Hi guys tnx alot for ur contribution,kip it up.God bles yah
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Hi guys tnx alot for ur contribution,kip it up.God bles yah
hello house ,anybody wt idea of schools in nig.doing MBA apart frm UNILAG,LASU,LAUTHEC.THANKS
What of they
Wat does it mean to recieve a handshake @ an interview panel?
Is mere courtesy or a sign of success?
I ATTENDED THIS INTERVIEW WHERE THE INTERVIEWER WAS ASKING ME WHAT I WOULD DO IF MY HUSBAND ASK ME TO STOP WORKING WITH THEM COS NEWS MAKING THE ROUNDS WAS THAT I AM DATING MY BOSS.
MY ANSWER WAS - I WILL QUIT.
BECAUSE I SENSED THE GUY WANTED TO KNOW IF I WAS PROMISCUOUS.
interesting thread so far. let's not kill it.
pls could someone give useful points that could make your resume stand out. not just the regular contents we are familiar with.
Am impresd abt dis conversation. I lv u guys. Cheers!(Ekah,Bassey-Cross river state) ;D
Jobs jobs jobs!!!
Has Anyone in the house from the biological sciences, or a pharmacist who has scaled through a medical sales rep. interview give me a low down on how it runs this days and the pharmaceutical companies that are currently in need of a med Rep.?
Cos i have one more moth to go o my national youth service scheme and my qualification by his
grace demands me to be busy!
Thank in anticipation!
Getting a good job does not depend on your discipline alone, it alone relies on the CV format used, and text fonts, also remember to put your working experience on the first page of your Resume/CV and educational qualification before your driving skills and anyother hobbies of yours.
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Getting a good job does not depend on your discipline alone, it alone relies on the CV format used, and text fonts, also remember to put your working experience on the first page of your Resume/CV and educational qualification before your driving skills and anyother hobbies of yours.
You can see vacancies and cv formats on Naija Job List.
Lots of e-books and downloads are available 100% free.
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yinka u too much, pls keep it up. one love
no need to be tensed up wit d interview panel,listen dis same guys are human beings like me n u dat hang out at nite drinking liquor n doing wot me n u do,they only appear very serious wen u step into the interview room just to confuse u.just look dem in d eye u will see they are as fragile as glass cups.nice work peeps.God pass dem.
Pls wat does it mean wen dey say describe urself in 3ways
After going thru all this comment ,i must say u guys re doing a great job.but i want to ask.if an interviewer ask why u re leaving ur current job, is it proper to say u re leaving bc i want a better pay?
Telling an interviewer that you are leaving because you want a better pay could put you at a disadvantage because he/she will believe that you'll also leave as soon as you find another job whose pay is higher than what they might offer you.Quote:
Originally Posted by christozi
It is better to tell the interviewer that you are leaving because you desire to break new grounds in your career or that you are leaving because you need more challenges in your career (Although interviewers are used to this line).
In all, be very diplomatic with the answer you give to this question when asked. 8)
Can you help me post this to the whole house?
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minimum of 10 years of experience.
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QUALIFICATIONS: HND/BSc in Catering and Hotel Mgt, BSc/HND in accounting with an impeccable
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@ SMG .......as easy as it sounds,you cant school them wen they keep throwing questions at yu..
hello guys,
am new in the house, i want to know the contents of cover letter.thanks
I am really impressed here. great job.
If i may comment on one of the questions...that u ar beter than the job... i think an answer tailored towards selliing urself by fitting ur skills into the requirement for the position will salvage you.
Rsponse like... "quality and innovation is a never ending phenomenon for organisational growth. i am not over qualified but armed with the requisite skills and experience to meet the challenges of the job and even more in the realisation of organisational goals and objectives".
God help us...
Kunmiolu,
Sometimes this question is employed to get you off the job bcos the emloyer fees that going by your credencials, he may not be able to meet up with your demand(s) financially. You get the gist? But if you need the job badly as you said, you need to turn that -ve comment from the emloyer to a +ve one. I mean turn it to your strength. For example, YOU CAN SAY: In my search about your company or organization, I realised you need people of my experiece and qualifications who can bring more value and easily achieve the organizational goal(s) and objectives within a short period of time, with little or no supervision. Use your WIT. You just have to sell yourself as others rightly commented. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF PRAYERS. Best of luck.
i was in an interview hall and d first question i was asked is ' can we meet u! Wats d best way to go about d question
Hi guys................. you are really doing a good job. Pls keep it going.
The God that give's wisdom will bless you all.
HOUSE, CAN ANYONE PLS SHARE WITH US THE FOMART OF THE FCTA APPTITUDE TEST WRITTEN HIM/HER ON OCTOBER 9TH? THANKS FOR UR ANTICIPATED RESPONSE. GOD BLESS.
HOUSE, CAN ANYONE PLS SHARE WITH US THE FOMART OF THE FCTA APPTITUDE TEST WRITTEN BY HIM/HER ON OCTOBER 9TH? THANKS FOR UR ANTICIPATED RESPONSE. GOD BLESS.
lyk yinka has said weaknesses imply areas that u have to work on,when worked on, can make you do or perform better.
PLEASE WHEN IS FIRSTBank test goin to hold????????
no idea. Ask Jesus army
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This is really nyc, u guyz are doing a great job, i cant believe i've ignored this site all this while... Am usually very nervous during interviews even the thougt of attending one scares me but now i've got my confidence back i can face anyboby thnks to u all.
has any one written standard chartered bank assessment test befor, i need guild as to how to prepare please.
please i want some body to update me , if May- Baker has call for medical test for November in interview at their head office
big holla to d house for all d contributions. its been wonderfull to be part of the family. Stay blessed
25 difficult interview questions and answers
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As Reprinted from FOCUS Magazine -- January 5, 1983 The 25 most difficult questions you'll be asked on a job interview
Being prepared is half the battle.
If you are one of those executive types unhappy at your present post and embarking on a New Year's resolution to find a new one, here's a helping hand. The job interview is considered to be the most critical aspect of every expedition that brings you face-to- face with the future boss. One must prepare for it with the same tenacity and quickness as one does for a fencing tournament or a chess match.
This article has been excerpted from "PARTING COMPANY: How to Survive the Loss of a Job and Find Another Successfully" by William J. Morin and James C. Cabrera. Copyright by Drake Beam Morin, inc. Publised by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Morin is chairman and Cabrera is president of New York-based Drake Beam Morin, nation's major outplacement firm, which has opened offices in Philadelphia.
1. Tell me about yourself.
Since this is often the opening question in an interview, be extracareful that you don't run off at the mouth. Keep your answer to a minute or two at most. Cover four topics: early years, education, work history, and recent career experience. Emphasize this last subject. Remember that this is likely to be a warm-up question. Don't waste your best points on it.
2. What do you know about our organization?
You should be able to discuss products or services, revenues, reputation, image, goals, problems, management style, people, history and philosophy. But don't act as if you know everything about the place. Let your answer show that you have taken the time to do some research, but don't overwhelm the interviewer, and make it clear that you wish to learn more.
You might start your answer in this manner: "In my job search, I've investigated a number of companies.
Yours is one of the few that interests me, for these reasons..."
Give your answer a positive tone. Don't say, "Well, everyone tells me that you're in all sorts of trouble, and that's why I'm here", even if that is why you're there.
3. Why do you want to work for us?
The deadliest answer you can give is "Because I like people." What else would you like-animals?
Here, and throughout the interview, a good answer comes from having done your homework so that you can speak in terms of the company's needs. You might say that your research has shown that the company is doing things you would like to be involved with, and that it's doing them in ways that greatly interest you. For example, if the organization is known for strong management, your answer should mention that fact and show that you would like to be a part of that team. If the company places a great deal of emphasis on research and development, emphasize the fact that you want to create new things and that you know this is a place in which such activity is encouraged. If the organization stresses financial controls, your answer should mention a reverence for numbers.
If you feel that you have to concoct an answer to this question - if, for example, the company stresses research, and you feel that you should mention it even though it really doesn't interest you- then you probably should not be taking that interview, because you probably shouldn't be considering a job with that organization.
Your homework should include learning enough about the company to avoid approaching places where you wouldn't be able -or wouldn't want- to function. Since most of us are poor liars, it's difficult to con anyone in an interview. But even if you should succeed at it, your prize is a job you don't really want.
4. What can you do for us that someone else can't?
Here you have every right, and perhaps an obligation, to toot your own horn and be a bit egotistical. Talk about your record of getting things done, and mention specifics from your resume or list of career accomplishments. Say that your skills and interests, combined with this history of getting results, make you valuable. Mention your ability to set priorities, identify problems, and use your experience and energy to solve them.
5. What do you find most attractive about this position? What seems least attractive about it?
List three or four attractive factors of the job, and mention a single, minor, unattractive item.
6. Why should we hire you?
Create your answer by thinking in terms of your ability, your experience, and your energy. (See question 4.)
7. What do you look for in a job?
Keep your answer oriented to opportunities at this organization. Talk about your desire to perform and be recognized for your contributions. Make your answer oriented toward opportunity rather than personal security.
8. Please give me your defintion of [the position for which you are being interviewed].
Keep your answer brief and task oriented. Think in in terms of responsibilities and accountability. Make sure that you really do understand what the position involves before you attempt an answer. If you are not certain. ask the interviewer; he or she may answer the question for you.
9. How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm?
Be realistic. Say that, while you would expect to meet pressing demands and pull your own weight from the first day, it might take six months to a year before you could expect to know the organization and its needs well enough to make a major contribution.
10. How long would you stay with us?
Say that you are interested in a career with the organization, but admit that you would have to continue to feel challenged to remain with any organization. Think in terms of, "As long as we both feel achievement-oriented."
11. Your resume suggests that you may be over-qualified or too experienced for this position. What's Your opinion?
Emphasize your interest in establishing a long-term association with the organization, and say that you assume that if you perform well in his job, new opportunities will open up for you. Mention that a strong company needs a strong staff. Observe that experienced executives are always at a premium. Suggest that since you are so wellqualified, the employer will get a fast return on his investment. Say that a growing, energetic company can never have too much talent.
12. What is your management style?
You should know enough about the company's style to know that your management style will complement it. Possible styles include: task oriented (I'll enjoy problem-solving identifying what's wrong, choosing a solution and implementing it"), results-oriented ("Every management decision I make is determined by how it will affect the bottom line"), or even paternalistic ("I'm committed to taking care of my subordinates and pointing them in the right direction").
A participative style is currently quite popular: an open-door method of managing in which you get things done by motivating people and delegating responsibility.
As you consider this question, think about whether your style will let you work hatppily and effectively within the organization.
13. Are you a good manager? Can you give me some examples? Do you feel that you have top managerial potential?
Keep your answer achievementand ask-oriented. Rely on examples from your career to buttress your argument. Stress your experience and your energy.
14. What do you look for when You hire people?
Think in terms of skills. initiative, and the adaptability to be able to work comfortably and effectively with others. Mention that you like to hire people who appear capable of moving up in the organization.
15. Have you ever had to fire people? What were the reasons, and how did you handle the situation?
Admit that the situation was not easy, but say that it worked out well, both for the company and, you think, for the individual. Show that, like anyone else, you don't enjoy unpleasant tasks but that you can resolve them efficiently and -in the case of firing someone- humanely.
16. What do you think is the most difficult thing about being a manager or executive?
Mention planning, execution, and cost-control. The most difficult task is to motivate and manage employess to get something planned and completed on time and within the budget.
17. What important trends do you see in our industry?
Be prepared with two or three trends that illustrate how well you understand your industry. You might consider technological challenges or opportunities, economic conditions, or even regulatory demands as you collect your thoughts about the direction in which your business is heading.
18. Why are you leaving (did you leave) your present (last) job?
Be brief, to the point, and as honest as you can without hurting yourself. Refer back to the planning phase of your job search. where you considered this topic as you set your reference statements. If you were laid off in an across-the-board cutback, say so; otherwise, indicate that the move was your decision, the result of your action. Do not mention personality conflicts.
The interviewer may spend some time probing you on this issue, particularly if it is clear that you were terminated. The "We agreed to disagree" approach may be useful. Remember hat your references are likely to be checked, so don't concoct a story for an interview.
19. How do you feel about leaving all your benefits to find a new job?
Mention that you are concerned, naturally, but not panicked. You are willing to accept some risk to find the right job for yourself. Don't suggest that security might interest you more than getting the job done successfully.
20. In your current (last) position, what features do (did) you like the most? The least?
Be careful and be positive. Describe more features that you liked than disliked. Don't cite personality problems. If you make your last job sound terrible, an interviewer may wonder why you remained there until now.
21. What do you think of your boss?
Be as positive as you can. A potential boss is likely to wonder if you might talk about him in similar terms at some point in the future.
22. Why aren't you earning more at your age?
Say that this is one reason that you are conducting this job search. Don't be defensive.
23. What do you feel this position should pay?
Salary is a delicate topic. We suggest that you defer tying yourself to a precise figure for as long as you can do so politely. You might say, "I understand that the range for this job is between N______ and N______. That seems appropriate for the job as I understand it." You might answer the question with a question: "Perhaps you can help me on this one. Can you tell me if there is a range for similar jobs in the organization?"
If you are asked the question during an initial screening interview, you might say that you feel you need to know more about the position's responsibilities before you could give a meaningful answer to that question. Here, too, either by asking the interviewer or search executive (if one is involved), or in research done as part of your homework, you can try to find out whether there is a salary grade attached to the job. If there is, and if you can live with it, say that the range seems right to you.
If the interviewer continues to probe, you might say, "You know that I'm making N______ now. Like everyone else, I'd like to improve on that figure, but my major interest is with the job itself." Remember that the act of taking a new job does not, in and of itself, make you worth more money.
If a search firm is involved, your contact there may be able to help with the salary question. He or she may even be able to run interference for you. If, for instance, he tells you what the position pays, and you tell him that you are earning that amount now and would Like to do a bit better, he might go back to the employer and propose that you be offered an additional 10%.
If no price range is attached to the job, and the interviewer continues to press the subject, then you will have to restpond with a number. You cannot leave the impression that it does not really matter, that you'll accept whatever is offered. If you've been making $80,000 a year, you can't say that a $35,000 figure would be fine without sounding as if you've given up on yourself. (If you are making a radical career change, however, this kind of disparity may be more reasonable and understandable.)
Don't sell yourself short, but continue to stress the fact that the job itself is the most important thing in your mind. The interviewer may be trying to determine just how much you want the job. Don't leave the impression that money is the only thing that is important to you. Link questions of salary to the work itself.
But whenever possible, say as little as you can about salary until you reach the "final" stage of the interview process. At that point, you know that the company is genuinely interested in you and that it is likely to be flexible in salary negotiations.
24. What are your long-range goals?
Refer back to the planning phase of your job search. Don't answer, "I want the job you've advertised." Relate your goals to the company you are interviewing: 'in a firm like yours, I would like to..."
25. How successful do you you've been so far?
Say that, all-in-all, you're happy with the way your career has progressed so far. Given the normal ups and downs of life, you feel that you've done quite well and have no complaints.
Present a positive and confident picture of yourself, but don't overstate your case. An answer like, "Everything's wonderful! I can't think of a time when things were going better! I'm overjoyed!" is likely to make an interviewer wonder whether you're trying to fool him . . . or yourself. The most convincing confidence is usually quiet confidence.
I wish u all the best during your interview
Dat is really nice of u guys to share a very important question like dat. HR normaly ask dat question. I am really bless today with all ur comment and answers. I have an interview on Tuesday 21st December in Maitama Abuja with Center for Management Development(CMD). I need ur prayers, wish me well. All is well in Jesus name, amen.
@Molante28, best of luck, everything will work together for your good...
@e-diamond, good one thanks awfully
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