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esplendido:
Thanks for your response. I really appreciate. Can u give me an example of an intelligent question? What kind of questions can I ask? I REALLY want to get this job!!!

I have listed some good questions that you can ask below (list is not exhaustive). Note that some of this questions may have been answered during the interview, so choose appropriate ones to ask.

I once interviewed a candidate and towards the end of the interview, I was undecided whether to pass him or not. It was after he asked his questions and we went into more discussions, that I decided to swing the interview in his favour (I would say that it is rather unusual for this to happen).

• How would you describe a typical day for the person doing this job?
• What sort of people have done well in this organisation?
• What is the company’s vision for the future? What are the plans, if any, for growth or expansion?
• How would you describe the culture in the organisation?
• What are three basic things that would make someone an outstanding success in this role I am being considered for?
• How will my performance be measured?
• What structures are in place for career development?
• Is there any area that you have concerns that I need to clear up in order to be favourably considered for the job?
• When do I expect to get feedback on this interview? Or, When do you expect to be able to make a decision?
• What is the next step in the hiring process?

Good luck.

Dammy1:
I used to attend winners chapel lagos (Iyana-paja)before moving overseas. I now attend an
Elim Pentecoastal chrch in Leeds, England, but still watch and listen to sermons on the Internet.
I normally watch winners chapel london (1st service) before going to church. All the pastors
are very good and I am very impressed and blessed by pastor David Oyedepo (Jnr) , Bishops son.
I also listen to bishop David Abioye's messages on bishop Abioye's website.
I was in nigeria last year and attended service at Otta. My o my, the site is mind blowing and i took
a lot of pictures of the campus. I even told our driver to drop me at Iyana-paja, and got on the free
bus shuttle to Otta, andthe praise and worship in the bus that day was awesome. I bless God for
the ministry of winners chapel worldwide. I have also listened to Pastor Robert Akande, pastor of
winners chapel south africa on their website and it is great.
Remain blessed all members of the body of Christ

I am also extremely impressed by pastor David Oyedepo (Jnr) sunday service teachings in church here. It is amazing and people's attendance in church has improved since he came here a few months ago, though the attendance has been okay. I don't watch it online as I usually attend the 3rd service at 11am.

Hmmmmmm, SAP, a gateway to good life and rolling in big bucks. 

www.sap.com and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAP_AG. Simple.

Expect to be asked questions about things like Teamwork, handling pressure, challenges, leadership, initiative e.t.c in your previous work/school experience.

Following links can give you a good guide if you have enough time to prepare well. Concentrate more on the questions that you think apply to your situation. Finally, don't forget to ask intelligent questions at the end of your interview!

http://jobs.telegraph.co.uk/frequently-asked-interview-questions.aspx
http://www.tezu.ernet.in/dcompsc/alumni_inputs/HRInterviewQuestions.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/career_and_jobs/article1295625.ece
http://uk.hudson.com/it/node.asp?SID=5144

Be confident, without being over confident or seemingly arrogant. There is a thin line between both.

Goodluck.

Her phone is likely mobile CDMA technology, not GSM technology. She can't use it in Nigeria with a Sim card.

debosky:
My girlfriend worked in accenture before, she earned 91k a month. After spending close to two years she got promoted and earned 120k.

and of the big consulting firms, Accenture pays the best or one of the best, so on average lets say they earn 95k on average as entry-level.

So their salaries are not that fantastic - entry level in the new generation banks earn better.

Some of us worked in consulting or currently work there. Ask people who work there to tell you their total package and their net after tax.

uchetobi:
i'm referring to the likes of Accenture, PriceWaterHouse and KPMG. Incase u don't know, you must be at least a Manager in any of these three BIG consulting firms to earn the BIG BUCKS! 
This is what he said and he came to dispute someone that suggested that they earn that.

Before you dispute someone you must have your facts and YES maybe i work for one of the three

I wonder if @Blackninja really has friends in those consulting firms mentioned. He needs to ask his friends again where they work or what they earn. The salaries for starters are in that range and though they may not be like those of oil companies, they are certainly not low.


@Kobojunkie,

I am no doctor, but know some. The salaries for Intern Doctors are in the range mentioned, i.e. 40k to 110k.

jamex2xl:
what does institution means by 5 credits in two sitings?

email greensagoe@yahoo.ca
thanks

It means that you require 5 credits to be qualified to attend the institution and those 5 credits must have been obtained in not more that 2 attempts of writing that examination. so for instance, you can combine 3 credits in the 1st attempt (sitting) and 2 credits in the 2nd (attempt) sitting to make 5 credits.

Another thread to start University vs polytechnic debate!

It is simple, they both have different focus.

Universities focus largely on conceptual, problem solving and analytical skills while polytechnic focus largely on usage, skills and knowledge of tools or practical applications of tools. Both teach the other elements, but on a smaller scale.

For instance, Universities graduate engineers and polytechnics graduate technologists.

In Nigeria, entry requirements to universities and polytechnics are different for both qualifying secondary school certificates and the jamb exams.

Note that both universities and polytechnics are supposed to complement each other. Who dreams up the tools and who knows how best to use or apply it?

Polytechnics have been abolished in the UK and some ex-polys are rising in university rankings.

Adedigold:
Thnks too tats for your comment but can u go back if u're the one? He was offered a fat sum as salary and new car yet he left. Why did he decides to go back. H's liking eating ones vommit.

In the corporate world, it is usually okay to return to your former employer as long as you did nothing wrong before you left. Some people do it but it is not an easy decision to take. I can go back if I enjoyed working for the company in the past.

Its a classic case of "The grass is not always greener on the other side". He is simply a realistic person and has taken the bull by the horns. I admire his courage. and am sure I will hire such a person.

How many Nigerian leaders have you seen leave their posts willingly for any issue that they are involved in?  Very very few, if at all there are!

nkemdilimi:
Ejisky,
Congrats!
Both companies are great. Tats however gave a very wrong impression of NNPC. I am an insider and know the immense benefits/opportunities here. The picture he painted is far removed from the reality.

it's pretty difficult making any suggestions because you did not give any info on your profile, whether you are coming in as entry position, your discipline ,

@nkemdilimi,

Read my post very well. I didn't do that write up on NNPC Vs Accenture. All I did was to correct @Africaface's misconceptions about Accenture, simple.

Shortly before I left Nigeria to settle in the UK, I was treated for malaria as I fell ill and tests showed it was malaria. After the treatment, I felt okay, but decided to carry anti-malaria medications with me to the UK. A few weeks after I arrived, I noticed the malaria symptoms again and took the medications I brought along. I got well very soon after and have not been ill since then. So I would advise anyone just coming to live here to carry some anti-malaria along.

See strike outs and then my input in italics

AfricaFace:
Ejisky, I will start by congratulating you for getting the two offers, if you actaully did the test and the interviews yourself without a  God father, i must say you are a very smart Guy. I will also thank seun for this site, cause it has helped a lot of people. 

Ejike, let me be a bit comprehensive,

Accenture is a Big Consulting firm of the likes of KPMG and PWC. It is a multinational company that has branches in all the parts of the world. It's involved in IT , Accounting, Audting,Foresenic, etc Consultation for all the big companies in Nigeria including your NNPC. it was the consulting arm of AA--ANTO ANDERSON Arthur Andersen before they went down. Accenture will give you an exposure you will never get anywhere in this country even in NNPC. Within your First 6 months more like 1 year in Accenture , you will be under training, , some where in UK, USA or at worst south africa. one of your welcome Package is A personal Laptop that will enhance your work, But my dear friend, are you ready to be working and studying at the same time, My friend calls his office (Accenture) a cooperate University. To whom more is given more is expected,  Fialure is not a choice, Your promotion is based on your Performamnce, you are not copying anybodies work, you have to read hard and go for trainings round the world,  You won't be surprise that after 8 months you will be sent to go and Audit consult for GTB,
A good place to be,,,, Good pay indeed,  If i had the opportunity, Accenture would have been second to none in my choice,  remember you will leave accenture as a consultant, wheather you like it or not.

  NNPC----  this company we all know is dieing seriously ,  Thank God they haven't sold it to themselves,  Who knows. I don't know what their Salary is, But mind you, you can be in NNPC for 10 years without adding any value to your Life because there is no work to do there. , those greedy Oga's will set your office on fire after embezzling some funds and you will become jobless again, 

I would have had a second choice if we were comparing Accenture and Shell or Chevron, But not NNPC.

My Good friend (ogwuna ka oham na onu),  this is the end of discussion, the choice is yours , what exactly do you want,  Less work ,  more money, uncertain tommorrow---then go for NNPC,  EXcees work,  Proportional Pay,  Bright Future,  Accenture is the best,

[font=Lucida Sans Unicode]Life is about Choice.
Remember No one can go back and make a new beginning, but any one can start from now and make a happy ending"

agerho:
Hi Guys,

Please what does CFA stand for?

Ejiro

It stands for Chartered Financial Analyst.

Good for a career in portfolio management, investment research, advisory services, or investment banking.

http://www.cfainstitute.org/cfaprog/

buso:
Help
I won an appeal for a student Visa since august 2007 and i was told the BHC will call me
Till today am yet to receive any email or call from them and my admission date is very close
Don't know what to do
Any suggestion in d house?

Drop a copy of the determination from AIT at the BHC. You might just be lucky to get called soon afterwards.

Bedos:
Thank you guys for your insights. The reason I asked such a question is that someone in one of the Schengen countries invited me to come over to where s/he is since I have UK (EU) visa I can equally go to any Schengen (Of course EU) countries without any other visa for a short period of stay. Say one or two weeks.

I wonder how come Ireland is what cause much discussion!!!

I thought you've been told that you cannot enter the EU with your UK visa? The UK visa is not an EU (Schengen) visa and so you are not permitted into the EU countries. The only place you can visit in Europe without a visa (if you live in the UK and have multiple UK Entry Clearance valid for at least 6 months) is Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

Dont know about equipment, but recently they have been sending their officers for training overseas. At least I know of recent trainings to U.S, South Africa, UK and Belarus.

Check www.kayak.com. Very good site.
But you will not get anything cheaper than £932.

@Darfur,
You fit accept £189.99 for the return ticket? I no get £215.

Ask Tuface!

It depends on what your brother is planning to study in the UK and the future after his course. if he believes that he can get a job in Nigeria on completion of his studies, then he should go ahead and do the course. If your brother intends to go to school in the UK in future, then he should be ready to defend the reason why he did not use the students visa that he was given. On a personal note, I would rather go for the studies as one cannot quantify the experience you will get if you do it. Also, my future cannot be tied to a particular job as there several opportunities.

That is his internet life! You know internet is everywhere, so is he too

deeteeneey:
Hi people. thanx 4 your reply & those that complained about d title i have this 2 say: d title is just 2 attract people 2 read & contribute like u re doin. am serious just hols & am back except i want 2 study because i am about 2 enter d university.thanks & more contributns.

Its alright. Would advise you make it real next time, as people will always try to contribute in the best way if you post a message.

denex:
Britain has had the worst case of robbery. This is not just scare tactics.

So what is the statistics for Nigeria? We simply don't keep proper statistics of crime so you can't conclude. The guy's company's business is mainly cash in transit so he is canvassing for his security guys to carry guns. How many banks in UK have been robbed and people killed compared to banks in Nigeria? In Nigeria we don't even report the names of banks robbed for fear of stigma! Always witholding their names.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200708310599.html
http://allafrica.com/stories/200709140652.html
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070906/wl_africa_afp/nigeriacrimebankrobbery
http://www.nisat.org/west%20africa/news%20from%20the%20region/MAIN%20NEWS%20PAGE/nigeria/Nigeria-%20Armed%20robbers%20in%20military%20uniform%20kill%20two%20in%20bank%20raid%20.html

I thank God for what he has done. By no means can you be denied a job that is meant for you. I think it is a good option to consider taking up the job in another branch.

Dont judge - Alache (a Nigerian)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPp7fzdMI0Q

angbaby:
Just got an interview date for 4th, October 2007 and I also know that it is immediately after the interview that the passport will be issued, maybe we should stop criticizing honest Nigerians, get positive. This offer is real.

I know that you have to physically go to the passport office and take a digital photograph. So how does submitting your passport to this agent compare? Are you aware of a period where several passports were cancelled and the holders encountered various problems with embassies and entry points in countries they travelled to and most had to be deported. If you need a passport, go to the passport office!

http://odili.net/news/source/2006/jul/16/49.html