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Career / Re: 7 Jobs Nigerian Parents May Never Ever Understand by MagnaB: 10:49pm On Sep 11, 2016
CaptEColeJnr:
Mama Lala: lalasticlala,why don't you go to work?
Lalasticlala:Mummy,I'm a moderator,on an online forum.
Mama Lala:Moderator kwanu! What are u moderating?Election Debate?
Lalasticlala: Mummy!!!! They pay me and I move threads to frontpage.
Mama Lala: what is frontapge? And why are u moving threads to front page.. Is front page a shop? Do you supply threads?
Lalasticlala: Mummy,biko kwanu! I do not supply threads... I move online topics to the homepage of an online forum.
Mama Lala: But I have never seen you carry suitcase and wearing suit to go to work... You are just in front of ur laptop all day.. Are u sure it's not 419 you're doing?
Lalasticlala: Mama!!!! Biko leave me... I've just seen a snake thread...
You no well o. See as u murder the guy. grin cheesy

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Politics / Re: Ben Murray-Bruce Presents Electric Motorcycle To His Constituents (Photos) by MagnaB: 9:54am On Sep 09, 2016
ironheart:
Just one bike? Are they to share it? I see siren on the bike, and a light strobe, i wonder how many meters that bike can go before dying out. This is for his twitter show
I dey tell you

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Politics / Re: Don't Buy Transformers - FG Warns Nigerians by MagnaB: 9:49am On Sep 09, 2016
Shit talk. Like the government is ready to provide for our needs and even if they say they want to be of assistance to the masses i am definitely sure the time it will take to supply us this transformers would make it not worth it. Useless system. Ordinary prepaid meters dem never distdibute and circulate accross the country finish.

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Crime / Re: Bricklayer Rapes Sex Worker In Lagos by MagnaB: 5:39pm On Sep 01, 2016
dre11:







http://dailypost.ng/2016/09/01/bricklayer-disguised-oil-firm-worker-rapes-sex-worker-lagos/


No 1, prostitution is illegal in Nigeria so the sex worker should also be charged to court.
No 2, i smell inflation of worth in the story. For someone who does even know there is no x6 but there can only be s6. I am of conviction the lad stole from her probably but not items worth that value.

Not that olosho no fit use posh things but i doubt if this particular one had those items claimed.
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: A Nairalander’s Experience At The Army Ssc Course 44 Screening Exercise In Nda, by MagnaB: 12:59pm On Aug 31, 2016
odimbannamdi:
It had always been my dream to join the Nigerian Army since my NYSC days in 2013/14 at the Nigerian Army Cantonment, Ojo. It seemed the perfect career path where I could deploy my intelligence, wit, strength and patriotism to my country. So, it was with so much eagerness that I applied for the Army SSC recruitment the very day applications were declared open. Thereafter, I started praying to make the first shortlistment, at least

My joy knew no bounds on the 29th of July when I saw my name in The Punch newspaper among the 30 shortlisted candidates from each state expected to report to the NDA old site, Kaduna on the 5th of August. I could hardly sleep at night due to excitement. So my dream was finally coming through. I was finally going to become an officer with the Nigerian Army.

I reported at Kaduna for the screening by exactly 3:30pm on the 5th of August. Only 17 people showed up for the screening from my state (Abia State): 15 on the first day, and another 2 a few days later.

A semi-apron-like blue tag containing a 2 lettered abbreviation of your state of origin and number was issued to every candidate, to be won all through the screening period (mine was AB08). Officially, we were to be known and regarded by this tag number. You would hear stuffs like “AB08, how far na? GB14, old boy I dey o” At some point, we all forgot our names. Lol. Also, it is this number you would send to your sponsors for influential purposes

An adhoc screening board made up of a Major General (the president of the board), 3 Colonels, 3 Lieutenant Colonels (the board secretary was one of them), 3 Captains (the board Admin Officer was one of them) and 3 Lieutenants was set up.

The first screening stage was vetting of candidates’ credentials to ascertain their authenticity and whether we would still be below the required maximum age of 29 by October. A Lt. Col. (the C.O. of 1div Hospital at NDA new site) screened for my state and he was very thorough. I noticed that the Army even prefers you to be younger than the minimum required age.

The next screening stage was writing an aptitude test. Candidates were divided into 3 groups. 1st group wrote at the hall just adjacent the parade ground. 2nd group wrote at the Cadet mess while the 3rd group (which included my state) wrote at the staff school, (one Professor Yahaya or so hall)

The test comprised of 4 sections:

- An essay (WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN THE NIGERIAN ARMY) of 500 – 1000words
- 10 English questions
- Around 7 Maths questions (can’t remember exactly now)
- Around 15 – 20 current affairs questions (cant remember exactly too)

The test was over in 2hours time. I gathered that the test was aimed at gauging our communicative ability, so more attention was paid to the essay and english objective questions. Some candidates were evicted based on the result of this test.

The next screening stage was the “almighty” medical and physical examination. As a result of the mammoth crowd and many tests we were supposed to undergo, we were shared into various groups. My state and some other states first went to the Medical Reception Station (MRS) for Xray. The next day, some of us went to 1div hospital, new NDA site, for blood tests, physical, dental and optical examination, checking of Blood pressure and BMI.

Considering the significance of this stage to a candidate’s final selection, I will try to explain each test further

Physical examination: Here, we were stripped Unclad, asked to stand straight with our hands placed at varying positions (this is to check if we have a bad posture such as kyphosis [hunched back] or lordosis) and our feet making a V-shape (to check for flat feet). The number of our testes was checked. We were then asked to grab our buttocks, bend down with our anus very visible and cough (this is to check if we have had pile before)

Blood and urine tests: Over 5mls of our blood was drawn and our urine taken in a sterile bottle. We were tested for diseases such Hepatitis B, HIV, Syphilis etc. I think our blood group and genotype were also checked

Blood Pressure reading: Being in a cool environment (such as an air-conditioned room), prior to checking your blood pressure, helps calm you down, consequently normalizing it. One Corporal Mike hinted us that the optimal reading is 120/90 or 110/80, while anything more than 140/90 is regarded as being high.

Body Mass Index (BMI): Our height and weight were measured, after taking off our shoes. The readings were used to determine our BMI. The full diameter of our chest during deep inhaling was also measured

Eye examination: We were asked to read letters from an eye chart placed about 10meters and 0.5meter away from us with one of our eyes closed at each time. Next, we were asked to decipher letters printed in colour patterns. Both tests were used to detect if we have long or short-sightedness and Astigmatism

Dental Examination: The alignment, number and grip of our teeth were also checked

The medical and physical examinations took almost 5days to conclude. Any state that finishes its medicals proceeded to do the psychology tests.

During the Psychology tests, 2 Lieutenants shared a booklet containing questions that tried to figure out our history of stimulants/drugs usage. The questions were structured in a way that when you lie in the first question, you would have to keep lying to the end. LOL.

Alcohol usage kind of raised a controversy among candidates because almost every young man has, at one point or the other, taken a sip of the contents of the green bottle. But I observed that as long as your alcohol usage wasnt a source of worry to your loved ones or you haven’t suffered a challenge arising from it (of course, the questions asked us that), then it wasn’t enough to disqualify you.

However, other classes of stimulants used via smoking, inhaling, sniffing or injecting, I observed too, disqualified some candidates. I think they tested their urine for the presence of such stimulants, cant say exactly. We were further interviewed based on our answers
The results of the medical and psychology tests were announced together and candidates were consequently evicted.

I WAS EVICTED AT THIS STAGE TOO. I will talk about it soon

HOW RESULTS OF EACH SCREENING STAGE WAS ANNOUNCED[/b]

To a very great extent, the screening process was transparent.

Upon completion of each screening stage, the board members met and compiled the list of candidates who are “suspects of eviction”. All members of the board then arrive the parade ground to meet orderly but very anxious candidates.

Starting from Abia state, the board secretary calls out names of candidates who are made to immediately shout “Yes Sir!” with a leap and, along with their credentials, jogs to a part of the parade ground and sits on the ground.

Candidates who were flagged for eviction resulting from credentials screening were subjected to a review where their credentials were looked at again before final eviction.

The aptitude test stage did not need a review, of course. You don fail you don fail. No argument.

After the first set of medical and physical examinations, candidates were taken back to 1div hospital for review. Here, if you fell short of the accepted standard in any of the tests, apart from the blood and urine tests, you would be called in to be reviewed by the medical team.

Evictions resulting from the medical and psychological tests was, perhaps, the most touching and monumental. Lol. When the soldiers and officers were telling us that “medicals must drop over half of all of you. That one na dole”, we thought they were only envious of our would-be officer status.

The evening the results ought to have been announced, we waited for the board members till 10pm in the night. The secretary later came and told us that the results would be announced the next day. He instructed us to come to the parade ground with our bags the next morning.

The next morning, around 7am or later, all members of the board arrived the parade ground along with a public address system. There was a different kind of aura in the air. The atmosphere was so tensed.

Mounting the PAS, the board secretary started, “Candidates! Today, my problems will be reduced. Most of you will go back to your villages. The Nigerian Army does not compromise on health issues. If you hear your number, carry your kaya and run out. Is that clear!” Then he started

MY EVICTION
I was far from surprised when I heard my name. I saw it coming.

I was born with a flat feet, umbilical hernia (i.e. a painless prominent navel) and poor right eye vision. For as long as I can remember, distanced objects appear very blurry when viewed using only my right eye (with my left eye closed). I never thought it was something to worry about because I have perfect sight with my both eyes working.

All these were flagged during the medical tests and I was reviewed based on them again.

It was with a broken heart that I picked up my kaya and jogged to the drill shed to await further instructions.


Indeed, over half of the candidates were evicted based on medical and psychological grounds. In fact, Ogun state saw over 20 of its candidates sent packing, leaving behind just 4!

After calling out the names, the board members came to address us. A lucky few who were evicted for being overweight were called out and asked to go back and join up. Then the rest of us were individually called out and told the reasons for our eviction afterwhich our beloved tags were taken away from us.

As I left NDA gate, hot tears flowed down my cheeks. I was evicted for features my God created me with and not what I acquired. It was really painful.

But in everything, I give Him the glory because He knows the end from the beginning.

I will be dropping the fun part of life in NDA, the psyching from the officers and soldiers that made some candidates run away, the jobs we served and the pertinent lectures about the Army we got from Captain Abdullahi.

Stay tuned

GOD BLESS THE NIGERIAN ARMY! GOD BLESS CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF
Chairman don't feel let down by your not making the enrollment, i believe God has a plan for you amd maybe you should just find your own purpose and try to channel your energy in that direction. I am sure you will be fine. Be well

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Crime / Re: Woman Bites Off Friend's Eyelid (photo) by MagnaB: 11:47pm On Aug 30, 2016
The babe is cruel oh. How that guy go dey close eye sleep now. Just turned him to night time ojuju calabar
Literature / Re: (BBW) Big Bold Woman ( a short story) by MagnaB: 2:07pm On Aug 26, 2016
I have to say I love your writing. You were quite descriptive in your story and that I must commend. You conveyed the message well and the other thing I noticed was that you struggled with spellings of some words but I think that can be overlooked because with auto-correct this days you can always write better. Good job bro, you should do more of this as you never can tell what can come of it for you. Jah bless.
Events / Re: Obinna Ogbuji Marries South Korean Woman by MagnaB: 6:43pm On Aug 24, 2016
Fvck it I love his footwork/game
Properties / Re: I Want To Know How Much It will Cost me To Put Thunder Protection by MagnaB: 5:48pm On Aug 24, 2016
I am an electrical engineer and I have to say that your electrician is evil. The total cost should not be more than 70 aside the little workmanship cost but if you already have a good earthing system already at your place you should not need to spend more than 10k just for the purchase of the arrester and cables to connect to the earth rod. If you don't mind contact me as I can help you do the installation but it depends on your location thou.
Literature / Re: A Client From Hell by MagnaB: 4:45pm On Aug 19, 2016
Even the devil himself must be following this story now from hell.

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Crime / Re: Boko Haram Kills 1,900 Fulani Herdsmen by MagnaB: 2:54pm On Aug 10, 2016
Terrorists Vs Terrorists.
Make i observe other comments from fellow Nigerains grin grin

On a serious note make dem no allow blood spill reach south sha cheesy
Politics / Re: Akunyili's Family Discovers 110 Awards Packed Inside Her Box(pics) by MagnaB: 2:16pm On Jul 31, 2016
greatgod2012:
My mentor!

Still finding it difficult to believe this great woman is actually gone!



May her soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
And what steps have you taken to be a source of inspiration and a measure of excellent leadership like hers. Now is the time ma'm
Literature / Re: How I Foolishly Wasted 80k at a NightClub by MagnaB: 9:58pm On Jul 27, 2016
Class captain comman end what you started oh. grin grin
Events / Re: Ghanaian Twin Sisters Marry Twin Brothers (photos) by MagnaB: 9:31pm On Jul 26, 2016
FvckeDyoBiTch:
On the wedding Night...Na to have Orgy_ sure pass

Pervert alert o grin grin cheesy
Romance / Re: A Beautiful Albino Youth Corper Girl Is In Love With Me... by MagnaB: 8:55pm On Jul 14, 2016
Bros no dull dis thing oh. U get to have some very exclusive reserved right to banging PINK punnini and PINK nipples too. Baba grab ur copy grin
Romance / Re: A Beautiful Albino Youth Corper Girl Is In Love With Me... by MagnaB: 8:51pm On Jul 14, 2016
Lexxyfund:
Bro, go ahead,... we are all humans, Albinos only lack pigment in their skin.. you might be lucky not to have an albino child.. but if you don't marry her, who will .. bcus a fellow albino marrying her will increase the chance by 97% of having more albinos .
cheesy cheesy You don crase oh cheesy
Politics / Re: Minister Of Power Controls Nothing – Emir Sanusi by MagnaB: 8:18pm On Jul 14, 2016
dre11:

Power minister controls nothing – Emir of Kano




http://punchng.com/power-minister-controls-nothing-emir-kano/

I just love this man. He never shys away from the truth and speaks truly like a real intellectual and not like the glorified politicians and other Nigerians in power who shy away from the truth only because they are always in search of favours and think they might upset someone in government. He truly has my up most respect.
Science/Technology / Re: Chimpanzee Escapes From Jos Zoo. Might Be Shot Tomorrow (photos) by MagnaB: 10:58pm On Jul 13, 2016
So ordinary tranquilizer they cannot afford but they can collect money for you to see the animal in the zoo. This shows how our people are and their backward ways of thinking. So they have no plans for animal escapes ryt? This is a pitiable condition
Family / Re: I Am Scared, My Fiancee And Her Mum Treats Her Father Like A Houseboy by MagnaB: 10:49pm On Jul 13, 2016
tomquest:
sammily

1) your fiancée and her mum are blood. You can literally see your wife's future in her mum today;
2) her mum is a mean, ungodly, unforgiving woman;
3) the fact that your fiancée didn't tell you anything about her dad speaks volumes about her heart. It's certainly similar to her mum's- stony, unforgiving, ungodly, devoid of pure love;
4) ask yourself, if you are nothing would your fiancée have any regard for you, considering how she treats her own biological father?
5) use your brain: doesn't the dad's behavior show evidence of diabolism hovering in that family? Wanna be part of it?
6) they say don't judge a book (your fiancée) by its cover (her family) but God is warning you now by even allowing you to read the book's 1st and Last chapter.

Judge for yourself.
I normally will not comment on NL but this one got me bro. Please listen to this angel's voice and avoid a life time mistake that can wreck you. See you at the top bro
Religion / Re: What Is Your Favourite Portion Or Verse Of The Bible?? by MagnaB: 7:38am On Jul 04, 2016
Nehimah 1:13
Politics / Re: Court Summons EFCC For Freezing Fayose's Account by MagnaB: 3:04pm On Jun 28, 2016
Travel / Re: Should I Go To America Or Forget About It? by MagnaB: 8:12pm On Jun 09, 2016
sleek82:
My friend i see only one option here and just one....which is to take your chances, since staying back wont guaranty anything either why not just give going to the states a try... I understand all you said about hustling but you still need to give it a try....lemme share my experience with you, maybe that would motivate you a lil
When i got my PR visa in December 2014...i had all i needed to travel since my brother were willing to support me but i had to think deeply if to get married and file for my wife or just travel and then come back after i have really settled down in Canada( this could take between 1 to 2 years or more) because i can only cater for myself alone....after much thoughts, i decided to face life head-on...i got married (registry) and in 3months got my wife's visa too....usually a single PR( permanent resident) applicant should travel with 11k canadian dollars and two would be about 15k dollars but all i had was just 5k US dollars for the two of us and the money for ticket is still there ooo....just one day i told myself i am leaving naija....i dont care whatever happens at the border( becos not having enough for the two of us is enough reason to send us back to naija) i bought our tickets (looked for the cheapest "maroc airline"wink and came through one of the tightest security airports in canada (Montreal) but i made sure i got loans from people to put in my naija account and had my ATM card with me just incase they ask at the airport for the remaining money.....i declared the correct amount i had on me (5k US dollars) and they just asked if we had where to stay and we said "yes" and that was it.
Not that everything is now very easy but i can say i save myself a good two years of waste because if i had come here without her, it would have been more time wasting!
So please just give the best try and God will do the rest for you. The main problem is already solved and that is your tuition....please proceed!
Hello sir. I am trying to get to the university of Alberta for my master's study. Is there any help u can be of to me.
Science/Technology / Re: Thread For Solar System/Electricity Owners in Nigeria. by MagnaB: 7:59pm On Jun 05, 2016
Space booked
Business / Re: How to make money with pictures... by MagnaB: 2:36pm On Jun 05, 2016
crazymommy:
I smile whenever I see very young ladies and guys uploading more than 60pictures in a month on social media just to get attention,but do you know that you can make thousands of dollars from your photos or photos of Anything e.g objects,animals,humans,infact any living and non-living thing....??

Sit back and relax as I teach you how to achieve that....it is totally free....am going to give you the details for free..
Thank you for that vital information you just dropped in my pocket
Celebrities / Re: DJ Cuppy Flawless In New Promo Photos by MagnaB: 6:38pm On May 13, 2016
Like say she no dey shit. Abeggi!
Romance / Re: Help! He Thought I Loved Him, But I Was Only Playing by MagnaB: 11:24am On May 12, 2016
Ma, don't mind those fools commenting foolishly about what is going on around u. Things can get twisted at times but it is now in ur own power to untwist it. I really like dis director guy from d little u shared but I don't think that is enough to judge his character. Maybe u shud take your time to peruse your mind and be sure u don't feel anything for him so DT u wudnt be jealous later in life when he is with some other chic. Please confirm in you you have no feelings for him and be straightforward with him. Tell you admire and love ur friendship with him and you don't want anything to ruin it. I wish u the best. Cheers!
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: 50 Interview Questions And Answers You Must Be Prepared For by MagnaB: 7:26pm On May 06, 2016
fummylolah:
When you are invited for an interview, be sure to come across at least 10 of the questions discussed below.

1. Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items
unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present.

2. Why do you want to leave your current job?
Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do,
you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason
such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.

3. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.

4. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.

5. What do co-workers say about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.

6. What do you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview.
Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?

7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.

8. Are you applying for other jobs?
Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.

9. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals.

10. Do you know anyone who works for us?
Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of.

11. What kind of salary do you need?
A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not,
say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.

12. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.

13. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I'd like it to be a long time. Or as long as we both feel I'm doing a good job.

14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?
This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization.
Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force.


15. What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That's the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organization.

16. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?
Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.

17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved.

18. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.

19. Why should we hire you?
Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison.

20. Tell me about a suggestion you have made
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.

21. What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.

22. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:
Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude .

23. Tell me about your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like:
A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and can't wait to get to work.

24. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.

25. What are you looking for in a job?
See answer # 23

26. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner.

27. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer.

28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver

29. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.

30. What has disappointed you about a job?
Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include:
Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.

31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.

32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.

33. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
Challenge, Achievement, Recognition

34. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
This is up to you. Be totally honest.

35. How would you know you were successful on this job?
Several ways are good measures:
You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success. Your boss tell you that you are successful

36. Would you be willing to relocate if required?
You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief.

37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.

38. Describe your management style.
Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according
to the situation, instead of one size fits all.

39. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.

40. Do you have any blind spots?
Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.

41. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

42. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.

43. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.

44. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits.

45. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled.

46. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?
Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.

47. Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.

48. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?
Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings.

49. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.

50. Do you have any questions for me?
Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are examples.

Best of Luck.
Perfect one op. God bless
Car Talk / Re: How Did You Learn How To Drive? by MagnaB: 10:21am On May 06, 2016
bastien:
Driving school 2wks, 1wk for theory the other week for practical.


For anybody who wants to drive first of all enroll into good license driving school... U gonna learn so many things, I was happy I did

1. Cars steering has number, which many drivers don't know
2. Cars can move without u engaging the throttle/gas
3. They are two common ways to hold the steering (2-10 or, 3-45 etc)
4. The last person wey drive the car fit don adjust am go front top much, when u drive na ur leg go dey pain u.
5. Those sign on the dashboard, some people dey drive them no know oil sign smh.

Etc
Please please and please stop using the 10 and 2 configuration when driving. It is and outdated method of driving (I guess your driving school doesn't know that). It was the ideal method for driving before the advent of airbags which are now in car steerings and is quite dangerous if It hits you on the hand when an accident occurs so the new ideal configuration is the 9 and 3. I hope you find this helpful

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Computers / Re: Small Cylinder In Your Laptop Charger: Ever Wondered What It Is For (afriwap) by MagnaB: 11:21pm On May 05, 2016
joey150:
well its old technology either way..modern chargers are smaller and thinner now...

Thanks for the very detailed explanation. Did you always know that? Or you just found out?
No its not old technology. The system still exists in new laptop chargers just that it has bin integrated into d power pack and made smaller this time around. And yes sire I am an electrical engineer and that's what I breathe. Sorry for d late reply
Computers / Re: Small Cylinder In Your Laptop Charger: Ever Wondered What It Is For (afriwap) by MagnaB: 11:11pm On May 03, 2016
joey150:
I think na older laptop charger...3 laptops around me..different makes..not one has that stuff.. Besides why do only laptops have it then..TV,fridge and the rest nko??
Because a laptop is an inductive load with sensitive components in it and the waveform that will not disrupt the performance of this kind of systems is a sine wave. Therefore if there is noise in the waveform of the AC supply charging it, it would have gone through the circuitry in the power pack which consists of capacitors which must have cleared ripples to d best of its ability and the ferrite bead now stands as another phase of removing unwanted noise in the waveform before it is finally passed to the system. Its more like a protective measure. You should give credits to we engineers for our thinking.
Computers / Re: Small Cylinder In Your Laptop Charger: Ever Wondered What It Is For (afriwap) by MagnaB: 5:45pm On May 03, 2016
More like a low pass filter
Crime / Re: 60-Year-Old Woman Buys & Sells Baby For N1 Million In USA by MagnaB: 11:26pm On Apr 25, 2016
MagnaB:

Let's use some logic here. That woman according to the picture shown above doesn't look like the type that travels to the U.S for business because in my own thinking I would like to assume she wants to use them for some money rituals sh*t (average naija mentality). Let's now assume she can afford foreign trips to U.S and she probably wants to give the kids off to rich lonley couples over there can we not say she is doing the future of those kids a great help by saving them for their clueless parents who in the first instance I guess gave them off and as well saving the kids from a confused country (sorry to say). Well its a two way thing (two sides of a coin). I drop my pen

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