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Car TalkRe: Which Of These Cars Is Not German? [PHOTO] by Eggcelent(m): 5:19pm On Nov 01, 2014
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FamilyRe: Th Cry Of A Virgin by Eggcelent(m): 3:42pm On Nov 01, 2014
What I'll suggest here is that she should change the company she keeps. If she has decided to maintain her virginity (which is a great thing), then she should "roll" with those who share similar ideals. Am 100% sure there are guys out there willing to maintain a "non-sexual" relationship.
AgricultureRe: Battery Cages For Layers Needed by Eggcelent(m): 3:35pm On Nov 01, 2014
A unit of new manual battery cages that can house 240 birds at 105k. Location: Owo, Ondo State. Let me know is interested.
Agriculture21 Weeks Old Pullets Not Laying. What Could Be Wrong? by Eggcelent(op): 3:28pm On Nov 01, 2014
About 500 pullets I got from Zartech on 5th June, 2014 (over 21 weeks ago) have not started dropping. What could be the issue? NOTE: This won't be the first time I would be raising pullets. However, this would be the first I would procure from Zartech. The previous ones started dropping between the 16th and 19th, though I fed them ad lib, while this set have their feeding regulated. They are generally healthy with all the physical signs of a laying pullet, yet no eggs yet. Any piece advice?
SportsRe: The Manchester Derby; Who Will Win It? by Eggcelent(m): 1:53pm On Nov 01, 2014
Gorgeous58. I'm impressed seeing a lady who knows her football this well. As to your point; it is valid. Mangala, as I suspected he would, has been struggling. Consequent on this, I don't Pellegrini using him tomorrow. Even at that, I still believe that City will win comfortably. And that is for one reason; United. this season, have struggled against all the teams that have attacked them. They will equally struggle against City, who arguably have the best attack in the EPL.
SportsRe: The Manchester Derby; Who Will Win It? by Eggcelent(m): 12:55pm On Nov 01, 2014
Your form before coming into a derby doesn't count on the day. The 2 teams are devastating going forward. However, City are stronger defensively. I expect them to pick United off at the back. City are at home and they have a lot to prove. Silva's absence will be a big miss; no doubt. However, Nasri is back & will compensate. Finally, United have struggled against all the teams who have attacked them this season; Leicester, West Brom, etc. There is hardly any better attacking team in the EPL today than City. United are bound to struggle.
SportsRe: The Manchester Derby; Who Will Win It? by Eggcelent(m): 11:47am On Nov 01, 2014
A Big Win For City. Definitely.
PoliticsBoko Haram Denies Ceasefire Claims By Nigeria's Government by Eggcelent(op): 10:30am On Nov 01, 2014
Boko Haram has denied claims by Nigeria's government that it has agreed to a ceasefire and will release more than 200 abducted schoolgirls.

The group's leader, Abubakar Shekau, said the girls had converted to Islam and been married off since being taken.

Nigeria's army announced a ceasefire with the militants on 17 October, saying the girls would soon be freed.

But violence has continued since news of the alleged truce, including a fatal bomb blast on Friday.

Boko Haram has been fighting an insurgency since 2009, with some 2,000 civilians reportedly killed this year.
'We will not negotiate'

In a video released on Friday, Abubakar Shekau said: "We have not made ceasefire with anyone. We did not negotiate with anyone. It's a lie.

"We will not negotiate. What is our business with negotiation? Allah said we should not."

Shekau also claimed that the militants were holding a German national, thought to be a teacher, who was kidnapped by gunmen in July.

There was no indication of when or where the group's latest video was shot.

The BBC's Tomi Oladipo in Lagos says the video will come as a huge embarrassment for the Nigerian government after it said it had secured a ceasefire with Boko Haram.
Newspapers with headlines on the Chibok girls and their possible release are displayed at a news stand in Abuja - 18 October 2014 News of the government supposedly sealing a truce with Boko Haram made the front pages

The Islamist militants sparked global outrage in April by abducting 219 schoolgirls from the remote north-eastern town of Chibok, in Borno state.

Their continued captivity has led to criticism of the Nigerian government's efforts to secure their release.

Hopes were raised earlier this month when Nigeria's chief of defence staff, Alex Badeh, announced a truce with the group.

"They've assured us they have the girls and they will release them," he said. "I am cautiously optimistic."

But the Boko Haram leader said the girls were "in their marital homes" after being married off by the group.

Last week, Human Rights Watch said in a report that Boko Haram was holding more than 500 women and young girls captive and that forced marriage was common in the group's camps.
SOURCE : http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-29859587
PoliticsRe: President Jonathan Has Not Done Much by Eggcelent(m): 8:56pm On Oct 31, 2014
A Nice Piece. To Supporters Of GEJ/GMB, Please, Don't Turn This "An Sparring Session". Just See The Sense In This. Until We Learn To Objectively Hold These Politicians Accountable, All We Will Continue To Get Is Pittance.
BusinessRe: Are You An Entrepreneur Or A Businessman? by Eggcelent(m): 6:47pm On Oct 30, 2014
Nice Piece. It Is A Norm In Nigeria That Nigerians Ride On Fads Even When They Only Have Shallow Understanding Of What It Is All About. Entrepreneur Was A Word People Started Throwing About As A Fad
AgricultureRe: Poultry. Cost And Expectations In Nigeria by Eggcelent(m): 5:41pm On Oct 29, 2014
melifew213. Check for the following; the comb must be red, turgid & extended, to cover between the pelvic and breast must take at least 3 fingers. Additionally, the vent should be moist and red. Success
AgricultureRe: Poultry. Cost And Expectations In Nigeria by Eggcelent(m): 5:27pm On Oct 29, 2014
hardniola. Depending on how much a plot cost in your choice location, you may wish to consider the following; a manual cage with capacity of 240 birds can be gotten at 100/110k at Akure there. Similarly, budget btw 950 - 1,000 for each bird (whether you're raising from day old or you are buying at point of lay). You'll need about 5 bundles of roofing sheet to cover a pen capable of housing 500 birds. Other expenses include cement for the flooring, net & planks. Success.
Forum GamesOriginal Rules Of Monopoly by Eggcelent(op): 8:47pm On Oct 26, 2014
Preparation
To begin with, each player selects a
token. Then they place their token
on the Go space on the board, only
when his/her first turn to move
arrives. One player becomes the
Banker, who distributes assets from
the Bank to the players. Only the
player in question can use their
money, money can only by lent via
the banker or by the player
remortgaging an asset, money can
not be lent by another player. Each
player receives two $500, two $100,
two $50, six $20, five $10, five $5,
and five $1. The Bank has 32
houses and 12 hotels , but never
runs out of money. If necessary,
the Banker can create more money
to give to players. The Banker keeps
his assets separate from those of
the Bank. The Banker can not get
extra money. When you pass GO
you receive $200.
General
Each player, in turn, rolls both dice
and then moves forward (clockwise
around the board) the number of
spaces indicated by the sum of the
numbers rolled. Action is then
taken depending on the space on
which the player lands:
If the player lands on an
unowned property, he or she may
buy it for the price listed on that
property's space. If he or she
agrees to buy it, he or she pays the
Bank the amount shown on the
property space and receives the
deed for that property. There can
only be one player per color. If he
or she decides not to buy it, the
property is auctioned, and the
bidding may start at any price. The
highest bidder wins the property
and pays the Bank the amount bid
and receives the property's title
deed. Railroads and utilities are also
properties.
If the player lands on an
unmortgaged property owned by
another player, he or she pays rent
to that person, as specified on the
property's deed. It is the property
owner's responsibility to demand
rent, and he or she has until the
beginning of the second following
player's turn to do so.
If the player lands on his or her
own property, or on property which
is owned by another player but
currently mortgaged, nothing
happens.
If the player lands on Luxury
Tax/Super Tax, he or she must pay
the Bank $100 (in some editions of
the game, only $75).
If the player lands on Income
Tax he or she must pay the Bank
either $200 or 10% of his or her
total assets (cash on hand,
property, houses and hotels). In
some editions of the game, this is a
flat rate of $200.
If the player lands a on Chance
or Community Chest, the player
takes a card from the top of the
respective pack and performs the
instruction given on the card.
If the player lands on the Jail
space, he or she is "Just Visiting"
and does nothing. No penalty
applies.
If the player lands on the Go to
Jail square, he or she must move
his token directly to Jail.
If the player lands on or passes
Go in the course of his or her turn,
he or she receives $200 from the
bank. A player has until the
beginning of his or her next turn to
collect this bonus.
If a player does not have sufficient
funds to pay off a rent or fee, he or
she may take a loan from the bank
by mortgaging one or more
properties or trade property deeds
to other players in the game.
Players may not loan money to
other players, only the bank can
loan money, and then only by
mortgaging properties. If a property
is mortgaged, a sale of this
property can be forced by another
player by offering the bank a sum
more than the mortgaged price.
This forces the person mortgaging
the property to buy it back at that
time or relinquish the property to
the bank which may then be
purchased for sale for the offered
price.
If a player skips another player's
turn and is caught, the turn is
transferred back to the player
whose turn was skipped.
Doubles
When doubles are rolled, the player
picks up the dice and moves again,
however, while house rules may
vary, the official rules state that you
do land on the square you landed
on, on your first roll, and you must
pay the price or should you so
choose, buy the property in
question. After the third roll of
doubles, rather than landing on the
square you would go to, go
immediately to jail, and therefore,
do not enact the appropriate action
of landing on that square.
Jail
A player can be directed to jail in
three ways: by landing on the Go to
Jail space, by drawing a "Go to Jail"
Chance or Community Chest card
or rolling three doubles. In any of
these cases, the player moves
directly into jail, without collecting
the $200 for passing Go.
A player in jail remains there until
he/she does one of the following:
opts to pay a $50 bailout to the
bank, or spend a "Get out of Jail
Free" card, before rolling the dice
rolls doubles three times
fails to roll doubles on his/her
third turn in jail, in which case the
$50 charge is levied anyway (the
player may not use a "Get out of
Jail Free" card in this situation)
In any of these cases, the dice
rolled on the turn on which the
player leaves jail are played out.
However, in the second case, the
power of the doubles is "used up"
by bailing the player out of jail, and
so he/she does not get an extra
turn. On the other hand, if the
player rolls doubles in the first case,
the extra turn is still granted.
While in jail, a player may still buy
and erect houses/hotels, sell or buy
property, and collect rent. [1]
Properties, Rents, and
Construction
You can only buy houses or hotels
second time round on the board.
You can't buy these on the first
round. If a player lands on property
and refuses to buy it the others
may bid on the property. The player
with the highest bid gets the
property. Properties are arranged in
"color groups" of two or three
properties. Once a player owns all
properties of a color group (a
monopoly), the rent is now
doubled on all unimproved lots of
that color group, even if some of
the properties are mortgaged to
the Bank, and the player may
purchase either one to four houses
or one hotel (which is equivalent to
five houses) for those properties
(as long as none of the properties
of that color group are mortgaged
to the bank), which raise the rents
that must be paid when other
players land on the property. The
properties in a color group must be
developed evenly, i.e. each house
that is built must go on a property
in the group with the fewest
number of houses on it so far. In
another way of speaking, the
number of houses of any
properties of a same color group
must not differ by more than one.
For example, houses in a group
may be distributed (2,3,2) or (0,1,1)
or (4,4,3), but not (1,2,3) or (0,4,4).
If a property is owned by a player
and another player lands on the
property and the owner does not
realise it before another player rolls
the dice then the player does not
have to pay the owner.
You may have up to 1 Hotel or 4
Houses. 5 Houses are equal to 1
Hotel. House prices should be on
the property cards.
A hotel may be built on a color
group only after all properties in the
group have four houses. A player
purchases a hotel by paying the
price of an additional house, and
returning the four houses on that
property to the bank in exchange
for a hotel. If there are not enough
houses in the bank for a player to
build four houses on each property
before building a hotel, the player
may not skip directly to buying a
hotel by paying the full price at one
go.
The bank has a fixed supply of 32
houses and 12 hotels. If more
players decide to build more
houses at the same time than there
are houses in the bank, the houses
are auctioned off one at a time to
the highest bidder. This rule favors
the owners of expensive properties,
for which the houses cost more in
the first place, because the auction
price of a house is not tied to the
value of the property on which it
will be placed. It is not possible to
buy more houses than there is
available in the bank. This could
stop people buying hotels in the
future!
At any time a player may, to raise
cash, return hotels and houses to
the bank for the mortgage value on
the front of the card. If there are
sufficient houses in the bank, hotels
may also be "broken down" into a
number of houses for the
corresponding percentage of their
purchase price. For example, hotels
in one color group may be replaced
by two houses each, and for each
hotel thus broken down, the player
receives half the cost of three
houses. Also, properties with no
houses or hotels may be
mortgaged for half of the property
price. A property does not collect
rent while mortgaged and may not
be developed. To de-mortgage a
property a player must pay interest
of 10% in addition to the mortgage
price. Whenever a mortgaged
property changes hands between
players, either through a trade, sale
or by bankruptcy, the new owner
must immediately pay 10% interest
on the mortgage and at their option
may pay the principal or hold the
property. If the player holds the
property and later wishes to lift the
mortgage they must pay the 10%
interest again as well as the
principal.
Sharing the ownership of any
property is strictly forbidden and
equals in the players involved
forfeiting the game.
For a street repairs card, the player
must pay for every house and/or
hotel they own on the board.
Railroad and Utility Rent
The rent a player owes for landing
on a railroad varies with the
number of railroads the owner
possesses. The rent is as follows:
Charge $25 if one owned, $50 if
two owned, $100 if three owned,
$200 if all owned by the same
owner.
For utilities, after a player lands on
one to owe rent, they must roll the
dice again to determine the rent
amount. The rent is 10 times the
amount rolled if the owner has
both, or 4 times if not.
FamilyRe: Th Cry Of A Virgin by Eggcelent(m): 4:20pm On Oct 26, 2014
Kindly clarify; is it suitors ain't coming cos they knew before hand she was a virgin? Or her boyfriends left after she refused sleeping with them?
PoliticsRe: MIMIKO: PDP Dissolves Ondo Exco, Constitutes Caretaker Committee by Eggcelent(m): 4:05pm On Oct 26, 2014
This move will likely backfire in the party's quest to win most votes in the state during the presidential election. From information available, the governor has lost his goodwill among Ondo State people due to non-performance since he got a second-term mandate. Forcing him on the State PDP may lead to some of the party members teaming up with the APC just to prove a point. The national leadership should have sought a middle ground
AgricultureRe: Debeaking by Eggcelent(m): 3:54pm On Oct 26, 2014
I'll suggest vitamins 3 days before, then Stresoak (or any anti-stress drug) 2/3 days after. The whole idea here is to minimise effects of stress on the birds which might lead to reduced production and/or outbreak of diseases.
AgricultureRe: As At This Morning No Shop Had Starter Feed For Sale in minna by Eggcelent(m): 9:46am On Oct 26, 2014
The scarcity and attendant price increase is nationwide and has been attributed to shortage of soybeans due to Boko Haram insurgency affecting its cultivation. Meanwhile, why don't you consider Vital or Hybrid Feeds? Those 2 are being milled close to Minna and should be cheaper than Top Feeds due to reduced cost of transportation from the mill to distributors/retailers in Minna? (This is just a suggestion and not an endorsement of a brand over another)
Nairaland GeneralRe: FG To Ban Commercial Motorcycles Nationwide by Eggcelent(m): 7:40am On Oct 26, 2014
It won't happen; at least, not till after the 2015 general elections. As implementing it now may spell doom for the PDP-led FG. Meanwhile, the proposed policy isn't just being practicable now
AgricultureRe: Starting A Poultry Farm (a Blog) by Eggcelent(m): 2:49pm On Oct 24, 2014
Omoluabi1960. The last i heard of Zartech's DOC pullet was #100/one. However, you may call them on 08055990399. Nwangboe whose birds are pecking one another. I'll suggest you change the feed you are giving them. Also, ensure they have enough water.
PoliticsRe: Quality Of Life For Nigerian Youths Worst In The World – New Report by Eggcelent(m): 10:44am On Oct 24, 2014
This isn't surprising. The whole essence of governance is to make lives of citizens better in the immediate and also secure the future for the coming generations. However, as was played out in Ekiti, STOMACH INFRASTRUCTURE (immediate gains) triumphs over CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE (the future) in Nigeria.
CareerKnoted For Success by Eggcelent(op): 3:51pm On Oct 21, 2014
When Joshua Blue, a vice principal at the Kennedy School in Hong Kong, hosts an assembly for his students, he wears a light violet-coloured pastel tie to give him an edge.

The bluish-purple tie is “colourful yet muted”, he said, which Blue believes keeps students from being as bored when listening. On the other hand, he avoids brighter purples and pinks when standing up in front of students.

“You don’t want so many bright colours that the kids will get distracted,” said Blue, 35.

It might sound a bit like hocus pocus, but experts say that no matter the audience — clients, staff or even children — picking the right tie colour can help get your message across.

“Colours give off very specific signals,” said David Zyla, New York-based author of Color Your Style. “The same suit can be transformed with different tie colours, each with a very different impact and message.”

Wondering what colour tie to wear to your next meeting? Here’s how to choose the perfect tie colour for every occasion:

All Powerful Reds

It’s not a coincidence that many politicians wear red-coloured ties with light shirts and darker suits.

“Red is the power tie,” said Mark Woodman, a trend analyst who studies colour in Laurel, Maryland, in the US. “There’s something about red that always comes back to strength and passion.”

But the tone of your reds matters, too. Darker reds, such as a burgundy, can help build trust, while lighter red and pink ties can be more of a statement about your personal style and be associated with creativity. In the last decade, a pink tie can sometimes signal “solidarity with women,” added Woodman.

When you are taking the lead on a project or want to convey a sense of ambition, consider a bold shiny red. A matte or printed red tie can be a more subtle way to convey power.

Royal Purples

Ross Znavor, an executive in financial services in New York, wears purple ties rather than red to business meetings because the colour shows a bit of self-confidence and helps him create lasting first impressions.

Wearing a tie in a hue that’s less traditional shows clients, he is “comfortable in my own skin and someone with whom you want to build a relationship”, he said.

Lindsay said purple, traditionally a sign of royalty and wealth, is becoming more acceptable in the workplace.

“Men are wearing shades of lighter purple shirts and darker purple ties,” she said. Wear one of these shades if you want to stand out from the crowd with a slightly bolder look that’s not distracting.

Black Affair

While you might not wear them to executive meetings on a regular basis, wearing black ties to a cocktail party or even an upscale dinner gives off a sophisticated vibe, said Zyla.

But beware: the formal black colour can feel arrogant or overdressed in many situations. “Avoid it if being one of the ‘boys’ at work is necessary as you climb up the ladder,” Zyla said.

It’s often smarter to stick to grey shades, added Woodman. A grey tie can help give you a more sophisticated look without seeming pretentious, said Woodman.

“Grey is kind of edgy and it can look very modern,” he said. To pull it off, pair it with a lighter, pastel-coluored shirt. Look for lighter grey shades and shiny finish for a more polished look.

Shades Of The Garden

Green can signal several things, from rebirth to the colour of money in some countries. But, surprisingly, it can be too loud for the workplace.

“Do you want to be remembered for the tie or who you are as an individual?,” Woodman asked. Choosing the right green can be tough. A bright green is often too distracting, and it can also be difficult to find matching suits or shirts, he added. Still, a light green tie with a subtle print can pair well with a neutral-coloured shirt.

Yellow is a traditional tie colour in countries, including England, which can signal assuredness, along with radiance and vitality, he said.

Yellow ties can make you more approachable to colleagues because it’s a vibrant colour that’s symbolic of the sun. For many, wearing a yellow tie, “can show optimism and a positive outlook on life,” added Eve Roth Lindsay, an image consultant in Hong Kong.

Be careful of committing cultural faux pas when it comes to colour. For example, a yellow tie in India can signal that someone is a merchant, said Zyla. Wearing a white tie in China signals a period of mourning.

Fifty Shades Of… Blue

Afraid of sending the wrong message with your tie colour? Consider blue as the all-purpose tie hue.

Blue ties are a good investment because the colour reminds people of the sky and ocean, which has a calming effect, said Lindsay.

“Blue is the safest colour to wear,” she said.

Patterned blue ties tend to give off a classic professional feel and can be worn in a global business environment without sending the wrong message. A subtle blue can be “soft and introspective” while a cobalt or royal blue can help you stand out just the right amount, she said. “Dark blues are often reminiscent of well-respected pilot uniforms. Navy blue is a trusted colour and gives us confidence,” Lindsay said.

Be One With Nature

“A more relaxed wardrobe of friendlier colours such as tan, brown, earthy colours, salmon and yellow works for people dealing with other people such as sales, teachers and the service industry,” said Lindsay.

Make sure the brown tie does not look too plain, because it can signal a dull personality. A beige tie can sometimes come across as too relaxed, she said. Avoid pairing earth tone hues with similarly coloured shirts. And if you are eager for a promotion and want to stand out in the workplace, skip these colours altogether.
SOURCE: BBC WORLD SERVICE.
AgricultureRe: POULTRY CAGES! by Eggcelent(m): 5:01am On Oct 18, 2014
Thanks. Should get back to you in due course
AgricultureRe: Urgent! Poultry Farmers. by Eggcelent(op): 4:57am On Oct 18, 2014
Ok. I actually heard the feed is mostly known in Edo & part of Delta States. Maybe you ain't resident in any of the 2 states. All the same, big thanks.
AgricultureUrgent! Poultry Farmers. by Eggcelent(op): 6:37pm On Oct 17, 2014
House, especially poultry farmers, has anyone ever used Jakana AgFeeds for raising pullets? If yes, kindly share your experience. I learnt the feeds is popular with farmers in Edo & Delta. Your contributions on the pros & cons of using these feeds will be appreciated, please.
CareerJob Hunting? Don't Do This! by Eggcelent(op): 2:00pm On Oct 16, 2014
We’ve all heard the stories about job interviews gone wrong, like the eager young applicant who brought a sandwich to the interview, because, after all, it was lunch time. But a candidate’s first impression begins long before the interview. It starts with cover letter and CV or resume, which often are far from blemish-free. BBC Capital asked recruiters, hiring managers, and career coaches to share some of the most egregious errors they see in applications — and how to fix them. I can’t take a gamble on someone who can’t follow the first instructions I give. — Emily LaRusch

Cut and paste isn’t your friend

Matthew Lanier, a Boston-based corporate recruiter at technology staffing firm Eliassen Group, recalls the resume of an applicant in her twenties, who had mostly retail and customer-service experience. So he was surprised when lower down on the CV, he found an executive-level position with a major finance company and dates of employment spanning almost 10 years. Turns out the applicant had searched professional-looking resumes online, found one she really liked, and cut and pasted her own experiences over it. But, she mistakenly left some of the other person’s work history and personal contact information on the document.

“You have to assume that your entire resume will be looked at prior to being contacted, and that a careless mistake could be the difference between getting the job you want or being passed over,” wrote Lanier in an email.

There’s also another important reason to take the extra time—you can more easily support your story in interviews, according to Lanier.

“There is a huge difference between the candidate who can naturally apply their experience to the questions being asked of them versus one who is looking down at their resume for every answer,” he said.

Toss the form letter

When Ed Zitron, founder of EZPR, a public relations firm in San Francisco, listed an opening for a paid intern on InternMatch.com, he received more than 100 applications. Not one contained a personal cover letter.

“Every single one was a form letter, clearly copied and pasted,” said Zitron by email. Worse, almost none of the applicants even bothered to “put my name, or the firm's name, anywhere in the body” of the cover letter.

“I'm so easy to Google: you type my name in, there's my Twitter, there's my personal and my professional website,” Zitron said. “Getting even the most basic facts… is easy.”

His advice: Don’t send a generic cover letter, ever. Instead, share a bit of who you are and how that might relate to the position for which you are applying. Spend a few minutes Googling the firm. If you have a contact’s name, Google that person, too.

Be selective

Executive career coach Irene McConnell has clients who tell her they apply to more than 100 jobs per week. This is a big mistake, according to the director of Sydney-based Arielle Careers.

“The recruiters remember your name and begin to associate it with ‘that dude/gal who spams me every time I put a job ad up’,” McConnell said.

Think of it like a house that’s on the market for too long. You start wondering what’s wrong with it and why it won’t sell.

Don’t think recruiters don’t know which applications have made the rounds. Some tell-tale signs: a resume and cover letter that are completely non-aligned, the wrong recruiter's name or an incorrect role of interest, according to McConnell. The recruiting world is a lot smaller than you might think.

“If you damage your reputation in the eyes of recruiters, it will be more difficult to get a call back even when you put a thought-through application in,” McConnell said.

Keep photos to yourself

Roy Cohen, a New York-based veteran career counsellor and executive coach, remembers when a new client included an image of herself in a bikini in her application packet.

She had come to him for job search advice and strategy because she was frustrated that she wasn’t getting beyond the first round or getting many interviews.

“In advance of our first session, I asked her to provide me with a little background, a resume, and a sample cover letter,” said Cohen in an email. “That's how I discovered her very wrong approach.”

She wanted to work in marketing for a hedge fund and told Cohen that she knew that hedge funds typically hired "babes,” so she thought the photo might give her the upper hand.

While it is quite common in Europe to include a photo of oneself when applying for jobs – and sometimes it is even requested by companies – it is not expected and is often frowned upon in the US. Even where it is expected, keep it professional and current.

Cohen counselled his client against the use of the photo, not just for its inappropriateness but also because it was quite dated. “Imagine the awkwardness when you discover that a candidate has misrepresented the facts. In this case, by submitting a photo that is 10 plus years old,” said Cohen. “In addition to feeling like a ‘bait and switch’ occurred, interviewers are likely to wonder if the candidate is delusional or simply prone to lying.”

Shikha Arora, senior recruiter with SAP Asia, who is based in Singapore, has had other photo issues. “I received [an] application from an experienced professional from Hong Kong. The file size was 14 MB and I was taken aback to see more than 10 pictures shared in the document,” she wrote in an email. Some of the images were of the applicant receiving rewards and other showed him doing a favourite hobby.

“In my opinion, not the best way to tell and sell your story,” she said.

Follow instructions

Emily LaRusch, founder of Phoenix-based virtual receptionist services firm Back Office Betties, likes to test applicants’ attention to detail right from the start. Recently, she included in a job posting two straightforward instructions and a mention that anyone who didn’t apply as instructed wouldn’t be considered.

She received more than 30 applications in two days; only three people followed the instructions, and only one of them had a good command of English grammar. She is the only one who LaRusch is even considering for the post.

“This is supposed to be where applicants put their best foot forward, so I can’t take a gamble on someone who can’t follow the first instructions I give,” said LaRusch.

Don’t be too sure of yourself

Amy Silverman, managing editor of Phoenix New Times, recently advertised a food critic opening on the newspaper’s food blog. What she quickly learned: “Everyone eats so everyone feels like they could make a great food critic.”

More troubling, Silverman found that a lot of people out there don’t take the application process very seriously. Whether it’s refusing to submit a resume or making up excuses, she’s seen it all. As one applicant put it, "I don’t have a resume. I’m a business owner and, quite frankly, have complete disregard for resumes. They’re snapshots of what a person wants you to know, not a synopsis of who a person really is. That type of understanding can only be gained through interaction."

Needless to say, Silverman didn’t give the applicant a second glance. Another applicant talked about “wetting” one’s appetite and another who mentioned her own “little to none experience in food.”

Her advice: “If you want a job writing, don’t send a cover letter with typos and grammar errors.”

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