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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Registered For YOUWIN 2015? Come In And Let's Discuss by JayTeeA(f): 9:28pm On Jan 31, 2015 |
stint: funny enough i didnt o.. I asked fr just 7m.. I'm a good girl shey? .lol.. wat did u apply for? |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Registered For YOUWIN 2015? Come In And Let's Discuss by JayTeeA(f): 6:25pm On Jan 31, 2015 |
stint: lol.. no nau.. 10million is the most u can apply for.. dont worry I knew dat.. I'm just saying dey ll b soooo impressed dat dey ll give me 5million extra |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Registered For YOUWIN 2015? Come In And Let's Discuss by JayTeeA(f): 1:59pm On Jan 31, 2015 |
pls vote goodluck oooo at least fr youwin if not fr anything.. I'm sure dos guys will give me 15 million by d time they go thru my proposal |
Jobs/Vacancies / 10 Worst Words To Use In Your Linkedin Profile by JayTeeA(f): 10:22am On Jan 22, 2015 |
Words make a huge impact...unless they're overused . Even the most descriptive and meaningful words lose all meaning when they're used too often. Clichés, hyperbole, and buzzwords may sound impressive, but over time--since everyone uses them--they mean nothing. For example, if you see the word "extensive," you don't immediately think, "Awesome! A comprehensive suite of services covering a broad range of applications!" Nope. Instead you skim right over the word since you've seen it thousands of times in the same context. "Extensive" is used so often it's just filler. So with that in mind, here are the 10 most overused words and phrases from LinkedIn profiles in 2014 (along with my thoughts on each.) Take a look, and then think hard about swapping them out of your profile-- and your website, marketing, and other company communications. 1. Motivated Check out Chris Rock's response (not safe for work) to people who say they take care of their kids . Then substitute a word like "motivated." Never take credit for things you are supposed to do --or supposed to be. 2. Passionate Claim you're incredibly passionate about incorporating an elegant design aesthetic in everyday objects and--to me at least--you sound a little scary. Same if you're passionate about minimizing WIP. Or maximizing ROVA. So why do so many people use "passionate"? My guess is they think, "OK, how can I set myself apart...how can I show that I'm way more into (this) than anyone else...what's the one word that will put me over the top? I know: passionate!" And then they've actually gone over the top. Use "focus," "concentrate," or "specialize" instead. Better yet, share results that show just how focused you are. 3. Creative In 2011 and 2012, "creative" was the most used word in LinkedIn profiles; in 2013 it ranked third. Creative is a great example of a word used so often that it no longer makes an impact. If you're creative, describe what you've created--if it's cool enough, everyone will know just how creative you really are. 4. Driven Maybe you're data driven. (Wow, you try to objectively think through decisions?) Or maybe you're customer driven. (Wow, you try to please the people that pay you?) Or maybe you're just plain old driven driven. No matter what the form, driven is like "motivated." Or "inspired." It's filler. Stop using it. 5. Extensive experience Say you have "extensive experience in Web design." Fine...but how long you've been doing it indicates nothing: You could be the worst programmer in the world. What matters more is what you've done: how many sites you've created, how many back- end systems you've installed, how many customer-specific applications you've developed (and what kind).... Don't tell us how long you've been doing it. Tell us what you've done. 6. Responsible "Responsible" cuts two ways. You can be responsible (but hopefully isn't everyone?) or you can be responsible for (which is just a boring way of saying, hopefully, that you did something). If you're in social-media marketing, don't say you're "responsible for social campaigns;" say you grew conversions by 40 percent using social channels. "Responsible" is a great example of passive language begging to become active. Don't tell us what you're responsible for. Tell us what you've done. Achievements are always more impressive. 7. Strategic A strategic decision is one that is based on the big picture. Shouldn't everyone be able to make decisions based on more than what is right in front of them? "Strategic" is a close cousin of "strategist," another buzzword that bugs me. I sometimes help manufacturing plants improve their productivity and quality. There are strategies I use to identify areas for improvement...but I'm in no way a "strategist." Strategists look at the present, envision something new, and develop approaches to make their vision a reality. I don't create something new; I apply my experience and a few proven methodologies to make improvements. Very few people are strategists. Most "strategists" are actually coaches, specialists, or consultants who use what they know to help others. Ninety-nine percent of the time, that's what customers need--they don't want, or even need, a strategist. 8. Track record We all have a track record. It may be good, it may be bad, but we all have one. (And they're all "proven." I actually like what "track record" implies: you've done stuff, hopefully awesome stuff. You've gotten results, made things happen, come through in the clutch...so share a few facts and figures instead. Describe on-time performance rates, or waste percentages, or under-budget statistics...let your track record be proven by your achievements. 9. Organizational Clearly this word is followed by another word: organizational development , organizational optimization , organizational behavior , organizational values , organizational communication .... Let's stop there before we both nod off. 10. Expert As Margaret Thatcher once said, "Power is like being a lady; if you have to say you are, you aren't." "Expert" is one of those things it's great to be called...but that you should never claim to be. For example, unless you can prove it, "social-media marketing expert" might simply mean you spend way too much time obsessing over your Klout score. (Wait, does anyone worry about those anymore?) Again, show your expertise. Let us call you an expert...because when we do, that's when we'll actually call you. NB- this was directly copied from the link below. so don't give me any credit except maybe for sharing http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-10-worst-words-to-use-in-your-linkedin-profile.html |
Religion / Share You Biggest 2014 Testimony... by JayTeeA(f): 7:56pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
hey guys.. I knw 2014 has been quiet an eventful year.. so many lossew and all .. but I also know God has been super good all d same (I'm a living witness) hence I thought to create dis thread.. share something God did for you in the course of the year.. supernatural provision.. delieverance.. healing.. Jobs.. Marriages.. Childre n etc.. I knw we have a looooot of testimonies but just share one or atmost two.. lets acknowledge God's goodness on nairaland and ofcourse encourage someone's faith.. I'll start.. I'm most grateful for God's delievrances this year.. most especially the bomb blasts and accidents.. I recall one out of many on this fateful Sunday I and my friend were heading home from church in a keke (maruwa).. Gisting and laughing as usual we didnt even pay attention the screams n loud bangs going on behind us.. A trailer had failed breaks and was already crushing vehicles behind us.. People were screaming at our driver to get off the road and by the time I realised and looked out behind it was already closing up on us .. Ofcourse i considered jumping out bt it didn't seem wise and then I thought of my friend who was sandwiched in d middle. . Our driver had alrdy lost focus and was already turning d keke in different directions but to God's glory we swerved out of the way and the trailer passed right beside us and kept going still wreking havoc till it finally stopped ahead.. I still cant stop imagining wat d story would be if we didnt get off that track.. my heart remains eternal grateful to God. . ok.. next! |
Politics / Re: Another Fallen Hero! (photo) by JayTeeA(f): 7:04pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
may God bless all dos u left behind because u sacrificed ur life to try n keep me n mine safe.. I will shake hands wit u wen its over on dis side.. RIP 13 Likes |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Are You Searching For A Job? Please Read This. by JayTeeA(f): 12:48pm On Dec 19, 2014 |
I loveeeeeee this. .. thanks op . very very informative... *off to edit my cv.. 2015 is our year.. nairaland must b full of employment testimonies in Jesus name 1 Like |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 1:30pm On Dec 02, 2014 |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 2:53pm On Dec 01, 2014 |
infantrydoctor: woaw! as in dis is actually a word?! chei! so glad I opened dis thread |
Celebrities / Re: [RIP] Comedian MC Long Dies 8 Days After Car Accident by JayTeeA(f): 1:53pm On Nov 15, 2014 |
hmmmmmmm.. Mc longs.. your show for the 30th of dis month was already on air o.. dis life!.. Rip Governor!.. 1 Like
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Forum Games / Re: Answer The Question Above You And Then Ask Yours by JayTeeA(f): 9:05am On Sep 22, 2014 |
Blebleswag: "have u seen a ghost making love?.. *werid.. anyway dat was d lasy question bfr u.. |
Forum Games / Re: Answer The Question Above You And Then Ask Yours by JayTeeA(f): 5:37pm On Sep 21, 2014 |
Blebleswag: @jayteeA: how wud u describe a red colour to a mad man? Lol! hehehe.. c question?!.. but u dint answer d last question.. follow d rules.. |
Forum Games / Answer The Question Above You And Then Ask Yours by JayTeeA(f): 6:17pm On Sep 20, 2014 |
Ok herez something else I think woud be fun if we just stick to the rules.... its a simple one.. Just ask a question (any question) after you answered the last question that was asked... for example.. if I sum1 above me asked- how many years ago did you finish secondary school I woud reply- 40 (na example o.. I never evn reach dat age sef..lol).. then I go ahead to ask mine- wat was the last tin you ate before coming online- and d person below me answers...etc.. cool right?.. lets play!.. I'll start- my question- Wat time did you wake up today? |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 3:31pm On Sep 20, 2014 |
haywhy28: Flippant: Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity and a lack of due seriousness. limp and soiled as if dragged in d mud impugn |
Forum Games / Re: ((discussion About Something)) GOOD!! by JayTeeA(f): 10:32pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
hope I didnt late oooo.. sounds like its going to b fun once I'm able to understand whats up ofcourse.. |
Romance / Re: Do You Believe In The Concept Of Emotional Cheating? by JayTeeA(f): 1:12pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
tjark1: She has not told everything... |
Romance / Re: Do You Believe In The Concept Of Emotional Cheating? by JayTeeA(f): 1:01pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
tjark1: She has not told everything... eya and to tink dat mayb d boyfrnd ma is gere commenting o.. him no knw say na him situation him dey analyse.. chei! |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 12:14pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
temigracie: ..Fiddler.... eya dont ruin d fun na.. define d last word bfr u post urs.. |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 7:00pm On Aug 18, 2014 |
polymathic: Y'all shld take this home: very drunk!!! canard |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 8:51pm On Aug 17, 2014 |
Kentnickole: uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances. . pulchritude |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 8:40pm On Aug 17, 2014 |
Kentnickole: hehehe... and to think that some people are defining des words from their heads.. woaw... sequester. .. to set apart from others or keep away frm others... mine... Obstreperous |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 8:37pm On Aug 17, 2014 |
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Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 7:02pm On Aug 17, 2014 |
AdeniyiA: ... Amen!..lool.. bt still define it in a direct english sentence pls.. and d "f" stands for female hun |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 6:32pm On Aug 17, 2014 |
Joannes347: oooops really sorry bout dat.. bt dis just reminded me of a scene frm kungfu panda 2 .. my sincere apologies again... 1 Like |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 6:30pm On Aug 17, 2014 |
AdeniyiA: the state of being paralyzed on both arms and legs.. anoda frm me is manque |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 5:23pm On Aug 17, 2014 |
Joannes347: 1 Discombobulated ma'am.. one word please and define d word bfr urs bfr u give it.. 1 Like |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 7:24am On Aug 17, 2014 |
[quote author=GreyBlood] o boy! U r bad o Apodyopsis: the mental undressing of a person, the erotic fantasizing of women undressing, imagining women naked, undressing women mentally Woaw!.. What a word.. and here was I tinking it would have a scientific meaning |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 12:32pm On Aug 16, 2014 |
Krak: Blaise sweery define prestitute.. serendipity or another of d undefined words above bfr posting urs.. thnx.. |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 12:31pm On Aug 16, 2014 |
GreyBlood: woaw.. thnx bro.. never heard of it.. |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 11:54am On Aug 16, 2014 |
kheart: who know cray cray |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 11:49am On Aug 16, 2014 |
SpaceGoat: swerry why insalt? you would have rather say "i give up " 'i give up" than insalting a elder. . the word mean "to eat something" chelck new oxfor dictionairy awwww.. #prostrating.. I'm sorry sir.. I dint mean it as an insult.. just a joke.. I tot u made d word up.. forgive my iniquities pls.. bt pls follow d rules.. define sum1's word |
Forum Games / Re: Drop A Word That Will Make Someone Check The Dictionary by JayTeeA(f): 11:45am On Aug 16, 2014 |
monatim: finally someone gets it.. + I love ur word.. sum1 pls define it and keep d game going |
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