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0700Jesse:
Chaaii., APC!!! ASSOCIATION OF PAST CRIMINALS

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Past criminals suggests they've repented...stop BN clueless..sai Buhari

Flets:
And this one said he is a pastor.

Didnt the bible say we should pray for our leaders?

Assuming Osibanjo takes the place of daddy GO, will this be his response?

I pity the flock this one pastors?

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DeCritique:
See how GEJ has rebranded the educational sector!!

Malpractice is on its way to total eradication in Nigeria!!

Industrialization is gradually springing up!!

Good roads, Jobs etc, etc!!

Isn't he the man??

Shouldn't you push him in by force for another tenure??

Yes you should. So vote him

#GEJ till 2019... Don't miss out!!

Are u out of your mind?

fuckerholic:
Chai what a humiliation and shame for Osibanjo from the same people for which he hopes to garner surpport and votes from cheering up the very person he is claiming to wanting to liberate them from and thereby contesting against..Osibanjo should just withdraw and immediatelly anounce his support for GEJ..my reasonable friendly advice though

You sound clueless...shikenah

jasper83:
my sis pls check ur email addresses I sent u a msg I want u to thrash for me. God bless u.

Did you send to funmiabiola44@yahoo.com? If not resend please

igwechuko:
Congrats fummi.i just got a failure notice now.Not deterred though coz God's wish is always d best..i pray u secure it

Amen....thanx a lot.

Yours is on the way

maoyedele:
Pls Funmi, wat post did u apply 4?

Applied for FSM

Got a success mail for interview and would ne advised on what next later.

To GOD be all the glory

arabralph:
It appears everything about Nestle is closed,seeing the year coming to an end.I expect any calls should be for driving test and training. though my opinion.

Where did you write your test and when did you have your interview?

jasper83:
I wrote both my aptitude n function based test on Nov. 26. And I'm yet to get a response, pls do I Av anyone in my shoes? because I Av the faith dt I did well. Secondly the pple dt were called when did u write ur two tests and which medium did Nestle used to called for the oral interview? Is it mail or SMS. Something tells me they will still call me insha Allah. Somebody pls reply me

I wrote both tests on the 26th and interview Dec 1

The interview just ended yesterday I think.So if we will hear from them,it may be from next week Monday.

where is GRACE AMAH? just wondering or did I miss out somewhere

My question, is there anyone who has successfully rectified error on their certificate with waec....I wonna doubt. There are ppl who have been on it for more than 2years and no head way. I think what people really need is rectification with your school.Your secondary school is very key as fbn will be doing findings there.

tunnyflow: Funmi seems u have a string u can pull there.... Can u help a fella

hmmmmm, no strings to pull oo.my dream job too

put ur email down.let me send u an attachment on their salary scale.....but 4 level 8, d monthly pay is 226,490 and level 1 is 49500

does she need to be beautiful to get her duties done? Thats where some reruiters get it all wrong.THATS what a place like protea will never do.it obviouly shows d class of d hotel.

kennystbrown: Please how do u ppl apply,let me kow 4 God sake. Thanks

Application closed now but was done on dragnetnigeria page

Im following. Thanks

Thanks for your time taken to help the public.

I will participate in the video chat today.

I sent you a mail with the subject "I need your guidance" I will be glad if you can please read my mail,I know you are sure very busy so I do appreciate your time taken to read through mail etc.

I want you to have an idea of what my challenges could be

Thanks

mycvclinic: It's the last Monday in 2013 and if you are one of the millions that are still seeking employment, it's not time to fold your arms and wallow about in self pity. Here's how to get it right in 2014!

1. Smarter Job Search

i. Focus
When it comes to job search, I've discovered that the major challenge for most of us jobseekers is that we really do not know what we want. For some of us, we have taken the path of "I can do anything you are willing to give me" because we have this notion that there are no jobs out there and we should make ourselves available for everything and just take whatever we see. If this is your view to jobsearch, you are wrong! If you search for jobs with the belief that there are simply no jobs and you out to take whatever is available, you might be within close range of your ideal job (matches your interest, skills etc) but instead you settle something else just cos it's what your eyes have seen first and you do not know what you want.
What is your focus? What is your interest? What can you do?
A lack of focus is very evident on your CV, your attitude to job interviews and also how you perform on your jobs when you get one.
Before you go ahead searching for job, determine your focus and an ideal career path.
Yesterday I received a CV for review and the message with it was "I studied economics so I can work in any industry or job". How is that possible?
Click the following links to learn about Career Path:
http://www.thekrine.com/blog/q-a-does-yomi-need-a-job-or-career-path/
http://www.thekrine.com/blog/career-path-do-you-have-one/


ii. Create your resume (paper & digital)
Haven discovered your focus, the task of creating your CV gets more meaningful and doable. A CV simply portrays your focus (interest, skills, abilities, aspirations). When preparing a CV, do not restrict yourself to the regular paper version. Create a profile for yourself on the career pages of companies, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook and even Twitter). I know people have gotten jobs just from how intelligent/smart they come across from their tweets. Recruiters these days headhunt and are no longer depending strictly on the job adverts they put out. Last week my colleague sent me a LinkedIn profile asking me to contact the lady to see if she was a right fit for a position we were trying to create and she has gotten the job just like that. Try different things and don't restrict yourself to your paper resume and job adverts.
Also, ensure your digital/social resume speaks good about you. A lot of us carry on very recklessly online and unknown to us, recruiters do a background check of us online. The views and photos you share online, do they put you in a good light?

The following link should guide you when preparing your CV: http://www.thekrine.com/blog/category/writing-a-cv/


iii. Apply for Jobs
You might be wondering why I've included Apply for Jobs because it sounds like what all job seekers do right? Well not really! A lot of us do not apply for jobs, we simply send our CVs to recruiters without saying why we are doing so. I've placed several job ads on Nairaland and a couple of other websites/jobs boards and it is shocking what some of us send out in the name of applications. How do you expect to be taken seriously by a recruiter when your application is an email with no subject and no covering letter or message in the body of the email? Some of us even forward our previous applications and leave the FW:FW:FW" inscription and content of several forwarded mail.
Prepare a new application for every job you apply for. It sounds tedious but it is doable and an effective manner of applying for jobs. When I was searching for a job, the subject of my email was always in the format "Application: Finance Manager" or whatever the jobtitle of the advert. On the body of the email, I paste my covering letter which I always tailored to the job I was applying for. Do not be in such a hurry when applying for jobs, recruiters are looking for the best candidate NOT the first candidate.


2. Take Control and Ace The Interview

i. Preparation is key
The secret to having a successful job interview is preparation. That way, you reduce the probability of being taken unawares by questions you are asked during the interview. Some of us get so nervous at interviews (nothing wrong with this, you're human!) but this is made worse when you have not prepared. If you are the type that forgets things when nervous, start preparing early, do a mock interview and get a friend to ask you random interview questions. Also, there are so many free resources online to guide you through interviews so it is quite disheartening to meet candidates who come in for interviews and give single sentence answers, look distracted and just act lost. Most of us lose job opportunities at the first question 'introduce yourself or 'tell me about yourself'.
I was at an interview recently, introduced myself and my colleague. Told the candidate what we do and how the interview was going to run. I asked her to tell me about herself and her response was something like this "My name is Jane, 26 years old, from a family of 4" (Then she looked back at me and smiled and went silent). I asked her to tell me more about herself and she smiled again but this time wider and said 'I'm single'. She had not said anything relevant to being there for the interview and it was such a waste of my time. Looking at her CV and seeing how poorly prepared she was, I felt duped.
An interview is one more opportunity for you to sell yourself to a recruiter and the Introduce Yourself question is one of the most important questions during interviews. Don't be so confident that you have such good grades from university and that you do not have to say much to get a job. The questions you are asked during interviews are not just an attempt to create conversation; it's for you to convince the recruiter that you are the right fit for the job. Every single thing you say (or fail to say) has an effect of putting you closer or further away from that employment letter.
There are many free resources online and I have a few on my blog www.thekrine.com.
Click the following link for a better response to the About You interview question: http://www.thekrine.com/blog/job-interview-questions-tips-tell-me-about-yourself/


ii. Speak Appropriately
I had a candidate recently tell me she quit her last job after 1 week on the job. It was a business development role with Diamond Bank and in her words 'the job required me to do things I am against'. This statement just made no sense to me and I tried to push it further for clarification and her response was 'you know now' and I just lost interest immediately. Why and also how you left your last job is so important to recruiters because it shows your attitude to work, work ethics and much more.
When you go for an interview prepared, you'd have an idea of how to tackle these questions appropriately, in a professional manner. Don't blurt out words like you're at a club having a drink with friends. Speak smartly.
Also, make sure you have researched the company and have an idea on how your role fits in to the core objectives of that company. This is so important as it gives you an opportunity to align yourself and your role to the success of the company.

iii. Appearance & composure matters
I won't spend a lot of time/words on this one but if you are going for an interview, make sure you are dressed formally, very formally. Wear appropriate clothes (you can never go wrong with a suit) and appropriate shoes. For us ladies - the multicoloured nail trend does not quite cut it formally. It's actually distracting (in a bad way) seeing your five fingers with different shades of paint - mix of blue, green and pink nails up in the air.
Also, sit up during the interview, don't slouch your back or spin your chair around. Do not chew gum and also ensure you put your phone on silent during your interview.


3. GROW
Congratulations, you’ve applied for a job, aced the interview and accepted a job offer. How do you keep the job and most importantly grow your career?

I'd like to discuss this final part and all points mentioned above with users of this forum.

I'd round it up from 4:30PM tomorrow (Tuesday 31st December) with a live chat via www.twitter.com/thekrine (@thekrine) with harshtags #SmartCareer2014

Please join in and drop your questions and observations here. Don't stay in the dark someone on this forum could give you a tip that will land you a job in the new year. It's not magic.

Cheers

BAT is at Ibadan toll gate....

Chess guru,congrat on your new job.

I will get u some agents number so u talk to them

Even its a scam,100 naira is no biggie.

Do u want to see my employment letter

RoyalP101: Expection in the case of transfer of service... Level 10? I strongly doubt it

Lol....imagine.

Is it now fight fight?

Well u need not get urself worked up over person matter

One thing I know for sure, if u believe it, then u can have it

Just make sure d recruitment is real bcs "senior" is used 4 level 10. N 9 should be account officer I I think

Be sure before u port

All d best

Its possible ppl.I started with level 10 in may with a fed min,though I av a MSC but I met ppl with level 10 without MSC during our orientation.


C'est possible c'est qui que tu connais

From oshodi, get to ikeja, den ikeja, take ojota, drop at oluyole bus stop, cross to d oda side, get a marwa going to billings way, n u drop in from of unilever.

From outside lagos, drop at berger, u may get yaba, oshodi or wherever, so far dey are ready to drop u at 7up busstop/ toll gate but its going to ne a long walk backwards to billings way or in d alternative, when u drop at berger to, take ojota n drop at oluyole bustop too.

Yes u will answer behavioral based interview questions both at dis adexen level and at unilever assessment centre level for sure
So start getting ur stories ready.
U can go back to the skills required 4 d job role n make up ur stories of when u made use of each skill and the outcome of ur action, that is u use STAR approach.

Monsieur Pete: IMHO, i tink if its jst a business review or case study it shldn't b much of a prblm..jst gotta use d head, think outside d box clearly n accurately based on information we're given and all doz other stuff ryt?

Buh wah i think wld make things a whole lot exhausting is if there'll be an interview style review where those kinda stuff we saw in the applications com up..meehn yawa fit gas o

Jst thinking aloud tho'

No school address?

ajatim: French teacher needed at josabig high school,okoro Ibadan

I am too please.

funmiabiola44@yahoo.com.

Thanks