NewStats: 3,264,792 , 8,184,719 topics. Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 11:42 AM 1c1m21

1stola: Anyway forward yet? WHO! UNICEF!

Have you made any headway yet?

Slimdel:

Ok, but you've really not asked any question.

Is it possible to gain ission with a bank statement of less than 2million naira?

Ottawaguy: That untrue.each situation is different.I know of someone that came here to study wt just 3.5m balance in his dads bank but the shows money coming out and going in regularly.canada is not all about money,unlike uk.i know of someone too that has over 20m but he was refused so keep your fingers crossed.it not all about money,I think they are much more interested in your purpose of going to their country and what you plan doing with the knowledge you gain from studying abroad.i personally recommend to people to include a statement/letter in their application(I did that and I know a few people that did that too),just an insight into who you are and what your plans are, only some few people get interviewed most peeps are non appearance.I see that as an avenue to present your case to the officer. .

Thank you for those words of encouragement.

I can't believe that I'be been oblivious of the existence of such a nice thread.
I need advice from someone who's ezperienced a similar situation. I desire to study in Canada for an Undergraduate course; however, I was told that my father's bank statement ought to read upwards of 10million naira.
The main issue is leaving the country. I don't think after that, that my dad would need to worry himself concerning my tuition and expenses, as I'm both prudent in spending, diligent in work and versatile in skills.
Don't mind me, I always love to elaborate matters. I just need help and/or advice from somewhere. I know it's somewhere out there.
Thanks in advance.
PS: Do quote my post if you reply me

this is good news for Nigeria

No Mr. Temi, it seems you've got me all wrong.

'Fixing things' should only cost you a few hours, and it is not a luxury - if you have access to a PC equipped with Ms Word, you can do that. As for objectives, what I'm saying in essence is, companies will read what skills you possess (if you include it, of course) and employ you accordingly.
No company is hiring someone because you said you have team spirit, you like to work to achieve organization goal, lift the company to greater heights, bla bla bla; they're hiring you because you have a particular skill or experience they need.

I hope I've cleared your doubts.

Liberty reserve has been shut down! GBAM!

By the time you allow your mind to dwell on such things, you are already cheating on God, so it doesn't matter anymore if you're cheating on any man or woman.

Dwell! Dwell!!

hopeyemih: meeee!

ol'boy e be like say you be bully before? na who you dey open eye for like this? even through glasses you dey try intimidate.

It's Jesus Christ

Let me discuss CVs a bit.

Your CV, otherwise called a resumé, is one (if not the most important) of the factors employers consider when interviewing applicants.

Come to think, given that all applicants before you have equal opportunities, would you rather employ someone who took their time to create a beautiful CV, or some other person who merely used tabs and underline with Tahoma font style to create a CV?

I'm not trying to assert that a CV is all there is to getting a job, but I'm saying authoritatively, that a CV developed with thoughts to its aesthetics, could go a long way in warming your name into the hearts of your employers.
That said, here are a few tips to help you spruce up your CV:

1. Divide your CVs into sections
Hey! It's not the Commonwealth essay competitions; you are only trying to introduce yourself to your future employers. You need to be organised. Even if you're submitting a soft copy, you don't expect them to use "Ctrl.F" to find your qualifications, when they need it.

2. We're not as interested in your hobbies as we are in your experience and skills
The essence of employing someone to fill a post is to find someone who can actually perform the duties assigned to that office.
We're not looking for somebody who "enjoys traveling" or "likes to read" (except it's a job for babysitting); we actually want someone who can say to us, I'm proficient in this and that... you get what I'm saying.
A lot of job finders spend their time trying to look for eye-catching hobbies to fill their CVs with. I'm sorry to announce to you! We're not interested in knowing if you like to drink tea or read the Bible or Quran; most of you girls don't list "gossip", and neither do you guys list "football arguments" out in your hobby section, so just tell us what you can do and shikena!, we will employ you if we need your services.

3. Avoid spelling mistakes
Even professors make mistakes; but please don't list your marital status as "single" and begin to list out your "hubbies" for us; when you outline your qualifications and you cannot spell "chronological", don't add it; we'd understand.

4. Three or four hobbies should do
There are cases where we've had people trying to impress us with "transparency", thereby listing out almost all of their daily schedule - punctuality, waking early, reading the Bible, honesty, reading story books, watching Christian movies, evangelism, helpful discussions...
HELLOOOOO! Do you even have values? Please, keep your hobby list simple and short, and include the most important and reasonable ones.
Something like "acquiring extra knowledge, reading during free time and coding" would do.

5. Cut that "objectives and goals" crap out
This applies to a lot of applicants, and as a matter of fact, you; yes, YOU reading this! Can you tell me what your objectives and goals are (as stated in your resumé), without looking? I can't hear you anyway.
Thing is, after getting a job, only few people still follow the objectives - which were actually prepared or copied to please the interviewers - except it actually was a principle they have imbibed.
The point is, instead of "objectives and goals", you could replace it with an "achievements" section, like":
a. Helped Google fix bugs in e-mail program code and...
b. I was very instrumental in the networking of...

I hope I was able to this message across.

6. List your skills
Please don't forget to list out, very clearly, the tasks and skills you possess. This is why you're being employed in the first place.
If you have proficiency in any software, please include it. Your "Skills and Expertise" section could look something like:
a. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
b. Proficient in AutoCAD 3D
c. Ability to code websites with HTML5 & CSS3 etc.

You can replace the letters with bullets to improve aesthetics.

7. Please limit your referees/references to three, maximum
A lot of people argue about which of the above can be used, but the both are correct; however, referees is mostly British English. It's not clear to me yet if "references" is its American variation, but I can assure you that it is correct.
Even if you think that one spelling is unacceptable, I still assure you that you cannot lose a job because of that reason.
This point doesn't need further explanation.

8. I just have this feeling that I'm forgetting something.
However, if you want free templates, feel free to e-mail me (DON'T DROP YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESSES HERE!) for some. The templates that I will be willing to give out free might not be more than 5 random samples for as much as 20 people, but judging from the fact that most of you are poles apart, it won't matter (or so I think).

UP NEXT >> Tips for writing a good application letter.
Please note that the above views express my own opinions. Feel free to argue, suggest, or contribute.
Okeke Christian Chimaobi.

1st Job Listing.

Name: Scout
Website address: www.scout.com
Requirements: E-mail (needs to ), honesty, yourself, basic computer knowledge (read, click and fill).
Job description: varies
Incentive: varies (cash, gift cards, coupons, vouchers, etc. - sometimes none!).
Eligibility: Anyone who meets the above requirements.

space booked for future announcements!

Hello,

Before I introduce myself, let me say why I'm creating this thread, with the shortest string of sentences possible.

I am a freelancer/IT Personnel with a private but international company, and I have been scouring the internet for many years in search of "freelance-style" jobs, actually taking up some, and letting go( to my utter dismay), some other ones. I have, with the HR department of the company where I work, organized interviews for employing extra personnel; watched with comion as people(graduates and non-graduates) scramble for the few jobs that be.

Well, if by the end of this thread( will it have an end? I pray not), I have not been able to help at least 10 people find callings, jobs, or better their chances of getting one, then...(I actually heaved a sigh here, literally).

What should you expect on this thread?
1. I will give you tips on how to spruce up your CVs and application letters to endear you to your interviewers.
2. I will, albeit occasionally, drop links or hints to vacancies I know of, and how best to tackle it.
3. With time too, I can teach a particular topic (how to say "teach handiwork" here?), even though a greater part might be geared towards techie stuff, or not.
4. Some humor, in the midst of my boring talks.
5. Plain honesty (and maybe too forward in this honesty).
6. There will be some "bad belles" in the thread, to try and spoil our fun.

Other than that, I don't think I need to say much - you've listened, with rapt attention to so many seminars already.
About that introduction, forget it! There's not much to it anyway - besides my name, Chimaobi is the only side of my name you mightn't already know.


PS: You can make requests on this thread.

****EDITS****
1. 12/08/14 23:55 | Some of the links to jobs I'd be posting, because I'm a freelancer, will be links to foreign websites. Be yourself!

egopersonified: 1stola, hope you have written your will. #justsayingohh.

Shey it's all the doctors treating it that has died ni?

Ego, I know you're not pessimistic, but the tongue (keyboard here) is powerful, you know.

GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Arsenal 1 - 0 Manchester City

1stola:
getting such is the ishh

Try their twitter page.
Last I checked, it's fairly up-to-date.
https://twitter.com/HealthNG

Thank you for your kindness.

I think you should try to visit the of someone from the Ministry of Health.

Visit their webpage, them, and let's hope something happens.

Cheers!

a portable .pdf format of the WAEC time table here

http://younikblogblog./2013/03/10/wassce2013table/

demana:

10-men ethopia

It's "10-man" (compound word); you use "10 men" in simple words...

If brainless people see you making correction na, they'll think you sabi anything... na ITK go kill you...

This is what is happening in our football these days - drop-out mechanics would be picked from football halls where they're arguing fiercely, and installed as a football coach.


Long time I detached my self from football fanatism; both my club Barcelona, and Nigeria. If they trash any of them, I no go feel am, cause since I start dey watch their matches, I never get shi-shi! Na only Guiness wen I dan ever win recharge card from, because of football!

I was shocked to see the headline... Well, forgive me for saying, but except it's a stolen or used laptop, it can't go for that price!!!

HP Mini A7K66UT 10.1" LED Netbook - Intel Atom N2600 1.6GHz - Black

Features

Maximum Battery Run Time - 9 Hour
Webcam - Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Wi-Fi Yes Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Total Number of USB Ports - 3
Screen Resolution - 1024 x 600
Screen Size - 10.1"
Manufacturer HP
Pointing Device Type TouchPad
Standard Memory 1 GB
Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Color Black
Hard Drive Capacity 320 GB
Cache 1 MB
Processor Speed 1.60 GHz
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Home (32-bit)
Limited Warranty 1 Year


PRICE : PRODUCT PRICE + SHIPPING = N65,000

Western Digital My port Essential SE 750GB USB 2.0 & 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

[size=14pt]Condition: Brand New
In Stock: NO, PRE-ORDER AND GET IT IN AFTER 5 BUSINESS DAYS.
[/size]
PRODUCT FEATURES

Performance Specifications
Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 3.0): 5 Gb/s (Max)
Serial Bus Transfer Rate (USB 2.0): 480 Mb/s (Max)

Physical Specifications
Capacity: 750 GB
Interface: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
Physical Dimensions
Height: 0.70 Inches
Depth: 4.3 Inches
Width: 3.2 Inches
Weight: 0.45 Pounds

Environmental Specifications
Operating: 41° F to 95° F
Non-operating: -4° F to 149° F

Windows System Requirements
Available USB port
Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Macintosh System Requirements
Available USB port
Mac OS X 10.5.x

*Compatibility may vary depending on 's hardware configuration and operating system.


[size=14pt]PRICE: PRODUCT PRICE + SHIPPING = N24,499.00[/size]

WE'RE EXPECTING TO STOCK UP ON FRIDAY, 9TH NOVEMBER, 2012. MAKE YOUR ORDER NOW!!!

Greetings Nairalanders!!!

It is my pleasure to introduce to you my baby company in the IT market, Younik Technologies. We're currently in the process of deg our online shopping website, www.younikorders.com but we are currently active in offline sales.

I (We) are currently small-scale on the sale of computers and computer accessories from the U.S to Nigerians at the lowest possible, or maybe, impossible market price. You simply us with the product details of your choice, we scout for that product with your specifications, and give you a with the price and if you're interested and contented, you can place your order.
ABUJA RESIDENTS CAN ALSO ARRANGE A MEETING WITH US IN A PUBLIC LOCATION FOR PROOF OF IDENTITY.

We are currently giving USB Flash drives at extraordinary prices, after a survey and visit to major markets, we discovered the following prices for USB flash drives in Abuja;

2GB : N1,500
4GB: N3,000
8GB: N5,000
16GB: N8,000
32GB: N10,000

It was somewhat rare to get 32GB USB drives in the market, so we estimated our own price.
After careful consideration, and a feasible report draw up, we came up with our own prices, and we've ed a picture with the prices included.***

NOTE: We also order Computers on demand, with a little profit margin.



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ANY COMPLAINTS? SUGGESTIONS TO BETTER OUR PRESENTATION? I (WE)'D BE GLAD TO HEAR FROM YOU, SO PLEASE DO US VIA THE DETAILS IN MY SIGNATURE.
THANKS IN ADVANCE!

*** Please note that prices are for residents in Abuja alone, where we base, and thus we do free hand delivery. Residents of other states will pay for handling charges.

Additional Softwares installed

Item Specifications:

HP Compaq Presario CQ57

15.6" LED Backlight Screen

Webcam: Yes

Microphone: Yes

HDMI Port: No

USB Ports: 3

VGA Port: Yes

Ethernet Controller Port: Yes

Optical Drive type: CD/DVD R+RW

Memory Card Slot: Yes (1)

OS: Windows 7 Home

Processor: 2GB Intel Celeron inside(TM)

HDD: 320GB


Applications Installed:

Adobe Reader X

Microsoft Office 2007

Microsoft Security Essentials (Anti-Malware Software from Microsoft)

DAP ( Manager for faster s)

iPad Simulator (Use your PC like an iPad, with apps for iPad installed)


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Extra Notes:

The iPad Simulator installed only allows you to use applications, e-books, games etc for iPad as far as I know, but is not able to make calls with your PC.

All software installed are full versions, except MsOffice, with a 60-day trial to be activated on purchase.

Windows 7 Home OS installed is activated.

Battery life depends on usage.

Webcam available, software installed.

Additional software like CorelDrawX5 original version, Mavis Beacon, Adobe Design Suite also available at an extra charge.

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Finally, images of the device available on demand; for images of installed apps, see below images. This item is available for hand-delivery within Abuja.
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SimonAndal: My longest gaming stretch was during my SSCE break (after the exams): from 11pm, August 3 to 12noon, August 4. That was on generator, btw. I was playing HALO.

fellis:
That isn't even the issue. The issue is how did a generator run for two days straight without stopping/needing refuel?

I'm sorry please, let me use spare space here for a li'l calculation...

11pm, 12am, 1am, 2am, 3am, 4am, 5am, 6am, 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm...

AND I THOUGHT I KNEW MATH... Sorry,
How many hours is it they say makes up a day?

Please face the topic and stop disgracing yourselves... Lest thou diest from wrong calculations...