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Its official. I'm seeing double

I kinda agree with the logic. But I believe a revolution that can change the mindset of every Nigerian is possible, difficult and unlikely but possible

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Austindark:
Madam, Jesus is coming soon
Why don't you just wait for him

Attention seeker!!!!

Thank you for making my day

Built2last:
This man became president on popular demand and fizzled out

I wonder o. Thought he was destined for great things

Wow! History lesson. Learnt a lot.

Would have made a mark in Nigerian Football history. Life sha

success has many friends. People forget the good too soon

blackaxe78:
Still can't imagine how people get attracted to thier daughters.

How much be short time if konji hook you.

With all the pvssy littering Opebi, Toyin, Kakawa, Empire, and bourdillon, Na your daughter be the next option

A neighbour's dauther not his. pls read

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Do you feel like you’re wasting your time writing your cover letter? You’re probably doing it wrong.

You’re not alone in your struggle, though. A while back, I had a client who was really struggling writing her cover letter for a company. No matter what she tried, she just couldn’t get something out on paper (sound familiar?). The funny thing is, both of us are writers, so you’d think it would be an easy thing to create. However, it was like pulling teeth trying to get this thing written. She was racking her brain for what to write, but she was completely uninspired.

After about a half hour of back and forth, I had an idea. I think I figured out what was wrong.

“Okay, let’s forget about this company for a second,” I told her. “If you could work for ANY company, whether it was hiring or not, which one would it be?”

Literally three seconds later, she lit up and started raving about this one publishing company that she absolutely adored. She told me what it did, why it was a great fit for her, and why she would excel there.

“You realize you just told me what your cover letter is going to say, right?” I said to her.

After that, she was able to bust out a rockin’ cover letter. But the problem she had with her first cover letter was clear: she was trying to write about a company she didn’t love.

If you don’t apply to companies you get excited about, you’re wasting your time on your cover letter.

If you’re struggling to write a cover letter, chances are, you’re writing it for the wrong company. In order to confidently prove that you’d be a good fit for a company, you need to believe it yourself. You need to stand behind it. Companies are focusing on “fit” more than ever. They don’t just want butts in chairs, they want butts who are passionate about the company in chairs. So, if you’re not excited about the company and what it does, it will show (and it will be hard to write a great cover letter that stands out).

Just because a company isn’t hiring now, doesn’t mean it won’t later.

“But the company I want to work for isn’t hiring right now,” you might say.

The reason my client didn’t even think to apply for a job at this company is because it wasn’t hiring at that moment. However, just because the company you want to work for isn’t hiring right now doesn’t mean there won’t be opportunities there later.

If you really want to work there, you need to get your foot in the door somehow. You can use your cover letter as a conversation starter when you’re trying to network your way into a company. It’s a great way to convey your passion for the company without trying to suck up to it.

Discovering what companies you get excited about can lead you to similar companies.

Moreover, it’s important to understand what qualities you look for in companies so you can find similar ones that ARE hiring. This is where your Interview Bucket List comes into play. For example, if you really want to work for Google, think about all of the qualities Google has that you respect, admire, or appreciate. Why Google? Once you clearly understand why you want to work there and what the major draws are for you, you can start researching companies that share similar traits. So, if Google isn’t hiring right now, you can find a similar company that IS hiring.

So, if you find yourself with writer’s block when it comes to cover letters, you might want to reconsider the company to which you’re applying. Ask yourself, “Why THIS company?” If you can’t get excited about it, it will be harder to write about it (and sell yourself in the process).

http://www.careerealism.com/cover-letter-wasting-time-writing/

The job interview is a two-way street.

You should be assessing the employer just as much as they're assessing you because you both need to walk away convinced that the job would be a great fit ... and that should start from the moment you take the hot seat.

At the very end of the interview, the hiring manager usually asks, "Do you have any questions for me?" But don't wait until they turn the tables to start asking questions.

Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job," says that there are a few you should ask at the very beginning of the conversation.

Here are three of them, along with her reasons for asking these early on:

'How did this position develop?'
This is a good conversation starter on your end, says Taylor:

"It demonstrates intellectual curiosity, yet isn't intrusive or brash. It's also helpful to let the hiring manager talk, as you gather some history on the position. You'll get some insight on whether the opening is due to turnover or growth, for example."

'How does this role fit into the larger objectives of the department and company?'
Try to ascertain the big picture in the early stages of the interview, suggests Taylor.

"This will help you better frame your answers in a way that's more meaningful. It's easier to sell your skills when you can relate them to the company's larger strategy," she says.

'What do you like most about working here?'
This is a friendly, nonthreatening question that works early on because it's conversational, and you're showing interest in the interviewer.

She says:

"It can also be received as flattering, but at the same time, you're getting to know the hiring manager.

"Are they thrilled about mentoring their staff, their product or service, the innovative atmosphere? Do they focus on only growth numbers and minimizing expenses, with no mention of the team, training, or growth opportunities? It gives you a sneak preview into your prospective manager's priorities and all-important personality. This is where it pays to have your people radar up, to evaluate if this is a boss you can respect."

http://www.businessinsider.com/questions-you-should-always-ask-at-the-very-beginning-of-a-job-interview-2016-6

Good one. Every state should generate and manage their own power and industrialization.