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I am in need of an experienced web developer that has good technical coding skill, knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Front-End Development, Back-End Development.

If you know you have what i am looking for, send me an email on krestup (at) gmail (dot) com.

Note: You must be residing in Port Harcourt.

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I smell scam.. she is in Indonesia and needsee money for flight fare and feed.. old line from the scam book.

My people perish for lack of knowledge

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I am waiting for EFCC to start making arrest. .

It's so sad that this is a norm in our society because our culture and religion has taught us to believe in entities than in ourselves. So when something bad happen, we are quick to push blame from ourselves to their entities. Even if these entities exist as some believe but the greatest power lies within us. The Bible says "My people perish because of lack knowledge. Knowledge only come from studying, research and self discovery. Like my Rosicrucian friend would say "man the problem, man the solution". Nobody is responsible for you good or bad fortune but yourself.
People are very quick to forget the law of karma, what a man sow he would surely reap. If you sow a good seed on a good soil, and nurture it, it would bring forth good fruit but if you sow a bad seed on a good soil. . It would always produce a bad fruit.
The Bible say "keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life". What are the things you keep in your heart? what are the things you think about? What are the things you mediate on often? For out of it are the issues of your life. So if think an entity is out to destroy your life, it's obvious that is the issue of your life.

In petitioning the Cosmic (God), turns the consciousness inward instead of directing the plea to a distant external entity or power. The Cosmic (God) is in each of us, the mystic realizes. It is not just in the reaches of space. The mystic knows further, that our Soul will answer our petition. The Soul is of the Cosmic (God) and it guides each of us to self-action." Ralph M Lewis

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Not every body are born to be slave to employers.

An employee is not a slave to an employer. If you are not okay with the working condition, you are very free to quit. There are always better opportunities. ..

Most employee don't like their boss which a rule of thumb but that doesn't mean they should not be appreciated. Although some bosses are very harsh or over demanding but if you take a look at the big picture, one way or the other they are effecting your life positively.

Remember: that boss who seems as a devil to you is also a darling to someone else. This is an eye-opener as to why you should see your boss differently. You may never be able to fit into his big shoe, trust me. The truth is, everyone hopes to be big tomorrow, and you never can tell the kind of boss you would make. Just like you use words like wicked, difficult, cunning, terrible, stingy, insulting, annoying, etc. to describe him, you never can tell the kind of unprintable names you’d be called tomorrow. Your boss may not be all you think he is, but the need to get results turned him into what he is today. So, go easy on that man because you have no idea what’s making them act the way they does.

5. They affect lives positively

All over the world today, entrepreneurs affect lives positively. They offer expert advice to people to revive businesses, train and teach their workers to become better, help the needy, etc. They add value to humanity in their own little way. For instance, an MD who has 10 men in his employ is apparently sustaining more or less 100 dependants. Also, your boss makes your dreams, hopes and aspirations and those of your colleagues (and people who depend on them) come true. You may hate them all you like, but there’s no denying that he affects your life positively. So, for these reasons you must appreciate them.

4. They pay for your input

You may go ahead and argue that what he pays you is peanuts – but then you should appreciate your boss for paying for your input to the growth of his company. Find out from your unemployed friends how life has been without “the peanuts” you receive from your present boss. Just maybe after that you’d see the need to appreciate your boss. With the money you earn, you can foot your bills, send money home, buy the things you need, and save for the rainy day. Sunshine; that’s a lot to be thankful for! Because it is important you appreciate your boss for pays you salaries.

3. They dared to try where others chickened out

Did you get that part? Yes, you read it right! He dared to try where others chickened out. The single most important reason why many people wouldn’t start their own business after working for years is that they are afraid of failure. Did you know that many civil servants continuously doctor their ages in fear of retirement? But your boss wouldn’t do that, instead he created jobs for you and others, thereby helping Nigerian government curb unemployment challenge. So, appreciate that man for he dared to try where others chickened out.

2. Bosses are under pressure too

If you think you are the only one being given crazy targets and put under pressure, you have another think coming because your boss is as under immense pressure as you are. Yes, in a bid to achieve desired results their superiors shout at them as well, just as he shouts at you. So, get off that sour look because you aren’t the only person getting shouted at. For sole proprietorships, your boss doesn’t sleep a wink at night over salaries, taxes, personal bills, etc. Therefore, for these financial obligations to be met, all hands must be on deck.

1. They gave you the opportunity to practice and learn

I’m guessing right now that you are aware that the rate of unemployment in Nigeria is alarming to say the least. Official figures from defunct SURE-P had put it at over 40 million – that’s the population of many countries put together. Well, coming to the issue here, many graduates – who may even be more qualified than you are – are either jobless or under employed. And here’s a man who gave you the opportunity to practice the theoretical course you studied at school as well as learn and develop new skills on the job. If this is not worthy of appreciation, then what is?

Sometimes, bosses no doubt talk to their subordinates in a not-so-nice manner. Perhaps this explains why many workers wish they could just look their bosses straight in the eyes, insult them like there’s no tomorrow, fling that resignation letter right in their faces, walk away and never come back. That’s right – they want to pounce on him! Much as these actions are understandable, it is imperative you understand why you should never do that. Never! In this piece, I will tell 5 reasons why you should appreciate your boss regardless of how he treats it. Surprised? Hang on until you find out why in a flash.

Source: Career.com.ng

Just passing by...

This article does not in any way encourage undergraduates not to take their studies seriously, but its purpose is to give hope to those who have already finished with not-so-good grades and cannot get good jobs because of high unemployment rate. The 5 ways explained in this piece are very viable because research has shown over the years that they are. So, don’t despair – you have no business feeling bad about your grade after reading this! I’ve shown you the way out already; so, all you need do now is to do any of the useful tips that suit you. When you do, believe you me, you’ll have me to thank for it. Now, this is the time to get started!

5. Take a smaller job to get experience.

The truth is, grades matter just immediately after your national youth service (NYSC) in Nigeria. When you’ve worked for a smaller company for a long time, after this stage, you’ll gain experiences that will help you solve the problems of bigger companies. So, be patient and take a smaller job to get that experience. This way, you’re qualified for juicy jobs meant for people with 3 to 7 years’ working experience. Therefore, taking a smaller job to get experience is one of the 5 ways to get a good job with poor grades in Nigeria

4. Go for additional professional courses.

Stop wallowing in self-pity, and stop pondering over what you could have done differently to finish top of your class! You don’t need those! Accept the situation as it is and go for additional professional courses or higher degree programmes to stand out. Go for courses in Project Management, Customer Care, HRM, HSE, Oil and Gas, Accounting, ICT, etc. These short courses may not be related to your area of specialization, but by doing them you are increasing your chances of securing a job. When these are attached to your CV, an employer would invariably seek your audience because you’ve taken big steps to add value to yourself. The impression you leave with him/her is that you’ve cut the cost of retraining you.

Also Read ==> Why Professional Courses are Important

3. Learn to write an impressive CV.

Good CVs imprint on the minds of your prospective employers what impact you could make if given a chance in their company. Mind you, good CVs don’t give good jobs per se; they merely get you an interview. So, you should learn to write a good CV to get a chance to impress a potential employer during an interview session. Writing a good CV and later blowing the mind of your employer in an interview.



Also Read ==> How to write a good CV

2. Networking:

Let’s face it; most companies have gone beyond allowing job seekers drop their CVs in person (or hard copies) as they prefer the use of the Internet to advertise openings. If you finished with a not-so-good grade, you may want to avoid online job application for your job search. Meet people in social gatherings, cinemas, beaches, malls, etc. and drop a copy of your CV with them. Ensure you network and talk people into assisting you get a job. Trying online application may not favour you because most HR personnel would often prefer applicants with better grades over you.

Also Read ==> How to Use The Power of Networking for Career Success

1. Perfect your skill:

The truth is, many HR personnel are quickly realizing that grade does not solve problems but skills do. Yes, you are employed in companies to solve problems. Much as many of these HR personnel have realized this, a lot more still believes in “the class thing.” Now, you could secure a juicy job with the former category of companies if you become a practical problem solver. To achieve this, go beyond those boring theories you learnt in school and acquire practical skills. Perfect your skill in web development, programming, engineering designs, writing articles, accounting, etc.

Having studied Nigeria’s university system thoroughly, I dare say that grades don’t truly represent students’ IQs. The thing is, really intelligent people sometimes end up with Lower Credit/Second Class Lower and Third Class Honours in Nigeria because of the dysfunctional structure of university education. And the sad thing is, nobody cares about your struggles through school; employers merely care about your grades. So, if you finished with any of the honours mentioned earlier, the harsh reality is that you have a big challenge staring you in the face. This big challenge of course is getting a good job – the very type you dreamt of in school. But then all hope is not lost yet because I’ll tell you 5 ways to get a good job with poor grades. Let’s do this!

Source: Career.com.ng

Social media hacking is becoming a new trend and threat to the online community. I think it's high time everyone takes the security of their social media seriously..

NairaBet Facebook account has been hacked.

This is to inform you all that some of my Facebook fan pages have been stolen. I no longer have access to them. I am still trying to recover them.

Some of the “stolen” pages include NairaBET’s page (https://www.facebook.com/nairabetonline) with over 444,000 likes and my own fan page (https://www.facebook.com/akinalabionline) with over 68,000 likes. I have some others as well but there two are my priority at least for now.

If you have any information on how I can retrieve them (apart from the help pages on Facebook) please let me know.

For now, please disregard any message you see there.

http://www.akinalabi.com/my-nairabet-facebook-page-and-others-stolen/

Is there anyone on nairaland that can help?

In my opinion, if the job doesn't offer you value in terms of knowledge, opportunities and monetary compensation .. I would advise you reconsider it because your time is precious for your personal development.

In conclusion, these are the major factors employers look out for amongst other things. Above all, it is your character, which is the sum total of all your positive qualities, that will have the greatest impact on whether you get the job you want. Your job now is to continue working on your character by practicing the behaviors of top people at every opportunity you find yourself.

9. Courage

It is the willingness to take risks, to speak up and speak frankly. During an interview, it is the willingness to ask direct questions though politely, questions pertaining to the position you applied for and the organization. Employers look at this quality as a good factor for employment.

8. Intelligence

Intelligence helps in the contribution to the growth of the company. Being intelligent means ability to plan, to prioritize, to make good decision, also ability to deal with the day to day activities and challenges. Your level of intelligence can be tested by how you answer questions and the questions you ask. Employers takes this very serious during an interview.

7. Integrity

Integrity begins by being true to yourself, you willing to admit your weaknesses and strengths, to also accept you made mistakes in the past. Also by demonstrating loyalty by not speaking badly about your former employer no matter the situation that led to you leaving there.

6. Inner strength

Inner strength means you have the ability to persevere in times of difficulty. You demonstrate your inner strength when you are cool and calm during an interview. It shows that you will be cool and calm when face with so much pressure at work, meaning you will be able to withstand pressure.