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Resume' Keywords

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 NEED FOR UPSKILLING IN THIS GLOBAL PANDEMIC

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...

Mistake Applicant Make When Applying for Jobs Online

*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

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 ...

How To Fix Your Numerous Years of Experience On Your Resume

How To Fix Your Numerous Years of Experience On Your Resume The Employment History or Professional Experience is another most important section of your resume, it is the most crucial component of your whole job application. This is where most applicants make a wide range of errors. A lengthy resume isn ’ t always best although you may have a long and accomplished career they have to be streamlined to match your career path in a concise manner and here is how!!! Let the Job opening be your guide. A resume is not the same for everyone and the work history is not the same for all candidates. While it is okay to briefly tell your 10 years of work experience on your resume, for a senior-level managerial role it is not ideal for middle-level or fresh graduates. But regardless of the level of candidacy, endeavor to only list the  “ Relevant work history that are necessary for your chosen career path or application ” Employment history is written in a reverse chronological o...
REASONS WHY YOU DON’T GET INTERVIEW INVITES Mode of Application: When a job advert indicates that you send your resume in a word or pdf file. Ensure to do as you are told!! follow the instructions as it will be the first basis for screening. Applying with an empty email body: You should never send an application without an email body, it  is unprofessional. Make your cover letter body of the mail if you are not asked to attach it as file. It should be detailed and concised. It should explain why you are a good fit for the job, your skills, briefly your previous work achievement and why you should be hired. Your Resume/CV: It is important to note that your Cv is the first change you get to make a good impression on a potential employer make sure it impresses!! A Top Quality CV will considerably boost your chance of getting a face to face interview. If you need the help getting a professional resume or cover letter please WhatsApp or call 08080756701 Sending an Applic...