Employment Announcement

DV Lottery

2011-10-07T09:46:00.000-07:00

Understanding the DV Lottery Application Form

The eligibility requirements for participation in the DV lottery are very minimal:

Applicant should belong to a qualifying country
Applicant should have either a high school education or 2 years work experience during the past 5 years for which at least 2 years of training or experience is necessary.

Once an applicant has verified that he/she is qualified to participate, what remains to be done is to complete the DV lottery application form. The application form is a very simple form which can be completed easily.

The application form for the green card lottery has to be filed online. There is no other option except to file electronically. The Department of State opens its website to the public for the submission of the forms during the submission period which is usually between the months of October and December every year.

The applicant has to register on the government website and complete the DV lottery application form. Applicants are allowed 60 minutes to complete the form and submit it. Apart from entering some information, they will also have to upload photos that meet the specifications given by the government.

The DV Lottery Application Form:

The DV Lottery Application Form requires details like name, gender, age, education, occupation, address, marital status, children and the details of spouse and children (age, gender, etc).

Apart from this, the most important part of the application is the photo. The photo specifications give the user an idea of how the photo should be - including details of background color and pixels. If the photo does not meet the requirements the application will be rejected. If the photo size is not accurate, it will be difficult to upload on the government website.

How Can One Complete the DV Lottery Application Form Easily

It is understood that the applicants have only 60 minutes to complete the application form. Considering that not all applicants have broadband connections or internet facilities at their disposal always, it is advised that they be prepared with all the information and the photos before they can log on to the website and start the application process.

Details to be kept on hand are dates of birth of spouse and children if applicable. Digital photos meeting all the requirements should be kept handy. If the applicants have trouble understanding the specifications, they should take the help of photography studios or persons who can understand the instructions.
If all this information is on hand, the applicants have to make sure that they have access to a computer with internet facility and that they can use the internet uninterrupted for 60 minutes. If the DV lottery application form is not completed within the 60 minutes, it cannot be saved. The process should be started right from the beginning.

On successful completion and submission of the application, the applicant will receive a confirmation number. Applicants need to note down and keep this number safe. This confirmation number is proof of having submitted an application for the green card lottery, and it is also used to track the status of the application. When the results are announced, the applicant can use this number on the government website to check his/her application status.

Careful preparation is all that is needed to complete an application form.

A complete form will be accepted immediately. So ensure that you spend some time on preparation before you begin the DV Lottery application form for the green card lottery.

Cheers

How to achieve success as an entrepreneur

2011-10-06T08:52:00.000-07:00

One of the best joys of being the proprietor of a small business is that one gets to utilize his own innovations and creativity in the several different aspects of the business.

Being the entrepreneur of your own business is an exclusive way of reflecting your character to other people. However, in order for your philosophy to create success to your business, you should ensure that you are making educated and knowledgeable decisions. To be a business mastermind, it is crucial that you look towards all the aspects and take advantage of all the resources that are accessible to you.

Successful business marketing techniques are in dire need of originality and innovation but you need to be aware of where to apply it. Managing to draw in new customers is something that few of the companies struggle to do and if you can discover a new way of appealing to them, then you will have an upper hand over your competitors.

You should understand when to market your product, how to market your product and where to market your product. Not many people have such instinctive competence and hence to gain the wisdom from a specialist business mentor will be a great idea so that you do not go wrong.

Seeking the expertise of professionals might come at a price and at a blow to your ego but it is for the welfare of your business. Gearing up yourself with the wisdom of others will provide you a whole new line of thought and confidence and it will permit you to modify mundane aspects of your business more efficiently.

A business mastermind reaps the benefits from every tool available to him and acknowledges the fact that the greatest marketing strategy is happy customers. Keeping your clients happy may prove to be a challenging task if you are not informed about the several different sales strategies; however satisfied consumers goes a long way in increasing your client base.

Other business marketing strategies would involve providing your business a professional uniqueness and the finest way to do this is through a website. A convenient and attractive business website will expand your business and also enable you to attract a lot more people. The internet is a place where you can effortlessly find new and innovative ways of attracting customers.

Your business mentor can assist you achieve that degree of success by providing you with great business advice. The idyllic business strategy might be discovered in a marketing textbook or a DVD. A small business owner ought to be open to different options if they want to be a successful entrepreneur.

Cheers

Globacom Recruiting Sales Executives Across Nigeria

2011-10-03T05:26:00.000-07:00

Globacom Nigeria is currently recruiting for the position of sales executive in many locations across Nigeria.

Globacom Limited is Nigeria’s Second National Operator in GSM, Fixed, Broadband and Gateway services with subsidiaries in Nigeria, Republic of Benin, Ghana and other West African countries; It has also launched the commercial services of Glo 1 submarine cable, which will revolutionize the data services in and out of all West African Countries to the rest of the world.

Are you a Sales person in the Public Sector or a civil servant with transferrable skills and passion for Sales in the Telecommunication Sector? Do you have what it takes to lead or work in a team? If your response is in the affirmative, you are the candidate we are looking for in GLOBACOM.

Globacom Nigeria is expanding its business in Nigeria and requires experienced Public Sector Team Leads (Relevant relationship with decision makers of the local environment and understanding of the language of the location applied for are essential).

Globacom Job Title: Public Sector Sales ExecutiveRef Code: PSSE)

Job Locations: (Osogo, Ado-Ekiti, Ilorin, Benin, Lokoja, Akure, Abeokuta, Yenagoa, Umuahia, Calabar, Uyo, Asaba, Enugu, Abakaliki, Awka, Lafia, Sokoto, Birnin-Kebbi, Dutse, Kastina, Kanom Gusau, Kaduna, Gombe, Maiduguri, Damaturu, Jos, Bauchi, Jalingo and Yola).

Job Requirements

A good first degree from a reputable university.
Relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage
2 – 5 years relevant work experience in Public Sector Marketing
Experience in Civil/Government Parastatals or relevant Agencies required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work individually and part of a team
A good level of numeracy and computer skills

Job Responsibilities

Acting as a contracting between the company and its existing and potential markets
Liaise with Government officials and determine their telecoms needs to make sales
Gathering marketing and customer information.
Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales
Achievement of sales targets and objectives for the area of coverage.

Job Remuneration
Remuneration is competitive as obtainable in the Telecoms industry

Application Deadline
4th October, 2011

Method of Application

Qualified candidates should email their resume (stating preferred work locations and quoting reference as subject of the e-mail: e.g. PSSE – Maiduguri) with scanned passport sized photograph latest October 4, 2011 to pubsec@gloworld.com

2011-05-19T07:16:00.000-07:00

How To Write A Cover Letter To Land Your Dream Job

Knowing how to write a cover letter is half the battle in getting the one written. I've written many cover letters for job seekers, and read many more when trying to hire people. Here are my top five tips on how to write a cover letter that will get you an interview.

1. Before you start writing, make a list of your accomplishments, things you have actually done. A statement like "I did the accounting for my department" is not an accomplishment; it is simply the description of a task. An accomplishment would be "I performed the accounting function for 3 years and during that time we never had a negative audit finding." Sometimes it takes a little creativity. Statements like "I maintained a clean and safe work environment" or "I served an average of 50 customers an hour" are better than "I swept the floor around the assembly line" or "I waited tables."

2. Study the ad, read it again, and study it some more. Pay particular attention to the terms they use. If they are looking for someone with customer service skills, look back at your list of accomplishments. Do you have any that relate to customer service? If not, try to write one using your experience. Anything you've done that showed you could respond to the requests of others you worked with would be helpful. Never make something up!

3. Rewrite your accomplishment statements that fit the requirements of the job, using the terms used in the ad. To understand why this is important, think from the point of view of the person reading all these cover letters. Often the person assigned to sort through the responses to a help wanted ad is a low level clerk who has been instructed to look for people with experience in zero based budgeting, fork lift operation, or whatever they are looking for. Since this junior person probably doesn't know much about the advertised job, they are just going to look for the exact words they were told to watch for. They won't be taking any time to figure out if what you've written is the same as the word on their list. Many companies now have the computer scan the cover letters and resumes for key words, and the ones that match get a second look. So make sure you use the same terminology in your writing.

4. Research the company enough so you can give a specific reason why you want to work for them and how you can contribute to their goals. "I like your salary and benefit package" is not a good reason. "I've reviewed your company's mission and vision, and feel that is a worthy goal I can support because of this reason" is much better. "Because of my experience of providing customer service in stressful situations as a flight attendant, I am confident that I can effectively train your front line staff in the complaint department to handle angry customers" is an effective way to communicate why they should hire you.

5. Now you are ready to write. Start your letter by explaining what job you are applying for. In the next paragraph, list a few accomplishments that match up to the requirements listed in the ad. In the third paragraph, explain why you want to work for that specific company and what you can contribute. Conclude with a polite close such as "sincerely yours." Make sure your contact information is correct and that you have provided multiple ways for them to get in touch with you.

The cover letter is composed of three theoretical parts:

- The opening

- The body

- The closing.

The opening paragraphs of the cover letter should contain a summary of the contents of your job application: whether it is a filled-out application form, curriculum vitae, or some other documents. Enumerating the contents of your application allows your prospective employer to know what exactly to expect from the accompanying documents.

The next two to three paragraphs (the body of the cover letter) should convey that you are competent for the job. Mention the job requirements as well as the job description; and then mention your training, job experiences, and your skills that would be suited to the job.

Try to draw out the implication of how you are suited to the job you are applying for. without blatantly selling yourself. Just make the right connections between the aspects of the job description you are mentioning, and your specific skills matching the job.

Lastly, the closing paragraph should part on an affable note. Convey that you look forward to hearing from, and working with, the company you are applying to. Express your thanks for the opportunity to possibly work with them.

Take an optimistic tone that implies your confidence in getting the job. This confidence works on the principle of psychological triggers that may well lead to your getting the job!

Knowing how to write a cover letter is not just about the format, as you can see. You have to be confident; to sell yourself in a friendly, non-arrogant way; and to use some psychological triggers and some subtle implications of your competence.

So you want to write a cover letter for a resume? The first thing to remember is why you are writing it. The purpose of the cover letter is to get the person reading it to call you for an interview. Many resume screeners won't even glance at a resume unless they read something in the accompanying letter that interests them in the applicant.

Next, be prepared to write a separate cover letter for every job you apply to. One standard letter that you send to every company will just not work. Your opening paragraph, which states what job you are applying for, can be fairly standardized. Just make sure you change the title of the position and the name of the company!

In the second paragraph, you make your case on why you would be a good fit for the job. Read the job posting very carefully and note which job requirements seem to most important to the employer. Then make sure you address those in your letter. Use the exact terms that the employer uses. If, for example, they are looking for someone with experience in R & D metrics, then mention this, using this term exactly how they spelled it, and even put it in bold. This makes it simple for the person screening the applications to see that you meet the job requirements without having to know what R & D metrics actually is. Don't assume the first person who reads the applications knows anything about the job you are applying for. Usually this person is a low-level human resources clerk, who may have only worked for the company a few weeks. Using the key words from the advertisement removes all the guesswork; it will be obvious that you meet the specifications.

Your closing paragraph should contain at least one sentence explaining why you want to work for that particular company and what you can contribute to them. The rest of that paragraph could be used for any company you apply to, as it would be a standard statement of looking forward to an interview.

Always use a polite and formal tone, with a polite salutation such as "Dear Ms. Green" and a closing like "Very Truly Yours." Proofread carefully; get someone else to read it over for you to check for misspelled words or sentences that are not clear.
When you know how to write a cover letter with flair, you're almost sure to get that job! Now you know how to write a cover letter. Always keep in mind the end goal: the letter is to secure an interview

2011-05-16T16:32:00.000-07:00

Free Resume Writing Tips

Here is it we give you some point of tips how to write resume and writing resume with suite you’re your need. Actually there are available simple 20 resume writing tips for you. Next is the small number of professional and technical free resume writing tips. Check this below:

You should use Titles or Headings That Match The Jobs You Want.
You should use resume designs that grabs attention. You should analyze advertisement for job description and identify the key words. Use these keywords in your resume.
You should identify the employer’s hidden needs. Solve these hidden needs in your resume.
You should generate many more interviews by tweaking your resume and cover letter so that they address the specific skills each employer requests.
You should list your technical knowledge first, in an organized way. Your technical strengths must stand out clearly at the beginning of your resume.
You should list your qualifications in order of relevance, from most to least. Only list your degree and educational qualifications first if they are truly relevant to the job for which you are applying. If you’ve already done what you want to do in a new job, by all means, list it first, even if it wasn’t your most recent job. Abandon any strict adherence to a chronological ordering of your experience.
You should quantify your experience wherever possible. Cite numerical figures, such as monetary budgets/funds saved, time periods/efficiency improved, lines of code written/debugged, numbers of machines administered/fixed, etc. which demonstrate progress or accomplishments due directly to your work.
You should begin sentences with action verbs. Portray yourself as someone who is active, uses their brain, and gets things done. Stick with the past tense, even for descriptions of currently held positions, to avoid confusion.
You should don’t sell yourself short. Your experiences are worthy for review by hiring managers. Treat your resume as an advertisement for you.
You should keep your resume concise. Avoid lengthy descriptions of whole projects of which you were only a part.
You should minimize usage of articles (the, an, a) and never use “I” or other pronouns to identify yourself.

You should have a trusted friend review your resume.
Proofread. Your resume should never go with errors, grammatical weaknesses, unusual punctuation, and inconsistent capitalization.
You should sometimes you need to hide your age. If you’re over 40 or 50 or 60, remember that you don’t have to present your entire work history! You can simply label THAT part of your resume “Recent Work History” or “Relevant Work History” and then describe only the last 10 or 15 years of your experience.
What if you never had any “real” paid jobs? Give yourself credit, and create an accurate, fair job-title for yourself. For example, A&S Hauling & Cleaning (Self-employed) or Household Repairman, Self-employed.
Best way to impress your employer is, fill your resume with “PAR” statements. PAR stands for Problem-Action-Results; in other words, first you state the problem that existed in your workplace, then you describe what you did about it, and finally you point out the beneficial results.
Don’t go far back in your work history. About 10 or 15 years is usually enough – unless your “juiciest” work experience is from farther back.
Name and headings in the resume should be in the font size of 14 to 16. Similarly, content information should be in in font size of 10 to 12, depending on the font style chosen.

2011-05-16T00:47:00.000-07:00

How to Write a Resume That Will Get You That Job

Here is it some important point, if you are wanted to make cover letter or write a resume for job application or anything resumes writing that suite with your condition. Take some attention for this writing resume tips below:

Writing a Resume

First, writing a resume is simple said than completed. There are a lot of things you require to stay in mind whereas writing resume such as what format should you make use of, how to frame the right object to matching set new job’s description. You want to make a cover or resume which essentially generates results.

What is a Resume?

Do you know before about the Resume meaning for? Resume is a self-promotional document which gives you in the great potential light, for the point of getting invited to some job interview. It is not an official personnel document. It is not a job application. It is not a “career obituary”! And it is not a confessional.

What Should the Resume Content be About?

If you have such this question, here is it our team answer: Resume content is not just about past jobs! It’s about you, and how you performed and what you accomplished in those past jobs, particularly those accomplishments which are most relevant to the work you want to do next. A high-quality resume predicts how you strength perform in that desired future job.

Why Your Resume is Very Important?

Your resume is the first meeting among you and a prospective employer. First impressions are lasting ones. Fine, your resume is the first meeting between you and a prospective employer more often now than ever. Then, how do you want to be remembered? Wrinkled and unorganized otherwise Neat and structured. Long and boring or Precise and attractive.

What is the Main Purpose of Resume Writing?

Well, your resume is a tool with one detailed purpose: to succeed an interview. A resume is an advertisement, nothing more, nothing less. A good resume does not only inform them what you have done other than creates the similar assertion which every good ads do.

What Resume Writing Isn’t?

So, many people do not know that it is a big mistake to think of your resume as a history of your past, as a personal statement otherwise as some sort of self expression.

Focus on the Employer’s Needs and Not Yours

You should understand that employer is not a lot interested in your wants but in companies. Ask yourself, what would create an ideal candidate for this job. What does the employer actually want and require? What special abilities would this person have? What would set a truthfully excellent candidate apart from a simply good one?

Great Resumes has 2 Sections

In the first resume section, you create assertions concerning your abilities, qualities and achievements. You write powerful resume, but honest, advertising copy which creates the reader instantly perk up and realize that you are someone special.

The second resume section, the evidence section, is where you back up your assertions through evidence that you really did what you said you did. This is where you list and explain the jobs you have held, your education, et cetera.

Objective of Resume Writing

Your resume letter should be pointed toward assigning why you are the just right candidate for one specific objective or job title. Good advertising is directed toward a extremely specific objective.

2011-05-15T15:28:00.000-07:00

How to Conduct a Successful Job Search

Conducting a job search is a daunting task, even for seasoned professionals. There are many pieces to the puzzle, and each piece plays its own important role in the process. Knowing the pieces of the process is a crucial element for your success.

While there is no such thing as doing too much, there is a basic guide to follow. It consists of five painless steps that will outline your work ahead. Together, they form the foundation of a job hunt that will yield exceptional results.

1. Put together a great resume.

Before your job search ever begins, you need a resume. The resume is the first contact you will have with a prospective employer. It is an extension of your life and a summary of your accomplishments. It is how a manager will pick you out of hundreds...possibly thousands of applicants. It can mean the difference between exciting job interviews and a phone that never rings, between success and failure.

This is a complex task for two pages (maximum) of paper. That's right, two little pages to talk about your education, job experience, accomplishments and awards, special skills, training, professional experience/affiliation, and so on. Basically, you need to sum up your life, and make it interesting, in two pages.

There are numerous websites that can help with writing a bullet proof resume. Some offer free information and examples for you to follow, and some will write the resume for you (for a fee of course).

Recruiters spend an average of 30 seconds looking at a C.V. before deciding yes or no. This means you don't have long to make a good impression.

    * Keep your C.V. short, clear and easy to read quickly.
    * Keep it to two pages. The simple fact is, if it's more than that it just won't get read.
    * Do not write paragraphs in your C.V. - it makes it far too difficult to find relevant information. Use bullets.
    * Put the most relevant information at the beginning so it's easy to find.
    * Highlight your achievements: What did you do specifically to impact the bottom line in your last role? How did you make the company or department better than it was before?
    * It's okay to tailor your C.V. to the role so long as you are truthful! Always record which C.V. version you sent where and bring the right one with you to the interview.
    * Spell check your C.V. and get someone else to proof read it too.

Professional resume writing, when done by a human resource expert, can give you a significant edge over the competition. You can expect to pay for this service, and can be well worth the money. However, before hiring someone to write it for you be sure to check their credentials.

2. Look Online

With the advent of the internet, the first place many job seekers look for job listings is now online on the internet. There are more job search websites than you know what to do with and each one is telling you they are the best. The truth is they are.

You can find more by going to Google.com and doing a search for "jobs". The key to successfully using these websites is being systematic. Pick a time everyday when you can spend time working online (example: from 2pm to 6pm daily). Start a daily journal and write down what job search sites you visit and the job listings you apply to. This journal will keep you from back tracking and can save you hours of time.

3. Look Offline

Do not overlook the tried and true ways of finding a job. Get the daily newspaper and other classified periodicals to look for listings. Also, get a copy of the Sunday edition from the papers in the locations you are interested in living. Be mindful of signs and conversations everywhere you go, and let new contacts know you are on the hunt.

4. Recruitment Agencies get hundreds, sometimes thousands, of C.V.'s through each week. This means you have to be ahead of the game to get noticed.

    * Don't assume just because you sent your C.V. in once that that is enough. Follow up your email/letter with a phone call, and continue to follow up regularly.

    * Visit the recruitment agency in person so that they can put a face to a name.

* If you see a job come up through an agency that you are already registered with, don't take the risk of assuming that they will remember you. Make a phone call and say you want to apply, or send your C.V. in again with reference to the position.

    * With recruitment agencies you need to be 'front of mind' but at the same time not harassing them.

5. Whether it's fair or not, little details can easily put an interviewer off, so pay attention to the details.

Remember, there are many ways to conduct a job search, and it's wisest have a few different strategies. Don't rely solely on recruitment agencies, as not all companies recruit this way. Compile a list of companies you would like to work for, and find out how they recruit. Perhaps they do so via their website, or some smaller companies rely on word of mouth. In the case of the latter, this means that to get access to some jobs, networking is essential. Use social media tools as well attending events where you might meet the 'right' people.

Gone were the days when you have to subscribe to the daily paper just to be the first to know the latest job ads. Nowadays, you can get the latest updates on job vacancies at a click of a mouse and without leaving your home too.

Internet job search is the craze among job-seekers today. As everything continues to grow technologically advanced, it's no surprise that the internet is now utilized even in searching for that dream job. And who wouldn't? Finding a job via the internet offers a lot of advantages. You get to search for jobs locally and internationally, post your resume for free, and apply for job vacancies in an instant.

Not everybody's familiar with internet job search. If it's your first time too to try this modern day job hunting, don't worry since it's very easy to do. Just consider these steps:

1. Use a reliable search engine and look for popular and legit job sites. Register or join for free by giving a valid email address where they can send daily job vacancies and news to you. There are paid sites which require a minimum membership fee to access their services but there are also those free of charge. Register whichever you feel comfortable and secured in.

2. Search using specific keywords. For instance, if you're looking for an entry level job in IT, you have to use keywords like "IT jobs" or "entry level IT jobs". This makes it easier for you to spot vacancies suited to your qualifications. It also prevents search engines from including other unrelated job offerings in your searches.

3. Sign up for free job alerts. Many job sites offer free job alerts emailed to you every day. Others even offer free job alerts sent to your cellphone daily. This way you don't need to surf the web for job openings regularly. All you have to do is check your email or keep your cellphone open.

Internet job search is the fastest and most convenient way to look for jobs in your specific area of expertise. However, you should be extra in searching for jobs online. Many job-seekers have been victims of false ads and bogus employers. You can avoid this by using only the services of a credited, verified, and legitimate job sites. Avoid dealing with online recruiters who immediately ask for payment. Deal only with those who have a proven track record and have excellent reviews.

2011-05-15T00:38:00.000-07:00

How To Find A Job - The Search

Over the past several weeks I have been coaching a recent university graduate on how to find a job. It is amazing and frustrating to me at how unprepared most university graduates are when it comes to finding a job after graduation. But, when I think back I was totally unprepared for the realities of looking for a job when I graduated from school.

With the constant change in the way we exchange information and conduct business today it is hard to keep up with all the new tricks to finding jobs. From massive job sites such as Monster and other electronic job bulletin boards, to social media, the landscape of finding a job is constantly changing. Even with this, the simple basic rules still apply and must be adhered to.

Over the next several articles I will be discussing some of the basics to conducting a job search and landing that perfect job. Some of the information that will be covered will be:

    * How to conduct a job search.
    * How to write a resume.
    * How to write a cover letter.
    * How to handle the interview.
    * How to follow-up

Today we will start by discussing the basics of the job search.

I recently had an unemployed friend say to me, "I am tired of being unemployed, I need a job." I replied, "You may be unemployed but, you have a job now. Finding a job is your job."

If you are out of work and looking for employment you need to treat your job search as a full time job. It is important that you commit yourself to putting in the time and effort to mount a full scale job search. If we are honest with ourselves this is where most job searches fail. What else have you got to do, sit around and feel sorry for yourself? I have tried that and it does not work.

So let's start with the basics, where do you look for jobs? Do I look for jobs on the computer at job sites or on corporate web sites? Do I contact old acquaintances or do I network with various professional groups? Do I send out blind resumes or do I do a targeted search? Do I use the government employment centers or do I use the newspapers? There are a lot of options and choices and the answer to all of these is yes. You need to use all your resources when looking for a job.

Remember, not all jobs are posted on corporate web sites or on the sites like Monster. Different companies use different sites and even the same company will advertise for different positions using different venues. One of the best management jobs I got was from a small half inch by two inch ad buried in the local newspaper want-ads on a Tuesday. Don't limit yourself and your job search.

Set goals for yourself to accomplish each day such as how many resumes you will mail out. Be realistic because even with shot-gunning resumes you need to be company or job specific for each cover letter. We will discuss this later in the article on writing resumes and cover letters.

You will need to schedule a time not only to search for jobs but to do research on the companies you are interested in. This will help you focus on jobs you are truly interested in and give you the knowledge you need to help prepare for that initial interview. Remember, a phone interview can happen at any time so be prepared.

Set time aside to read articles on how to find jobs, how to write resumes, how to prepare for interviews and how to negotiate salary. With the internet there are hundreds of great resources to help you with your job search. Use them.

Look for local groups of professionals that meet to share job search data and tips. Networking can help you locate job openings. Also, it is a way to learn from the experiences of others who are going through a job search.

Having been unemployed before and having conducted a "long" job search I can attest to how frustrating it can become. Because of this it is also necessary to schedule time to enjoy life. Face it; this may be the only time you get to have an extended time off until you retire. Just don't get too relaxed.

These are just a few tips on conducting a job search and there are many more. The important thing is to use all your resources.

2011-05-08T12:52:00.000-07:00

Benefits Of Using Resume Writing Services

Resume writing services can be a valuable asset in your quest to create the perfect resume, and get you on the road to landing the job of your dreams. You already know that in order to be a contender for the position you want, your resume needs to be flawless and professional.

Prospective employers potentially have to review dozens of resumes. Each one vying for the same position you may be applying for. Your resume needs to stand out from all these others enough to make a potential employer want to meet you in an interview.

A strong and well-worded career objective is extremely important if your resume is even going to catch your prospective employer's eye long enough for him or her to finish looking it over.

A resume writing service might be just what you need, and there are plenty out there to choose from.

Need a writing service for your resume get a free quote now!

They will want to know if you have a current resume and if you do not, they will want you to fill out a questionnaire to give them some insight into your education, skills and accomplishments.

They will want to know if you have a current resume and if you do not, they will want you to fill out a questionnaire to give them some insight into your education, skills and accomplishments.

Those that do have a current resume will need to send it to the resume writing service, either via fax or email, at which point they can see what they have to work with and tell you what additional information you will need to provide them with. As soon as you have done this, they can begin to customize a resume specifically for you.

All reputable resume- writing services are going to be adept at showcasing your best traits in the most positive light possible. After all, they want to see you succeed almost as much as you want to succeed!

Resume writing services also offer additional services as well, usually at no cost, such as interview and job search coaching, storage of your custom resume for any future revising

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2011-05-04T03:14:00.000-07:00

How to Write a Business Plan for a Consulting Business

There are four key areas that you should focus on when developing a business plan for your consulting business.

If you've found yourself holding a pink slip from your corporate employer or perhaps are just tired of the old 9 to 5 grind, one of the best ways to get back on your feet might be turning your experience and skills into a consulting gig since just about anyone who possesses specialized skills can hang out a shingle of their own. But before you do, you might want to consider taking the time to create a business plan for your new venture, which will not only help you map out the opportunities before you, but also the threats.

While business plans doesn't appeal to everyone, especially if you don't ever expect to raise capital for your business, it can be a critical factor in getting your business off the ground, says Jennifer Leake, a certified management consultant and founder of Consultants Gold, an online community dedicated to helping consultants run their ventures successfully.

That's why, as you get started, Leake offers the following tips for developing a plan:
Write it! "Putting it on paper requires far more thought than just having it in your head," says Leake.

Keep it simple so that you revisit it often—so don't make it too long or too complex, she warns.

Spend the lion's share of your time defining your niche and why you are uniquely situated to serve it. "If you can't succinctly articulate what your business is selling, you'll never get people to buy," says Leake.

Don't create your plan in a vacuum. "You'll develop a better business plan if you have feedback, and you'll be more likely to take action if you have accountability from mentors, coaches, or success partners," she says.
But crafting a business plan for your new consulting company doesn't mean you should stick to the average template you can find online, as you should spend your time focusing on the elements that most often make or break companies in your industry.

"Writing a business plan for a consulting firm sounds fairly straightforward because there are so many who call themselves 'consultants,' but it can be quite difficult for many reasons," says Michael Hermens, president of Finance Forward, a financial advisory firm in Dallas.

That's why Hermens says that you should focus on four key areas when fleshing out your business plan:

1. Value Proposition:

The keys to building a solid value proposition are to give decision makers solace that they made the right decision, he says, which can be done in three ways:

1. Offer a service guarantee,
2. Build and take prospects through a well-defined methodology, or
3. Specialize so narrowly that it is easier to increase your stature.

"The challenge with a guarantee is that larger firms don't normally purchase on that basis and smaller firms generally take a service guarantee as a tacit admittance of being mistake prone," says Hermens.

A well defined methodology or approach takes a while to build, but is well worth it for prospects who do not know you. Narrow focus helps potential consultants gain exposure, increased stature helps clients be satisfied with their hiring decision."

2. Target Market

"Understanding your target market is the most difficult planning activity," says Hermens. But developing an understanding of the competitive landscape is crucial, particularly go-to-market and pricing strategies, as well as the specific problems that the industry or market segment is trying to solve. "Gaining insight into how companies in your industry go to market, the basis on which consulting firms compete, matters," he says. "In strategy consulting, it might be references of former clients or the published knowledge share that gets clients interested.

In large IT deployments, it is probably the strength of the methodology. With forensic consulting, your name and personal credibility is a huge selling point." In other words, determining how you should go to market, how (or how much) you charge your clients, and your familiarity with specific industry jargon and problems the industry is trying to solve, are crucial in planning your consulting business, according to Hermens.

One approach offered by Beth Corson, founder of Your FundingKey Advisors, is to choose a few industries and then outline the size and type of businesses that you'd like to work within those industries. "Rather than the desperate approach of taking any client that comes along, be selective and create a clear road map of where you want to go," she says. "Several years from now, your client roster should be fairly close to the plan that you make now. By working with similar clients in a specific industry, your company creates a level of expertise that makes it easier to perform well and get new clients because you understand their unique challenges and how to overcome them."

3. Marketing

There's no question that in order to get your new consulting venture off the ground, you'll need to market your skills and experience to potential clients. That can be difficult, though, when you're a sole proprietor, since time spent marketing is time you're not billing for. While you can always hire an outside firm to help, your fledgling business might find the cost prohibitive.

The answer, then, is to be creative in finding ways to promote your offering. One way to do that could be through landing public speaking engagements, which can be very effective at promoting your knowledge and point of view on your industry's challenges, says Hermens.

Another option can be to partner with other companies that might offer complementary services to your own, a tact that may also help you build experience in new areas. But, at some point, you must develop your own client relationships independently if you want to keep your company growing.

4. Employees

"The issue here is how do you leverage yourself to grow revenue?" says Hermens. "Consultants who develop their brand can write books and charge an hourly rate, but they still cannot serve two clients simultaneously. Leverage allows your consultancy to flourish as your company takes on more projects."

The key, then, is to think about how you align revenue arrangements with employee compensation and how to pay employees to ensure they are available when you need them by asking yourself questions like:

Do you pay a salary and risk a lull in projects? Or, perhaps you pay employees on a project basis, only when they work, risking their availability when you get a new contract? "The goal here is to align revenue with employees compensation in the beginning as your consultancy grows," says Hermens. "Once your business becomes large enough, put key people on a salary, with performance bonuses. They will stick with you, have learned your go-to-market strategy, and know your methodology inside and out."

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HOW TO WIN JOB INTERVIEWS

2011-05-03T12:48:00.000-07:00

Job interviews are about as eagerly anticipated as root canals for many people. Even if you have been out of work for a long time and are desperately wanting to reenter the workplace, the necessary step of performing well during a job interview can be daunting. Interviewees tend to think the practice is akin to an interrogation or grilling, the result of which can be a harsh judgment, like getting voted off the island. They can be stressful enough to make even the most seasoned professional anxious.

The job interview can actually be a faulty procedure and not always reliable. We've all heard of how someone can shine during the interview only to lead the employer to feel buyer's remorse once the candidate is on the job. And notice how subjective they are. Can't there be a way of more objectively identifying talent before the job offer is made?

For most hiring situations, however, there needs to be a subjective screening component. The interview provides just that and is not going away anytime soon. Think of it this way. The interview provides a much-needed opportunity for dialogue, in other words a two-way conversation. Here is a chance for each of you to check each other out. It'll help the pre-interview jitters if you can go into it feeling that you have some control over the situation. Even if they offer you the spot you don't have to accept it unless the potential employer passes muster with you. Definitely go with some questions prepared that show you are inquiring about them.

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But, of course, the harsh truth is that you have to convince a hiring manager or team of interviewers that you are a fit for the position and the organization. If you haven't had an interview in a while and am wondering what to expect from an upcoming one, you might be helped by considering some likely scenarios. I've had many clients brief me on how their interview experiences have gone and here is what I can confidently generalize about them:

    * Go into one prepared. To think you can wing it, no matter how professional and experienced you are, is taking an unnecessary risk.

    * Be ready to tell about yourself as a relatively short introduction. Here is where you present your value proposition. This intro should also describe how your skills and qualifications are a fit for the position.

    * Know and be prepared to describe how much on-boarding and induction training you'll need. You are a cost to the employer. They may want to know how much that will be at the start of employment.

    * Have a response to the dreaded, 'What are your weaknesses?" question. I recommend having two weaknesses to which you are ready to admit. But frame them as challenges you are actively managing. Have at least one example for each describing how you have recently and positively addressed the challenges, resulting in good outcomes.

    * Show that you are developing your career by having specific short and long-term goals to share.

    * Get ready to talk about how well you work both independently and as part of a team.

    * Be able to furnish information about the employer. Let them know that you have researched them and have a couple of questions designed to learn more about them.

    * A large and likely category of interview questioning is known as behavioral questioning. This is where you talk about how you handled or would handle realistic situations and challenges on the job, whether fabricated or actual from your past. Always think of presenting your answers such that it is clear how you added value to the circumstances.

There will likely be more questions than these, but by preparing and having responses ready for typical questions you are fortified for what may come.

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2011-05-03T08:24:00.000-07:00

How to Write a Best Resume?

If you want to write resume or cover letter, here is it some tips for you! As you know, resume writing is a serious task. Many people are usually confused concerning resuming writing for their job application. May be they do not be familiar with what to write in a resume.

Writing a perfect resume does not necessarily indicate you should follow the rules you hear from other people. It does not have to be presently one piece of paper in length or follow a specific resume format. All resume is one-of-a-kind marketing communication. It should be suitable to your situation and do faithfully what you want it to do.

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Content Guidelines: The other one ordinary source of confusion people have in making a winning resume letter is how they should structure and appropriate the resume content about of their resume. Best resumes offer examples of where dissimilar aspects of your qualifications should be, to use action words in certain locations, and show in general how to make your content sell itself.

Marketability: So, the final objective of the resume letter is to market the most precious of your career qualifications, history, education, and skills to create your application stand out as the most excellent among all applicants.

With offering by tips on word usage, formatting, content, and delivery; someone looking to win a job interview can simply do so by using a captivating resume letter and marketing their abilities to the best advantage of the candidacy. A high-quality resume is the best bet you have to market yourself as the best person for the job you are interested in.

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Why Enroll Your Child in Pre-K?

2011-04-30T03:14:00.000-07:00

High school, Junior High, Middle School, Elementary School, Kindergarten and now Pre-kindergarten - many parents might wonder the need for so many divisions and even more so that of pre-k. Some parents are of the opinion that children between the ages of 3-5 are simply too young to go to school. They believe that they can get the same, if not better education at home.

While every parent is justified in determining what is best for their child, their approach towards such institutions clearly indicates that they are not fully aware of their importance and the positive impact they can have on their children. Here, we will go over some of the reasons why your child should be enrolled at a pre-k school. This article will also help other parents who are split on this subject.

• Early Focus on Learning

The main reason these institutions exist is to help children get motivated to learn at an early age. Getting them involved in good learning activities such as drawing, basic speech and constructing small sentences essentially paves the way in the long run for them to advance to higher classes with immense confidence and comfort.

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• Active Recreational Activities

Despite being hyper active at such a young age, children generally have a very sedentary lifestyle at home with the majority of their time being spent watching cartoons. Kindergarten schools understand the importance of an overall healthy body for a child. This is why their school programs and curriculum consists of a fair amount of team sports and recreational activities that motivate children to excel and do better.

• Excellent Opportunity to Interact

Pre-k schools provide an excellent place for children to interact with other kids and their teachers. This interaction promotes teamwork, improves their confidence and communication and gives them the opportunity to speak their mind. Working as a team is arguably one of the best skill they can learn.

• Identifying any Potential Problems

As teachers interact with their students, they get a chance to analyze their activities and behavior very closely. This helps them identify any problems the child may be experiencing whether communicating or during learning while giving them sufficient time to implement a strategy to work it out.

• Great Option for Working Parents

Kindergarten schools are an excellent choice for working parents. Many find the school hours very convenient to accommodate around their work schedule. Aside from that, pre-k schools provide them with the sense of security that their child is learning new things and is being properly taken care of.

These are just some very compelling reasons that parents should consider when debating whether to enroll their child at a pre-k school. The benefits of doing so are outstanding and the sooner a child can get started early on the path of education and prosperity, the better.

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2010-10-01T05:03:00.000-07:00

As part of activities to celebrate with Nigeria on 50 years of Nationhood, we are giving free information’s to people willing to kick start their own ventures. While people searching for their dream jobs can use our customized power search with installed software for free.

Start a business

Starting a business is difficult enough when the economy is strong but when you decide to start a business amid 9.7 per cent unemployment rate - while foreclosures are at an all – time high and bankruptcies are reaching epic hopeless.

For startups willing to defy the odds there are many advantages to starting a small business during a recession, and it can even be done without burring the absolute best time to start a business is during a recession, and several well known, highly successful businesses were launched during weakened economies.

Why did these companies succeed against the odds?

They succeeded because the founders recognized a need in the market and filled it. Identifying that market need is the key to success for any business regardless of what the economic climate is when those market needs are fulfilled.

Tips for starting a business in a recession

The high risk of failure during recession requires that the starts up costs are kept as low as possible. Businesses that start and survive during recession are in the best position to take advantage of the inevitable economic upturn. Businesses that postpones launch until the economy shows signs of strengthening are that much further behind and give a head start to competitors who took the risk of starting during a recession.

Keep starting cost low by:

*Keeping you day job. If you are lucky enough to still have a job, try starting your business in your off – hours. You‘ll have the steady income from your existing job to pay your living expenses and can focus on making your new business profitable without the risk.

*Not buying, leasing or renting office space: Most businesses can be started right from your home. Don’t waste money on an office space or retail storefront before absolutely necessary. Use your kitchen table, home office, basement or garage as office space. Some businesses will never need to venture outside the home.

*Not hiring employees, if you need help from other people, use contract workers and issues 1099s instead of hiring employees.

*Don’t waste money on advertising. There are countless ways to advertise your business, product or service without spending money. If you the maker of your product or provider of your service can’t sell yourself, no one else can, either.

Recession proof industries

Whenever possible, you should look at starting businesses in industries that are considered recession proof. These are the industries where consumers will still pay for the products or service offered even when money is tight. Recession proof industries tend to includes:
Health care including psychology and substance abuse, body/beauty care, food
Computers and IT – especially fixing other peoples computers. People aren’t buying new equipment; they are fixing what they have to save money.
Security/criminal justice/police
Education – adults go back to school when they lose their jobs, more high school graduates will go to college because they can’t find jobs out of high school
International business – just because the economy is bad in the U.S doesn’t mean it is everywhere else.

Finding your niches

When starting a new business, whether you create a product or provide a service, you need something that distinguishes you from everything else that’s already available. Your long term success is defined by your ability to be both unique and better than your competition, by adhering to these principles you‘ll fill a void in the marketplace.

One of the best ways to find your niche is to create a business that offers something you needed; chances are good others have the same need. If you have a business venture that fills a void in the marketplace and can be launched at a low costs, you are in good shape – regardless of the economic climate.

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2010-05-11T23:32:00.000-07:00

ARE YOU PART OF THE REVOLUTION?

Great wealth, vast fortunes and mega-rich families were created during the Industrial Revolution. The same is going on today during the Information Revolution.

It interesting that today we have self-made multi-millionaires and billionaires who are twenty, thirty and forty years of ages; Yet we still have people forty and over having tough times hanging on to N400,000-a-year jobs.

One reasons causing this great disparity is the shift from the Industrial Age to the Information Age, we have Bill Gates, Micheal Dell and the founder of the internet companies becoming young millionaires and billionaires.

That is the power of a shift in ages, the shift from the Industrial Age to the Information Age as an idea whose time has come... and there is nothing so detrimental than someone who is still thinking old ideas.

So, if you are looking for hot investment tips or the secret formula of the rich this is the golden opportunity for you. As your financial life is about to take a U-TURN, only if you are unmotivated to earn big without selling

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