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CV writing, Interview Questions & Answer Tips

CV writing, Interview Questions & Answer Tips What is a CV? A CV is an official document that contains the profile, educational and career background of a person. In our part of the world, CV and a résumé means the same thing but in other climes, they mean different things entirely. Some of us have been submitting CVs like forever and yet we don't get interview invites. The problem is that your CV is not passing what is known as The 30 seconds Test.  The 30 seconds test simply means that an employer or interviewer will decide if he's going to employ you or not within 30 seconds of perusing your CV.  The Do's  and Donts of CV *packaging; 1. Never start your CV with "Curriculum Vitae". Start with your name boldly written with a larger font. 2. Ensure the address on your CV is the same with the location of the job. It will make interviewers consider you faster. e.g, if the job is in Lagos, apply with a Lagos address. If you don't stay in the sa...

The big question now is: What is the best motivation for employees. A HUGE SALARY or JOB SECURITY. From your perspective, Which do you think is the No.1 motivator.

Studies have revealed that most employees who seek jobs pursue two ( 2) motives majorly. ◾ Either a job that pays  ◾A job that is stable/secure Meeting both or either of the needs can guarantee higher productivity,  reduced turnover, increased profitability and job satisfaction. But the big question now is:  what is the best motivation for employees    A HUGE SALARY or JOB SECURITY From your perspective Which do you think is the No.1 motivator? In as much that Human wants are INSATIABLE. ( Economics perspective) Abraham Maslow also talks about the "5 HIERARCHY of needs".(motivation theory) of which 1/3 has been able to attain. The Peak point of one's career. ...................................... Everyone aspires to get to the peak of their endeavours, one that promotes learning and development. "SATISFACTION" is the hallmark of these theories. Many have been lured into some jobs due to financial benefits and gains yet struggling and grumbling do...

Would you rather work in a startup organization with higher pay or an established multinational organization with lower pay?

In as much that we would want to be quick to conclude that nothing is wrong in the two options. Of course, nothing is outrightly wrong.  However, I think we should make a conscious overview before we leap as there's nothing as bad as starting on a shaky foundation. Most of these startups can be so smart and cunning as to be using money as a "bait" to keep you in the organization.   They understand to some extent the nature of the market and human behaviours and won't mind incurring a lot of "cost" in the "short-run" to sustain the perceived future. Of course, many of us know of Opay, Gokada and others. These are some examples of companies who incurred a lot of cost in the short run to stand the test of time, giving out a lot of promos and free benefits to its customers, yet couldn't make it as government legislations, Management, and other factors affected them greatly and it's employees. It's a dent and a red flag on your CV hopping fr...