Are you young?
Are you energertic?
Do you have a flair for marketing?

Call 08035017056 for more info.

Markerters are needed at NETTOYER DRYCLEANING SERVICES.

please call 08035017056 for more details.

Qualifications: OND, HND, FRESH GRADUATES.

you could check out CMD, its on CMD road, just before you get to Magodo.its close to ketu, beger, oregun and all those areas sha. i tink price is about 100k or less.but its outdoor though with real nice lawn and trees that fit

Good one trae_z. I guess this came in just in time before some of us die out of frustration in our job hunt.

Top of the day to y`all.

Got an sms from some recruiting firm, TestCenter inviting me for an interview today somewhere at Ogudu GRA by 9am.

On calling one of the numberz contained in the sms, i was informed TestCenter (who ever they are) is recruiting for some Telecomminucationz company and the test will be computer based.

In addition, i was requested to come along with the sum of N11,000 for some kind of registration.

Am not going to give some freaking consulting firm my money for a job i`m not sure i would get at the end of the day. Besides, i asked the lady i spoke with if the sum of N11,000 is not outrageous an amount for a job seeker to pay for a job he may or may not get at the end of the day.

Besides, really do we pay to get tested for a job?

The real temptation comes when you work just like i do and somehow can afford to pay that money.The question then becomes, what is the gurantee that if i live my persent job which payz so very well, for one i know nothing about, i will earn a higher pay?

Letz reason this all out together peepz, is this right? Meanwhile before i start getting worked up over nothing, please who in the house got this sms? And who has liver enough to pay 11,000 just to get tested?

Top of the day to you Otuonye,

Please count yourself lucky as you are in good health to search for a job as so many are not and only wish they had what you have.

Look, the new year should be a challenge for you to trudge on despite how tired you may feel. We all have our own fraustrations too you know?

Getting a job is a thing of the mind. Never you ever say there are no jobs as it will only get you on the ground.

I than God for placing me where i am right now. But you know what? I ma yet to be where i want to be. We all have applied to places were not called, written tests and didnt pass, went to one training school or the other didnt make it through but are still standing.

Really what do you want for yourself? Hand-me-downs from friends and familiy?Pocket money is it?Sympathy?Or just what?The truth is that none of this will ever do. Just let your prayer be that you identify the opportunities when they present themselves. It just may not come the way you have thought it will.
My dear, the world is all in your hands. I dunno your faith. But whatever it is, pray to your Maker.

I have once felt the pain you feel and so i can identify with you.

For you a paid employment may be for you , or just maybe not. Check yourself leave no stone unturned and i can tell you, the sky will be but your springboard.

Take kare Otuonye.

hello people,

from what i was made to understand from some friends who work in zenith hr, the bank is in the process of changing her software so everything concerning recruitmentz been placed on hold (to an extent).

besides, the recruitment is against next year.so relaxxxxxxxxxxx.

regards

Top of the day stevey,

Just to let you know, as soon as you get your discharge certificate, buzz Zenith Bank HR so a date for your interview date will be scheduled for you.

I did it when i passed GTB test, and it worked!They will only get to know if you let them know if you notifiy them.

Its your call brother.

All the best my dear, all the best.

hi bumnshade, so watz up with the HRIndexx interview u went for?Have you been called up again?Have u gotten d job?
pls let us all around here know wats happening.

thankx

hi guyz
about the test conducted by HR INDEXX at their VI office, i was called last week and i did 2 interviews with them and the last one at intercontinental bank, though i am yet to hear from the bank till now.

the fist day i wen for the interview, we were 4 galz and 3 guyz but i iguess 2 of the chics were dropped and an guy and a gal joined us for the interview at intercontinental bank.

if u ask me, i will say the wait is almost killin me.i only pray this turns out rite.

will keep the house posted on events.

HI GUYZ!
BEEN A WHILE. THOT TO KNOW IF ANYONE IN THE HOUSE KNOWS ANYTHG ABOUT AEPB APTITUDE TEST. GOT A TEST INVITATION FROM A GLO NUMBER INVITING ME FOR THE TEST AND I KNOW NOTHG ABOUT AEPB OR WAT IT MEANS.BESIDES I HAVE NOT APPLED FOR A JOB IN AGES EXCEPT I DID ECO BANK ONLINE TEST LAST WK. SAT.
TEST IS SLATED FOR WED. 11TH APRIL IN ABUJA @ 8AM.

hi deepsee34,
i stumbled across this and thot it would b of help 2 u .
i actually wrote the test and it is really easy.
its basically spped test and its really cheap.


GTB test is handled by Kimberly Ryan, a consulting firm. the test is called Graduate Reasoning Test, it's in 3 sections and it's a speed test. The first section which is Verbal Reasoning contains 30 questions which must completed in just 8 minutes. the other two sections are Numerical and Abstract Reasoning which contain 25 questions each and the time frame for each is 10 minutes. In all, you have 80questions in 28 minutes. It's neither GRE nor GMAT, infact the questions are straight forward and simple but the time frame is very short, though u can still manage your time. i did it and finished. the numerical contains questions on series and sequence and some probability, the verbal contains questions on comparison like "DRIVE IS TO CAR as FLY is to AEROPLANE" and say some synonyms and antonyms, not difficult ones anyway. the abstract has to do with shapes. the pass maark is 50% though im not sure if each question carries equal mark. i wish those writing the test GOOD LUCK.

hi phatayee,
this was actually posted on this site some time ago by a really kool fellow and i got a copy of it.so
thot 2 share it wit u.
i hope it comes handy.


The 25 most difficult questions you'll be asked on a job interview

Being prepared is half the battle.

If you are one of those executive types unhappy at your present post and embarking on a New Year's resolution to find a new one, here's a helping hand. The job interview is considered to be the most critical aspect of every expedition that brings you face-to- face with the future boss. One must prepare for it with the same tenacity and quickness as one does for a fencing tournament or a chess match.
This article has been excerpted from "PARTING COMPANY: How to Survive the Loss of a Job and Find Another Successfully" by William J. Morin and James C. Cabrera. Copyright by Drake Beam Morin, inc. Publised by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Morin is chairman and Cabrera is president of New York-based Drake Beam Morin, nation's major outplacement firm, which has opened offices in Philadelphia.
1. Tell me about yourself.
Since this is often the opening question in an interview, be extracareful that you don't run off at the mouth. Keep your answer to a minute or two at most. Cover four topics: early years, education, work history, and recent career experience. Emphasize this last subject. Remember that this is likely to be a warm-up question. Don't waste your best points on it.

2. What do you know about our organization?
You should be able to discuss products or services, revenues, reputation, image, goals, problems, management style, people, history and philosophy. But don't act as if you know everything about the place. Let your answer show that you have taken the time to do some research, but don't overwhelm the interviewer, and make it clear that you wish to learn more.

You might start your answer in this manner: "In my job search, I've investigated a number of companies.

Yours is one of the few that interests me, for these reasons, "

Give your answer a positive tone. Don't say, "Well, everyone tells me that you're in all sorts of trouble, and that's why I'm here", even if that is why you're there.

3. Why do you want to work for us?
The deadliest answer you can give is "Because I like people." What else would you like-animals?

Here, and throughout the interview, a good answer comes from having done your homework so that you can speak in terms of the company's needs. You might say that your research has shown that the company is doing things you would like to be involved with, and that it's doing them in ways that greatly interest you. For example, if the organization is known for strong management, your answer should mention that fact and show that you would like to be a part of that team. If the company places a great deal of emphasis on research and development, emphasize the fact that you want to create new things and that you know this is a place in which such activity is encouraged. If the organization stresses financial controls, your answer should mention a reverence for numbers.

If you feel that you have to concoct an answer to this question - if, for example, the company stresses research, and you feel that you should mention it even though it really doesn't interest you- then you probably should not be taking that interview, because you probably shouldn't be considering a job with that organization.

Your homework should include learning enough about the company to avoid approaching places where you wouldn't be able -or wouldn't want- to function. Since most of us are poor liars, it's difficult to con anyone in an interview. But even if you should succeed at it, your prize is a job you don't really want.

4. What can you do for us that someone else can't?
Here you have every right, and perhaps an obligation, to toot your own horn and be a bit egotistical. Talk about your record of getting things done, and mention specifics from your resume or list of career accomplishments. Say that your skills and interests, combined with this history of getting results, make you valuable. Mention your ability to set priorities, identify problems, and use your experience and energy to solve them.

5. What do you find most attractive about this position? What seems least attractive about it?
List three or four attractive factors of the job, and mention a single, minor, unattractive item.

6. Why should we hire you?
Create your answer by thinking in terms of your ability, your experience, and your energy. (See question 4.)

7. What do you look for in a job?
Keep your answer oriented to opportunities at this organization. Talk about your desire to perform and be recognized for your contributions. Make your answer oriented toward opportunity rather than personal security.

8. Please give me your defintion of [the position for which you are being interviewed].
Keep your answer brief and taskoriented. Think in in terms of responsibilities and accountability. Make sure that you really do understand what the position involves before you attempt an answer. If you are not certain. ask the interviewer; he or she may answer the question for you.

9. How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm?
Be realistic. Say that, while you would expect to meet pressing demands and pull your own weight from the first day, it might take six months to a year before you could expect to know the organization and its needs well enough to make a major contribution.

10. How long would you stay with us?
Say that you are interested in a career with the organization, but admit that you would have to continue to feel challenged to remain with any organization. Think in terms of, "As long as we both feel achievement-oriented."

11. Your resume suggests that you may be over-qualified or too experienced for this position. What's Your opinion?
Emphasize your interest in establishing a long-term association with the organization, and say that you assume that if you perform well in his job, new opportunities will open up for you. Mention that a strong company needs a strong staff. Observe that experienced executives are always at a premium. Suggest that since you are so wellqualified, the employer will get a fast return on his investment. Say that a growing, energetic company can never have too much talent.

12. What is your management style?
You should know enough about the company's style to know that your management style will complement it. Possible styles include: task oriented (I'll enjoy problem-solving identifying what's wrong, choosing a solution and implementing it", results-oriented ("Every management decision I make is determined by how it will affect the bottom line", or even paternalistic ("I'm committed to taking care of my subordinates and pointing them in the right direction".

A participative style is currently quite popular: an open-door method of managing in which you get things done by motivating people and delegating responsibility.

As you consider this question, think about whether your style will let you work hatppily and effectively within the organization.

13. Are you a good manager? Can you give me some examples? Do you feel that you have top managerial potential?
Keep your answer achievementand ask-oriented. Rely on examples from your career to buttress your argument. Stress your experience and your energy.

14. What do you look for when You hire people?
Think in terms of skills. initiative, and the adaptability to be able to work comfortably and effectively with others. Mention that you like to hire people who appear capable of moving up in the organization.

15. Have you ever had to fire people? What were the reasons, and how did you handle the situation?
Admit that the situation was not easy, but say that it worked out well, both for the company and, you think, for the individual. Show that, like anyone else, you don't enjoy unpleasant tasks but that you can resolve them efficiently and -in the case of firing someone- humanely.

16. What do you think is the most difficult thing about being a manager or executive?
Mention planning, execution, and cost-control. The most difficult task is to motivate and manage employess to get something planned and completed on time and within the budget.

17. What important trends do you see in our industry?
Be prepared with two or three trends that illustrate how well you understand your industry. You might consider technological challenges or opportunities, economic conditions, or even regulatory demands as you collect your thoughts about the direction in which your business is heading.

18. Why are you leaving (did you leave) your present (last) job?
Be brief, to the point, and as honest as you can without hurting yourself. Refer back to the planning phase of your job search. where you considered this topic as you set your reference statements. If you were laid off in an across-the-board cutback, say so; otherwise, indicate that the move was your decision, the result of your action. Do not mention personality conflicts.

The interviewer may spend some time probing you on this issue, particularly if it is clear that you were terminated. The "We agreed to disagree" approach may be useful. Remember hat your references are likely to be checked, so don't concoct a story for an interview.

19. How do you feel about leaving all your benefits to find a new job?
Mention that you are concerned, naturally, but not panicked. You are willing to accept some risk to find the right job for yourself. Don't suggest that security might interest you more than getting the job done successfully.

20. In your current (last) position, what features do (did) you like the most? The least?
Be careful and be positive. Describe more features that you liked than disliked. Don't cite personality problems. If you make your last job sound terrible, an interviewer may wonder why you remained there until now.

21. What do you think of your boss?
Be as positive as you can. A potential boss is likely to wonder if you might talk about him in similar terms at some point in the future.

22. Why aren't you earning more at your age?
Say that this is one reason that you are conducting this job search. Don't be defensive.

23. What do you feel this position should pay?
Salary is a delicate topic. We suggest that you defer tying yourself to a precise figure for as long as you can do so politely. You might say, "I understand that the range for this job is between $______ and $______. That seems appropriate for the job as I understand it." You might answer the question with a question: "Perhaps you can help me on this one. Can you tell me if there is a range for similar jobs in the organization?"

If you are asked the question during an initial screening interview, you might say that you feel you need to know more about the position's responsibilities before you could give a meaningful answer to that question. Here, too, either by asking the interviewer or search executive (if one is involved), or in research done as part of your homework, you can try to find out whether there is a salary grade attached to the job. If there is, and if you can live with it, say that the range seems right to you.

If the interviewer continues to probe, you might say, "You know that I'm making $______ now. Like everyone else, I'd like to improve on that figure, but my major interest is with the job itself." Remember that the act of taking a new job does not, in and of itself, make you worth more money.

If a search firm is involved, your contact there may be able to help with the salary question. He or she may even be able to run interference for you. If, for instance, he tells you what the position pays, and you tell him that you are earning that amount now and would Like to do a bit better, he might go back to the employer and propose that you be offered an additional 10%.

If no price range is attached to the job, and the interviewer continues to press the subject, then you will have to restpond with a number. You cannot leave the impression that it does not really matter, that you'll accept whatever is offered. If you've been making $80,000 a year, you can't say that a $35,000 figure would be fine without sounding as if you've given up on yourself. (If you are making a radical career change, however, this kind of disparity may be more reasonable and understandable.)

Don't sell yourself short, but continue to stress the fact that the job itself is the most important thing in your mind. The interviewer may be trying to determine just how much you want the job. Don't leave the impression that money is the only thing that is important to you. Link questions of salary to the work itself.

But whenever possible, say as little as you can about salary until you reach the "final" stage of the interview process. At that point, you know that the company is genuinely interested in you and that it is likely to be flexible in salary negotiations.

24. What are your long-range goals?
Refer back to the planning phase of your job search. Don't answer, "I want the job you've advertised." Relate your goals to the company you are interviewing: 'in a firm like yours, I would like to, "

25. How successful do you you've been so far?
Say that, all-in-all, you're happy with the way your career has progressed so far. Given the normal ups and downs of life, you feel that you've done quite well and have no complaints.

Present a positive and confident picture of yourself, but don't overstate your case. An answer like, "Everything's wonderful! I can't think of a time when things were going better! I'm overjoyed!" is likely to make an interviewer wonder whether you're trying to fool him . . . or yourself. The most convincing confidence is usually quiet confidence

hi guys,

i dont know if u all feel what am feel, for a while now, our dear forum has soon become a place where we tease folks with presing issues on their mind.
like the saying, "do unto others what u will others do unto u".

i am of the opinion that if one sends a post seeking for direction or any of the like, and we can be of any help, we acn do that easily but in a case where ths reverse is the case, suffice it to say that dia would be no love lost if we gave the right info rather than becoming unnecessariyl cheeky.to a large extent, in my own opinion, such an attitude is not just annoying to others, but demoralising to the one who thto it wise to ask everyone on the forum.

i really dont know how we would feel, if we asked a question and all around puts us down, and worse stil,in so many cases, we notice a new member announces his or her arrival by asking some really simply out of "this world" question, and evryone is quick to "attack" the person. its not fair!Cos the only reason he /she got on d forum was in most cases due to the recommendation of others.

i dont tink it wld b a bad idea if our dear forum would be known as the very best 4 wat it does in Naiga @ leatst for now.
its not about keeping track record of howmany memberz there are on d site.It goes beyond dat really!itz about our morals!to be candid, the real u may just not be the u , you c in the mirror eacxh day cos someone might just be looking. But the u, that u are when diaz no 1 around!

its a diff. case wen old members wake up one morning and decide 2 get noticed, but in a case wia they are new(cos most times they make use know thay are but new members on d site), i still tink they need 2 know that they are apprciated by the entire house.

u might not have a job , yes, but the feeling of knowing u have friends u have never even met who feel what u r feeling and have got ur back can really make you feel much better.

i tink we really need to tink about this one cos u dont know that persons`s story. you dont know how long he has sought 4 a job, or it could b one who is yet 2 or still serving and whose dreams are really all that,who feel the job will land in dia laps immediately after service year or while dey are yet serving that u hurt with your wordz!

like someone once wrote,"tread softly, that u tread not on my dreams"

itz in times and places as this that we need 2 b our brother`s keeper.

hi anota,
onbehalf of all nairalanders, i wish to welcome you into the house.
i hope u aint hurt by anyone`s words though, perhaps some folks in the house forgot so soon the joy they felt ever coming across this forum, but that isnt to say that evryone has.At least some of us still have vivid memories of dat day, and its for that reason and lots more, i chose to say that we all do appriciate you.
who knows, ,u could be the messiah we`ve all been waiting for.
welcome once again love.

hi guyz, was wondering if any one has any idea on what to expect in GTB interview.actually wrote d test in March dis year.
thnx a dilly guys.

as i read through yor post, i knew that it wont b enuff 4 me 2 say "hey thank God o it worked 4 u" but there is still that need to do dat wen i say my prayers.
i dont know u just as u dont know me but fOR GOD, YOU ARE WORTH MY PRAYERS TO HIM.

if u are comin from satelite town, or its environs or even if u are comin from V.I/Lekki are, get 2 CMS, then ask 4 wia u can take a bus goin 2 Ikeja/toll gate. stop at toll gate and take a bike 2 CMD gate, its 30 bucks from there 2 CMD.

if from ur abode u know how 2 get a Ketu bus, do just dat .stop at Ketu cos i guess the bus will be heading 2 Mile 12 as well.Cross over, and take a bike from there(Ketu b/stop) to CMD Gate. from dat point, its 40bucks.

which eva way u choose 2 take i hope it wont b difficult 4 u 2 locate.just bear in mind that CMD is just by the Former Tollgate b4 it was pulled down.


but just in case u have difficulties locatin d place, just buzz me on 08034665727 and i`ld b glad 2 help u out.
all d best

nasirbusssy dear,
i dont know o but wen i wrote kimberly ryan test, though i didnt know d bank it was they were recruitin for, but d test is basically a speed test comprising of maths , english and logical reasonin.
bliv me, its cheap but u have 2 be time concious.
if u dont know the answer 2 a particular question, just move over to the next.
i tink dat the whole idea is to know how many questions u can get rite in little time.
its a walk over biliv me.
dont get intimidated for any reason at all.
u can read ur GMAT if u wish.i guess it will help.just be sure to time yourself

congratulations tafari,
somehow i have a question for u, y is it dat u guys only gr=et 2 tell us thankx and how juicy d package is?u always get 2 tell us wen u get the job but forget to tell us wen u receive your salary.its not fair o!i will cry for somebody one day o!
congratulations once again.

whoah!i dare sat dats a real big one.
wish u d very best even as u go up ur career ladder

hi guyz
its so good 2 have come 2 the end of d journey.i cant still beleive that my one yr. in akure is over and i can get back to lagos where all d info on jobs is at.
right about now, am soooooooooooooo exicted as well as kindda scared.
reason, ?
am supposed 2 call GT Bank HR 2moro after i getmy discharge certificate for a date for my interview.
wish me luck please.
i pray i dont have 2 go thru scouting for a job like is d nig. situation.
its my ernest prayer for all u out dia 2.
one love guys!

u dont want us 2 know how u came about d job abi?so y tell us? i tink u asr soooooooooooooooooo dumb!
mayb no one told u!

Damsal,
dat question reach to ask o.
Come Gideonchi, efforts for what?

Nairalanders c wahala o!Person wake early in d morning begin congratulate everyone?
Hm, onlt God will save us from d hands of dis kind yans o.

come u guys watz it wit u all?
y are u oppressin those of us who dodnit read elect./elect.?
make una take tyme o!if not your membership on dis forum will b terminated!
anyboby in d house feeling me?

come u guys wat it wit u all?
y are u oppressin those of us who dodnit read elect./elect.?
make una take tyme if not your membership on dis forum will b terminated by,

Giniola e b like say na me u wan use do caricature abi?how u go dey ask whether i b military guy?Take your tyme o!
well i guess i feel u real good.
Take kia!

Hi Guys,

i was wondering if this is d nairaland we used 2 know or this is a laughing site.I dont know about the rest of the house o but these days most of d most posts sent in by our very own seem 2 be some sort of comic relief.

Just take a look at d post by babt at home.
Sweetie, we are job hunting!No one cares 2 know wat goes on in ur villa!We need 2 know wia d job`s at and not wia d lite`s at!
C`mon guys lets do what we came here for and not busy ourselves with something else

HI,
I READ PHILOSOPHY,NOW VEERING INTO MANAGEMENT.

did u say pressure?whoah!iits d bomb 4 me!i deliver when am under pressure.it keeps me focused and i give my best wjen under pressure.

Haba Ginola, free d guy now?Na so u get time reach?I think what matters is that u understood what he was saying.I guess this is not an English class or is it?
I believe that even if u want to correct him, u do so and not make fun of him.It hurts i must tell u pls.
take care o jare.

howd guyz?
thot 2 say a big thanx 2 all of u who thot it cool 2 send me a reply.
not 2 worry i will let u know wen am called up for d job.
be well.