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[b]I have come across a great number of CV's in the course of my work and my reaction sometimes after perusing some copies has been " What on earth is this'? I wonder what was going through the candidate's mind as they put together that CV. Many are yet to understand the traditional role of a CV. It is simply the primary document a would be employer or agency consults to assess your eligibility for a position. The employer reads through your work and education history for any experience or skills that you may possess which will help you perform your role and then makes a decision whether to call your for an interview or not.
Unfortunately if there are question marks in any area of your CV, the decision is made without giving you an opportunity to explain. In other words you are judged based on what your CV said.
Therefore it is imperative to ensure that your CV is always saying the right things about you.
For more details on what should be on a CV, read my next article on CV's to be published subsequently.
http://saotheemploymentcoach..co.uk/2013/06/cvs-speak-is-yours-speaking-for-you.html[/b]

[b]In the quest to get better and develop ourselves full, many undertake advanced degrees. Lately there has been a panic rush for MBA's. But is this degree the magic? Learning the practical mechanics of entrepreneurship is useless without an idea. Professors won't provide you with an idea only the skills to identify the good from the bad. I found this article in the City AM newspaper published in London June 21 2012. So go ahead and see if you agree. SAO The Employment Coach.

By Tom Welsh.

PLENTY of successful entrepreneurs don’t have MBAs. For many, to be an entrepreneur is to possess a constellation of hard-wired personality traits – an appetite for risk, an eye for an opportunity, the personality to carry investors on an exciting bandwagon from start-up to IPO. Surely these qualities can’t be taught? Many business schools disagree. An increasingly noticeable part of their offering, whether as part of MBA programmes, or as stand-alone courses, are classes devoted to training entrepreneurs and equipping them with the skills to take an idea and run with it.

A cynic might argue that schools are playing with the media zeitgeist – that teaching entrepreneurship is part of an eye-catching strategy to capture attention while they continue to plod along with a core offering for corporate-minded executives. But the numbers, and the money, tell a different story. Cass Business School has invested £10m in an entrepreneurship fund for promising start-up ideas. Professors tell of increasing numbers of students who are leaving professional careers and, armed only with a vague idea or desire to start their own firm, are using MBA programmes as a springboard.

But is an MBA really the right choice for a potential entrepreneur? Programmes can cost in the region of £40,000 for a year – wouldn’t that money be better spent renting offices or investing in market research? For some it will not be the right choice. But, if you do want to start your own firm, and perhaps lack the confidence, the broad business knowledge, or even the idea to take that desire forward, an MBA could prove useful. For more click the link below
http://saotheemploymentcoach..co.uk/2013/06/do-you-need-mba-to-succeed-in-business.html

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[b]Q4.What do you feel this position should pay?

Salary is a delicate topic. We suggest that you defer tying yourself to a precise figure for as long as you can do so politely. You might say, "I understand that the range for this job is between ______ and ______. That seems appropriate for the job as I understand it." You might answer the question with a question: "Perhaps you can help me on this one. Can you tell me if there is a range for similar jobs in the organization?"
If you are asked the question during an initial screening interview, you might say that you feel you need to know more about the position's responsibilities before you could give a meaningful answer to that question. Here, too, either by asking the interviewer or search executive (if one is involved), or in research done as part of your homework, you can try to find out whether there is a salary grade attached to the job. If there is, and if you can live with it, say that the range seems right to you.
If the interviewer continues to probe, you might say, "You know that I'm making ______ now. Like everyone else, I'd like to improve on that figure, but my major interest is with the job itself." Remember that the act of taking a new job does not, in and of itself, make you worth more money.
Don't sell yourself short, but continue to stress the fact that the job itself is the most important thing in your mind. The interviewer may be trying to determine just how much you want the job. Don't leave the impression that money is the only thing that is important to you. Link questions of salary to the work itself.



Q5. Your resume suggests that you may be over-qualified or too experienced for this position. What's Your opinion?

See more at http://saotheemploymentcoach..co.uk/2013/06/handling-difficult-interview-questions_13.html[/b]

[b]HANDLING DIFFICULT INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

When we go for interviews what usually puts us on the edge is the moment we have to face the panel and verbally answer questions. For a lot of the people this is the real interview.
Given the heat this generates, I have decided to look at a few of these questions with a view of giving a guide on how to answer them. My answers are by no means the “best” but a professional attempt at helping candidates.
Before I go on I would like to give a few tips on attending interviews;
· Practice likely interview scenarios
· Learn to listen keenly, understanding the questions before you answer.
· If you don’t understand a question, do not be afraid to ask the interviewer to repeat.
· Think of examples to buttress your answers beforehand.
· Do not attend an interview without doing some research on the company interviewing.

Q1. “Tell us about yourself”
This is usually the opening questions but not in all cases. Perhaps it’s best to start by saying it’s not about your bio data or your political ambition. It’s a marketing opportunity to highlight what skills you already possess and how this can be utilized in your new role. I have sat at interviews and heard candidates going on about their family lineage and place of origin. Please do not follow suit. If you are going to talk about your history, limit it to education and career. Keep it short. Do not be talkative. Maximum two minutes.

Q2. “Your degree does not match the job”.
A tricky one meant to put you on the defensive. Sadly this has been the downfall of some candidates. I have seen candidates go from shocked silence to pleading with tears. Instead of being dumbfounded, all that is required is that you demonstrate the ability to function in the new role despite having studied something else. Focus on the skills you picked up in school which will stand you in good stead in carrying out the roles associated with the new position. Skills such as interpersonal skills, good communication skills, ability to prioritize workload, work on own initiative as well as being part of a team.
Q3. “Why do you want to work for us?”
The simple interpretation of this question is how much do you know about what we do and how do you see yourself fitting in. If you haven’t done your homework on researching this company, it will become evident here. Don’t give ridiculous answers like “I want to work for you because I like your company name”. If the company is a retailer for example, you might say you love it’s approach to customer service and you believe you possess the skills and ability to contribute to it. It’s about how you would function in the job. So a good knowledge of the organization is essential in answering this question. Make them feel you are the one they have been waiting for. Tell them how you see yourself fitting in and probably improving on the current output.


Stay tuned for more questions.
http://saotheemploymentcoach..co.uk/2013/06/handling-difficult-interview-questions.html[/b]

Whether you're looking for your very first job, switching careers, or re-entering the job market after an extended absence, finding a job requires two main tasks: understanding yourself and understanding the job market. Presuming you've already chosen a career and are currently searching for jobs, here are several ways to actually get a job.
Revise your resume. Before you start job hunting, make sure that your resume is as complete and up-to-date as possible. Your resume is an important distillation of who you are, where you come from, and what you can offer. Here are a few tips to consider:
http://saotheemploymentcoach..co.uk/2013/06/4-ways-to-get-job.html

When most candidates receive an invite to attend an interview, their main focus immediately shifts to one thing and one thing alone – answering the interview questions. Sometimes the preparation to do well at the interview session overshadows everything else including the need to be on top of our personal hygiene and appearance.
What they fail to understand is that a terrible body odour or foul breath is will almost certainly have a negative effect on the candidate and could even deny the candidate an employment opportunity.
Don’t fall into this trap.
Take extra care to ensure that your personal hygiene/ appearance is part of your overall preparation.
When picking what to wear, stay away from LOUD colours. Keep your style simple and conservative. Remember it’s a job interview not a fashion show. For men, a clean shave is advised. A white shirt and dark coloured suit would suffice. If you have to wear a beard please keep it low and well trimmed.
Please guard against the excessive use of perfumes. This might act as an irritant.

All these might sound kind of elementary but time and time and again we see candidates make these silly mistakes. I remember being on a panel of interviewers when a young lady walked in dressed like she was heading for a Friday night out.
Another area I would like to draw your attention to is time keeping. I cannot overemphasize the need to arrive at the interview on time. The interview date is not the day to try a new route. From the moment you get the invite to the interview take a good look at the date and map out how to get to the venue. If possible do a trial run. Be sure you know where the venue is. Do not ASSUME and don’t bank on asking your cousin. If you know the location then you can properly plan on how much time to allocate to travelling to the venue. I have heard candidates blame the traffic or give some other excuse for turning up late. I am sorry to say no matter how plausible your story sounds, you are not likely to be taken seriously.
If for any reason you know you will not be able to get to the venue on time, call the human resources department to inform them of that you are running late. Don’t wait until you get to the interview. You can be sure it would have been very late by then.
There are a lot of other silly little mistakes that job seekers make regarding interviews but we will limit them to these few for now.

http://saotheemploymentcoach..co.uk/2013/06/avoiding-silly-interview-mistakes.html

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I always knew when I joined Nairaland that I was going to be a part of something great.
Yesterday's post on the Rangers V Enyimba game was a historic moment and quite monumental.
It was the turning point in viewership of our local league.
By this singular action, thousands were brought into the NPL fraternity and this marked the turn around we have always hoped for.
There have been other threads such as the 3SC V Gombe game.
Hopefully it will only grow on from here

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Arabs tighten grip on British football as Middle-Eastern consortium launches world record £1.5 billion bid to takeover Arsenal
Bid dwarfs previous record of £800m for Manchester United by Glazer family
Arabs already run Manchester City and David Beckham's Paris St Germain


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“Your appearance, attitude and confidence define you as a person.” -Lori Myers

PERSONAL APPEARANCE
If you desire to be relevant in life and be a success in all you do, you have to make a conscious decision to develop yourself. You must invest in yourself considerably. This investment however does not necessarily have to be solely monetary. But It will certainly demand other resources such as your time and energy. It will also require you to make lots of personal sacrifices.
The road to the top is often laced with numerous challenges and it is your ability to navigate these challenges successfully that will determine your outcome in life. In this race, you can never be over prepared. Once you create a picture of your destination, employ everything you can muster to achieve your goal.
Even mundane things such as personal hygiene cannot be overemphasized. It is often said that you get only one chance to make an impression. If this is true then you don’t want to let bad breath or foul body odour be stumbling blocks.
Take personal hygiene seriously. Some people have been known to miss opportunities for personal advancement because they had personal hygiene issues. Do the same with your dress style. It’s an important opportunity to convey a positive message especially for the first time.
Your appearance also says a lot about your confidence. Don’t forget people are always looking for confident people to help them. Boost your self confidence. Dress well. Look great.
A lot of people erroneously believe that to dress well must cost a lot of money but nothing could be farther from the truth. Looking smart does not have to be expensive. All that you require to look good is that your clothes are ironed. That you hair is neat and tidy and that your shoes are polished. No matter how much your jacket costs, if it is full of creases and while your hair at the same time resembles a forest, there are chances that you won’t be taken seriously.
Make an effort with your personal appearance. This is what people use most of the time to decide whether or not they will grant you an audience. They will treat you with more respect, take you more seriously, and find you more attractive.
Don’t flaunt the opportunity.
Get ready on your journey to greatness and don’t allow anything stand in your way!

TOP TIPS FOR DRESSING FOR SUCCESS
1. Be aware of fashion , but never a slave to it
2. Invest in quality - It looks, feels and lasts better.
3. Think versatility - when buying new items make sure they will work with what you already have.
4. Be aware of too many bright colours
5. Think of your shoes - ensure they go with the rest of the outfit
6. Think of the finishing touches- hair, nails etc.
Culled from the book On Your Way Up by Sina Adelaja-Olowoake

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List compiled by a drunk MTN staff in Soweto. Absolute nonsense.

Can't you read? Sagna is out injured and is to be replaced by Carl Jenkinson. Yet you're putting Sagna in your team list.
Na so you take fail WAEC

This is why I think the EPL is becoming boring. You are now able to predict the league winners as early as November. That is sad for a league that is meant to run till May the following year.

@Nitrogen and Confilass.
Well said. The op should not confront this dude but be very discreet about clearing his name. As you all have said, anyone capable of doing this can kill. Our people have been known to kill for less. The guy is dangerous and must be avoided at all costs. OP should try and clear his name without raising any dust. Do not confront the dude.

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More designers by Tumisola Ladega - Tumiila

A 14 year old Nigerian Tumisola Ladega recently broke into the fashion world debuting her collections at the London FDC young designers show where she won an award and the Fashion Designers Expo in Florida USA.
Joanna Marcella CEO and Founder of UK's Fashion Designer and Craft makers Young Designers Award said
"Leading up to and during last years awards Tumi proved to be a very articulate and dynamic young designer who delivered totally on the brief that was set which was to design garment inspired by one of the great artist. Tumi chose Wassily Kandinsky, she is truly a worthy winner of this fantastic opportunity.” Tumi was 12 year old when she entered the FDCYoung Designer Awards but she has proven that she is a future fashion star in the making."


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Jamaica still loves Shabba Ranks although they haven’t seen him in many years.
Dancehall icon Shabba Ranks was mobbed by hundreds of fans who turned out at the Norman Manley International airport.
Shabba, whose real name is Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon, is in Jamaica to perform on Reggae Sumfest International Night 1. He will share the stage with the likes of R&B sensation Trey Songz, and reggae crooner Tarrus Riley.
Shabba Ranks also caused a frenzy when he toured his birth community of Olympic Gardens in Kingston. The legendary dancehall star had to exit his vehicle and walk after a huge crowd converged.
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