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by Paul — 4 days ago —

10 Things Recruiters and Employers Don’t Want to See in Your CV

This is concise list of 10 things employers do not want to see in your CV. Lots of jobseekers still go ahead to make their CVs uninteresting and unreadable. Go through the list below to learn what to avoid including in your CV. 1. Boring long... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago —

Quiz: When Are You Due for Promotion/a Raise at Your Current Job?

You likely think that your current employer is not doing enough to give you a pay raise. The economy is hard and promotions/pay raises are difficult to come by. But Just when do you think you are qualified for a promotion at work? [qzzr quiz=”123717″... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago — 7 Comments

6 Things We Hated (and Hope You Did) about NYSC

National Youth Service was that time most peeps I knew in school looked up to. So off we went to serve the fatherland and it was just as myself and my friends thought – a complete waste of time. If you didn’t like the idea of going... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago — 2 Comments

Do You Know How Many People Lost Their Jobs in 2014?

An article I saw on a technology blog this morning stated rumours of plans by MTN South Africa to cut jobs and it got me thinking – just how much jobs are cut in Nigeria annually or at least this year or last year? Lots of jobs are lost... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago — 54 Comments

5 Top Secret Methods to Get Noticed by Any Company You Want to Work For

That the job market is overcrowded is an obvious statement. A lot of people, whether looking for their first job or looking to get a better one than their present job, are on the look out for opportunities. And the worst part? Everyone is looking... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago — 5 Comments

What You Need to Know About GNLD/Multi Level Marketers Posing as Employer & How Not to Be Defrauded

Everyday at Ngcareers we battle scam employers and persons who come to post job vacancies that are not only fake but are meant to scam and defraud the unsuspecting job seeker. They come in multiple shades and forms but their ultimate goal remains... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago — 1 Comment

Find Your Next Employment with Job Search Tips for 2015

There’s nothing sweeter than having a job right at the starting of a year. Finding a right job isn’t a cup of tea and it takes a lot of sincere efforts. So, if you know that you will be searching for some finest jobs this year then forget... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

Exclusive Graduate Trainee and Entry Level Jobs in Nigeria (January 19th – January 22nd, 2015)

For fresh graduates and inexperienced jobseekers you can find relevant entry level and internship opportunities in Nigeria. We have profiled below a few entry level and graduate trainee or internship positions you can apply for; – Graduate... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

10 Reasons You May Still be Without a Job

If you are out of a job for sometime now it will be because of something you are doing wrong or something you are not doing at all. Check through the ten possible reasons why you don’t have a job yet. 1. You Do Not Get Enough Information... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

CASERS/DDB Internship Program for Graduates

The CASERS Internship Program Our Internship program is designed for bright, ambitious and result- driven fresh graduates who are passionate about advertising and who seek to develop themselves as leaders in the world of marketing communications.... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

Gamsole Launches $4,000 Competition for Designers & Illustrators

Award-winning Nigerian mobile games company, Gamsole, has launched a new competition offering US$4,000 in prizes and career opportunities for five talented illustrators. Founded by Abiola Olaniran, Nigeria’s highest paid Windows game developer,... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago — 2 Comments

2 Wrong Notions About Fake or Scam Job Invitations

We have compiled a few wrong notions people have about fake or scam jobs. Scam jobs exist obviously but when the below happens it doesn’t necessarily mean you are dealing with a scam or fake job offer. 1. When you get invited without applying... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

The Professional’s Guide to a Successful Career Switch

Switching careers is never a small feat not to talk of doing it successfully. Just what does it take to decide you no longer want to be a banker for instance and instead pursue a life long desire in human resources? Difficult I can tell you.... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

How to Plan for a Successful Career During Your NYSC Year

Why Waiting till end of your service is a great mistake Just like in their undergraduate days many graduates undergoing the National Youth service see their service year as not a timeto plan for their career future. Instead they wallow in the... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

How to Delegate Effectively for a Healthy Work-Life Balance

This article was first published on Bellanaija by the author. There are literally thousands of articles out there on how to increase productivity at work and get more stuff done everyday. No matter how many strategies or ideas you get advised... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

How To Cope With Stress in a New Job

If you are starting a new job it is important that you try to commence work in the best possible conditions and frame of mind. This includes ensuring that you are note stressed up with the demands of your new workplace and with the desire to... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

Preparing for Your First Job Interview? Here are Important Things to Consider

Before the Interview Research the Company It will be foolhardy going in for an interview with a company and you know next to nothing about the prospective employer. Your chances of scaling the interview first stage will be very slim. I have... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

How to Work in Technology Companies Even if You Can’t Write a Line of Code

A decade ago there was virtually no internet based businesses as we know them today. Software development, coding and complex design skills was left to the very few who worked in IT departments of banks, consulting firms and a few IT infrastructure... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

3 Reasons You May Not Depend on Your Relatives or Family to Get a Job

You may have a few relatives working for blue chip companies and government parastatals and have wondered why they cannot help secure you a job in those organisations. It is worth noting that the primary responsibility for your job search lies... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

5 Most Important Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Career Mentor/Advisor

There are tons of advice out there on the importance of choosing a career mentor especially at the onset of ones career. While there may be great benefits of the right career mentorship what really determines how much value you get from it is... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago — 2 Comments

3 Reasons why Your CV Should Not be More Than 2 Pages

Many times one encounters CVs that are four pages long or more. Sometimes this could be for persons with such long years of experience and multiple organisations worked for; for some others you find that there is really no justifiable reasons... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

21st Century Networking Tips for Professionals

About a week ago we had a radio talk show ‘The Professional’ on Dream 92.5 fm Enugu on what newtworking in the 21st century represents for working individuals and professionals. Watch this space as we will soon start a weekly podcast... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

10 Tips to Write a Successful and Compelling CV

There are probably hundreds of thousands of articles out there on CV writing and tips to create a very successful Resume. Still thousands of job seeking individuals make the same mistakes every day and thus deny themselves the opportunity to... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

3 Often Overlooked Qualities During Interviews That Might Get You the Job

How many times have you gone for an interview and come out thinking you must have performed very well yet weeks later you don’t get the call or email inviting you to join the organisations you interviewed at? It is agreed among many employers... Read more →

by Paul — 4 years ago —

How to Apply to Jobs Within Your Organisation: Positioning Yourself to Take Advantage of Internal Job Vacancies

If you are working in an organisation and not taking advantage of internal job openings to advance you surely are not doing yourself any favours. Many large organisations regularly have need to fill in jobs and while they may advertise publicly,... Read more →

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