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stint:
Lol kk. But i was also stylishly asking how much you requested from youwin. Seems u asked for the maximum 10m.

funny enough i didnt o.. I asked fr just 7m.. I'm a good girl shey? .lol.. wat did u apply for?

stint:
I hope u didnt ask for 15 million

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Oluwafunmilayo95:
New word:
Agoraphobia.

pls define a word sister bfr posting yours..

infantrydoctor:
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis

woaw! as in dis is actually a word?! chei! so glad I opened dis thread

hmmmmmmm.. Mc longs.. your show for the 30th of dis month was already on air o.. dis life!.. Rip Governor!..

Blebleswag: I didn't c any qustn o!

"have u seen a ghost making love?.. *werid.. anyway dat was d lasy question bfr u..

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..

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?

haywhy28: Flippant: Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity and a lack of due seriousness.






Bedraggled

limp and soiled as if dragged in d mud

impugn

hope I didnt late oooo.. sounds like its going to b fun once I'm able to understand whats up ofcourse..

tjark1: She has not told everything...

She's about to break the news of her breakup and Introduction of a new honey boy...

She just gave u a tip to see ur reaction.

Her 'Boyfriend' iS a gooner!

eya and to tink dat mayb d boyfrnd ma is gere commenting o.. him no knw say na him situation him dey analyse.. chei!

temigracie: ..Fiddler....

eya dont ruin d fun na.. define d last word bfr u post urs..

polymathic: Y'all shld take this home:
Besotted

very drunk!!!

canard

Kentnickole: Obstreperous means tumultuous noise

Mine is:
Contingent

uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances. .

pulchritude

Kentnickole: Sluice means an opening or channel through which anything flows.

Mine is:
Sequester

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

AdeniyiA: i pray for you Mr JayTeeA, you will not live a manque life.

... Amen!..lool.. bt still define it in a direct english sentence pls.. and d "f" stands for female hun

Joannes347: Copied.

+ I'm a dude. Joan is unisex

oooops really sorry bout dat.. bt dis just reminded me of a scene frm kungfu panda 2 .. my sincere apologies again...

AdeniyiA: is also similar to extemporaneous, it Aso could mean SUDDENLY
Oya mine own is QUADRIPLEGICAL

the state of being paralyzed on both arms and legs..

anoda frm me is manque

Joannes347: 1 Discombobulated

2 Facsimile

3 Karisadaphobia

No cheating

ma'am.. one word please and define d word bfr urs bfr u give it..

[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

Krak: Blaise

sweery define prestitute.. serendipity or another of d undefined words above bfr posting urs.. thnx..

GreyBlood: Acquire + hire: to acquire a company and then hire its staffs. This is mainly practised in the IT sector where a company is acquired by the sole aim of hiring it professional staffs rather than focusing on the company's produce.

*i've to read it up on google since I've never seen such word b4*

My word is "presstitute"

woaw.. thnx bro.. never heard of it..

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

monatim: extemporaneous = without preparation or advanced thought.

oya my own is serendipity

finally someone gets it.. + I love ur word.. sum1 pls define it and keep d game going