Dear friend,
I earlier taught there would be no reason to write again this year but, i have decided to make reference to a few blogs that i think you need to go through as we end 2008 or even as we start 2009.
The writers of these blogs(sites) are people i trust as well as hold in high esteem.
People i would call a gift to our present day generation just like you are. From these blogs, i have read mind blowing write ups and great testimonies which you will find interesting as well as learn and derive knowledge from.
In no particular order these blogs(sites) are;
1. http://www.ayooladejo.com/blog/
2. http://www.deoluakinyemi.com/
3. http://www.eolutosin.com/
..Just to mention a few.
From these blogs(site) you will get inspirations, knowledge, information and then get motivated. I recommend you to these blogs basically because i don't believe in re-inventing the wheel.... maybe in the nearest future similar topic might be discussed from a different perspective but for now lets read from the blogs above.
I recommend them to you as we start 2009.
All the best.
Wednesday 31 December 2008
Tuesday 23 December 2008
Curtain Call for 2008
Dear Readers,
I apologise to those who check this blog for updates and yet did not find any last week. Sorry for being silent.
As we all know year 2008 would being drawing its curtains in about 8days of which most is a time of merriment.
Nonetheless amidst the merriment, i advice you take stock on how far you have gone this year with your career as well as projections for 2009.
Consider some self appraisal with regards to;
1. Performance,
2. Acquired skills,
3. Behavioural skills,
4. Customer Satisfaction,
5. Quality,
6. Commitment,
7. Dedication,
... Towards your career or if possible your job.
If over a scale of 100 you find yourself wanting, then do justice by making a CHANGE.
Ask yourself the ultimate question we do not ask, "Am i enjoying this?" If your answer is negative, make room to CHANGE or better still, find a way to get things better. .... for all you care, you might be in the wrong career.
As we evaluate our self, lets make plans for career development for the new year.
An example would be answer questions like;
"What do i need to do to get to the next level in my career path?".
Your answer might be
- Taking up a professional course,
- Going for a postgraduate course,
- It can also mean a plan toward a CHANGE in job.
The most important as we approach 2009 is;
A Strive for EXCELLENCE and not to be a mediocre.
A Strive to be the recruiters' choice
A Strive to be the Employers' Employee.
..........A Strive for a CHANGE
Its important you note that EXCELLENCE is an attitude and it has to be prepared for and developed, its not a skill.
May we experience the joy and merriment of Christmas and a fulfilling 2009.
See you in 2009.
I apologise to those who check this blog for updates and yet did not find any last week. Sorry for being silent.
As we all know year 2008 would being drawing its curtains in about 8days of which most is a time of merriment.
Nonetheless amidst the merriment, i advice you take stock on how far you have gone this year with your career as well as projections for 2009.
Consider some self appraisal with regards to;
1. Performance,
2. Acquired skills,
3. Behavioural skills,
4. Customer Satisfaction,
5. Quality,
6. Commitment,
7. Dedication,
... Towards your career or if possible your job.
If over a scale of 100 you find yourself wanting, then do justice by making a CHANGE.
Ask yourself the ultimate question we do not ask, "Am i enjoying this?" If your answer is negative, make room to CHANGE or better still, find a way to get things better. .... for all you care, you might be in the wrong career.
As we evaluate our self, lets make plans for career development for the new year.
An example would be answer questions like;
"What do i need to do to get to the next level in my career path?".
Your answer might be
- Taking up a professional course,
- Going for a postgraduate course,
- It can also mean a plan toward a CHANGE in job.
The most important as we approach 2009 is;
A Strive for EXCELLENCE and not to be a mediocre.
A Strive to be the recruiters' choice
A Strive to be the Employers' Employee.
..........A Strive for a CHANGE
Its important you note that EXCELLENCE is an attitude and it has to be prepared for and developed, its not a skill.
May we experience the joy and merriment of Christmas and a fulfilling 2009.
See you in 2009.
Sunday 7 December 2008
Writing a CV 2
Doing a reassessment of the Clinic, i decided to do a re-write on the topic Writing a CV. I believe there is more to be said and more to be punched. I did a little research and i was able to get something good from the Internet so we can end this topic.
A Short Guide to Preparing your CV
CV's are called a variety of things such as curriculum vitae or resume. There is no commonly agreed format and what follows is a general guide for you to prepare your CV.
The most important feature of a successful CV is that it clearly explains to the potential employer what it is that you can do for them. Therefore, you should write your CV from the perspective of the reader by putting yourself in their shoes and thinking about what it is they are looking for and what you have to offer.
Your CV should be:
• A well-presented, selling document
• A source of interesting, relevant information
• A script for talking about yourself.
The Purpose of Your CV
The purpose of your CV is not to get you the job. Its purpose is to get you an interview, and after your meeting to remind the person you met about you. Think of the decision to recruit as a buying decision on the part of an employer, with you as the potential purchase!! With this in mind, your CV should:
• Meet the needs of your target employer where possible - this may mean that a single generalist CV is not sufficient; you may want to consider modifying your CV for each job application you make.
• Highlight your achievements and how they relate to the job you are applying for. It must give the reader a clear indication of why you should be considered for this role.
Guidelines for writing your CV
To decide what to include in your CV and where, follow these principles and guidelines:
• Generally, the document should contain no more than 2 pages.
• Your CV should be honest and factual.
• The first page should contain enough personal details for the potential employer to contact you easily.
• Choose a presentation format that allows you to headline key skills, key achievements or key attributes.
• Your employment history should commence with your current or most recent job and work backwards.
• Achievements should be short, bullet-pointed statements and include your role, the action you took and a comment on the result of your action.
• Where information clearly demonstrates your suitability for the vacancy you're applying for, and enhances your chances of being short-listed, include this information near the beginning of the CV.
• Leave out information that is irrelevant or negative.
Include details of recent training or skills development events you have attended which could be relevant.
• List all your professional memberships and relevant qualifications
The most common contents of a CV include:
• Personal Details
• Skills and Career Summary
• Key Achievements
• Qualifications
• Career History
Guidelines on setting out your CV
When you submit your CV it is likely to be the first thing your potential employer sees or reads about you. Therefore, you need to present your CV well and make it user friendly. For example:
• Lay your CV out neatly
• Don't make the margins too deep or too narrow
• Resist writing lengthy paragraphs - be concise
• Careful use of bold type can be effective
• Typefaces such as Times New Roman or Arial are fairly standard
• Do not use a type size less than 11pt.
• Check for spelling or typographical errors - whoever actually types your CV, errors are YOUR responsibility. Don't rely on a spell checker. If you're not sure about a word, resort to a dictionary. Sloppiness and lack of care could be heavily penalised.
Summary
Always remember:
• You must feel comfortable with your CV. It's yours – you need to feel you own it.
• Always take a copy to an interview.
• If possible, tailor each CV for each job application.
Don't forget: The ultimate test of YOUR CV is whether it meets the needs of the person making the buying decision, and whether YOU feel comfortable with its content and style.
Reference: Scott Wilson
A Short Guide to Preparing your CV
CV's are called a variety of things such as curriculum vitae or resume. There is no commonly agreed format and what follows is a general guide for you to prepare your CV.
The most important feature of a successful CV is that it clearly explains to the potential employer what it is that you can do for them. Therefore, you should write your CV from the perspective of the reader by putting yourself in their shoes and thinking about what it is they are looking for and what you have to offer.
Your CV should be:
• A well-presented, selling document
• A source of interesting, relevant information
• A script for talking about yourself.
The Purpose of Your CV
The purpose of your CV is not to get you the job. Its purpose is to get you an interview, and after your meeting to remind the person you met about you. Think of the decision to recruit as a buying decision on the part of an employer, with you as the potential purchase!! With this in mind, your CV should:
• Meet the needs of your target employer where possible - this may mean that a single generalist CV is not sufficient; you may want to consider modifying your CV for each job application you make.
• Highlight your achievements and how they relate to the job you are applying for. It must give the reader a clear indication of why you should be considered for this role.
Guidelines for writing your CV
To decide what to include in your CV and where, follow these principles and guidelines:
• Generally, the document should contain no more than 2 pages.
• Your CV should be honest and factual.
• The first page should contain enough personal details for the potential employer to contact you easily.
• Choose a presentation format that allows you to headline key skills, key achievements or key attributes.
• Your employment history should commence with your current or most recent job and work backwards.
• Achievements should be short, bullet-pointed statements and include your role, the action you took and a comment on the result of your action.
• Where information clearly demonstrates your suitability for the vacancy you're applying for, and enhances your chances of being short-listed, include this information near the beginning of the CV.
• Leave out information that is irrelevant or negative.
Include details of recent training or skills development events you have attended which could be relevant.
• List all your professional memberships and relevant qualifications
The most common contents of a CV include:
• Personal Details
• Skills and Career Summary
• Key Achievements
• Qualifications
• Career History
Guidelines on setting out your CV
When you submit your CV it is likely to be the first thing your potential employer sees or reads about you. Therefore, you need to present your CV well and make it user friendly. For example:
• Lay your CV out neatly
• Don't make the margins too deep or too narrow
• Resist writing lengthy paragraphs - be concise
• Careful use of bold type can be effective
• Typefaces such as Times New Roman or Arial are fairly standard
• Do not use a type size less than 11pt.
• Check for spelling or typographical errors - whoever actually types your CV, errors are YOUR responsibility. Don't rely on a spell checker. If you're not sure about a word, resort to a dictionary. Sloppiness and lack of care could be heavily penalised.
Summary
Always remember:
• You must feel comfortable with your CV. It's yours – you need to feel you own it.
• Always take a copy to an interview.
• If possible, tailor each CV for each job application.
Don't forget: The ultimate test of YOUR CV is whether it meets the needs of the person making the buying decision, and whether YOU feel comfortable with its content and style.
Reference: Scott Wilson
Tuesday 2 December 2008
Career vs Course of Study
Am sure today's topic would ring a good bell in your ears. I have heard overtime people misplace the word career with course of study. It would please you to know that these two are miles apart.
Your Course or Course of study is what you went through the four walls of a classroom, preferable a higher institution.
While a Career is a chosen 'Course' of 'WORK' or 'PRACTISE', if you like professional Practise. i.e. a chosen path to follow.
If this foundation is not properly laid, you might have to pay for it for a a better path of your life.
For Example;
The fact that you studied Banking in a Higher institution does not qualify you as a 'Banker'. You having studied Banking only qualified you as a graduate of Banking. A career in Banking is a different ball game. As much as the Banking sector is a large industry you can have a career in different aspect of it.
The question now is, as a graduate of Banking which aspect of Banking do i want to pick a career in?
Same error goes for most graduates in the sciences and engineering.
Just as in project managements with inputs and outputs, a course of study is an input into a career path, a means to an end and not the end in itself. Your course of study should assist in choosing a career but not necessarily. Your Career is that which you believe you should be doing with respect to your educational background, exposure and most importantly your passion.
It would be great injustice if you choose a career because of what you have studied in school without considering the the niceties thereof.
My advice is thus;
1. Consider your passion before choosing a course of study.
2. Know and choose a career path.
3. Find the similarity and difference between your course of study and career. (most times this is wide apart. BE CHEERFUL!!
Your Course or Course of study is what you went through the four walls of a classroom, preferable a higher institution.
While a Career is a chosen 'Course' of 'WORK' or 'PRACTISE', if you like professional Practise. i.e. a chosen path to follow.
If this foundation is not properly laid, you might have to pay for it for a a better path of your life.
For Example;
The fact that you studied Banking in a Higher institution does not qualify you as a 'Banker'. You having studied Banking only qualified you as a graduate of Banking. A career in Banking is a different ball game. As much as the Banking sector is a large industry you can have a career in different aspect of it.
The question now is, as a graduate of Banking which aspect of Banking do i want to pick a career in?
Same error goes for most graduates in the sciences and engineering.
Just as in project managements with inputs and outputs, a course of study is an input into a career path, a means to an end and not the end in itself. Your course of study should assist in choosing a career but not necessarily. Your Career is that which you believe you should be doing with respect to your educational background, exposure and most importantly your passion.
It would be great injustice if you choose a career because of what you have studied in school without considering the the niceties thereof.
My advice is thus;
1. Consider your passion before choosing a course of study.
2. Know and choose a career path.
3. Find the similarity and difference between your course of study and career. (most times this is wide apart. BE CHEERFUL!!
Wednesday 19 November 2008
Writing a CV
No had and fast rule to or in writing a CV. But like i said earlier it must contain what can describe or represent you in your absence.
It is unproffesional and i would say sucidal to write a CV without a form of personalisation. i.e. Your CV should carry your person. Most preferable 3rd person singular; which is simple present.
While introducing yourself in your CV apart from your name etc, the part normally called the PROFILE, you re-present yourself in the simple present. This is advisable because the CV is speaking in your absence.
An unpersonified example is "I swim" - "he swims"
A personified Example in the context of a CV would be:
Instead of saying
"I am a graduate of Biochemistry" I would say "Segun is a graduate of Biochemistry".
This gives the reader or recruiter a personality view of you, a time to think and get to know who you are even from the pages of you CV.
Below is a copy of CV
PROFILE
Victor is a self motivated and ambitious responsible young man with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from one of the leading Nigerian Universities. He has got industrial trainee working experience in professional laboratory and skilled in using the computer, Microsoft office suit and the Internet.
Career Experience
February, 2007 to March, 2008;
Teacher; Tadem College, Imo State Nigeria. (National Youth Service Corp.)
Responsibilities;
- Biology Teacher for Senior Secondary classes.
- Chemistry Teacher for Senior Secondary Classes.
- Science student Mentor
Achievements;
- Recorded the most successful distinction in Biology in the history of the school at the senior secondary school examination level.
- Formed the Science club, a forum which brings science students together to share ideas and findings.
- Motivated the school authority and parent teachers association to construct a computer laboratory with internet access.
October, 2003 to March, 2004;
Industrial Trainee, UsaT Laboratory.
(Owned by Foremost Professor Tunde Usadime)
Responsibilities;
- Preparing the laboratory for daily research procedures and activates.
- Recording research proceedings during research.
- Assisting researcher during research.
- Carrying out online research by browsing the internet for updates.
- Reporting day to day research activities to senior research fellows using Microsoft office tools.
Acheivements;
- Devised a new way of reporting which was adopted and recommended for all departments.
- Found from internet researching a major clue that completed a research finding.
- Was Project assistant to the award winning research findings on malaria therapy.
Qualifications;
2001 – 2006 B.Sc Biochemistry University of Wonders, Nigeria.
1994 – 2000 West Africa School Certificate.
Member International Institutes of Biochemistry.
PERSONAL;
- Playing basket ball and meeting people.
- Referees available upon request.
Note; this is not a CV template but can be used as a CV template if you so wish.
Disclaimer; this is not compulsry and does not mean that when your CV is written in this format you automatically get a job instead I would say it puts you ahead during recruiting processes. Experiential content (activities and achievements) is what the recruiter is looking for.
Information; we shall use the CV as a case study with time.
It is unproffesional and i would say sucidal to write a CV without a form of personalisation. i.e. Your CV should carry your person. Most preferable 3rd person singular; which is simple present.
While introducing yourself in your CV apart from your name etc, the part normally called the PROFILE, you re-present yourself in the simple present. This is advisable because the CV is speaking in your absence.
An unpersonified example is "I swim" - "he swims"
A personified Example in the context of a CV would be:
Instead of saying
"I am a graduate of Biochemistry" I would say "Segun is a graduate of Biochemistry".
This gives the reader or recruiter a personality view of you, a time to think and get to know who you are even from the pages of you CV.
Below is a copy of CV
Victor Abu
127, Queen road, London. QU1 0AB
Tel: 0791 123 1111
Email: victor_abu@yahoo.com.uk
127, Queen road, London. QU1 0AB
Tel: 0791 123 1111
Email: victor_abu@yahoo.com.uk
PROFILE
Victor is a self motivated and ambitious responsible young man with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from one of the leading Nigerian Universities. He has got industrial trainee working experience in professional laboratory and skilled in using the computer, Microsoft office suit and the Internet.
Career Experience
February, 2007 to March, 2008;
Teacher; Tadem College, Imo State Nigeria. (National Youth Service Corp.)
Responsibilities;
- Biology Teacher for Senior Secondary classes.
- Chemistry Teacher for Senior Secondary Classes.
- Science student Mentor
Achievements;
- Recorded the most successful distinction in Biology in the history of the school at the senior secondary school examination level.
- Formed the Science club, a forum which brings science students together to share ideas and findings.
- Motivated the school authority and parent teachers association to construct a computer laboratory with internet access.
October, 2003 to March, 2004;
Industrial Trainee, UsaT Laboratory.
(Owned by Foremost Professor Tunde Usadime)
Responsibilities;
- Preparing the laboratory for daily research procedures and activates.
- Recording research proceedings during research.
- Assisting researcher during research.
- Carrying out online research by browsing the internet for updates.
- Reporting day to day research activities to senior research fellows using Microsoft office tools.
Acheivements;
- Devised a new way of reporting which was adopted and recommended for all departments.
- Found from internet researching a major clue that completed a research finding.
- Was Project assistant to the award winning research findings on malaria therapy.
Qualifications;
2001 – 2006 B.Sc Biochemistry University of Wonders, Nigeria.
1994 – 2000 West Africa School Certificate.
Member International Institutes of Biochemistry.
PERSONAL;
- Playing basket ball and meeting people.
- Referees available upon request.
Note; this is not a CV template but can be used as a CV template if you so wish.
Disclaimer; this is not compulsry and does not mean that when your CV is written in this format you automatically get a job instead I would say it puts you ahead during recruiting processes. Experiential content (activities and achievements) is what the recruiter is looking for.
Information; we shall use the CV as a case study with time.
Tuesday 11 November 2008
Passion & "Money"
Dear readers,
This week we would deviate a little with respect to previous posts about CVs ...etc.
We shall be talking about Passion & "Money"..... as the title refers.
While chatting with a friend during the week, we got talking about careers when i got the title Passion & "Money".
The fight between Passion & "Money" has being a great conflict for young graduates whose intentions are "now i have finished school, i need to make all the money". Yes we need to make all the money and that we shall do. But the question is where are we making the money? Is it where our passion lies? I have seen instance where law graduates and medical graduates just to mentioned a few have diverted from practising to become cashiers in banks or customer service representatives for telecoms companies or banks as it were , just because of the money. I have seen people who have sold there passion for a pot of portage (salary pack) because all they are after is just to get the money. If the reason was not money, my question would be what would it have being to make you leave your passion? I wont erase the fact that most of us did not study what we wanted or probably should i say what our passion is but, i can assure even at that, no body's passion would out rightly be to become a cashier etc.
Did i hear you say passion can die? Yes i agree and sure so in a country like Nigeria where we are praying things starts to work the way they should.
I remember while i was still in the University as an undergraduate in my third year as a biochemist thinking of what the world had in-stock for my future. I practically could not see anything clearly but then loved using the Internet, which later became a thing of passion. I loved it so much I help people browse over night to get project topics and material for seminar and projects. (Let me not forget to add, i got paid for it). This is no time became a passion and landed me my first job before i finally graduated in ISP. As a graduate i was happy and when i opened up my employment letter, my remuneration was six thousand Nigerian Naira (N6,000) per month. This was June 2002. At this point i was cut in-between, should i reject this offer or i should go for it, because weighing all my options it was not the best for me. The major question was "is it going to pay my bills"? of which after transportation for the month i had little below one thousand Nigerian Naira (N1,000) left. Some weeks after one of the senior staff who i was looking upto said to my face a a local dilate called yoruba "sebi o wa ko se ni" meaning "I taught you came here to learn" which in actual terms it means "shut up, i am talking, do what i told you, at least you came here to learn". This was because i noticed some wrong in what she did. At this point i felt disappointed, i told myself, as a graduate something told me "you should not be getting like this" but something kept me going. This is what i would call passion (not trying to be in-modest).
At a point in 2003 when the salary was increased to sixteen thousand Nigerian Naira (N16,000), i was owed salary for about seven months (7months), but i went to work everyday including weekends. (was able to survive because the passion was bringing me PP...lol)
My staying back in that company then, taught me all i have used in my entire career so far. Its being the bed rock of all the technology i know of which i have worked with in different companies. I remembered the first day a Linux server was installed in my presence, i had a notebook and i was jotting down every single thing my boss was doing. Today i still work on Linux servers but as a platform for Telecom companies. Then it was just a proxy server, cache or bandwidth limier/manager.
The reward of passion might not be immediate just as we have seen from the last US election where a black man is now the president elect of the most power country. One of the reasons for this achievement i tell you is the passion Barack Obama has, which is to bring change to the United States. He could have called it quite because of his skin colour and because of the records. This also being a passion of the entire black race since the 19th century or beyond and it paid dividend in the 21st century.
I have two questions for you...this you can apply in your career and in your life as a whole.
1. have you considered what your passions is?
2. are you following you passion?
Passion is what keeps you when the "money" stop coming on that job
Passion is what keeps you when the money in the "money" is not enough even though it comes.
Passion is what keeps you when you are insulted on the job
Passion is what keeps you when you are tired, worn out and rejected
Passion is what tells you the next step to take
Passion is what tells you when to leave and when to stay back i.e. when to quit.
Passion is from the heart.
Passion is rewarding no matter how long.
In conclusion, i would like to submit to you, its not too late to harness your passion. ......
.........................Go for it.... Just do it.
Someone asked; can your choice for "money" later become your passion? This we would talk about soon.
Cheers
Segun.
This week we would deviate a little with respect to previous posts about CVs ...etc.
We shall be talking about Passion & "Money"..... as the title refers.
While chatting with a friend during the week, we got talking about careers when i got the title Passion & "Money".
The fight between Passion & "Money" has being a great conflict for young graduates whose intentions are "now i have finished school, i need to make all the money". Yes we need to make all the money and that we shall do. But the question is where are we making the money? Is it where our passion lies? I have seen instance where law graduates and medical graduates just to mentioned a few have diverted from practising to become cashiers in banks or customer service representatives for telecoms companies or banks as it were , just because of the money. I have seen people who have sold there passion for a pot of portage (salary pack) because all they are after is just to get the money. If the reason was not money, my question would be what would it have being to make you leave your passion? I wont erase the fact that most of us did not study what we wanted or probably should i say what our passion is but, i can assure even at that, no body's passion would out rightly be to become a cashier etc.
Did i hear you say passion can die? Yes i agree and sure so in a country like Nigeria where we are praying things starts to work the way they should.
I remember while i was still in the University as an undergraduate in my third year as a biochemist thinking of what the world had in-stock for my future. I practically could not see anything clearly but then loved using the Internet, which later became a thing of passion. I loved it so much I help people browse over night to get project topics and material for seminar and projects. (Let me not forget to add, i got paid for it). This is no time became a passion and landed me my first job before i finally graduated in ISP. As a graduate i was happy and when i opened up my employment letter, my remuneration was six thousand Nigerian Naira (N6,000) per month. This was June 2002. At this point i was cut in-between, should i reject this offer or i should go for it, because weighing all my options it was not the best for me. The major question was "is it going to pay my bills"? of which after transportation for the month i had little below one thousand Nigerian Naira (N1,000) left. Some weeks after one of the senior staff who i was looking upto said to my face a a local dilate called yoruba "sebi o wa ko se ni" meaning "I taught you came here to learn" which in actual terms it means "shut up, i am talking, do what i told you, at least you came here to learn". This was because i noticed some wrong in what she did. At this point i felt disappointed, i told myself, as a graduate something told me "you should not be getting like this" but something kept me going. This is what i would call passion (not trying to be in-modest).
At a point in 2003 when the salary was increased to sixteen thousand Nigerian Naira (N16,000), i was owed salary for about seven months (7months), but i went to work everyday including weekends. (was able to survive because the passion was bringing me PP...lol)
My staying back in that company then, taught me all i have used in my entire career so far. Its being the bed rock of all the technology i know of which i have worked with in different companies. I remembered the first day a Linux server was installed in my presence, i had a notebook and i was jotting down every single thing my boss was doing. Today i still work on Linux servers but as a platform for Telecom companies. Then it was just a proxy server, cache or bandwidth limier/manager.
The reward of passion might not be immediate just as we have seen from the last US election where a black man is now the president elect of the most power country. One of the reasons for this achievement i tell you is the passion Barack Obama has, which is to bring change to the United States. He could have called it quite because of his skin colour and because of the records. This also being a passion of the entire black race since the 19th century or beyond and it paid dividend in the 21st century.
I have two questions for you...this you can apply in your career and in your life as a whole.
1. have you considered what your passions is?
2. are you following you passion?
Passion is what keeps you when the "money" stop coming on that job
Passion is what keeps you when the money in the "money" is not enough even though it comes.
Passion is what keeps you when you are insulted on the job
Passion is what keeps you when you are tired, worn out and rejected
Passion is what tells you the next step to take
Passion is what tells you when to leave and when to stay back i.e. when to quit.
Passion is from the heart.
Passion is rewarding no matter how long.
In conclusion, i would like to submit to you, its not too late to harness your passion. ......
.........................Go for it.... Just do it.
Someone asked; can your choice for "money" later become your passion? This we would talk about soon.
Cheers
Segun.
Tuesday 4 November 2008
WHAT A CV IS!
The word CV was coined out from the Latin word "Curriculum Vita" which means "course of one's life." But in simple terms, i would call a CV a re-presentation of an individual, stating the "important". By "important" i mean a much greater accounting of what one has done with one’s life in the most recent past.
I would like to say at this point that there is a difference between a resume and a CV.
CVs are usually longer and more detailed. Not only will it include education, and former jobs, but it will also include details like specialized classes one has taken, publications, special licenses or affiliations, grants one has received, and any other relevant details to a position for which one is applying.
A CV can also be said to be a record of your personal, educational and work details, which emphasises the experience, knowledge and skills relevant to the type of job / course of study for which you are applying.
The Key word is relevance or relevant. i.e Your CV has to be relevant to the positions for which you are applying for. Hence there is nothing as such as a general CV.
Now, i am sure someone out there can figure out why he/she did not get "that" job or "the" job of there choice.
Is someone checking his/her CVs now?
Next we shall be talking about content of a CV.
I would like to say at this point that there is a difference between a resume and a CV.
CVs are usually longer and more detailed. Not only will it include education, and former jobs, but it will also include details like specialized classes one has taken, publications, special licenses or affiliations, grants one has received, and any other relevant details to a position for which one is applying.
A CV can also be said to be a record of your personal, educational and work details, which emphasises the experience, knowledge and skills relevant to the type of job / course of study for which you are applying.
The Key word is relevance or relevant. i.e Your CV has to be relevant to the positions for which you are applying for. Hence there is nothing as such as a general CV.
Now, i am sure someone out there can figure out why he/she did not get "that" job or "the" job of there choice.
Is someone checking his/her CVs now?
Next we shall be talking about content of a CV.
Monday 27 October 2008
Re-present YourSelf for your Future
THE CV CLINIC....
Currently with my experience as a career oriented person and an employee of various organisation for almost 7years now, i feel the urge in my spirit to liberate young professionals and school leavers from the burden of choosing a career, walking a career path or re-presenting themselves for positions of there choice.... hence i started this blog.
Most experience shared here would be as practical as possible as well as real life experience of friends and colleagues.
On this blog we would from time to time talk about the insistent challenges young people face in choosing a career and a perhaps a skill. We would also be discussing on how we can re-present ourselves on our resume (CV) for the jobs of our choice following the skills we have acquired and most importantly what we would like to do.
We would also be diagnosing CVs and also be performing Surgeries on CVs.
But, for now we would concentrate on the 3 pointers of an individuals' career which are;
Discover
Develop
Pursue
All this would be explained in my next post.
Segun Kosoko
Currently with my experience as a career oriented person and an employee of various organisation for almost 7years now, i feel the urge in my spirit to liberate young professionals and school leavers from the burden of choosing a career, walking a career path or re-presenting themselves for positions of there choice.... hence i started this blog.
Most experience shared here would be as practical as possible as well as real life experience of friends and colleagues.
On this blog we would from time to time talk about the insistent challenges young people face in choosing a career and a perhaps a skill. We would also be discussing on how we can re-present ourselves on our resume (CV) for the jobs of our choice following the skills we have acquired and most importantly what we would like to do.
We would also be diagnosing CVs and also be performing Surgeries on CVs.
But, for now we would concentrate on the 3 pointers of an individuals' career which are;
Discover
Develop
Pursue
All this would be explained in my next post.
Segun Kosoko
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