Job Hunting tip – Research like a private Investigator

Job Hunting tip – Research like a private Investigator

Your resume is great, so what? Your resume is important but it won’t speak audibly on the day of your interview. But what happens if you don’t have the right words to speak? You don’t want to be that person in your job hunting quest who goes in for a job interview unprepared and searching the ceiling for answers.

Research the organization’s history, culture and core business before going for an interview.

No company will smile at an applicant who has zero information about an organization he wants to work at, especially with the ease of assessing information through the internet. Don’t be like ‘Fish’ in this week’s edition of ‘Diary of a Job Seeker’ who wasted his interviewer’s time while sounding and looking clueless (Not seen it yet? Click to watch).

Before you walk in to face your interviewer, you should be prepared. You should know what the company does, it’s history, culture and core business. Reason for this is that most companies want to know if you’re even vaguely aware of the business you wish to be a part of. With the tap of your phone, you can get all the information you need on the company’s website. Get into the website and literally dissect it and eat up all the information you can find on there.

You can also go a step further by going to the company’s social media pages to get a feel of their communication style and persona. Even if these questions don’t come up during your interview, you’ll at least walk in for your interview with confidence and added knowledge especially if you end up working with the organization or their competition. Always remember that no knowledge is a waste.

Arm yourself with research about the company you will be interviewing with to show your readiness and enthusiasm to bring a positive impact upon eventual employment.

Follow the Diary of a Job Hunter series to get more helpful tips as you search for your new job. We keep our fingers crossed with you that your wait and preparation in that job hunting quest will result in the job of your dreams. We will be happy to speak with you about the Pension options and benefits available for you.

Have an interview? Find out what to avoid in this hilarious video.

Stop over next Friday for job seeker tip four, see ya!

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In the news: Naira reverses gain

In the news: Naira reverses gain

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Naira reverses gain, closes at 370/dollar

The naira closed at 370 per United States dollar at the parallel market on Friday, reversing the modest gain it recorded on Thursday.

Forex: 700 BDCs under threat over low patronage

No fewer than 700 Bureau De Change operators have come under threat as purported uncompetitive exchange rate continues to hit their bottom line.

Raw materials’ imports gulp N19.5tn in seven years

Although Nigeria and many of the African countries are admired for being commodity markets, a study of importation in the country shows that Nigeria has spent as much as N19.5tn on the importation of primary raw materials into the country in the past seven years.

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 External Reserves Chalk up $1.26bn as Shale Oil Threat Persists

The accretion of Nigeria’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves has continued, as figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have shown that reserves had grown by $1.263 billion this quarter to $31.551 billion as of August 16, compared with the $30.288 billion on June 30.

 FMDQ OTC Exchange Records N78.9tn Transactions in Eight Months

The fixed income and currency markets operated by FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange have recorded transactions worth N78.90 trillion between January and July.

The Guardian

Three tiers of government shared N2.8tr in six months, says NEITI

The three tiers of government shared N2.788 trillion between January and June this year, which represents a 38 per cent increase on the N2.019 trillion shared within the same period last year.

Telecoms operators lament falling revenue over OTT platforms

Telecommunications operators have lamented diminishing revenue caused by the operations of Over-the-Top Platforms (OTT).

Bloomberg

Nigerian President Buhari Vows to Intensify War on Militants

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari vowed to step up the fight against the Islamist militants and proponents of secession in his first speech after returning from three months of sick leave in London.

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A rewarding investment…

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August heralds a new school year. A time to travel with the children, put them in summer camps or have those schooling abroad come home for some family time. While engaging the children during the holiday requires a bit of planning and budgeting, we are relieved the children are returning to school, but we are also aware of the financial commitment that will accompany the new school year.

In less than a month, school fees, hostel fees and other educational levies must be paid. If we are at that stage where the children are going off to university or secondary school next year, we may want to start planning now. It is never early to start planning for the years ahead. You might want to buy property in the country where you would like your children to school or put funds away for retirement.

Although you might not consider it as such, but the thousands of Dollars/Pounds or millions of Naira you shell out regularly to finance your child’s education is in every way an investment. It is an investment in your child’s ambition, a deposit made into their future. While the returns may not be measurable in currency notes, this investment is by all means the most rewarding of your investments and should not be handled with levity.

An investment of such great magnitude deserves to be protected in every way possible. It is important that regardless of the turn of events, your child is able to get the quality of education you desire for him/her.

Whatever stage your child is on the education ladder, a Trust is extremely beneficial. You could want to build up funds for your child’s education in the future or ensure continuity of the same quality of education in the face of unforeseen circumstances. There is so much you can benefit from setting up a Trust.

Wondering what a Trust entails and how it can benefit you particularly? Talk to us today, let us collaborate with you to map out a fool-proof plan to finance their education and secure your children’s future.

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