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If you do not want your job hunt to be a demoralizing, difficult and a futile attempt, you have to cut out several mistakes. The fact is not many potential employees know what they are getting wrong. They seem to fulfill all the requirements, have a splendid-looking resume but still cannot land a job. If you’re one of such people with an unsuccessful job hunt in 2019, avoid these 5 mistakes to stand a better chance in the future.  1. Beating Around The Bush It’s 2020 and employers are even more interested in what you can bring to the table. What value can you add to their organization? Rather than go on and on about all you’ve ever done, focus more on what you’ve accomplished. Employers are particularly interested in the main features and highlights of your ability to fit in to what they have. This means you’ll be better served when you indicate areas of your career that generate more interests. 2. Taking Rejection Personally Rejection is definitely part of th...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that the success recorded in the fight to reduce the spread of COVID-19, will determine when the lock down would be relaxed. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Monday, extended the initial two-week stay-at-home order by another 14 days. The chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, speaking during Friday's briefing, urged Nigerians to collaborate with the government in the effort to achieve success in the war. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is a long-term effort and we should exercise patience as we gradually walk out of danger, reopen our society and her economic life. This virus has no vaccine. Success will mean a return to normalcy and we can only claim victory when: "Cases are no longer increasing; we have no unknown sources for cases; deaths are no longer increasing; more admissions are discharged. The only path to these is your ...

The World Bank has predicted a sharp fall in Nigeria’s real gross domestic product growth as countries in sub-Saharan Africa head towards recession as a result of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The latest edition of Africa’s Pulse, the World Bank’s twice-yearly economic update for the region, said COVID-19 was driving sub-Saharan Africa towards the first recession in 25 years. The report, which was released on Thursday, said already, growth in the region had been significantly impacted by the outbreak and is forecast to fall sharply from 2.4 per cent in 2019 to -2.1 to -5.1 per cent in 2020. The regions three largest economies – Nigeria, Angola, and South Africa – are expected to witness a sharp fall in real GDP growth as a result of persistently weak growth and investment. “While most countries in the region have been affected to different degrees by the pandemic, real gross domestic product growth is projected to fall sharply, particularly in the region’s three l...

With the outbreak of the novel corona virus, many companies and organisations have had to go on lock down. Directives have been given for those who can work from home to do so, thanks to modern technology. In case you find yourself in the category of those who have to work from home, below are tips on staying productive. 1.        Create a Work space Now that your home is your temporary office, it is advisable that you designate a part of the house as your work space. Avoid choosing the bed, sofa or TV area. This is to ensure you keep leisure and work spaces well defined. 2.        Prioritize your tasks For every day you need to work, make a list of the things you need to get done and in the order in which they need to get done as soon as possible. This will help you move forward and achieve your objectives. 3.        Create a work schedule Now that you are working remotely,...

The President/Chief Executive officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, saw its total net worth drop by $2.5bn in the last 30 days, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The index, which is a ranking of the world’s 500 richest people, showed that his wealth fell from $15.9bn as of February 25, 2020, to $13.4bn on March 26. It had risen to a high of $16.5bn on January 27. He was the only Nigerian on the list of 500 billionaires and retained his position as Africa’s richest person. “Africa’s richest person controls Dangote Industries, a closely held conglomerate. The Lagos, Nigeria-based Company owns sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest cement producer, Dangote Cement, which had revenue of N901.2bn ($2.5bn) in 2018. It also has interests in sugar, salt, flour, fertiliser and packaged food,” Bloomberg said. The share price of Dangote Cement Plc, the biggest listed company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, fell by 23.71 per cent to N129.70 on Thursday from N170 on Febru...

Lets be honest, being an entrepreneur is not as easy job and keeping clients is not a strong suit for everyone so today, I will be pointing out just a few things to do to retain clients. I'll admit that getting clients is easier than keeping them because a lot of people may be doing what you do and may probably be better at it than you. Things you can do to retain your clients: Sharpen your skills: There's no harm in trying to be a better version of yourself even when it comes to your work. You can always read about what you do and how others are doing it to make your own methods better. You can also attend seminars, meetings or even a book club with people interested in what you do and also reading about it to share ideas and get some inspiration. Be punctual and on time: Similar to the feeling you get when you order a meal youve been craving at the exact time you want it with the exact drink you want, is the feeling of being a satisfied customer getting what you order...

The numbers of victims of the Coronavirus increase by the day. Keeping your business from sinking is one of the major priorities during this crisis. A few notes and tips on how to keep your business moving in this crisis are: Follow the prevention steps provided by the Health Management Organizations i.e wash your hands regularly and keep them sanitized, use a tissue for coughs, avoid touching your face, drink water regularly, eat healthy and generally maintain a high level of hygiene. Digitize your business and move it majorly online. Don't stop marketing. Keep showing the world and your potential customers what you have to offer to them and don't relent. Keep in touch with your staff and keep them motivated to work. Give your customers attention, they are your priority and showing them you are available to them in this crisis will tell them how dedicated you are to them and to your business. Most importantly, stay safe as you will be in contact with lots of p...