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Seeing an interview as a meeting where two parties discuss things of mutual benefit will greatly help in your approach when honoring an invite, you are already shortlisted for the role. They see potential in you, that is why your foot is at the door, it is important to show that their assessment is correct.  An interview is a market place where YOU are the product! So how will you sell yourself?  There is no one way to go about answering interview questions, you just need to be confident in presenting your worth to the potential hiring manager and how your expertise and knowledge will be fit for their team and goals.  Below is the list of instructions to guide you on what is expected of you, when asked any of the following questions. What are your weaknesses? This is one of the most difficult interview questions asked by hiring managers because it leaves applicants confused on if and how to share their weaknesses or say they have no weakness at all. Admitting to having no...

  HOW TO CHANGE CAREERS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE "Break the cycle of needing experience to get a job, and needing a job to gain experience."  Kathryn Minshew The prospect of changing careers can seem uncertain and discouraging —especially without a background in the new field of interest.  Hence, the first thing to do is to examine your career decision and interest W hy do I want to change careers? Some career changers possess a clear idea of wh y and where  to switch, while others feel lost , you need to know the spike of that interest if you are motivated by job trend, money or genuine passion Research. After you have examined your motive and you are sure you want to dive into a different career, the next step to take surveys. Research everything you need to know about your new job of interest, find out about the required industry KSA ( knowledge, skills and abilities), educational requirement, salary, certifications etc Get Training I nvestigate educational opportunitie...

 CAREER CAPSULE  "Instead of trying to be the best in the world at one thing, combine two skills where you’re in the top 25%." If you want an average successful life, it doesn’t take much planning. Just stay out of trouble, go to school, and apply for jobs you might like. But if you want something extraordinary, you have two paths: 1. Become the best at one specific thing. 2. Become very good (top 25%) at two or more things. The first strategy is difficult to the point of near impossibility.  The second strategy is fairly easy. Everyone has at least a few areas in which they could be in the top 25% with some effort. In my case, I can draw better than most people, but I’m hardly an artist. And I’m not any funnier than the average standup comedian who never makes it big, but I’m funnier than most people. The magic is that few people can draw well and write jokes. It’s the combination of the two that makes what I do so rare. And when you add in my business background, sudden...

As A Career Consultant, I’ve guided job seekers through the new era of job seeking. Resumes have shifted in style, interviewing is mostly done online and applying is no longer in person, in fact the year 2020 have thought us that the future workspace will be less physical and more digital. During the lockdown, work was virtual, from recruitment to onboarding, new hires learnt on the job online. Below are a few steps on how to land your dream job applying digitally in a sea of rough waters. UPSKILL: The need for upskilling cannot be overemphasized, as you know staying up to date with your industry and learning new skills could help you move forward in your career and make you valuable in the job markets, gone are the days when employers are looking for who can get the job done, now they are looking for can do more than the job. Automation and the digital transformation of many workplaces mean that YOU have to keep up with a rapid pace of change. “The world is changing constantly and it ...

Using pretty graphics, splashy designs, and colorful templates may get a recruiter's attention, having excellent content will keep it.  A beautifully designed CV may not get to the recruiter's eyes if it is not enriched with the required key content, ATS machines are not programmed to acknowledge fine designs. A Great CV is not one with just a beautiful template but one which quantifiable results/achievements, one of the most technical parts of CV creation is measuring up responsibilities to show results and quantifying achievements using metrics. This helps recruiters to imagine the impact you added to your previous company and the value you would be bringing to them. Below are examples of how to quantify your responsibilities Responsibility:  Responsible for supervising undergraduate researchers. Achievement: Supervised 10-12 undergraduate research students each year who have all graduated from  physics, or mathematics department  Resp: Completed first editing pass...

 Its a frustrating cycle, spending hours searching for a job and sink time into perfecting your applications and nothing comes out all the entire effort.  Now the question is.. How do we ensure you are the candidate for the job regardless of the limited openings available and the numerous competitors?. It's simple! Stand out of from the crowd. A lot of applicants apply for a job the same way, how about if you apply differently? Below is how to meticulously apply for a job with sample *Use an effective subject line *Address the hiring manager by name *In the first paragraph, tell the hiring manager who you are and why are you contacting them *In the second paragraph say what value you’d bring to the company *Close the resume email body with saying you’re eager to meet in person *Add a professional signature with your contact details *Attach your resume and a cover letter saved in PDF with professional file names. Sample Dear Hiring Manager, I’m writing to express my interest in...

 **COVER LETTER! THE MOST NEGLECTED YET MOST IMPORTANT PART OF A JOB APPLICATION** *"A Great resume will get you not-rejected, a great cover letter will get you hired”* DHH, Founder of Bosecamp A cover letter is a formal application letter, its a marketing tool used to showcase a unique combination of an applicant skills-set, knowledge and experience and how it matches the key requirements of a specific job description (cover letter is not generic). Most applicant neglect cover letter and think a great resume will get the job done, this is not true! Please note, while a great resume/CV is a door to employment opportunities a well-written cover letter is a key  A detailed cover letter (attachment or email body) is meant to introduce your resume to a prospective employer and why you are a more suitable candidate for the job with your resume being a VISIBLE EVIDENCE! Most employers get many applications for every open job, and your cover letter and resume need to show that you've...

 *How To Convert Regret Mail, To Future Opportunities* Rejections are unfortunately part of every job search, no matter how qualified you are. Companies can't hire everyone and often need to reject incredible applicants because there just aren't enough openings. When you receive a rejection email, you might instinctively want to delete the email and move on to the next job. While that's understandable, know that you can turn the situation into something more positive and useful to your career. And it only takes one email. HOW TO RESPOND TO A REJECTION EMAIL (SAMPLES) Subject: Regarding the [Job Title] position Dear John Doe [or hiring manager name], While it's disappointing to see this opportunity go, I want to thank you for getting back to me and letting me know about the decision. I also want to thank you for taking the time to meet with me. It was such a pleasure to meet you and Jane Doe [another hiring manager, recruiter, etc] and learn about employment hub [company...

  What you need to know about an ATS machine! ”After submitting countless job applications without hearing anything back, online job seekers are searching for answers. What they’re discovering is that the software hiring companies use to collect applications is standing between them,  a corporate recruiter , and a job interview. These applicant tracking systems make it harder for job seekers to get their resume in front of a decision maker.” An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software used by companies to assist with human resources, recruitment, and hiring needs. While each system offers a different package of features, applicant tracking systems are primarily used to help hiring companies organize and navigate large numbers of applicants. The ATS software are resume bots that automatically scan, sort, and rank resumes based on whether they meet certain qualifications. This is an eye opener to applicant out there that they do not only need to write a strong resume, but the...

 How to find a job faster!!! Quit your job? Laid off due to rona? Fresh out of school? Want to change career? You need a job? Here’s a few tips that could speed up the search! *Set A Career Goal* Before you start hunting down jobs, take a few minutes to set a career goal Ask yourself: What are my career aspirations What am I looking for in a job? A company? Write down a few key words or sentences and keep these in mind as you search for jobs. *Perfect Your Resume* Before you apply to a job, you need to spruce up your resume. This document is your key to getting a company to notice you, so it needs to shine. Most organizational employs computer software for Cv review and not people. While this is favorable to the hiring manager is it very disadvantageous to the job seeker as if your result lacks the necessary resume key words whether qualified or not, it will land to the resume black hole. Not only do you need a strong resume, but you also need to write for the bots. *Build A Profes...

Is having a professional LinkedIn profile a waste? Not at all. How you represent yourself on LinkedIn (and other social media channels) can have a significant impact on your career  For job seekers, a professional LinkedIn profile is key. To get your profile optimized call or WhatsApp EH (08080756701) Tips on how to stay on recruiters radar Professional Profile Picture (PPP) The image you upload to your professional LinkedIn profile is the first impression to a recruiter have of you, ensure you use a professional photo, one  you are appropriately dress for your career field. (preferably studio shot). Highlight your accomplishments Don't focus on responsibilities (what you do, did) focus on accomplishments (how you did it and what value they bring to the organization) Example: GOOD: Reorganized team to improve efficiency on assembly line, leading to savings of #500,000 annually. BAD: Managed assembly line team. Network Search out like minded individuaer who can help you in your...

How To You Contact Recruiters on LinkedIn? Reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn is a good    way to get your name on their radar… as long as it is rightly done! Searching for a job is hard especially if you have been out of jobs for a long time so you might want to take the bull by the horn by reaching out to recruiters yourself. I tell you what! Reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn is completely socially acceptable. After all, that's what the platform is for 95 percent of hiring managers use LinkedIn to find candidates especially exclusive openings, so this is a platform you might want to take advantage of. If you're struggling with exactly how to reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn, here are a few tips. Have the right person in mind  Before you start thinking about how to approach recruiters on LinkedIn, make sure you have the right person in mind. The best way to search for recruiters is to type your industry and the word “recruiter,” e.g.“sales recruiter.”  Y...

 Are you hearing nothing but crickets after you submit your resume? There are ways to remedy that. It's a frustrating cycle to spend hours searching for jobs, sink time into perfecting your applications, and then … *crickets!!*. Before you throw in the towel (or throw your computer out the window), here are some common reasons your resume is probably getting ignored — plus exactly what you can do to finally get noticed. Either the company is actively Hiring or the position has been put on hold, you are definitely going to get lost in a sea of resumes so how do you stand out from a hundred of other job applications? *Not playing smarter than the resume bots*: If you don't know about resume bots (more technically called applicant-tracking systems), here's a quick rundown: Companies, especially larger ones, use software to rank resumes. This system automatically sorts and scans resumes, weeding out the ones deemed “unfit.” That could mean your resume is getting passed over bef...

 Recently, I was contacted by an applicant for a CV review, she just had her CV revamped but have not been getting invites.  I went through the CV and it looked great at first glance but at a second, I saw a misconception. Her professional summary says she is a "Seasoned Professional" in the field with track record doing some professional duties for an experience she does not have.  When you say someone is a "seasoned professional" it means the person is an expert and has years of experience in that profession. Dear CV Specialist, In the bid to make a client appear as the best candidate for a role, please do not over-qualify them for a role they do not fit! Resumes don't get the job done, people do!  A graduate with less than one year of experience in a profession is still learning, the resume should show career goals, diligence, teachability, learnability, skill-set, achievements, and knowledge acquired from internship/volunteer experiences. Make their Resume...

 *You are still not on LINKEDIN?????* I was discussing with a Recruiter a few weeks ago and I asked, "Where do you source your candidates from" he said "Linkedin" I asked "why LinkedIn? why not telegram and WhatsApp groups or any other social media platforms? He responded "Linkedin is a platform where you get professional/qualified candidates. There are some exclusive roles, you can only get experts on LinkedIn, posting those roles on those groups is a waste of time and creating an arduous recruiting process, a lot of unqualified persons will apply, I source for my candidates on Linkedin, There I can see their career history on their career dashboard and know my best fit"  I was amazed!! Dear Applicant, Our recruiters are now sourcing prospects for exclusive professional roles on Linkedin don't you think its time to sell yourself there too? Let's talk about LinkedIn  LinkedIn is a social network that focuses on professional networking and care...

Keywords are words or short phrases that relate to particular requirements for a job. They are the skills, abilities, credentials, and qualities that a hiring manager looks for in a candidate. Resume keywords are critical to helping you get your resume noticed by employers. By including keywords in your resume and cover letter, you'll increase your chances of landing a job interview. Resume keywords are typically hard skills, behavioral competencies, requirements listed in the job description. Many recruiters rely on applicant tracking systems also known as talent management systems, to screen candidates for job openings, while others search by keyword inside the ATS. This is why tailoring your resume to the job requirements is important. If the software or the hiring manager does not detect any of the keywords in your resume or cover letter, your application might get thrown out. By embedding keywords in your resume or cover letter, you will demonstrate, at a glance, that you...

The rate at which the pandemic hits the country is still a rude shock to most of us, There’s no way of slithering around it: in this present moment for most people, job security is on the decline and unemployment is hiking. Now is the time to be VALUABLE! This is when you made yourself "the business" such that an organization cannot lose you because of your expertise. upskill yourself! The change train is moving very fast and I advise you hop on it as quick as possible, this is not the time to fold arms and wait for things to get better, now is the time to get out of your comfort zone and get better! Organization are moving from the regular 8-5 office job to remote working, which means most operations will be largely digital, how efficient is your computer skills especially PowerPoint?? I will not fail to rule out that they're a shift in service demand, at the moment most organizations recruit  "Social media manager, digital marketing manager, brand strategis...

*Mistakes Applicant Make When Applying for Jobs* Many people think the interview is the first step in finding a job. What most people don’t know is that the application is really the first step. A job application is the first contact you have with a future employer, even before you meet them face to face for an interview. Your application has the power to land you the job, or prohibit you from getting it. Forward Application: Most applicant, forward applicant to multiple recruiter and job opening. It so evident that you would see their previous correspondence with other employers. not only is this  bad, it is unprofessional and shows laziness. Be thorough and put effort when applying for a job. Not customizing your cover letter to the job posting While you should always tailor your resume to the job posting, you also need to make sure you're customizing your cover letter to suit the job description. Your cover letter is basically a sales pitch to convince the hiring manager...

How To Search For Jobs Online The Pre-Employment Stage: The pre-employement stage is the stage before engagement. It is a stage filled with many expectations, hopes and sometimes frustration stemming  from repeated failures, as a result, most applicants loose focus and confidence and even say “There is no job in Nigeria." Despite the unprecedented number of people filing in for unemployment, the labor market hasn’t come to a complete halt. There are companies who are still hiring. Hence, you should not give up on your job search. Below are few step by step processes on how to search for job online: Networking: This is the process of interacting with other people to develop professional social contacts and the best place to network is “LinkedIn”. LinkedIn is a social platform that can help you build a profession image and develop professional network if you optimize  your (LinkedIn) account. Here is how: -Download LinkedIn on your phone and market yourself with a profe...

STARTING A NEW JOB REMOTELY ?? Help Tips! It’s natural to have first-day jitters when you start a new job. But what happens when your first day is remote? What if many days after that are also remote depending on how long the company keeps folks home as a result of the coronavirus? And what if you aren’t able to meet your manager and colleagues in person for a while? How will you get to know your coworkers, get up to speed on how to do your job, or even know who to contact when you have questions? For companies that already have a lot of remote employees, this might not be a big deal. But for organizations that aren’t accustomed to having employees work from home, let alone welcoming and training them from afar, the onboarding process and everything that comes after could be a little bumpy.   Here are s ome few  tips to help you navigate starting a new job remotely. 1. Prepare for a Different Type of Onboarding Consider reaching out ahead of time to find out what ...