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Tips for CV Success in 2017

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1. Be creative Experiment with the format of your CV and try to add your personal flair to the layout. In recent years, candidates have even gone digital in the form of video CVs and games, but this is usually only worth it if you’re in a creative industry. 2. Be careful If you choose a more creative format for your CV, don’t let it be detrimental — don’t choose anything too distracting or difficult to read from. 3. Proofread Ensure you triple check your Resume/CV; you do not want avoidable errors to hinder your chances before you’re even through the door. Please have a professional check it for you too. 4. Don’t make it too long Your CV should be around two or four A4 pages long. Recruiters now a days hardly have the time to read five pages CV, no matter how talented you are. This is because of the large number of applications they recieve. So keep it simple and avoid too much of unnecessary explainations 5. Tailor each CV Every CV you send out should be tailo...

KEY LESSONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS STARTING A BUSINESS PART 3

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11. Advertise and Market Your Business Like Crazy. To attain success in business, you need to continually attract, build, and even educate your target market. Make sure your marketing strategy includes the following: *Learn the fundamentals of SEO (search engine optimization) so that people searching for your products and services might find you near the top of search results. *Use social media to promote your business (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.). *Engage in content marketing by writing guest articles for relevant websites. * Issue press releases for any significant events. *Network continually. 12. Use Consultants and Freelancers to Supplement Your Team. At the early stages of your startup, you will likely want to have a small employee team to minimize expenses. A good way to fill in for specialized expertise is to use freelancers or consultants. That way, you avoid taking on employee costs and benefits payments. And there are a variety...

BRITISH SCHOLARSHIP (CHEVENING)

Apply for British Scholarships for Masters Degree Study in UK - Apply Now Deadline: 7 Nov 2017 (annual) Study in: UK Course starts Sept/Oct 2018 Brief Description : Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The programme offers awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world to study for a master’s degree in any subject at any UK university. Host Institution(s): Any university in the UK Level/Field(s) of study: Full-time taught Masters Degree Programme in any subject at any UK university Number of Awards: Around 1500 scholarships globally will be offered. Target Group : The scholarships are targeted to citizens of Chevening-eligible countries.  See the official website for complete list of countries eligible for Chevening scholarships. Scholarship value/inclusions: A Chevening Schol...

THE MENTORSHIP MASTERCLASS- ABUJA 21st October, 2017

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High Impact Mentoring Masterclass (21st October, 2017) by Precepts and Mentirs Mentorship is a personal enhancement strategy whereby an experienced person facilitates personal development in an inexperienced individual by sharing knowledge, resources, wisdom and insight in order for the recipient (in this case, the protégé) to minimize risks and mistakes in their career or enterprise endeavors. Many individuals recognize the importance and power of mentorship and the highly relevant roles mentors can play in their lives and careers. The major challenge professionals and entrepreneurs have is “How do I attract my dream mentors without having to chase after them?”. Several professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs have used methods that have no impact in their bid to attract their dream mentors, (for instance; merely asking or “begging” someone to be your mentor has been proven to be very ineffective). Little wonder folks walking through life without having the proper...

KEY LESSONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS STARTING A BUSINESS PART 2

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6. Perfect Your Elevator Pitch. An “elevator” pitch is intended to be a concise, compelling introduction to your business. Your elevator pitch can be modified depending on your targeted audience e.g. investors, customers, employees, or partners. Here are a few tips for coming up with a great elevator pitch: * Start out strong. * Be positive and enthusiastic in your delivery. * Remember that practice makes perfect. * 60 or 120 seconds in length so you don't bore your audience. * Avoid using too much industry jargon. * Convey why your business is unique. * Pitch the problem you are solving. Invite participation or interruption by the listener—this shows they are interested and engaged. 7. Nail Your Executive Summary and Pitch Deck. An executive summary typically is a 1-2 page high-level summary of your company that can be presented to potential investors. A pitch deck is a 10-15 page PowerPoint presentation that lays out more visually the business for prospectiv...

KEY LESSONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS STARTING A BUSINESS

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Starting a new business can be a daunting task. There are myriad issues a new entrepreneur will encounter: legal issues, financing, marketing, product development, intellectual property, human resources—the list is endless. Many new entrepreneurs are simply overwhelmed by all the things they are expected to know. Having been involved in hundreds of startups as an entrepreneur, lawyer, venture capital investor, angel investor, and Board member, I have learned a number of real-world lessons. In this article, I share 17 of the most important ones, along with references to other helpful articles that can offer you a more in-depth discussion of each topic. 1. Come Up With a Great Name for Your Business. Finding the right name for your startup can have a significant impact on your success. The wrong name could result in insurmountable legal and business hurdles. Here are some quick tips for naming your startup: * Avoid hard-to-spell names. Do not pick a name that could be limi...