Career

Originally Posted by poon

GREAT MEMBERS OF THIS FORUM,
Permit me to use this opportunity to express my views concerning the PTDF scholarship exams and all other exams that we write for either employment or test.

It is quite common especially for the PTDF that we are usually asked to go to our geo-political zone centre to write the exam and this task is undertaken at the risk of the one who goes to the place. I am from the Niger-delta zone and do not be quick to call me a complainant as the people from

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Originally Posted by michael lawson

A well-written cover letter can earn you a call for an interview, so it's important to take this document seriously.


Following are the 10 top cover letter mistakes to avoid:

1. Failing to personalize. Avoid saying, "Dear Sir or Madam" and take the initiative to find out the appropriate contact name. Often a quick phone call to the company can help you fill in the blank. You'll show that you're resourceful and truly interested in the job.

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Originally Posted by mulan

Have you noticed how all vacancy adverts in Nigeria come equipped with age restrictions? Of course you should have especially if you may have been living in this country fro the last couple of years.

Its a blind issue. we see it but we don't really see it and the people who can do alot for us with respect to change don't even acknowledge its existence.(it does not affect me, why should I care?) To acknowledge it would be to actually announce that corporations in the country violate

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Originally Posted by okmoreal

WHY SMALL BUSINESSES FAIL

POOR LOCATION: Some of the reasons why start-up fail is the inability to situate in a good area for business. Sometimes some organizations are located far away from raw materials and factors of production like labour. If a fast food is located close to a bank, the business will thrive and if a boat manufacturer is located in the neighbourhood there will hardly be sales because it is not a riverine area.

MISUSE OF FUNDS: Mismanagement of business

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Hello house,

I just want to use this media to motivate house members that are considering starting a business that There's Nothing Small about Starting a Small Business!

I have done little research on Business start ups, and hurdles individuals face while starting a new business.

I intend to keep this thread alive for sometime and make it a series with the intention ...