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Debbyug: Thanks a bunch..I always wonder wat to ask d interviewers wen am been interviewed

You are very welcome Debby. Glad you find the questions useful.

Nielbaba: Tnx man nice rite up

Thank you for your kind words Nielbaba.

The interview process (the oral phase) is usually dreaded by not a few job seekers. Most times, applicants are qualified for the position being sought for but the interviewer, upon meeting them, is unable to match the person on paper with the person in front of him/her.

Job seekers need to understand that as much as they are being interviewed, they can also do an interview for the interviewer! I know this may sound alien and impracticable especially considering the peculiarities of the Nigerian job industry, but it is not.

Here are 5 questions that you should make certain to ask before your interview is over.

1. What skills and experiences would make me an ideal candidate? This is a great open-ended question that will have the interviewer put his/her cards on the table and state exactly what the employer is looking for. If the interviewer mentions something you didn't cover yet, now is the time.

2. What have you enjoyed most about working here? This question allows the interviewer to connect with you on a more personal level, sharing his/her feelings. The answer will also give you unique insight into how satisfied (or otherwise) people are with their jobs, here. If the interviewer is pained to come up with an answer to your question, it is a big red flag.

3. Do you have any hesitations about my qualifications? I love this question because it is gutsy. Also, you'll show that you're confident in your skills and abilities.

4. Who previously held this position? This seemingly straightforward question will tell you whether that person was promoted or fired or if he/she quit or retired. That, in turn, will provide a clue to whether there's a chance for advancement, employees are unhappy, the place is in turmoil, or the employer has workers around your age.

5. What is the next step in the process? This is the essential last question and one you should definitely ask. It shows that you're interested in moving along in the process and it invites the interviewer to tell you how many people are in the running for the position. With luck, the answer will be "there's no next step, you're hired!"

Do you have an upcoming interview or you know a friend or acquaintance who does? Why don't you put these questions to work or share with the friend.

insidifyguru: Thank God It's Friday! How do you intend on spending your weekend? Don't forget to watch this space from now till the 1st of October. You will not be disappointed.

A very beautiful Saturday to you NL's. Have a fantastic weekend. #Insidify

insidifyguru: Good morning NL's. It can not be stressed enough. What we will be offering come October 1 in celebration of our dear country's independence is something to be expectant of and to watch out for. Watch this space.

Thank God It's Friday! How do you intend on spending your weekend? Don't forget to watch this space from now till the 1st of October. You will not be disappointed.

insidifyguru: Because we are passionate about our dear country Nigeria, and in seeing Productivity and Success become synonymous with ALL Nigerians...watch this space on the 1st of October.

Good morning NL's. It can not be stressed enough. What we will be offering come October 1 in celebration of our dear country's independence is something to be expectant of and to watch out for. Watch this space.

insidifyguru: Something before now unheard of is coming to Nairaland. Celebrating Nigeria @ 54. Watch this space.

Because we are passionate about our dear country Nigeria, and in seeing Productivity and Success become synonymous with ALL Nigerians...watch this space on the 1st of October.

insidifyguru: Networking. This is one of the most touted words in recent times; but it is still one of the most misunderstood, or more appropriately, not fully understood. How many times have you heard the word being bandied about by colleagues at the company retreat, by friends at a get together, or even by you?

Wikipedia defines Networking as 'a socioeconomic business activity by which groups of like-minded business people recognise, create, or act upon business opportunities. A business network is a type of business social network whose reason for existing is business networking activity. Note the use of the verb 'act.' Networking is work! Networking does not just happen, you have to work at it. Here are four proven tips to help you master the art of Networking.

1. Figure out what you are looking for. Before you rush head on, plan. As the popular Nigerian saying goes "he who fails to plan plans to fail." Think about what exactly you need and what you aim to achieve with your network. Networking is time consuming,it is therefore only fitting that you spend that time productively.

2. Utilise the amazing tool called the spreadsheet. List out your contacts. These are all the people you are confident spending time on will yield 'dividends.' These contacts can be divided into sections (or mini-networks) based on what you expect to mine out of each. Against each mini-network, input times and dates for sending a mail, text, or making a phone call. Don't really know how to work a spreadsheet? No worries. Your typical pen and paper will work just fine.

Believe me when I say you need to do this. The key to effective and efficient networking is to constantly be on the radar of the contacts within each mini-network. This is done by constantly and continually keeping in touch.

3. Reach out and meet your contacts. Now that you've listed out your contacts, send each of them a personalised email (or text, no calls). The email should be short and specific itemising the key things you need advice on. Then ask if the contact would not mind giving the advice over lunch or just drinks-whatever works best for the contact, and for your pocket too! This is because, ultimately, there's no substitute for face-to-face interaction in the art of networking.

4. Show that you are prepared. The easiest way to muddle up all of your hard-earned effort is to not adequately prepare for your business meeting with your contact. Spend some time to research what relevant career questions to ask to get the best out of the meeting.

After the meeting, remember to say "thank you." Go back to your spreadsheet and note down valuable lessons learnt from the meeting against that particular contact's name, then plan towards your next business meeting.

Has this post been useful? Do you have something to add or questions to ask? Kindly let me know in the comments section. #Insidify

Something before now unheard of is coming to Nairaland. Celebrating Nigeria @ 54. Watch this space.

Networking. This is one of the most touted words in recent times; but it is still one of the most misunderstood, or more appropriately, not fully understood. How many times have you heard the word being bandied about by colleagues at the company retreat, by friends at a get together, or even by you?

Wikipedia defines Networking as 'a socioeconomic business activity by which groups of like-minded business people recognise, create, or act upon business opportunities. A business network is a type of business social network whose reason for existing is business networking activity. Note the use of the verb 'act.' Networking is work! Networking does not just happen, you have to work at it. Here are four proven tips to help you master the art of Networking.

1. Figure out what you are looking for. Before you rush head on, plan. As the popular Nigerian saying goes "he who fails to plan plans to fail." Think about what exactly you need and what you aim to achieve with your network. Networking is time consuming,it is therefore only fitting that you spend that time productively.

2. Utilise the amazing tool called the spreadsheet. List out your contacts. These are all the people you are confident spending time on will yield 'dividends.' These contacts can be divided into sections (or mini-networks) based on what you expect to mine out of each. Against each mini-network, input times and dates for sending a mail, text, or making a phone call. Don't really know how to work a spreadsheet? No worries. Your typical pen and paper will work just fine.

Believe me when I say you need to do this. The key to effective and efficient networking is to constantly be on the radar of the contacts within each mini-network. This is done by constantly and continually keeping in touch.

3. Reach out and meet your contacts. Now that you've listed out your contacts, send each of them a personalised email (or text, no calls). The email should be short and specific itemising the key things you need advice on. Then ask if the contact would not mind giving the advice over lunch or just drinks-whatever works best for the contact, and for your pocket too! This is because, ultimately, there's no substitute for face-to-face interaction in the art of networking.

4. Show that you are prepared. The easiest way to muddle up all of your hard-earned effort is to not adequately prepare for your business meeting with your contact. Spend some time to research what relevant career questions to ask to get the best out of the meeting.

After the meeting, remember to say "thank you." Go back to your spreadsheet and note down valuable lessons learnt from the meeting against that particular contact's name, then plan towards your next business meeting.

Has this post been useful? Do you have something to add or questions to ask? Kindly let me know in the comments section. #Insidify

IKILL: thanks so much, I'm really not close to family members, my dad cannot hear abt this cause he just sent my school fees worth 150thousand naira, I can't tell him abt it cause he won't even answer me

I've talked to friends and only one was willing to help buh with a very huge interest and I know I can't top That, I don't wanna be in debts, isn't it so funny how collecting 1000naira from a hundred people can provide that amount I'm looking for? Wish nairalanders could help, just a hundred nairalanders donating 1000naira

Yes,it will be nice if NL's can help with N1000 but like you had rightly noted in your first post,the likelihood of that happening is very unlikely.

Again,I restate that your best bet is family and friends. I'm sure it's not all of your family members that you are estranged from. No matter how not close to your family members you are,it can't be that bad that explaining the dire situation you are in will not elicit sympathy and support.

Wish you all the best. #Insidify

Parasitic: Thanks sir. Can you help me? I will email you my CV

Ok. E-mail me your CV. You can mail me on timothy@insidify.com. I'll help go through it and edit where necessary to optimise it. I'll then send back to you so that you can upload it digitally on your profile on www.Insidify.com and voila! There you'll find jobs that match your qualifications.

IKILL: Ever since I came to school, I've not had an apartment I can call my own, I've been duped, and I've been squatting, its beginning to get to me real bad, it has resulted to insults from different folks, now I want to pick up the pieces of my life and start all over again, my main goal is a 100,000naira to enable me get an apartment of my own, I know nobody will just throw such amount of money to me like that, that's why I'm asking for your help, if not with cash, with ideas please, ways I can make money on the internet, genuine ways..

I've had crazy ideas, well not so crazy, ideas like pleading for 1000naira from a hundred people in school, buh then again, this is a school, its almost impossible, thought of doing the same here on nairaland, buh people may see it as a scam, 1000naira from a hundred people is not really a bad idea buh the problem is, who is going to believe me

Right now I'm not having any money on me to start up a small capital or business, don't have any money to invest in anything, I just need help on how I can make money online to get that 100,000naira and get an apartment of my own, the nairaland e-helpers team can also contribute or help with the little they have

Thanks in advance

Hi,good morning. I noticed that you didn't say anything about family (immediate or extended) in your post. Have you exhausted that avenue yet? We are Africans and we communally care for each other. Do you have an uncle or an aunt or cousin etc who you can talk to? They are the people who can readily respond to your request with belittling you or making you feel bad.

You next point of call should be friends. I know you mentioned that you've received "insults from different folks" but have you really talked heart-to-heart with friends whom you know have the financial wherewithal to assist you? Kindly endeavour to use all of these avenues first. I'm sure you'll get positive responses.

Wish you all the best. #Insidify

Parasitic: I am a graduate and qualified to take up any role in your coy. I possess excellent analytical skills, ability to perform task without assistance, team player, goal getter.

Good morning,just came across your thread now and I'll like to offer a few words of advice that I'm positive will be helpful. One of the first things to do when looking for a job is not be desperate. The topic of your thread shouts and screams desperation and it might be working against you. Employers read a lot of negative things into desperation so please don't be.

You also did not state what course you studied in school,what grade you finished with (optional),and what exact skills you have that are exceptional. These are details that are clear and will make a potential employer quickly scan through his head,while reading your post,where exactly you can fit in in his/her firm.

Lastly,you can check out www.Insidify.com you will not be disappointed with what you find there. All the best in your job search. #Insidify

Godditex: Am going for an interview/test within the week in a
Marketing and advertising firm in Ikeja.
The
mail specify the test as..'ENTRANCE
CONTROL TEST'. Please who has an idea of what
this kind of test is all about?
Your advice pls I need to grab this job ASAP!

Hi Godditex,it is very important that you find out what the company markets and advertisers. An Entrance Control Test can be a test on Entrance Control Systems which are systems that manage how people enter and exit a structure. Please make sure to do your research thoroughly. Google can be very useful here. But more importantly,endeavour to find out from people already working in the company what it means. They are the ones in the best position to advice you on the most appropriate form of preparation you can do for the interview.

Wish you the very best in your interview. Go break a leg. #Insidify

lomy: I have a professional exam next month but each time I try to read I feel like throwing up, no reading appetite again..
Pls friends what could be wrong? What do you suggest I do?

*if you view this thread without giving me a solution, God is watching you*

Hi Lomy. There is a technique called the Pomodori Technique. This technique helps you focus on whatever task you need to focus on for a particular period of time while maximising that time spent focusing on the task.

Here's how it works: you need to study yourself and find out the single stretch of time that you can go on reading without your mind wandering or feeling any of the things you mentioned above. If you find that it's after 25mins of 'serious' reading that you begin to get distracted,just schedule your timetable to read only for periods of 25mins at a stretch. After each 25mins (which signifies 1 Pomodori),you MUST take a 5 or 10min break from reading and do things that are not in any way related to reading.

This will help you maximise the time you spend reading and you'll find that you are able to retain and recollect a very high percentage of what you've read. I wish you the very best in your forthcoming exam. #Insidify

peren: Hi guys,

I would like some advice, i graduated with a degree in Engineering 6 years ago, i was never without a job as after service year i was retained in the Electrical and Mechinacal Construction company i worked, ( prepared bills of quantities, n tender docs) i got bored and got another job with a tech start up(did many different things there), did 2 years there and moved to a oil servicing coy.

I haven't worked long enough as an engineer to seek for an experienced position in an engineering coy and i have been out of school for too long to be considered as a fresh graduate(2-2). My current job has no career growth prospects its pays enough to keep me content, but i worry for the future, so now at cross roads i wonder if i should start up a small business, which i can grow and fall back to, or just keep me busy(my current job is not that demanding) and give me something to invest in, or get a masters degree to both increase my knoweldge and my chances at getting a better job(not better pay, but career growth prospects and security)

Hello Peren,in my opinion,the best recourse for you to take is to begin to acquire professional certifications. Nigeria is getting to the point where even a Masters will make little difference in your being preferentially considered for a job position. You are an Engineer,one of the first professional qualifications that comes to mind is the Health and Safety Engineering (HSE) qualification. It is one of the most sought after qualifications now,particularly in the field you are in. I believe it can really boost your earning power much more than any Masters degree would.

Wish you the very best in your endeavours. #Insidify

Nothing worth achieving was ever accomplished without immense hard work. Stay Positive. Work Hard. Persevere. And your time will come.

dramaticspeak: Having an idea is said to represent between 1 and 5 per cent of d necessary ingredients for a successful company. The remaining 95 per cent comes down to execution and this is where you will need people. To believe that people you meet are just sitting around waiting to steal your idea borders on delusions of grandeur. There is a lot to be gained by telling people about your idea. You receive valuable inputs and reactions which will help to develop your idea further. You might even build contacts with potential customers, experts and investors. The more you talk about your idea the better it becomes, the more others can help you and the more commited you are to your project. Do you know anyone who has been successful with a secret idea?

Very beautiful points you've raised for why people should not be scared to share their business ideas. But you can't deny the fact that there exists the very real possibility that business ideas can actually be stolen. It is quite important that you copyright your idea before sharing with people who you'd like to help you to avoid those people helping themselves with your idea. #Insidify

Chigorkizz: i think two out of these five will be ok.

Take your pick Chigorkizz, but with each one you remove you defeat the whole purpose little by little. The last question is, in my opinion, the most important though. So if you wish to go with two, the last question and any other one will be it. Thank you.

[quote author=Brunel]Its good to stand out and be spectacular from thousands.........however it should be for the positive. Wisdom is profitable to direct, one should study the mood of the interviewers and follow suit. Make u no go ask ur papa age mate wey dey vex questions that are intrusive[/

Lol. Brunel. You are right on that score though,Wisdom IS profitable to direct. Thank you so much for your insightful comments.

The interview process (the oral phase) is usually dreaded by not a few job seekers. Most times, applicants are qualified for the position being sought for but the interviewer, upon meeting them, is unable to match the person on paper with the person in front of him/her.

Job seekers need to understand that as much as they are being interviewed, they can also do an interview for the interviewer! I know this may sound alien and impracticable especially considering the peculiarities of the Nigerian job industry, but it is not.

Interviewers who are worth their salt usually ask applicants this question; do you have any question for us? Most often than not, this question is perceived by applicants to be some sort of trick question to get them to fall in some sort of figurative interview pit. But this is really not the case.

Not only will not asking a question at this stage of the interview make you come across as being unintelligent, it is also the perfect opportunity for you to gather your wits about you and redeem yourself (if you feel you didn't perform up to expectation during the interview).

Here are 5 questions that you should make certain to ask before your interview is over.

1. What skills and experiences would make me an ideal candidate? This is a great open-ended question that will have the interviewer put his/her cards on the table and state exactly what the employer is looking for. If the interviewer mentions something you didn't cover yet, now is the time.

2. What have you enjoyed most about working here? This question allows the interviewer to connect with you on a more personal level, sharing his/her feelings. The answer will also give you unique insight into how satisfied (or otherwise) people are with their jobs, here. If the interviewer is pained to come up with an answer to your question, it is a big red flag.

3. Do you have any hesitations about my qualifications? I love this question because it is gutsy. Also, you'll show that you're confident in your skills and abilities.

4. Who previously held this position? This seemingly straightforward question will tell you whether that person was promoted or fired or if he/she quit or retired. That, in turn, will provide a clue to whether there's a chance for advancement, employees are unhappy, the place is in turmoil, or the employer has workers around your age.

5. What is the next step in the process? This is the essential last question and one you should definitely ask. It shows that you're interested in moving along in the process and it invites the interviewer to tell you how many people are in the running for the position. With luck, the answer will be "there's no next step, you're hired!"

Do you have an upcoming interview or you know a friend or acquaintance who does? Why don't you put these questions to work or share with the friend.

(This post was inspired by an article by Joe Konop in Forbes.com and is originally titled 10 Job Interview Questions You Should Ask. It can be found here http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2014/06/18/10-job-interview-questions-you-should-ask/)

leshluap: I just tire, wen u ask dem 5 que, hw many dem go ask u??

Leshluap, I'm sure you are not seriously considering thinking about how many questions to ask simply because your interviewers will ask several. Think this way: I'm here now, I won't have a second chance at a first impression. Money was earmarked by the employer for that interview process so thinking of reducing the number of questions you SHOULD ask is not really how you'll get that job.

Brunel: If I'm right, ideally you shouldn't ask more than two questions. The applicant is being interviewed not the other way round.

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You are correct Brunel,but the keyword in your statement is 'Ideally.' 'Ideally' may not make you come across as different from the other thousands who also applied. Don't be ideal, be spectacular.

IRIENBOY: Nice

Thank you Irienboy. I hope you find the information useful.

The interview process (the oral phase) is usually dreaded by not a few job seekers. Most times, applicants are qualified for the position being sought for but the interviewer, upon meeting them, is unable to match the person on paper with the person in front of him/her.

Job seekers need to understand that as much as they are being interviewed, they can also do an interview for the interviewer! I know this may sound alien and impracticable especially considering the peculiarities of the Nigerian job industry, but it is not.

Interviewers who are worth their salt usually ask applicants this question; do you have any question for us? Most often than not, this question is perceived by applicants to be some sort of trick question to get them to fall in some sort of figurative interview pit. But this is really not the case.

Not only will not asking a question at this stage of the interview make you come across as being unintelligent, it is also the perfect opportunity for you to gather your wits about you and redeem yourself (if you feel you didn't perform up to expectation during the interview).

Here are 5 questions that you should make certain to ask before your interview is over.

1. What skills and experiences would make me an ideal candidate? This is a great open-ended question that will have the interviewer put his/her cards on the table and state exactly what the employer is looking for. If the interviewer mentions something you didn't cover yet, now is the time.

2. What have you enjoyed most about working here? This question allows the interviewer to connect with you on a more personal level, sharing his/her feelings. The answer will also give you unique insight into how satisfied (or otherwise) people are with their jobs, here. If the interviewer is pained to come up with an answer to your question, it is a big red flag.

3. Do you have any hesitations about my qualifications? I love this question because it is gutsy. Also, you'll show that you're confident in your skills and abilities.

4. Who previously held this position? This seemingly straightforward question will tell you whether that person was promoted or fired or if he/she quit or retired. That, in turn, will provide a clue to whether there's a chance for advancement, employees are unhappy, the place is in turmoil, or the employer has workers around your age.

5. What is the next step in the process? This is the essential last question and one you should definitely ask. It shows that you're interested in moving along in the process and it invites the interviewer to tell you how many people are in the running for the position. With luck, the answer will be "there's no next step, you're hired!"

Do you have an upcoming interview or you know a friend or acquaintance who does? Why don't you put these questions to work or share with the friend.

(This post was inspired by an article by Joe Konop in Forbes.com and is originally titled 10 Job Interview Questions You Should Ask. It can be found here http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2014/06/18/10-job-interview-questions-you-should-ask/)

The interview process (the oral phase) is usually dreaded by not a few job seekers. Most times, applicants are qualified for the position being sought for but the interviewer, upon meeting them, is unable to match the person on paper with the person in front of him/her.

Job seekers need to understand that as much as they are being interviewed, they can also do an interview for the interviewer! I know this may sound alien and impracticable especially considering the peculiarities of the Nigerian job industry, but it is not.

Interviewers who are worth their salt usually ask applicants this question; do you have any question for us? Most often than not, this question is perceived by applicants to be some sort of trick question to get them to fall in some sort of figurative interview pit. But this is really not the case.

Not only will not asking a question at this stage of the interview make you come across as being unintelligent, it is also the perfect opportunity for you to gather your wits about you and redeem yourself (if you feel you didn't perform up to expectation during the interview).

Here are 5 questions that you should make certain to ask before your interview is over.

1. What skills and experiences would make me an ideal candidate? This is a great open-ended question that will have the interviewer put his/her cards on the table and state exactly what the employer is looking for. If the interviewer mentions something you didn't cover yet, now is the time.

2. What have you enjoyed most about working here? This question allows the interviewer to connect with you on a more personal level, sharing his/her feelings. The answer will also give you unique insight into how satisfied (or otherwise) people are with their jobs, here. If the interviewer is pained to come up with an answer to your question, it is a big red flag.

3. Do you have any hesitations about my qualifications? I love this question because it is gutsy. Also, you'll show that you're confident in your skills and abilities.

4. Who previously held this position? This seemingly straightforward question will tell you whether that person was promoted or fired or if he/she quit or retired. That, in turn, will provide a clue to whether there's a chance for advancement, employees are unhappy, the place is in turmoil, or the employer has workers around your age.

5. What is the next step in the process? This is the essential last question and one you should definitely ask. It shows that you're interested in moving along in the process and it invites the interviewer to tell you how many people are in the running for the position. With luck, the answer will be "there's no next step, you're hired!"

Do you have an upcoming interview or you know a friend or acquaintance who does? Why don't you put these questions to work or share with the friend.

(This post was inspired by an article by Joe Konop in Forbes.com and is originally titled 10 Job Interview Questions You Should Ask. It can be found here http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2014/06/18/10-job-interview-questions-you-should-ask/)

lirusehn: what will happen to those that won't read this sermon?



Die of mosquitoes' bite ??

Die? Not exactly. I realise that your sarcasm might be borne out of this post being quite lengthy but then again, Malaria does kill people. So, no apologies.

You just might be a mosquitoes' favourite.

Wait. Just before you scream blue murder, allow me, guys, to show you how being a ladies man might, for the first time, not be to your advantage. (According to Dr. Jonathan Day, a medical expert at the University of Florida, only the female mosquitoes bite).

If you ever felt targeted by these winged creatures, it's not because you imagined it. It is because it is actually true.

Dr. Jonathan Day says "some people produce more of certain chemicals in their skin, and a few of those chemicals, like lactic acid, attracts mosquitoes." There is also evidence that people with the Blood type O attracts mosquitoes more than the other Blood types A or B.

Now, I bet that this is the one time you'd wish that God had created some switch to go with our Blood type so that you can switch it off during mosquito invasions. Sorry, no such luck.

It gets worse. Mosquitoes also use CO2 as their primary means of identifying bite targets. This is because all vertebrates produce carbon dioxide which makes it effortless for us to be easy objects of bloodsucking affection for our teeming population of mosquitoes.

But don't panic yet. We are not the only 'things' that emit CO2. Cars and trees also do. But the mosquitoes are not really as dumb as we would like to think they are, they have a secondary means of identifying which is tree and which is man. This is why you need to observe the following to help protect yourself.

1. Wear more of light outfits. Dark clothing is more attractive to mosquitoes.

2. Use protective clothing. This is not referring to those early 90's Tupac and Nelly 'baggy everything' kind of clothing but something that would at least cover a good percentage of your body would suffice.

3. Use a good fan. Mosquitoes usually feed at dawn and dusk when winds tend to die down and humidity rises. A good fan pointed in your general vicinity will do a good job of keeping them away.

While it is almost impossible to, altogether, avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, especially in a clime as ours, knowing the facts above can help you make a more informed decision as regards methods of reducing the bites to the barest minimum.

Malaria is not to be toyed with, and it may prevent you from being able to write that proposal, apply for that job, or just generally be as productive as you can be.

So click the share button to share with loved ones. Because you care for their productivity, their success. #Insidify

(Inspiration for this post came from the piece "You asked: Why Do Mosquitoes Always Bite Me?" On Forbes.com written by Markham Heid. You can find the article here http://time.com/3311624/why-mosquitoes-bite/?xid=bbm)

Good morning dear NL's. Trust you had a lovely night rest. Please find below the final post to my above titled topic. You might want to read the prior post in order to make heads of this sequel. Enjoy!

1. Know that which each "no" you are getting closer to a "yes." If you are a mathematics person or you are mathematically-inclined, you will be able to appreciate the veracity of this than most.

2. Ask questions and listen carefully to the answers. Don't just stop at the point of rejection. Will yourself to ask questions to help you better understand why you were rejected. If you attend and interview and you are not eventually chosen, look beyond the immediate rejection of that moment and endeavour to get in touch with your interviewers to ask what it was that you failed to do/say or did/said wrong. You might be pleasantly surprised with what you'll find.

The key to overcoming the sting of rejection is not to take rejection personally. Be able to shake off the "no" and go forward in positive and productive ways.

Rejection in life is not going to go away. It's how you handle the rejection that can make or break your quest for success..

What has worked for you in handling your rejection(s)? Please share in the comments so that NL's can learn and be better. #Insidfy

braine: Yes please.

Please find in the part 2 just posted. Thank you.

braine: Tomorrow loun loun? Why not now? Don't worry, I'll google the article and help you post the remaining part.

Lol, you want it now Braine?

Life deals us many blows. One of the most potent of these blows is rejection. As long as you are breathing, rejection will always be a given. Not everyone is going to like you. In fact, thinking that everyone is going to like you is the number one way to make sure you are far more hurt by rejection than you should.

Reject, from the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is defined as 'to refuse to accept, consider, submit to, take for some purpose, or use.

Rejection, and its accompanying feeling, is very real. To crystallize for you how real rejection is, an article in Psychology Today stated: "MRI studies show that the same areas of the brain become activated when we experience rejection as when we experience physical pain." The article also mentions that rejection can temporarily lower I.Q and inhibits the ability to think reasonably.

The bottom line is that rejection CAN produce powerful psychological and emotional reactions. Over time, hearing and feeling rejection can begin to chip away at self-esteem and self-confidence which can greatly, adversely affect your level of productivity at work and life.

So, with all of these facts about the reality that is rejection, how can one be able to go on?

To avoid lengthy posts, I've broken this post into two so as not to bore you to sleep. Please watch this space for the concluding piece tomorrow.

Have a beautiful evening. #Insidify