Find out from people how traffic affects travel to the location.
Up next:
You and your CV...

Interview tips- 1:
It should be obvious, but-
Always, ALWAYS keep a copy of each job you apply for.
In this day and age, what's your excuse for not having a copy on your phone?
'The paper I wrote on got lost'?
'The owner of the newspaper took it before I finished'?
That's what your phone is for. Use it.

I've had quite a number of people respond to an invitation with, "Er, what position is this for?" or "Please can you tell me what company this is?"
It's clear they sent their details in a batch email or simply applied for any and all positions they could find- so long as the title looked good or was simply recognizable.
'Try-your-luck' hardly ever works; it's hard to imagine a company advertising a position then giving the job to someone who just 'applied sha'.
If you can't recognize/recall the details of a job you applied for, why should you expect to get the job?
Immediate red flag on interview day.