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samhay:
abeg ayuscorrectguy @gmail.com

The resources have also been forwarded to your mail. Thanks.

eddie30:
pls. I'm interested too. My email is: ecurrent4real@gmail.com

The resources have been forwarded to your mail. Thank you.

undisputedk:
Seen. God bless you

Amen sire. You are much welcome. Thank you.

Itsflame:
could you please send my too. laurynujunwa@gmail.com thanks.

I just forwarded to your mail also. Thanks.

Khaffi:
I need that too.
Jkaffy@yahoo.com
Thanks

I just forwarded it to your mail too. Thanks.

undisputedk:
I do need the resource too. Kindly Mail at Khaybiz(at)gmail.com.

Ok then. I just sent the resources to your mail too. Thanks.

3aces:
ayoks09@gmail.com thanks

The CV crafting resources have been forwarded to your mail. Thanks

omoafolo:
I have an aptitude test on monday, I've never done one b4. Pls can sm1 help me with details. Thank you

An aptitude test varies significantly from recruiter to recruiter. But generally, you can do well to study GMAT questions. All the best in your test. #Insidify

Mustay:
Truth is there are no hard and fast rules. While some tips are general, others could be situational. For example, in a country like US, attaching your picture is not a bad idea.

I would also not agree with not writing your hobbies; in fact, it sometimes serves as an interest to the employer as they want to know what you do for 'fun'. I can only advise you put in 'smart' hobbies not 'watching movies' (most people do that) etc. Your hobbies; if it aligns with what the interviewer does serves as a 'gisting' point in some interviews. Just keep it smart

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It's very safe to keep a professional email but sometimes, abeg bone

When dem employ you, dem go give you office email anyway. Abeg, less experienced job seekers, no try am o.

Awesome comments sire. Thank you.

Akexstinger:
The idea of email issshhhh or nomenclature is when u are applying to a one man's company or a meagre company. Multinational coys do not look at that. Once ur Cv contains all the necessary info and the REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, they can't do without than to invite you. And mind u! Big coys don't do email recruitment, what they do is website recruitment and if u apply correctly meeting all the specifications, the programming software will surely invite you for the aptitude test. Its now left for you to prove ursef in the aptitude test and at the interview session. Coys are after the stern stuff u are made of.

Thanks for your comments Alex. You are very correct on some points. However,though the multinationals you mentioned hardly recruit by email,you cannot take away the fact that having an email address that's as professional as can be will do you some good...especially during your interview when your CV will be in front of your interviewers.

Thanks again for your wonderful comments. #Insidify

fleps:
flepz12@yahoo.com

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princeRomeo:
Kingsoman70@yahoo.com

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Mblem:
pls help me out

....bankanga@yahoo.com

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Donemmex:
pinkypissy@gmail.com

The CV crafting resources have been sent to your mail. Thanks.

Smily202:
Na this kind email they fear recruiters..

Wetin be. Bankanga




Btw


Nice one op..

Lol. Not a lot of people know how powerful the email address is in determining how serious a potential employer takes your application.

Thank you for your kind words.

Oxasbi:
Thank you very much. Now I know better, I wonder why it's not on front page yet.

You are much welcome.

okonja:
Weldone OP,

Thank you for your kind words.

Suley316:

Yeah thanks

Btw, I wasn't confused

Wanted to confirm.

You are very welcome.

Oh? My apologies,I misread the emoticon used.

Donemmex:
tank u very much for openin dis thread...ur info abt cv writing as really guide me in craftin it out. As a fresh graduate, dis as bin really helpful. Can i send u my cv for ur professional review. Thanks

Thanks so much for your comments. You are most welcome. Like I said earlier,at Insidify.com, we are not just about jobs but much more about the productivity development of Nigerians.

Feel free to reply this thread by dropping your email address,we'll take the conversation there on how to have a professionally crafted CV. #Insidify

Suley316:
Yo! Op, what kind of email do you deem appropriate...

Like "full name"@yahoo.com

Is that good.

Yes,your 'fullname@yahoo.com' is the most professional email you can use in applying for a job,sending your CV,or just generally doing anything official. We all have those funny email addresses such as sexybabe4luv@yahoo.com etc that was the in-thing way back. Please ensure you are not caught using those for anything official.

Hope you are no longer confused.

Oxasbi:
Nice work OP
Am a bit confused on submitting CV's via email, what should I write on the email before telling them to "please find attaché". Should I scan and send it like that or a short intro first.

Secondly
What if I have no job experience relevant to the job description, what should one do?

Thank you for your comments.
Firstly,it is assumed that it is in applying for a job position that you are sending the mail containing your CV. Some companies would tell you what they require you to address your mail as,simply build on that in one paragraph in the mail you intend to send.

It is definitely not advisable to just scan your CV. In fact, refrain from scanning your CV. It should always be in the form of an attachment (either in MSWord or PDF formats) to better preserve the structure and contents therein.

Secondly,if you have no job experience relevant to the job position being applied for,you should try to get either a volunteer or internship experience relevant to the position. It is important to show to the potential employer that you are familiar in some way with what is required to get the job done.

I hope this helps. #Insidify

Cutehector4u:
God will bless your children, ur wife and anything u lay ur hands on In Jesus name, amen... Do u knw dat befor u commented, i had an inspiration to look at my cv nd change my hobbies to interests....nd now, u hv just confirmed it.... Thnks very much...pls i'd like to follow u...

Lol. Thank you so much for the prayers. The goal of we at Insidify.com is to enthrone productivity in Nigeria and Africa, I was only being true to that mission when I posted this. You are very welcome and thanks for following. I have also done same.

BICE:
yeah, may be, but the person must be very outspoken

I see u really appreciate the comment, uwc

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'outspoken.' If you mean that the person needs to be the happy-go-lucky type before he is able to put these questions to use, then no. Virtually anyone can put the questions to use, outspoken or not.

Thanks for your comments.

Cutehector4u:
is it then important to include hobbies?

It is not important to include hobbies. But if you have to, that section should be labelled 'Interests' and not 'Hobbies.'

Thank God it's Friday! Because we are passionate about your productivity and success, here are CV crafting tips for you.

Be sure not to

1. Get too personal
If the job description did not request you to put some personal information such as your birth details, photograph, religion, sexual orientation and political affiliation.

2. Include spelling errors and poor grammar
Around 50% of CVs that are received by recruiters contain spelling or grammatical errors. Do not let the recruiter read “Dear Sir or Madman”. It is good to have a friend to proofread your resume before you send it out.

3. Add irrelevant work experience
Read the job description of the post you are applying for so you include only important work experience that will let your CV stand out and yet fit the position you want.

4. Show off hobbies or oddities
76% of CVs are ignored by recruiters if the email address was unprofessional. Avoid using such email addresses such as sexybabe4luv@yahoo.com etc. Your future employers are not interested if you have ten different hobbies either.

5. Be negative
It is important to use positive language in your CV. Replace negative phrases with positive ones.

Need any more help in professionally crafting your CV? Let us know in the comments section below. #Insidify

Mustay:
Find below a modified copy with some comments:

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RE: Entry Level Training Programme

Dear Human Resource Manager,

I write to indicate my interest in the Entry Level Training Programme currently advertised by your firm; one which qualifications and skills align with my academic and professional background.

I am a graduate of Banking and Finance with Second Class (Upper Division), an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Administration (CIA) and a Graduate Member of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).

I have previously worked as a Front Desk Officer at a publishing and advertising firm where I assisted in administrative and office support role. Similarly, I have worked as an Executive Officer at (just describe what the organization does like above; the name is really not necessary) where I organized and managed a group of intellectual students to generate leads, arranged, planned and delivered product and services using advanced media aids at meetings and events. (So many 'and' there; try to make it concise)

Aside developing my skills and gaining industry experiences in previous roles, I seek further honing of these in an organization that 'builds the potentials of its personnel' (or try and use any of the company values)


Please find attached a copy of my curriculum vitae for further review. I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

XYZ

This is a very good one Mustay. Pweezy,you would do well to take this draft of your cover letter as re-crafted by Mustay and effect in the copy you have. All the best. #Insidify

Africa’s 1st social jobsite, Insidify.com in partnership with Accenture, VLA, OLCA and a host of other organizations is commemorating Nigeria’s Independence with a promotional package for professionals and jobseekers. According to the Internet Company, the promotion seeks to transform Nigeria’s professionals and jobseekers into what the company calls “Premium Professionals”.

If selected as one of the “54 premium professionals”, participants in the free independence offer, will partake in a 1 on 1 Life coaching training session with Nigeria’s foremost Life coach, Lanre Olusola at his famous Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy. In addition the “selected 54” will enjoy a free professional CV crafting service by the company’s experienced team of CV writers.

Furthermore, the company promises to actively market these group of professionals to its partner firms for employment opportunities. The partners of the offer include recruiting agency VLA, consulting firm Accenture, OLCA, EbonyLive Tv and internship sourcing service company Sesewa Support Services. Other partners are Waressence, Jarushub, Employment Edge Nigeria, and the employers on the company’s database.

According to the CEO of the Company, Emmanuel Okeleji, “At insidify.com, we believe that the future of Nigeria will be determined by the quality of its citizens. That is why we have chosen to invest in the human competence of Nigerians by giving them the resources that will drive excellence and success”.
He added that other Human Resource experts like Victor Adebayo, Jimi Tewe and Kunbi Adeoye will be involved in the training sessions for the selected 54.

TheCable.ng is a media partner for this offer. To participate; go to www.insidify.com/independence. Offer ends on October 14

SenatorJames:
Anybody who will ask these questions must be confident enough, and ask with some sense of humour.

Very true. Thank you so much for your comments.

IamGodzilla:
This worked for me @my last interview on friday and well...it was awesome.

I am so glad to hear this. This is one of the core reasons why I posted this. Thank you so much for sharing and all the very best. #Insidify

cyonujemen: Nice one.

Thank you so much.

mytym: #3 will no doubt jinja the curiousity of the inteviewer. Nice one @OP

Thanks so much for your kind words. I believe so too.

habayommy: I'm very very clear. Thanks, I really appreciate. Are u on twitter or Facebook?

You are very welcome. I represent Insidify.com so you can follow our Twitter handle @insidifyjobs or like our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/Insidify.com

Thank you so much for your time. #Insidify