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Just like FFK said to the other woman, this one call Garba also need a brain transplant.

PatrickOkunima:
“I’ve sent my CV to over 150 companies but I’m not getting any bites,” complained a job seeker. “How many more jobs should I apply to in order to generate some interest?”

Some people treat job hunting as a numbers game. They hope that by applying to enough companies, sooner or later they will find success. While there is no one magic number of how many places a job searcher need apply, you shouldn’t for a moment believe that applying to everything in sight is a winning strategy for career progression. Moreover, being unprepared for success might also be risky.

Imagine getting this call: “Hi Joe. This is Jane from ABC Corp. I’m responding to the CV you submitted to us. Thanks so much for your interest. Can you tell me why this job appeals to you?”

Gulp. Joe’s chances could be doomed from the get-go if he can’t quickly summon to mind a better answer than: “Well … I applied to lots of jobs. Remind me which company you’re calling from, and tell me about the job. Then I’ll be able to explain it to you.”

Already, Joe has blown his chance to show that he actually cares about this particular opportunity. Worse, he cemented in the mind of the interviewer that he is submitting frivolous applications out of desperation and likely isn’t a serious candidate.

To be fair, you can’t be expected to put in hours researching the details of every company before submitting an application. Nonetheless, it is important to have a clear sense of why you’re interested in every company to which you apply, and what in your background should make that particular company interested in you.

If you want to make a hit, then take the time to understand the basics of your target companies’ employment brand. Be prepared to tap into their carefully crafted reputation from your first conversation and all the way through the hiring process.

Here are five possible answers to the “why work here” question. Pick and choose from them, and expand with the facts of your particular situation. Thereby, you can demonstrate that you’ve done your research, your interest is real and your candidacy makes sense:

1. “I’ve known several colleagues over the years that have worked at your company, and they have all said great things.”

2. “I was excited to see on your website that you feature employees talking about how great it is to work for your company. These days so many people seem to hate where they work for one reason or another. It’s wonderful to see that your employees are proud to talk about how much they love their jobs.”

3. “Your company’s Facebook page is really engaging. I love how you [fill in the blank].”

4. “I’m connected on LinkedIn to many people who work at your company. When I reviewed their profiles, I saw that we all shared some things in common. [You might reference similar accomplishments, prior employers, colleges, etc.] It struck me that this is the kind of place where I can fit in and excel, so I was thrilled to see you have this opening.”

5. “Your company is known for making great products that help people do X. But on top of that, I know of your company’s leadership role in our community through your support of X, Y and Z events or causes. Your products and philanthropy show you to be a company that cares about both the bottom line and giving back to society.”

Of course, to be in a position to make any of these kinds of statements you need to do a bit of work. Check out the company’s own website and Facebook page to see what it does in the community. Follow it on LinkedIn, and do a search for people in your network who have experience working there. Then, look at several of their individual profiles to determine what you have in common with them. Search for the company in the news to see if it is mentioned for something with which you can identify.

You don’t need to know every detail at the very beginning of the search, but you should know enough to justify a genuine belief in your own mind that there is a basis for you considering this company, and for that company to consider you.

When you go about things this way, you won’t be able to apply to anything close to 150 jobs simultaneously. But the quality of your thoughtful and purposeful applications will produce a more focused target group of opportunities that can move your search forward.

When you present a compelling answer to the “why are you interested in our company” question, you will be well on your way to establishing the basis for being seriously considered for a job that will advance your career at a company you respect and admire.

Source: https://patrickokunima.com/2016/06/21/5-ways-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-work-here/

good one let's give it a trial then.

todaynewsreview:
Dr. (Mrs.) Ize-Iyamu, a consultant orthodontist and senior lecturer, Preventive Dentistry at the University of Benin took her campaign to her fellow mothers in the market place, to shop, interact with them and letting them know the plans she has for them, when she becomes the First Lady.

More here: http://www.todaynewsreview.com/p/1451/dr-mrs-idia-ize-iyamu-doing-the-fayose-style-picture-with-a

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pdp all the way

blueto:
https://www.thecable.ng/buhari-should-make-jonathans-mistakes-says-omokri?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C2194481171

tell them my brother so that they can know how to make a good mistake.

Dagaya:
On paper it looks good. but we all know implementation is the issue. He said something abot recurrent expenditure being up to date, one tends to wonder because i was lead to believe a lot of employment were captured under the 2016 budget. So far aside the cbn jobs that was given to their cronies am yet to here of any other employment. am really confused as to where we are heading, cus all they do is speak from one side of their mouth and do just the opposite.

That is the change we voted for.

ChangeIsCostant:
A group of internet fraudsters a.k.a Ghana Burgers were apprehended by policemen at Koko Junction, Warri, Delta State..According to the evidences found on them and their confessions, they went to Oyo State for rituals.

Read below what was shared by Ossai Ovie Success

Mobile police apprehend some group of Ghana Burgers at Koko Junction. According to the visuals and photo of evidence we find out that these guys according to their confession went to Oyo State for rituals. They used two Ecolax buses and boarded the vehicle from Benin and asked the driver to move straight to Sapele.

One of the culprits said his name is Simeon and he stay at Uruhakpa and Otefe Poly student.

According to their own confession after police interrogations , they said they went for rituals at Oyo State. The two Ecolax buses contain the following items.

1. Four used girls pants.

2. Old mat

3. Used girls wig

4. Used girls brassier

And other concoction items.

Source; http://www.nationalhelm.net/2016/08/internet-fraudsters-caught-with-girls.html

na poverty course am

obiremy:
Breaking news;

Live from Appeal Court Abuja.

Gov Ikpeazu wins at the Appeal Court.

Uche Ogah heads to Supreme Court.

Meanwhile other judgements on the same matter are ongoing now.

Do not rejoice yet.

Details coming.....

Credit:Chigozie Victor

Source: http://www.trezzyblog.com/2016/08/breaking-news-gov-ikpeazu-wins-at.html

Gov Ikpeazu I hail you

teekol:
Hello fellow nairalanders, I got married in January this year and I have not enjoyed my husband for once. I mean he is okay in other aspects but in the bedroom, he doesn't satisfy me . He barely lasts up to 5 minutes and it is really frustrating considering the fact that I have been in other relationships in the past and I know what a good sex feels like. My husband is tired , so am I. Anyone with a reasonable solution please?No insults, only reasonable comments. Thanks

gv am goko to drink

chairwoman God dey ooh. Only if they will not pocket the money for their selfish interest.

We voted for change not knowing the kind of change we are voting for. Very soon dollar go reach #1000.