SOME INTERVIEW TIPS TO BECOMING A CEO

There is something about people wanting to climb higher from their present positions to higher ones, like from being an employer to a CEO. But there is a problem which is the fact that these people don't know how to get to that level. It doesn't just have to do with working hard , it takes a lot more than that. It's just for you to know what exactly you should do or try to avoid when you want to get to such level. Here are a few things that are advicable to do, especially during interviews;

 
Straight To The Point Answers:

Most interviews happen in fixed time slots and the interviewer wants to make use of the time to get the right questions in. Your responses reflect your working style and your ability to address a specific issue.  It helps to add quality to your worth.

Try Not To Inflate Ones Role:
Inflating one's role and impact on the organization is a sure shot recipe for disaster. Also it is good practice to own up or acknowledge past mistakes on the job and showcase them as key takeaways for the future.

Try To Have A Corporate Approach:
The first thing to be looked at is your dressing. In most cases try to wear a blazer. Your attire demonstrates your seriousness for the process and respect for the interviewer.At times, candidates stroll into an interview without prior research on the company and the industry, this is totally not good.

OverFamiliarity 
Volunteering excessive information and showing undue familiarity with the interviewer / hiring manager is a big put- off. It is always better to maintain a veil of formality in your interactions with various stakeholders during the  interview.

Poor listening skills 
Most interviews are about good listening skills. It gives you a chance to understand the role and the company and also not to over-expose yourself during the early stages of interview.

Poor Remarks About Your Former Employer:
Try so well not to make negative remarks about your former employer. Even if the concerned individuals or companies have a bad reputation, maintaining a neutral stance is better.


Visible Anxiety:
Showing undue haste and anxiety in bagging the position is a clear sign of weakness and hampers your ability to negotiate a good deal. Maintaining a positive and healthy ego right through the interaction will help in positioning your candidature for the job in a much better fashion.

Excessive focus on compensation 
This is a serious put off for most companies. Some candidates focus on the minutiae while missing the larger picture. Also candidates come up with unrealistic expectations citing personal compulsions.

Let's remember that to be a successful CEO is one thing and to become a CEO in the first place is another. But common sense dictates that the very qualities which help you become a CEO should give you a more than reasonable chance to make a success out of that job. Good luck!

SOME INTERVIEW TIPS TO BECOMING A CEO

There is something about people wanting to climb higher from their present positions to higher ones, like from being an employer to a CEO. But there is a problem which is the fact that these people don't know how to get to that level. It doesn't just have to do with working hard , it takes a lot more than that. It's just for you to know what exactly you should do or try to avoid when you want to get to such level. Here are a few things that are advicable to do, especially during interviews;

 
Straight To The Point Answers:

Most interviews happen in fixed time slots and the interviewer wants to make use of the time to get the right questions in. Your responses reflect your working style and your ability to address a specific issue.  It helps to add quality to your worth.

Try Not To Inflate Ones Role:
Inflating one's role and impact on the organization is a sure shot recipe for disaster. Also it is good practice to own up or acknowledge past mistakes on the job and showcase them as key takeaways for the future.

Try To Have A Corporate Approach:
The first thing to be looked at is your dressing. In most cases try to wear a blazer. Your attire demonstrates your seriousness for the process and respect for the interviewer.At times, candidates stroll into an interview without prior research on the company and the industry, this is totally not good.

OverFamiliarity 
Volunteering excessive information and showing undue familiarity with the interviewer / hiring manager is a big put- off. It is always better to maintain a veil of formality in your interactions with various stakeholders during the  interview.

Poor listening skills 
Most interviews are about good listening skills. It gives you a chance to understand the role and the company and also not to over-expose yourself during the early stages of interview.

Poor Remarks About Your Former Employer:
Try so well not to make negative remarks about your former employer. Even if the concerned individuals or companies have a bad reputation, maintaining a neutral stance is better.


Visible Anxiety:
Showing undue haste and anxiety in bagging the position is a clear sign of weakness and hampers your ability to negotiate a good deal. Maintaining a positive and healthy ego right through the interaction will help in positioning your candidature for the job in a much better fashion.

Excessive focus on compensation 
This is a serious put off for most companies. Some candidates focus on the minutiae while missing the larger picture. Also candidates come up with unrealistic expectations citing personal compulsions.

Let's remember that to be a successful CEO is one thing and to become a CEO in the first place is another. But common sense dictates that the very qualities which help you become a CEO should give you a more than reasonable chance to make a success out of that job. Good luck!

STILL SHARING THE CHRISTMAS LOVE, WE BRING YOU MORE TIPS.........

REASON WHY THE MINIIMUM VIABLE PRODUCT MODEL IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR BUSINESS. 

All businesses want to have a value, but they don't know what to do to get that value. One good way to do this is knowing the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), which is a basic level which products can enter the market. It’s an experiment to determine if the execution of an idea has enough marginal utility to make or improve profits.

An MVP is never the ultimate goal, but a profitable company can’t spring up from nowhere. MVPs allow you to learn about what people want, what they’re willing to pay for and what method of delivery is best for your product to achieve growth.

Any business can make use of the MVP to achieve growth, and this can be done 

1. Identify the problem. Whether you’re having trouble figuring out how to bring a product to market or you have a process that isn’t working, you need to identify the exact problem you’re trying to fix with an MVP.

Let’s say you’re thinking of opening a restaurant. All your friends and family like your food, but you’re not sure if it will be successful enough with the general public to justify a big investment. Testing with an MVP can help you validate your business idea in a low-risk way. In fact, your MVP could be temporarily converting your car into a food truck armed with your new product to see if anyone is interested in what you’re making.

2. Make your “buckets.” MVPs are all about testing the most important aspects of your experiment. Before you can begin, you need to determine the bucket of priorities for your MVP – the bare necessities (or features) that must be included in your MVP to satisfy your customer personas. These should go in your first bucket, with additional features going into later buckets for subsequent iterations of your product or business.

Going back to the restaurant example, you probably shouldn’t start by offering a full menu. Instead, come up with a few signature dishes that you can prepare very well. These should be representative of the types of flavors you want to offer in your restaurant and the dishes your customers will expect from your type of cuisine.

3. Create an MVP. MVPs can be as simple as you like. Once you find something that works, you’ll begin to see the demand for your product and the type of investment your business requires.

Opening a restaurant right out of the gate is a big commitment, but you can create an MVP with less risk. Test with a small catering venture or a food truck that you set up in a location rich with the types of people you identified as your potential customers.

4. Talk to customers. Once you have your MVP, ask customers what they think. Watch for repeat buyers, monitor your social media sites and listen to what customers are saying about your business. There’s immense value in talking to people about your MVP because it allows you to get feedback on how it works and their level of satisfaction.

If you notice a lot of repeat business, get some good reviews, or overhear someone in line telling their friend this is “the place” he was talking about, you may be onto something. On the other hand, if business dwindles after a week, you should probably go back to the drawing board.

5. Make a decision. Finally, you need to analyze all the data you’ve gathered during the course of your experiment and make a decision. What did your user feedback and personal experience tell you? This will help you decide if you need to go back to step one with a new MVP, tweak your existing business, or if you can start expanding your menu.

Entrepreneurship is all about creating something out of nothing. Still, you have to start somewhere, and MVPs provide a lower-risk vehicle for moving from nothing to something over and over again until you find success.

Don’t be disappointed if this doesn't work out the first time you try it, keep trying and eventually, you’ll get it right. And you’ll know it when you do.

OIL FIRMS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP SOME UNEMPLOYED YOUTHS

The Managing Director of Midwestern Oil and Gas Company, Mr. Charles Odita, has advised Nigerian youths to utilise every available opportunity to better their lives and to be economically independent especially now that opportunities for white collar jobs were slimmer.

Odita gave the advice during the presentation of starter-packs to 26 youths who successfully completed the two-year skills acquisition training organised as part of the company’s empowerment and corporate responsibility programme, yesterday in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State.

He stressed the company's commitment to the development of its host communities through establishment of functional infrastructure and human capacity enhancement and enterprise. Several amenities provided by the indigenous oil and company for the three host communities in the area, including two health centres and blocks of classrooms in several primary schools in the communities, were also commissioned.  

The managing director, who also chaired of the starter-pack and merit award ceremony, noted that Midwestern had embarked on the training scheme in order to afford determined but unemployed youths in its host communities “the opportunity to be lifted out of poverty to another level.”  

SOURCE: THISDAY LIVE

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT STOP JOB HUNTING EVEN IN THIS FESTIVE PERIOD

During the holiday seasons, some job seekers may decide to wait until the resumption periods to continue with their job search. This means that it is advicable to keep your CV ready. Many businesses take little time off and continue working as normal which means they’re still in the hiring process and looking for qualified applicants. Here are a few reasons to consider putting more efforts on the job search during the holiday period.

EMPLOYERS WILL WANT TO FILL CERTAIN POSITIONS: Once it is resumption time, some companies will want to start up in a very good way, and this might include getting to fill up positions that can help the company to grow. Businesses many realize they have money left in their budget for a new position and want to fill it before their funds get cut or reallocated since they were not used. This can be a good time for job seekers to keep an eye on such things. Keep checking back with companies you have your eye on as well as job boards for newly posted positions.

OTHER JOB SEEKERS WILL FEEL RELUCTANT FOR A WHILE:

There can also be less job seeking stress because some job seekers will be feeling relaxed to start looking for jobs by that time of the year.They may not check for openings as frequently or respond to inquiries from employers. Make sure that you are available and are checking your phone and email for messages.

YOU MIGHT FIND A HELPFUL PERSON AT A PARTY YOU WILL ATTEND:

You can  try to attend parties, get to meet and know people and bring up your job search or inquire if they know of any openings when you go for social occasions. This would let people know what you want to do and can be a trigger for them when they happen to hear of a position. Work on building relationships and letting yourself be known. If you have established a positive rapport with others, it can support your chances of being referred for a job.

YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA MAY BE THE LINK:

 Keep your resume up-to-date and ready to go. The same goes for your LinkedIn profile, personal website, or other platforms. You never know when a job opportunity may arise. This would help yo make your work easier and faster.also try to have an application letters ready.

Use the holidays as motivation to keep pushing ahead with your job search. While others may be slacking off, stay alert and continue to apply for positions and refine your CV.

Do this while having a happy holiday.

"THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD DO SOMETHING ABOUT OUR UNEMPLOYMENT SITUATION", SAYS THE CATHOLIC BISHOP.

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins, in an interview with News Agency Of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday pleaded with the Federal Government to take more action in creating jobs for Nigerian youths. He said that empowering the youths had become necessary, to reduce insecurity and corruption among the youths, and this would help to bring development to the country.

“There is a dearth of job opportunities, particularly for young people; there is a lot of poverty and dependence.

“At this point in time, we must really call on governments at all levels, to urgently do something about the unemployment situation, although I must add that life is not all about politics and wanting to get into offices.

“It also involves continuous efforts to ensure that people get the benefit of the fact that they have leaders in government,’’ he said.

 He called on Nigerians, to work together,despite their faith to bring back peace and stability in the country.

“These are very difficult times in our country and we have so much insecurity in our nation now.

“We have so much challenge with the economy; we have so much challenge and therefore, it’s a time we must ask our people never to lose hope.

“And to continue to know that all things will pass away, except the grace of God and by the grace of God, we will be able to overcome these challenges.

The cleric said that for Nigeria to progress and become one of the industrialised nations of the world, it was imperative that all hands must be on deck to work effectively. 

ICT TRAINING PROGRAMME

NDDC COMMENCES ICT TRAINING FOR 

   TEACHERS ON THE NIGER DELTA

Recently, the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) commenced the training of 150 secondary school teachers on Information Communication Technology, its sole purpose is to equip them with knowledge on ICT.

 NDDC’s Head of Corporate Affairs Mr. Ibitoye Abosede in a statement on Wednesday in Port Harcourt said that the exercise was part of the commission’s programme called “educate-the-educators” He also said that the teachers would get free laptop computers each. They are doing this to boost ICT knowledge among teachers in all the states that the commission belongs to. He said the commission recently concluded the training of 5, 000 teachers in various science subjects, and that 810 tertiary graduates had also benefited from its scholarship scheme for youths in the region.                                                                              

“It has come to the commission’s notice that about 65 per cent of teachers in the Niger Delta are deficient in ICT, a development that impacts negatively on our education sector.                                                                                                                         

 “NDDC seeks to reduce this ICT deficiency through our educate-the educators programme.” Abosede said.

LOOK OUT FOR THESE

THE THINGS YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT                             FOR IN YOUR C.V

Having dealt with the tips for writing a C.V, we bring to you some of the things you should look out for when writing your C.V. Follow these steps and have a good cause to get a good job.

READABILITY:
Make your work readable for your employer to see everything well. It wouldn't be good if your content is in a way that your employer’s eyes don’t know where to go. It could be either because you've crammed too much onto the page, or haven’t broken up your information into digestible sections. Believe me there are lots of resumes to be read, so if yours is not well written they can throw yours aside because you have created a bad impression of yourself. Present a polished, readable product.

ORGANIZATION:

There are many ways to organize information about your experience – there’s a point where employer would want to see something chronological, and something that speaks to the relevant experience that qualifies you for the job. Its fine—and often helpful if it’s thoughtfully done—to organize experience into relevant categories rather than listing individual responsibilities in a strictly chronological account of your life at work. However, there is need to list your prior employers, tenure with each, and jobs you had there. Try to differentiate the summary of your skills from your work history.

RELEVANCE:

Content that seems arranged for some other kind of job than the one for which you’re applying. Your best bet is to give your employer a document that demonstrates that you’re the most appropriate candidate for the position. Give them what they want, don’t bother adding big projects that have no relevance to the position you want , and highlight the experience that makes you a good fit for the position.

SUBSTANCE:

Do not let your work contain all the  jargon with no indication of the scope or depth of your experience. In the interview, it’s going to become very clear that you either know what you’re talking about or you don’t. Please don’t go for the “if you can’t dazzle them with diamonds, baffle them with nonsense” approach. Instead, tell me what I need to know. Learn to give information like;

•  What did you work on?
• How responsible are you for the job?
• What was the scope of your responsibility?
• How much technical skill did you have/need to do that job?
• How much independent judgement did you exercise?

 Try not to give you self praises, let your referee do that for you. That is why there was a position for them in the first place. 

THE KISS PRINCIPLE

USING THE KISS PRINCIPLE TO MAKE RESUME OUTSTANDING

Remember yesterday when I asked you for suggestions on how to write a C.V? Well I got some tips for you today. It can be summarized in just four letter words, KISS (Keep It Short and Simple or Keep It Simple And Straightforward). This is like the best approach when it comes to writing a C.V. So here are certain things that can help you maintain the KISS pattern.

BE DESCRIPTIVE BUT CONCISE:

You don’t need to over emphasize on information including industries you are familiar with and your key areas of expertise, a few sections can easily describe your competitive edge. The important sections to include on your resume are Qualifications Summary, Education, Skills, and Experience.  A few key bullet points using action verbs to describe the work you did and want to continue to do in the future will help your most important contributions to your career roles. If you are transitioning into a new career, be sure to identify your transferable skills from past experience.

MAKE USE OF PROFESSIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:

Be sure to use a personal email with a professional feel rather than you work email.  Make sure that the phone number you are making use of is an accessible one. Any other information you want to give them should also be professional.

SHOW EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOU HAVE DONE:

Always include examples of your work whenever possible; for example, if you've got something good you have done in the past like involving yourself in one or two social clubs.  Include a link on your resume, or maintain your LinkedIn profile to build credibility in your area of technical expertise.  By backing up your experience with viewable samples rather than just saying that you have a skill, you’re going the extra mile.

DON’T OVER DESIGN:

Don’t use multiple colours for your text or section headings. These can be hard to pick up when a resume is scanned into the System, or they may not show up when you resume is printed.

ASK FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S OPINION:

When you think you've finalized your draft, ask a trusted friend or colleague to proofread your resume. Or go to the next level and get assistance from a skilled career counsellor who can help you to choose the best way to identify your skills and how to verbalize them during the job search process. Either way, making sure your job search documents are properly proofed will ensure you’re making a great first impression.

ITF BOSS SAYS THAT AN ECONOMY WHICH IS KNOWLEDGEABLE IS IMPORTANT FOR THE NATION'S ECONOMY.

WHAT DO YOU THINK, YAY OR NAY.......

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Industrial Fund (ITF), Dr. Juliet Chukkas-Onaeko has underscored the need for organisations to adequately equip their workforce to contribute to national growth and development.

According to her, knowledge based economy was required to keep abreast in areas of specialisation, in order to remain relevant and competitive in the workplace.

Speaking during the 48th Human Resource Development seminar of ITF held recently in Lagos, she said the seminar was timely, putting into consideration the need to sustain the momentum for organisational growth and sustainability in Nigeria.

According to the ITF DG, the need for strategic workforce planning in the nation’s economy cannot be overemphasised as studies have shown that most organisations are not very effective in predicting future talent demands.

Speaking further, she said, it has become imperative for organisations to adopt an efficient and effective approach to workforce planning noting that her organisation is particularly concerned about the continued relevance and success regarding the accomplishment of the mandate.

"We recognise that in the pursuit of this, we experience a high attrition rate on our staff by way of retirement, transfer of service and general staff turnover. The vacancies created by these groups need to be adequately filled without creating a gap in performance. This is why strategic workforce planning is inevitable in all proactive establishments.

"The choice of ITF as an agency to drive the skill content of the Nigerian Industrial Revolution Plan attests to these roles. It gladdens my heart even more that the Fund could sustain the tempo of the Human Resource Development (HRD) seminar thus far. Obviously, with a knowledge based economy, the need to keep abreast of happenings in one's field of specialisation in order to remain relevant and competitive becomes pertinent", she added.

Speaking also at the occasion, the Director of Research and Curriculum at the ITF, Mrs Folusho Samuel, said the fund will continue to initiate actions that will create a perfect workforce capable to driving the nation’s economy forward.

She explained the seminar is part of ITF strategies to improve build capacities, create opportunities for entrepreneurship and self development and employment.

Chairman of the seminar, Mr. Kachi Okezie expressed optimism that Africa would not be written off in the area of economic growth and development, given the relevant skill training by the ITF.

He however called on all training institutions in the country to rise up to the challenge of training students in skills capable of uplifting the nation's development and growth.

NEWS CREDIT

QUESTION ARISING.........

WHAT AND WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN MY C.V.?

Some of you on seeing this might be like, 'what kind of question is this?'. But seriously this is really necessary. There are people who still do not know how to form a c.v, especially those who are new in the system. People learn everyday you know. 

Sometime back, I ran into a person at a business centre who did not know how to write a c.v and I was quite amazed, but on a second thought there are many people like that. I was like that once and so were you. So I would like you all to give your own view of how to write a c.v so as to help a friend in need especially this Christmas period. Waiting for your suggestions........... winks

YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA? TRY TO KNOW IF THERE IS A MARKET FOR IT.

HERE'S HOW YOU FIND OUT ...........   MARKET RESEARCH.

YES!!!!! you have a great idea for a product/service—something that’s bound to capture the hearts and minds of every consumer. You can’t wait to go into it with full force since it is like the best for now. But wait, before doing this you have to figure out if there is a market for your product or service. You must try to do a MARKET RESEARCH.

Market research might be a waste of time and money for many Nigerians. But do not forget something, without it your product or service might fall. Why not try to think about market research for the benefits it will give to you like it being an investment to your future.

So what exactly is market research? It is simply a way of collecting information you can use to solve or avoid marketing problems. Good market research gives you the data you need to develop a marketing plan that really works for you. It enables you to identify the specific segments within a market that you want to target and to create an identity for your product or service that separates it from your competitors. Market research can also help you choose the best geographic location in which to launch your new business.

Before you start your market research, it’s a good idea to meet with a consultant, talk to a business or marketing professor at a local college or university, or contact your local SBA district office. These sources can offer guidance and help you with the first step in market research: deciding exactly what information you need to gather.

Market research should provide you with information about three critical areas:

1.  Industry information.

In researching the industry, look for the latest trends. Compare the statistics and growth in the industry. Think of what areas of the industry appear to be expanding, and what areas are declining, whether the industry catering to new types of customers, what technological developments are affecting the industry, how you can use them to your advantage. It is good to have a thriving stable industry.

2. Consumer close-up.

On the consumer side, your market research should begin with a market survey. A thorough market survey will help you make a reasonable sales forecast for your new business. To do a market survey, you first need to determine the market limits or physical boundaries of the area to which your business sells. Next, study the spending characteristics of the population within this location.

Estimate the location’s purchasing power, based on its per-capita income, its median income level, the unemployment rate, population and other demographic factors. Determine the current sales volume in the area for the type of product or service you will sell.

Finally, estimate how much of the total sales volume you can reasonably obtain. This last step is extremely important.

3. Competition close-up.

Based on a combination of industry research and consumer research, a clearer picture of your competition will emerge. Don't underestimate the number of competitors out there. Keep an eye out for potential future competitors as well as current ones.

Examine the number of competitors on a local and, if relevant, national scale. Study their strategies and operations. Your analysis should supply a clear picture of potential threats, opportunities, and the weaknesses and strengths of the competition facing your new business.

When looking at the competition, try to see what trends have been established in the industry and whether there’s an opportunity or advantage for your business. Use the library, the Internet and other secondary research sources to research competitors. Read as many articles as you can on the companies you'll be competing with. If you're researching publicly owned companies, contact them and obtain copies of their annual reports. These often show not only how successful a company is but also what products or services it plans to emphasize in the future. 

TIPS FOR MBA STUDENTS>>>>

5 WAYS TO go about YOUR JOB HUNT DURING YOUR MBA

One of the main reasons people do an MBA is to change careers. Though some are a bit naive about the job search process. This may be as a result of your different impression as an MBA, you may think that companies come to campus in droves to recruit you, and by the time you graduate, you all have already spent your time on bonuses. Always realize this, the job search process is very much left in the hands of students. Unless you’re planning to work in consulting or investment banking, in which case, the recruiting process is very structured; you’re pretty much on your own when it comes to finding a job.

So  here are 5 concise steps which might be of help to you:

1. Figure out if you want to change industries, geographies or functions.

Pick two at most. Trying to change all 3 is pretty much impossible. Once you've figured this out, try to fit in your dream job into one or two sectors, like pharmaceuticals and FMCG, for example.

2. Think about what’s important to you.

It could be Money, Living in a city with charm and quirkiness, or perhaps it’s the role itself. Maybe you want a specific role and are flexible on salary or location. It all depends on how you want it to know how you should get it.

3. Start networking.

This will not only refine your job search, but it will also put you in touch with people who are influential to your proposed career. Try to find people in the industry you want to work in. When you start interacting with them, you will get to find out that they can be approachful and helpful.

Start joining social networks and join groups related to your dream industry, chat with them and ask a few questions.

  Also try to attend few of the events they organize, and with time they will know of your interest to work with them and most likely inform you when there is vacancy.

4. If you don’t have any experience in the industry you want to work in, try to get some experience by volunteering your time by way of an internship.

This is more difficult than it seems, even if it is unpaid, as people don’t really have time to show MBA students the ropes. Try to read up about the respective companies in advance before your meetings so you seem like you can add some value. Also, join the student clubs applicable to the industries that you are interested in, which again, shows commitment.

5. Be visible.

Make sure that your online presence is strong, and that a quick Google of your name yields results that you’re happy with.

SURE-P TRAINS 400 BORNO GRADUATES FOR EMPLOYMENT

TRAINING SCHEME......

Four hundred unemployed graduates from Borno state who registered for the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) were recently engaged under the Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS) of the programme to address the unemployment and poverty in the state.

Chairman of SURE-P,Gen. Martin Luther Agwai when opening the programme said that the graduates are expected to work under films for a period of 12 months while the Federal Government pay a stipend of N30,000 to them every month throughout the duration. He also said he expects that every student should improve in their job specifications during that 12 months duration. He also disclosed that over 15,000 graduates across the country have registered for the scheme,while over 7,000 firms signed up to take interns.

 " The issue of unemployment is a subject we are all familiar with in this country and statistics have also shown that about 3,000 Nigerians graduate from university yearly into the labour market with little or no job opportunities",Agwai said.   

The chairman who was represented by Hajiya Salamatu Manga who is the state co-ordinator of the programme stated that the programme was to create temporary employment for the unemployed graduates in the country.  

YES O!!!!! YOU CAN GET A JOB THROUGH THE SOCIAL MEDIA. WANT TO KNOW HOW? READ BELOW........

TIPS ARE HERE........

If you think that social websites like Facebook and twitter are not useful for obtaining jobs,then think again. This is because there are lots of local groups sharing job opportunities on Facebook and twitter. Now the only way to get them is if you search by the job type and location. You will get to see discussions on twitter around a particular theme. Now to ensure that you get a job on a social website when you are desperately seeking for a job, then do the following;

CLEAN UP YOUR MEDIA PROFILE: 
                     If you plan on using your current media for the purpose of your job search,it is better of you wipe off any dirty thing like pictures, comments, or interactions that can portray you as a bad person, but make your personal accounts are put on privacy setting. you can make use of a different media profile for this purpose anyway. But make sure to complete your bio-data so that so that they can give the recruiter a clear idea of your skills,experience and ambitions.

TRY TO AVOID TWO JOBS ON YOUR PROFILE, UNLESS YOU ARE FREELANCING:                            Your freelancing jobs should also be closely related based on your skills and ambition. If they don't relate, try to keep them as having different interest. This can portray you as a rounded and interesting person.

BE POLITE WHEN APPROACHING RECRUITERS ONLINE:

                 Try to observe social niceties and protocols. An interview and potential recruitment starts the moment you follow a recruiter starts the moment you follow a recruiter on twitter/Facebook, so make sure your profile, timeline and any subsequent tweet to them is professional, courteous and plain nice. Say thanks afterwards as well.

USE LINKEDIN TO HIGHLIGHT ACHIEVEMENTS OUTSIDE THE WORKPLACE:

                   Your achievements could be awards, voluntary activities etc. Your personal description should be carefully thought through, because it is your window to show people how you think about yourself. Try as well to keep your eyes on relevant jobs through linkedin,Facebook and twitter feeds. Make sure your profile is up to date.

   

         Remember, employers look at your sites so try as much as possible to make your photos not to look embarrassing. It shows what your personal life is like,so be cautious about what you post and make sure it is clean.

WOW!!! CONGRATS TO FORTE OIL.......

FORTE OIL, EMERGES ONE OF NIGERIA'S TOP 100 OIL COMPANIES BY FG. 

      Formerly known as AP PLC., Forte oil has been awarded one of Nigeria's top 100 companies by the Federal Government during a ceremony at the Presidential villa in Abuja.
This business initiative was set up to congratulate major investors and companies that are contributing to the development of the economy as well as creating a platform for interaction in the private and public sector.
   
They also emerged winners of the Pearl Awards which was set aside for the companies listed on the Nigerian stock exchange at an award ceremony in Lagos on Sunday,November 30,2014. The award is to recognize achievers,performers and drivers in the capital market. They also got two others awards which are;'market excellence in share price appreciation ' and 'sectoral leader in the oil and gas sector'. This made them the star of the event. 

The President of the 'Pearl Awards' Mr. Tayo Orekoya, commended Forte Oil for winning this year's edition and urged them to sustain the drive for excellence.

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Forte Oil, Mr Akin Akinfemiwa commented on the award saying; "we are very pleased to be recipient of these awards,which are testament of our commitment to excellence in performance and an unflinching quest for value creation of our shareholders. We remain dedicated to sustaining the trust of the general public and our stakeholders as we continue firmly in our drive to build a long-term successful company;making Forte Oil PLC the investment of choice through positive actions that boost investor confidence at all times".

 Other companies that had awards at the event include; Julius Berger(Sectoral
 leader Construction), Custodian & Allied Insurance(Sectoral leader insurance), Stanbic IBTC (Sectoral leader Banking), Dangote cement( Sectoral leader industrial goods-Building materials, UAC Nigeria(Sectoral leader conglomerates), and many others.
  

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CAN SAVE N128bn THROUGH CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN BREAD

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The director general of The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Dr. Gloria Elemo  has said that the country can save N128bn for the nation if the 5% cassava inclusion in bread baking is applied. She said this at a capacity building conference seminar of the Commerce and Industry Association of Nigeria in Lagos. The theme of the seminar was; 'Industrial Infrastructure Development: The Private and Public Initiatives'. 

She said also that the initiative is capable of creating three million jobs in the cassava value chain, and that the N128bn will be used for wheat importation. She also stated that over 1,300 graduates were trained in 2013 on various skills such as machine fabrication and commodity processing,etc. 

She rated Nigeria as very low in Research and Development and called for huge investments in research, technology and innovation for the nation to become developed in the near future. 
"The R&D investments in Nigeria only accounts for 0.01% of global expenditure and consequently ranked 94 out of 134 nations in global competitiveness in 2010". she said. 

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THAT IS, IF YOU REALLY NEED FUNDS TO START UP YOUR BUSINESS OR STRENGTHEN IT...........

One main problem facing many Nigerian young entrepreneurs is the issue of lack of fund. Although recently many public and private sectors have started making support for these young entrepreneurs, in order to build their capacity and access funds for their business ideas. If you are one of these young entrepreneurs in need of fund, why not try to access funds from one of the following programs to boost your business.            

Dangote’s  BOI N5bn Fund for Small Businesses

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote recently partnered with the Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI) to set up a N5 billion small and medium business scale to grant low interest loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses in Nigeria. The fund is targeted at development of MSMEs across the nation with loans attracting only a 5 percent interest rate and a focused Bottom of the Pyramid Scheme to deepen access to the fund by entrepreneurs and micro enterprises. According to the Nigerian industrialist, “the funds are expected to impact directly on up to 13,000 registered groups in the country. Each group shall have an average of 20 entrepreneurs, this impacting the lives of up to 250,000 micro-entrepreneurs through job creation, spreading across all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria.”

Shell LiveWIRE

Since its inception in 2003, Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria has provided 2,748 young people with funding to start and grow their businesses, according to information on its website. This year, fifty young entrepreneurs from Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta States were awarded funding of N300, 000 by Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria to enable them to start up, or grow, their own businesses.

Business Fund for Women

This is another entrepreneurship support program under Nigeria’s Bank of Industry. It is worth N90 million, it is known as Business Development Fund for Women (BUDFOW), which focuses on women in business. Set up on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (FMWASD), it provides soft loans to women entrepreneurs. So if you’re a young female entrepreneur why not access this funding opportunity?

YouWin!

The objective of the Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria, (YouWiN!) Programme is to generate jobs by encouraging and supporting aspiring entrepreneurial youth in Nigeria. The program was set up to develop and execute business ideas of young Nigerians that will create jobs. It also provides aspiring youth with a platform to show case their business acumen, skills and aspirations to business leaders, investors and mentors in Nigeria.

Tony Elumelu Foundation’s $100m Entrepreneurship Fund

On the 1st of December 2014, Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu announced the launch of a $100m Pan-African entrepreneurship initiative – The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme – a multi-year programme of training, funding, and mentoring, designed to empower the next generation of African entrepreneurs. “I am determined to ensure that Africa’s next generations of entrepreneurs have the platform they need to turn their entrepreneurial aspirations into sustainable businesses that will drive economic growth and job creation across Africa,” says Tony Elumelu. It is said to be the first of its kind.

The listed funding programs are by no means an exhaustive list of financial support programs in Nigeria’s entrepreneurship space. There are programs like Mara Mentor, an online entrepreneurship community that connects young aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners to leading entrepreneurs also helps bridge the gap knowledge and expertise needed to run sustainable businesses.