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EducationRe: Help Help Help Help Help Help Help Help Help Help Help Help by nanaman(m): 8:48pm On Jan 28, 2016
fhunmi:
Pls dont see this topic as being foolish...what i want to ask is really important to me
tomorrow there would be online balloting for hostel by 10 and i live at ogun state. So u know how important it is for me..i need someone who would be free by 10 till lyk 12 to help me ballot online..
Thanks
Is it semo or rice you ate? Who cooked it? I suspect egba weed in the stew dear..When you wake up,read what you typed,if it there is ANY sense in it.Pele.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Job Interview by nanaman(m): 6:52pm On Jan 28, 2016
caution47:
HOW DO KNOW FAKE JOB INTERVIEW INVITATION
ASK AND ALWAYS ASK..
NYSCRe: Free E-book: 500+ Interview Questions & Answers For Graduates by nanaman(m): 6:50pm On Jan 28, 2016
CoachFaith:
“Sir, can we all become entrepreneurs? And if not, what advice do you have for those of us who look forward to being gainfully employed?”


A young man delivered a dazzling lectures at NYSC Orientation Camp Nkewere LGA of Imo State that changed and determined my passion in life.

He titled the talk “The Jobs Are No More, So Think Entrepreneurship!” I thought, what a great Topic… so I had a tough time battling with rushing thoughts during his ‘sweet’ presentation and at the end I was opportune to ask a question.

FREE E-Book: 500+ Interview Questions for Grads, Executives & Specialists! DROP YOUR EMAIL

I asked, “Sir, can we all become entrepreneurs? And if not, what advice do you have for those of us who look forward to being gainfully employed?”

Unfortunately, he never answered the question. He instead passed a cruel remark on me

He relied “…only lazy people think that way”.

I also wish he never answered me that way because he was booed off the stage and literally ‘Control Z’ all the nice impression he had made.

After my NYSC in 2011, I embarked on a JOB SEARCH ADVENTURE - Took about 26 interviews in 3 years! Changed Job 4 times between 2011& 2013, Completed a Masters Degree in Personnel Psychology...all in the bid to answer my own Questions & Help you with the same!

I Presently work as a Administrative Officer (HR) @ Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Having sat on a couple of interview panels, I have compiled those daunting questions that I have heard or asked at panels. This E-book addresses a portion of my June-2010-unanswered-question.

FREE E-Book: 500+ Interview Questions for Grads, Executives & Specialists! DROP YOUR EMAIL



@OluwatadeFaith
Author, Speaker & (HR) Strategists
Career & Professional Development Advisor
askcoachfaith@gmail.com
Boss,tunjioui@gmail.com

Tnx in advance
CareerRe: Mandela Washington Fellowship: Successful Applicants Let's Meet Here by nanaman(m): 9:23am On Jan 28, 2016
GideonG:
I am a semi-finalist from Gombe, interview to be done in Jos. Success is ours by the special grace of God! Amen.
How was your interview?
CareerRe: Mandela Washington Fellowship: Successful Applicants Let's Meet Here by nanaman(m): 9:22am On Jan 28, 2016
nedu86:
Also scheduled for Jos.
How was your interview?
EducationRe: 60th Anniversary Of The Great Mayflower School... by nanaman(m): 6:14pm On Jan 27, 2016
Proud to be an Exmay
RomanceRe: My Picture ( Operation Get Ladies Wet ) by nanaman(m): 7:52am On Jan 26, 2016
Keketu:
hi ladies . i have flirt with many girl here but im serious with some eg HateU2. i have a real life relationship and shes my everything but since today is tuesday and alot of lady would have gone through monday stress yesterday i decide to get them wet before school \ work with this my picture. Warning - you might need to change your pant after seeing this
OP, you typed this or you someone typed on your behalf.? You need to see Pastor King in prison for urgent deliverance.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: United Nations Graduate Internship Program by nanaman(m): 8:37pm On Jan 24, 2016
TravelRe: Kemi Filani Tours Ibadan Zoo And Agodi Gardens (photos) by nanaman(m): 5:48am On Jan 24, 2016
Mayflower zoo get animals pass this zoo. Not too big though..
CareerRe: Mandela Washington Fellowship: Successful Applicants Let's Meet Here by nanaman(m): 7:25am On Jan 23, 2016
WINNING TIPS FOR MANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP INTERVIEWS
Congratulations on your selection for the semi-final stage of the Mandela Washington Fellowship application process. The semi-final stage is the interview stage where you can show/demonstrate the content of your application and prove beyond doubt that the application was written by you, and is indeed your work.

It is important to note that at this stage of the application process, everyone that has been selected and invited for interview has something outstanding in their application content and hence, has a very good chance of being a Mandela Washington Fellow. So the most important thing is to stay true to your application by being consistent with it in such a way that shows the true traits of a Mandela Washington Fellow.

The interview will consist of about 3 to 4 panellists, which may be a mix of Nigerians and US diplomats. They will most likely have read through your application, giving them an idea of who you are and what you do. It is very important that you have it in mind that the interview process is not made to disqualify you but to give you an opportunity to show and demonstrate the leadership traits that has help you achieved the impacts you wrote about in your application.

The following are some of the things the panellists are going to be watching out for:

1. Consistency with your written application: The panellists will most likely have read through your application and be impressed by it. So, they want to meet the super intelligent entrepreneur/social change leader. They want to hear the story from the horse’s mouth. They want you to tell them the ‘’behind the scenes’’ of what produced the results you wrote about in your applications. As much as you should not recite your application verbatim, you must talk about the application. Use phrases like ‘like I mentioned in my application’. This will give them the assurance that the application and the story in it is yours and that you are the same with your application. Don’t talk so much about projects/activities/businesses, etc that you didn’t mention in your application except it helps you explain a point better or demonstrate an impact.
Keypoint: Show that the application is yours and that you can answer any question about the works you have done.

2. Confidence: Americans are confident people so they expect you to be confident. Actually, confidence is an important trait of leadership. They expect that if that story is truly yours, you should talk about it confidently. Your confidence is evaluated from the moment you step into the interview room. How you close the door behind you, how you shake hands, how you greet, how you sit, and how you talk, everything you do will project your confidence level. It is best to maintain eye contact with the panellists, especially the person who asked the question you are answering. Use your space; don’t sit at a corner of your seat. Use the table if you have to. Show them you know what you are talking about. Avoid fidgeting. And speak loud enough for everyone to hear you conveniently.
Keypoint: Show that your application is truly yours by talking about it boldly, looking straight into their eyes.

3. Diversity: The panellist will be watching out for diversity. How well do you relate with other people and embrace/appreciate their culture, way of thinking, language, accent, etc. This doesn’t mean that you should lose your identity. Be yourself, but show that you can accommodate others. You can show this by talking about how you work well with others from other culture/state/country in the past; or how you were able to communicate despite language barriers/ how you try learning about other people’s culture/language or how you like trying new foods, drinks etc. United States of America is a country of diverse cultures and the panellist want to be sure you’d do fine and learn well wherever you have to live in during your stay in the US.Keypoint: Keep your identity but show your ability to learn in a multicultural environment.

4. Demonstration of commitment to Africa: They are probably concerned about you returning to Africa after your program in USA. And one way they want to measure that is through your passion and commitment to your community/country/organization/institution. One of the goals of the program is to invest in young Africans who will come back home to giveback and develop Africa. So your interview time may not be the best time to talk about your interest to study/work in America or any other country nor is it a good time to take about the things you are not pleased about in your country. Talk about the issues you are addressing in your home community/country and how important it is to you. Talk about your long term vision for your social cause and how you plan to see it through. Be real; show passion.
Key point: Show you are a patriotic Nigerian.

5. Community leadership: The panellists are watching out for evidence of community leadership. The first rule here is avoidingthe word “I”. Instead talk about teamwork. Show that the results you have is a product of team work and not just your efforts. Talk about the times you engaged community leaders. Talk about how you inspire others to action. Talk about people and not just activities and projects. Take ownership of your community/organization/institution/country.
Keypoint: Show your interest in people and the changes you help bring about.


To help you demonstrate the above traits, you should do the following:

1. Be Punctual: Never be late for your interview. Americans see lateness as an insult; and a sign that the program is not very important to you. When planning your travel schedule, give time for security checks and delays on the road. Ensure you go with a valid means of identification. Getting to the interview venue in good time gives you room for coordination and organization. You should also not get to the venue too early. Don’t come for a 10am appointment by 8am, you might be inconveniencing others. Get to the gate about 30mins to your interview schedule time. If anything happens and you get to the interview venue behind your scheduled time, don’t let it go; apologise for your lateness without necessarily giving an excuse.
Keypoint: Don’t practice African Time, there’s nothing like it.

2. Master Your Application: In order to help you be consistent with your written application during the interview, master your essays. Read through several times before the interview. That doesn’t mean you should print it and go with it to the interview venue; you don’t want to do that. Know every part of it. They might pull out a question from anywhere and you must be ready to answer like you deliberately wrote that part to help them ask you questions.
Key Point: Be in charge of the Interview

3. Dress like an associate of the president: As a Mandela Washington Fellow, you will hang out with top government/business officials and diplomats. You will get to meet the President of the United States of America, so you must dress the part. Don’t over dress thinking you’ll impress. A good idea for dressing is to search for the picture of a top government/business official/diplomats and dress like them. Your appearance is your first judgement. Avoid shouting colours, be conservative and organized in your dressing.
Keypoint: Dress the part.

4. Story-Tell: Story telling is an important tool for engagement. Your interviewers want to be engaged. They want to have a discussion. So tell a story. Read through your application and turn it into a single story; a story of change. Make it personal and real. Start from yourself or a friend/family as the case may be. Indeed, everyone has a story. Talk about that young boy that inspires you to action. Connect the different aspect of your application through a story. Appeal to their emotions. Storytelling is (perhaps) the best way to explain a change. Emphasize on numbers if your work has reached and impacted many people, otherwise, play low on numbers.
Keypoint: Narrate the situation before your intervention, what you did and the change that happened.

5. Talk about results, not activities and plans: You may be tempted to talk about your many activities and actions, but they are not as important as the impact you have already. So don’t focus on the many activities you are/have doing/done. Talk about impact in clear terms. For example: our campaign reached 2,000 families and caused a behavioural change in them. Don’t lie, your eyes might tell. You should also not spend your time talking about plans only, or dreams and ideas. Talk about what you are doing and what you have done.
Key point: Show you are a doer not just a planner/dreamer.

6. Show sound social/business etiquettes: Social and business etiquettes are very important. Dress like a leader. Ensure you maintain eye contact and shake firmly. Take your seat only when offered. Be polite. Know the names of your panellists if you can (you may note their names when they introduce themselves). Even if you meet someone you know on the panel, greet them moderately. Speak simple and correct English and don’t try to form American accent. Speak slowly but with confidence. Many of the American diplomats may have difficulties hearing/understanding you because of the your Nigerian accent, so speak clearly and slowly, especially when you introduce yourself and say your indigenous (Yoruba/Igbo/Hausa/etc.) name.
Key point: Show that you’re well groomed and prepare for the opportunity.

7. Show evidence: If you have evidence of your work; show it. This may be through a newsletter, magazine, a report or product. You don’t have to bring a big prototype of your project or the child you sponsor in school to the meeting. Be reasonable about this.
Key point: Leave them with an impression beyond the interview.

8. Don’t be desperate: Don’t appear desperate. Once the panellists see any sign of desperation in you, you may not be considered. Be calm and value-focused. Demonstrate how participating in the program will help you achieve more in the work you do. Talk about collaborations and partnerships. You don’t have to talk about your expectation to get funds in America.
Keypoint: Prove you love your country more than America.

Best!

Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association Of Nigeria
CareerRe: Mandela Washington Fellowship: Successful Applicants Let's Meet Here by nanaman(m):
I got the same email but mine will be in Lagos. Hope to get someone to elighten us more on the interview process. Will do my research though..

It will be great shaking hands with the most powerful man before he leaves office. #Iyanu ma sele..Amin
Technology MarketRe: Tokunbo Laptops Going So Cheap by nanaman(m): 10:28pm On Jan 21, 2016
Price and location
Technology MarketRe: Acer Aspire 500gb 4gb Ram 2.58 Intel 70k Battry 8hrs by nanaman(m): 5:43pm On Jan 21, 2016
55k..

Location
Technology MarketRe: USA Used Laptops Available, Hp Envy, Touchsmart, Lenovo, Dell And Asus by nanaman(m): 4:51pm On Jan 21, 2016
Do you still have the HP available
Technology MarketRe: Sleekbook!!! Bend Down Select!!! by nanaman(m): 4:42pm On Jan 21, 2016
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Technology MarketRe: Ad: HP Pavilion G4 For Sale. by nanaman(m): 2:39pm On Jan 20, 2016
Chigbu21:
Hp Pavilion g4 Going for 30k today.... anyone wanna bargain
What's the issue with it?
Battery life?
Amd..?
Location?
EducationRe: Farida Lolade-Yusuf, Unilorin Best Graduating Doctor by nanaman(m): 10:06am On Jan 20, 2016
LastProphet:
the cramming of kuran at young age make them good crammers in later life though it doesn't guarantee sound knowledge of the subject.
Prophet,lenu yin haba..Bigot you are. Yes,I said so.
EducationRe: Farida Lolade-Yusuf, Unilorin Best Graduating Doctor by nanaman(m): 10:03am On Jan 20, 2016
Aspiregreat:
This is no New News.Go out and see ground breaking record outside this country.
Please let's just stop Celebrating mediocrity.


#Islamic university.
Before I count 3, change your moniker to "Aspirefoolishness" else,your account will be banned for life or you modify your post and sin no more...

1...2..
Technology MarketRe: Buy Your 3 In 1 Printer On Docconcepts.com With Warranty on docconceptscom by nanaman(m): 9:09am On Jan 20, 2016
docconceptscom:
brand dell inspiron 14 3451 intel processor 500gb hdd hdd 2gb ram +free gift 55k on docconcepts.com 08035057766,07080291822
Is it brand new.? Amd.??
BusinessRe: Access Bank Wants Me To Commit Suicide by nanaman(m): 4:35pm On Jan 19, 2016
mrdan:
My people can i ask a question?

Is the BVN number not suppose to help in this instance, if not then what is the use of the BVN registration.
With the BVN, I thought all your required details are already with the bank, what more do they need. Won't he have already registered with a valid ID.
My thought bro..

Abi why finger print when it will be useless. Some banks sef..mcheww.

@OP, the solution is simple. Go inside the bank, tell the cashier again and if they are still adamant,sit on the desk of any of the officials,disturb the peace inside for 5mins. If the Manager does not attend to you in 2mins with your money that means,your voice ain't loud enough.

Try it,it works perfectly fine and thank me later..!!!
Technology MarketRe: Dell Latitude E6320/6420 Intel Core i5 2.5ghz/320gb/4g/dvdrw/wifi/bluth/@55k by nanaman(m): 11:55am On Jan 18, 2016
Want to chat you up via whatsapp to have some more pics, discuss mode of payment and delivery outside lagos. How much can it fly last?
ComputersRe: Fairly Used Hp Laptop Pavilion Dm4 For Sale by nanaman(m): 4:00am On Jan 18, 2016
selfmadeOLX:
I did not get your whatsapp msgs Sir..!

Or you can kindly drop any of your contacts.. Thanks
Will get back to you during the week. I had a busy weekend. Cheers.!
Technology MarketRe: Dell Latitude E6320/6420 Intel Core i5 2.5ghz/320gb/4g/dvdrw/wifi/bluth/@55k by nanaman(m): 3:32pm On Jan 16, 2016
Do you still have this same laptop available?
ComputersRe: Fairly Used Hp Laptop Pavilion Dm4 For Sale by nanaman(m): 3:18pm On Jan 16, 2016
selfmadeOLX:
Hope I can advertise mine here too smiley

Acer Aspire e1-570
Intel HD Graphics 4000
15.6 inch note book PC
Intel Core i3 1.8ghz processor speed
6GB RAM 1TB HDD
Webcam, Bluetooth, DVD/CD ROM
Super slim
Black color
Came with Windows 8.1 pro out of the box and currently Running Windows 10pro
Carton, stock charger, documentation neat..!

Currently have PES 2015.. NFS.. GTA.. and some other ppsspp games like naruto

65k negotiable

Lagos.. Whatsapp 08185350069
55k.
PoliticsRe: Soldier Writes From Sambisa Forest In Commemoration Of Armed Forces Remembrance by nanaman(m): 12:13pm On Jan 15, 2016
flyca:
Come and withdraw it. Lol.
Don't you see the question mark there even if you can't read. Or when has it been a crime to ask relevant questions?
Biko answer me with superior argument or keep shut. Thank you.
Must you copy/paste something without sense?
PoliticsRe: Soldier Writes From Sambisa Forest In Commemoration Of Armed Forces Remembrance by nanaman(m): 12:11pm On Jan 15, 2016
Lattop:
U are alive to write dis rubbish eennnhuh instead for u to start rolling on d ground Thanking d ALMIGHTY for sparing ur life to dis moment






INGRATE of the FIRST ORDER
People wey like your post sef no get sense. Mods,abeg we need dislike button jare. I wonder how many this poster would have got.

You are the INGRATE abi na only you loose person for battle front.?
PoliticsRe: Soldier Writes From Sambisa Forest In Commemoration Of Armed Forces Remembrance by nanaman(m): 12:07pm On Jan 15, 2016
flyca:
Thank you for your service to the nation.

But are soldiers and pilots really heroes especially when they die in the line of duty?
If I go to work on an offshore platform as an engineer and die , will I be considered a hero?
Were they not fully aware of the risks involved in their line of duty? Are they not paid to do their jobs?
#copied
And you graduated from a Nigerian Uni? Your certificate need to be withdrawn because you were not found worthy of character. Mr Engineer
NYSCRe: Post All Problems Relating To JAMB Regularization Here - Let's Treat Them by nanaman(m): 9:45pm On Jan 13, 2016
Gazaliah:
Post the jamb number to help you verify
26096169JG
NYSCRe: Post All Problems Relating To JAMB Regularization Here - Let's Treat Them by nanaman(m): 7:30am On Jan 13, 2016
I did Jamb in 2012, I paid 8k to my Uni for regularization and I was given my former Jamb number which was showing "sorry no admission yet" before the payment but now, after the payment, its displaying "congratulations" in the year I was admitted but cannot validate. Pls,what is the problem and way out. ? Thanks.
EducationRe: IS OND The Same As DIPLOMA Obtained From Uni? by nanaman(m): 7:42am On Jan 12, 2016
pablobellins:
it kogi, Buh they dont accept lower credit
You may have to do further research to see if you can get a Uni that accepts that grade or you change course.
EducationRe: IS OND The Same As DIPLOMA Obtained From Uni? by nanaman(m): 1:50pm On Jan 11, 2016
pablobellins:
by ksu, what did u think i meant?
Kogi State University.
OR
Kwara State University

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