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Greetings house... Going by the wave of things, majority if not all have been paid.... This now raises the issue of our beach party. Is everyone ready? Can all arrangements be made and can we have our beach party this week? Or should we slate it for nextweek saturday, so that all arrangements and other stuffs can be done without hassles and rush...

Plz let's decide, so we would know our next move.




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No alert yet for stream2 corpers here in Lag... FG/NYSC free styling .







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Kentnickole:
Kindly post the link here. Thanks

http://sterlingbankng.com/employment/information.php


Enter your email or phone number, then select your gender. When you submit, it would open another page for you to update your details

Geehan:
pls how did u do urs...cos I clicked on the link and entered my mobile no but after clicking submit nothing happened

I went to the link, there is a text box that asks. For verification either your email or phone number(the one you used when applying) then choose your gender, pick your present location and preferred test location.... Then submit that's all, there should be a response on the site and a confirmation mail.

zitareg:
I have no idea. please when are we expecting their test invite?

Dunno, but hopefully before the month runs out.

zitareg:
From those who wrote in 2013, the test was: 20 Numerical (Basic Maths, mensuration, interest, permutations/combinations, probability and statistics); 25 verbal (verbal reasoning, synonyms, and antonyms); and 5 critical reasoning. The questions were 50 with 60 mins time allowed and they ay we have to be really fast to attempt them. Hope this helps and success to us all

You have any idea if calculator is allowed

[quote author=Kentnickole post=26956069][/quote]What's ur age?

Kentnickole:
Wats ur age range nd class of degree?

Am 22 ... Second class

I have updated my details and preferred test location.

I just got the mail too

If all these basic and important info are removed, then what should be on the CV? I don't go with this.

Op modify the topic. There is grammatical error there.

A job, Yes. A good Job No.

KillerBeauty:
Fine info
To be able to handle properly an interview scenerio, confidence is key.
Though you should never be overly confident or you might be perceived as cocky.
But if you are confident your brain will perform properly.
Also don't be too comfortable with your interviewers

Yeah, you're very right.

I hear you!

Oxone: Here's a thread worth bookmarking

Mine was a couple of months after service and that was my second interview. I was so jittery because i was desperate for the job.

The interview panel was made up of a number of my peers and there was a pretty lady in the group. Everything was going well until i was asked how much i would want as my take home pay. i gave the usual "pay me the standard rate" reply. I didn't want to commit to a particular figure because i didn't want to short change myself by mentioning a low figure as there seem more to the company than meet the eye.

The lady now asked if i would accept 15k as salary and i pointed out to her that a 15k salary was a joke in Abj in 2011 and wouldn't even meet my basic needs. she then told me that there are ladies who take home pay was 15k in Abj.

*At this point i should have politely stuck to my gun & kept my mouth shut but the next few minutes was like an out of body experience for me. my brain shut down and my mouth took over, i watched myself from afar blow my chances of getting a job with that firm with the things i said.*

I Agreed with her that some ladies taking home 15k a month but pointed out to her that ladies don't always spend their money & have other ways of getting money. The group became animated and wanted to know how. That's when i finished the job with a list that includes money from admirers, dates and all. I cringed with each word but couldn't stop myself. The look on their faces especially that of the lady's when i was done told me all i needed to know. I knew i wasn't going to be called back ever. There are just somethings you don't say. I guess that daily 5 mins of madness chose that moment to manifest in the worst possible way.

Till date, i still can't explain what happened or what took over me because I'm not usually a chauvinistic Prick. it was all so surreal

This got me seriously laughing, really I know that feeling, when your trying to stop talking but your brain and mouth just betrays you and you spit out a whole lot of nonsense. Lol

After reading this piece, I recalled two scenarios faced by nairalanders

One wore a black tie to a gtb interview and that cost him the job

https://www.nairaland.com/964521/gtbank-test-wednesday-20th-june/15#11983088


the other wore a red tie for an interview that also cost him the job

https://www.nairaland.com/1844151/mistakes-dat-ive-made-job#25261151



Every single detail matters, when next you have an interview take precautions so as to avoid silly mistakes that could have been avoided.

First Impressions

Research suggests that most interviewers' first impressions of candidates are based around assessments made in the first few minutes of an interview. Creating the right impression early on is vital if you want to impress your interviewer.


Make sure you:

Smile.
Shake hands confidently.
Introduce yourself.
Speak properly.
Be polite.
Do not try and be funny, cocky or egotistical. It will backfire. You are there to work and to learn; be enthusiastic.
Don't make excuses, even if you are late. Only apologise if you have to.
Don't be late, always be early.
Ultimately you are trying to create the impression that you are a professional person who is more than capable of communicating to a high level in an interview situation. Interviewers will be assessing whether you are responsible enough to deal with clients, and likeable enough to work on their teams. People who impress at interview impress clients. If you make a good impression, you will be hired.

Dress

Always dress well for interviews, you need to be smart. There is nothing wrong with looking good. Even if an office is 'smart casual', you should dress in a suit for the interview day.


Men

Gentlemen should wear a dark blue, black or grey suit that has recently been pressed. Your shirt is a matter of personal preference, but most of the time its best to keep things simple. You can't go wrong with a crisp, well-ironed, white shirt. Very light pastel shade shirts are also acceptable.

Your tie should also be simple and well-ironed. It shouldn't be too shiny. Stick to a strong simple single colour such as blue or brown to give the impression that you are confident, professional and reliable.

Women

Women should stay professional for interview and never wear anything revealing. Dark blue, black or grey trouser suits are highly effective interview tools. Keep jewellery and perfume to a minimum. A single piece of bold jewellery can be a good way to express assertiveness and confidence.

Colours

Colour can dramatically affect the first 5 second impact on your interviewer. Wear a red tie and you run the risk of being seen as a highly assertive, dominant and possibly even cocky candidate. Wear a yellow or orange tie and you may be seen as a quirky, off-the-wall character and not taken seriously.

For some professions a red tie may be useful. For example, sales companies are often interested in overly confident candidates as they generally make better salesmen. Accountancy firms would be less interested in candidates with red ties. Prospective accountancy candidates should wear more conservative colours such as blue, grey or brown, indicative of sensible, hard working, conscientious personalities

Being better dressed will not turn a poor candidate into a good one, but it will help you make the 'right' impression on the day. You need to prove to your interviewer that you can represent their company in a professional and appropriate manner in the future and you should dress accordingly at interview.

Wearing a dark suit with a blue or brown tie for jobs in Accountancy, Law and Consulting and a dark suit with a red tie for jobs in Sales and Marketing.


How colours are perceived:

Blue: Confident, reliable, honest. Wearing a strong blue tie is a good idea for interview!
Brown: Confident, resilient, boring. Brown can be an excellent choice for an interview situation, but be careful. Some brown ties can look terrible, and your interviewer will pick up on this. Make sure you get a second opinion on how you look before you step out.
Red: Assertive, bold, confident. Be aware that this may make you appear overbearing, over assertive, cocky or arrogant in an interviewers eyes.
Yellow/Orange: Quirky, unusual, off-beat. These colours will get you remembered, but not necessarily for the right reasons. More suited to creative/media jobs.
Black: A black suit will always look good, but you should never wear a black tie to an interview.
Grey: Stylish, but can be dull.
Green: Not a good colour for interview, unless it’s a pastel shade. Green is often associated with untrustworthiness and deceit.
Striped: Be careful when wearing stripes. Too many stripes will make you seem slightly unhinged and may make your interviewer nervous.

Behaviour

You should be on your best behaviour in the interview. Candidates should be polite and respectful, responding to the interviewer and his/her questions. Candidates should be assertive and confident, but not interrupt the interviewer and only ask questions when there is a natural break in the conversation or when invited to do so.

‘’’Never use slang or colloquialisms in an interview.’’’ Always speak as you would expect someone in authority to speak to you. If you do make a mistake, quickly correct yourself.

Body Language

Try to remain calm and relaxed, to instill a sense of confidence in your interviewer. Constantly changing your sitting position, moving your hands, arms and feet or changing the position of your head will give the impression that you don't feel comfortable in the interview situation. Although this may be true, it is not something you want your interviewer to be aware of. Instead of thinking about your body, try concentrating on your breathing. By focussing on maintaining a slow and steady breathing rate you will forget about other body movements and consequently move less. Obviously when in interview, make sure you focus on the task at hand.

Try and keep your hands and feet out in the open. Don't sit on them and try not to cross arms or legs as this may be seen as defensive and a sign of introversion or fear by your interviewer.



Mirroring

When people are comfortable around other people they tend to mirror their movements, body language, voice and even breathing. In social situations groups of friends tend to move easily amongst one another, whereas groups of strangers are more uncomfortable around each other.

Mirroring your interviewer can be a good idea, to give the impression that you are comfortable around them. Try to sit in a similar way to your interviewer, hold your hands like they hold theirs or even try tilting your head in the same way they do.

Voice

Under the intense pressure of an interview situation your vocal pace is likely to speed up. If you notice this happening, try and slow down. Speaking normally gives the impression of confidence and assertiveness, which is what they are looking for.

Smell

You should be clean for interview but not covered in deodorant or perfume. A light mist of a subtle smelling perfume is more than enough for the close confines of an interview room.

Smokers should not smoke until the end of their interview and only spark up once they are well away from company's buildings. Companies are becoming increasingly wary of employing smokers (who tend to take more breaks than non-smokers) and if you are unlucky enough to be interviewed by a non-smoker or hardened anti-smoker, you will give off a very bad impression from the very first moment.

If you must smoke before your interview make sure you smoke outside, out of sight, wash your hands, clean your teeth and chew some minty gum. A smoky scent could cost you a job, so don't take the risk.

https://www.wikijob.co.uk/wiki/general-interview-advice

e4emma: thanks bro! will send u a request! But I guess u seem to be positive dat I will prefer it better at BOI

Please modify my pin from your post....

Yes you will.... Your first class alone is your selling point and an added advantage for you... Work hard, and I repeat Do eye service. lol

Ellatyra: Have you guys heard we (stream2) corpers are camping with batchC nov?.....nysc keeps toying with us!
Source:nysconline

yeah, I heard so... But i still believe the DG was high when he said it.

If we in lag were splitted into two due to overcrowding, where is the sense combining us with another group of corpers, a whole batch... Or they suddenly created space over night? Even if it would work I dont think it would be implemented for we in lag... Dont want their camp anymore, Forward EVER...





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lymelyte: Nobody is talking about beAch parry o !

itz been postponed till allowee
comes.



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dotchez: is the beach party still holding? abi shifted cux dem neva pay allawee o cc @hissexcellency @mannylex @ibulem @prixxy

sweetheart, itz been postponed till allowee comes.





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e4emma: @mannylex, pls can I get ur contact, because I need 2 ask u som stuffs b4 I take d bold step of sacking my current boss....I mean phone number or watsapp or bbm pin. tanx

******

In this century, Put on pant? Thats obsolete... Putting on pant aint comfy, especially that annoying moment the pant tightens your JT and you have to keep dragging the pant so as to create space, but someone would think you are actually stylishly scratching yout JT... Abeg pant is meant for boys not men..





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[quote author=e4emma][/quote]You gatz wear tie oh... Abi you don forget say na bank you wan work. Lol

if you dont have suit no wahala..... But since you are having prospects of been a staff, you have to act like one, So try wearing suit, atleast sometimes... There are staff buses, so you can check the one that goes to your route. Work is 8 to 5pm..
But In ITD you would have a schedule of the times u wld stay overnight. When u sleep in the office, the next morning, you are free to go home... You would some times work during the weekends and on public holidays..... If you like gisting football, Mr Wale would be your bestfriend, lol and he's also an Engineer.

Where is Ijoya by Weird mc ? That was a banger back then. Young and old danced to that song... And the video was very creative, it should have made that list.





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e4emma: Mannylex 10q. The thing is I'm currently in a place where I'm being paid 25k. but d job is a bit stressful and its a field engr work. The BOI is also d IT dept. but my question is thia: how is d learning experience there, and what's d probability of being retained. did workong in BOI make u a better u? I'm a first class graduate 4rm Ife

Yes the experience in BOI is worthwhile, the ITD is a very interesting place to be, funny enough there are just 4 staff in that particular department(to show you they dont really retain people like that), the boss Of ITD Mr Afolami is a nice man, but tough at the same time would push you to the best, he hates sluggish people.... Since you have a first class, that's cool, just work hard, do a lot of eye service, and pray, u might be lucky, a guy that served there just became a staff after working for 4 years there on the internship level... When did you get the offer for the graduate internship? You applied? Itz really not easy getting there, so count yourself lucky... For my undergraduate internship there, it was through the influence of one of the 'ogas' .

pinkiepetite: Pls somone help, as a graduate wif double honours in accounting and education.Bsc(ed).is it compulsory am posted tto a sch? Anyone here who had d same where were u posted to?

Get ready to teach! Its not according to your course, but its their policy. 90% were posted to schools....





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You guys are busy dropping your numbers and pins for scammers! Even the OP that created the thread has not logged in since august.

If you guys say what OP experienced is Attraction, then how do you describe love at first sight?






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e4emma post=/post/26830270:
Please does any1 has an idea on how much BOI pay graduate interns. pls I need info ASAP

I guess you are talking about Bank of Industry ? I did my Internship there in 2012 in the HQ in lagos, was paid 20k while corpers were paid 25k.... I was in Information technology department, so I worked overtime, slept in the office thrice a week sometimes, was paid for it though, there was also Christmas bonus of 20k for interns, and profit share a year after.... All in all it's a wonderful place to work, the staff are really paid very well, infact they are paid salary on par with oil companies..... As a graduate intern, u won't get more than 30k though, except there have been some adjustments