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Soft skills have always been top of the mind of employers, and right now employees, job seekers need to understand that a lot of things are happening and changing in the global job market. Recruiters know it’s tough to identify skill talent through executive resumes, CV and online profile.
An executives -by executives “we mean job seekers” at some point will realize he/she possess very similar hard skills as your competition or contemporaries when searching for a new job. But when you combine your soft skills with an impressive resume/CV/Online profile that showcase your hard skills, competence, you stand a chance to stand out really.
Quick one, what are soft skills?
“Soft skills are a combination of people skills, social skills, communication skills, character traits, attitudes, career attributes, social intelligence and emotional intelligence quotients among others ... “ -Wikipedia
The point is soft skills are more than “people skill.” We tried to give a clear perspective of what soft skills are in the previous article “Top Job Skills that are Optimal for Executive Job Search”. There you have a list of the critical skills, but then it beyond that – there are more –soft skills, emerging and often being overlooked by job seekers.
In a nutshell, soft skills are tangible, personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people. Simply put, “how well you work with other” –speakizi.com
In modern job search, the relationship has gone beyond just the conventional employer to employee communications, employees are expected to relate with their colleagues and even the business client’s or customers as well. Job seekers are expected to place value on themselves, on others not excluding their potential employer’s client(s) or customer(s). And that’s the more reason employer want to hire talent and assets.
Now let’s get down to the business. What are the soft skills being overlook by Job Seekers?
Strategic Thinking
Strategic thinking is about thinking about the past, present and future in any decision you make. Think about your thought, the consequences your action will generate. It’s a great skill to put up while in an interview and you are being called up to analyze a situation. So what are the specific steps to take to be more strategic in your current role or job search? Click here “Strategic HR want to hire talent that will be an asset and of value to their organization.” - CareerNaija
Office Communication Skills
Yes, communication! We all communicate every day, via variety of channel – through verbal and non verbal. That we communicate every day doesn’t mean we’re any good at it. And there is no one on earth who’s never experience a miscommunication! We must understand the process communication for job seekers had begun since they first saw the advert for that job opening. From that point onward, you will by one means or the other be sending emails, filling the application form online, some recruiters will require a phone conversation before they invite you to their office for a one on one interview session, as the case may be.
So you now know why you have to be able to communicate appropriately. You should have it at the back of your mind that your potential hire are keeping track of those emails you send, how you pick up when they call and it all boils down to how grounded you are when we talk about business ethics and etiquette. Note the word “Business ethics and etiquette”, we get to talk about it some other time, in our upcoming article.
You have to be articulate, objective, and audible. You have to mind the tone, voice and also your message or signal is simple for the purpose of clarity and understanding.
Multitasking
Being busy is not the same as multitasking. Multitasking simply means you can get multiple jobs done at the same time. These great skill employers look out in their new recruit. Employer seek candidate with these trait that to help move the business forward and to fill in form vacant position in order to cut down cost. Every executive and professional will have to multitask at some post, but ensure they create positive result. Employer or recruiters will throw questions at you just to test for your ability to be able to multi-task.
Leadership
Every employer often seeks staff with strong leadership skills at all cost. Leaders are involved in dealing with people in such a manner as to motivate, enthuse, manage them, influence and build respect. Leadership roles are all around, not just in the work environment only. Different leadership styles are appropriate for different people and different circumstances and the best leader learn to use them all.
Time Management
Good time management enables you to work smarter. Employers are looking for personality with the ability –Smarthire. The highest achievers manage their time exceptionally well. Being busy isn’t the same as being effective.
Negotiating Skills
In business, negotiation is a bargaining process between two or more party usually leading to a common ground between both parties. Employer and Employer usually undergo this process in other to achieve a common ground during the process of interview or while on the Job. Usually you would expect a win-win outcome, but most time this is not always the case.
The art is a key career and employability skills. The skill will help you throughout your career life. If you are leaving for a new job, you will need your negotiation skills; also while on the job you must be able to price yourself well. You will have to up your game in other to improve your chance and also to stay in the game. The skill is paramount for sale executive role, but every employee should be able negotiate their way through in any situation they find themselves in the business world.
Creative problem solving
You wonder why you have to go through Aptitude test, Gmat and all. However irrelevant you feel the questions are, the examiners are trying to test for your basic mathematics skill, arithmetic computation, analytic and creative problem solving skills. How you approach the scenario and case study will determine how effective and efficient you will be dealing with real life problems. Careernaija recently shared a poll across our social handle asking “If Aptitude Test (GMAT, GRE ETC) before recruitment in any way relevant?” View sampled opinion here, this will inform your decision as to be more creative and develop a problem solving mindset toward your job search in 2018.

Also, according to study recently conducted by LinkedIn, one of the two most important qualities employers seek are problem solving skill (65%) and the other we will be discussing in the next section. These abilities are difficult to assess based solely on resumes and interviews, and that is where aptitude tests can help them. So it’s about knowing what your customers in this scenario, we assuming you know your employer is your customers until you have finally landed the job. You have to be creative and your problem solving skills has to be up there. Here is how to prove you’re good at interview problem solving by The Muse. Employers would rather pay attention to candidates who provides innovative solutions and they believe creative mind can contribute fresh perspectives that add value to their company.

Fast Learner
Part of your assessment, will be to test for your ability to learn new things, concept or being able to quickly learn new skills on the job. Beyond your profile, you must convince your potential hire that you can deliver, that you can learn new concept within a short while, and that you are progressive. This is the new trend you must be open and teachable.

Emotional Intelligence
Pardon me, for just bringing this up. Emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient, is the capability of individuals to recognize their own emotions and those of others and the ability or capability to discern between different feelings and label them…Wikipedia.
In fact, this particular skill should have come first as many of the other soft skills have a foundation in emotional intelligence skills. Many job seekers still downplay on the effect of having a strong emotional intelligence and the impact it can on have in path to landing their dream job and career success.

Wrap Up
Soft skills can be harder to assess than hard skills - technical abilities, but there are still dozens of tactics to recruiters and hiring managers use to sieve out candidates based on communication skills, emotional intelligence and other soft skills as highlighted above.
If there’s one thing that’s constant in the talent landscape, it’s perpetual change. The business world in general is shifting, new skills and new promising jobs are bound to fall in and out of favor.
Degrees and credentials are no longer the only important thing but if you really want to know “How to Land Your Dream” you have to get familiar with the soft skills in demand.
Master them so you can become a better contender I your job search in 2018. By getting an inside track on the hottest trends, you can out-recruit the competition by getting an early start on the talent attracting the most demand in 2018.

For more information, take a look at these handy blog posts:
• 12 Effective Ways to Assess Candidates' Soft Skills
• Ask These 4 Interview Questions to Screen for Emotional Intelligence
• The Most Popular Interview Questions to Reveal Key Soft Skills
• Soft skills and communication | Stimulating practical training | isoc.com‎
• Top Jobs Skills that are optimal for Job search
• The most in-demand hard and soft skills of 2018
• Soft skills you need to succeed in 2018

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If you are a still naive about how to, go for a digital skills training, hire a pro to rewrite your cv and get you an online profile.
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In this article, we are going to looking into the aspect of Rejection and we will share with you expert tips on how to cope and well manage job search rejection and related issues. Please stay tuned and we hope you find it interesting and educating.

At one point in time of our lives, we have suffered rejection. Whether job searching or dating, we have all faced rejection. People that are supposed to be there for us have also at some point rejected us. How do we face this? How can we move on, when it appears as if the world is against us? Not to worry, our expect share insight on how we can move on and recover from rejection. Rejection can lead to depression as being jilted by a lover. Rejection has a psychological effect that if not well manage can lead to other problems such as low self esteem, rejection can also affect the confidence level of whoever is involved.

Your CV/Resume is well prepared, you have got the required skills plus the fact that you have a high negotiating or bargaining skill level, you can still suffer job rejection. There are so many factors that could lead to rejection in our job hunt usually these factors are outside our control. The key to success as our expert will be sharing with you in this article will be anchored up how you able to manage the experience and avoiding getting depressed.

Dealing with Job Rejection can be a tough, especially when you serially encounter steady stream of rejection over time or when it’s a job you really need like the other day. Our expert will try to make process of overcoming job rejection a seamless one. Here are tip to handle job rejection:

Always go in with your plan B

You should also have a plan B, an alternate plan should you be rejected. You need something to fall back on when your moves fails. So the big question is what is your Plan B. You can go ahead and share your thought in the comment section.

Are you Prepared
You remember the Boy Scout motto: “Be Prepared”, that’s just it. You have to be prepared. You have to see it coming. It’s something you have to anticipate. As much as you be optimistic, you have to anticipate been rejected. The best thing then is to be prepared for it. You can never go wrong when you are prepared. Then next thing on your mind would be, how then do I get prepared? Getting prepared is to see it coming, it has happen to some of your friend, so you can talk to them about it, listen to them, know how they feel moving forward. There is a new trend, it’s the employability skills training. You get the demo, when you attend mock interview and test. A good strategy for honing your job search skills is to attend training, read and research online. Attend the upcoming Employability Skills Training organized by Careernaija HR Expert.

Avoid getting your Needs Met through Interviews
You cannot afford to lay all your eggs in one basket, if you do that with job search, you will be putting a lot of pressure on yourself. As much as you need the job badly, you don’t have to appear desperate. You don’t make emotional appeals or come off as being desperate. You only have to show and give your prospective employer tangible and solid real reasons why they should hire you instead. Employers would always hire an asset over someone they perceived as been or becoming a liability to the company.

Ask for Feedback
Some employers can be laid back sharing solid feedback if you don’t get the job, but there is no harm asking for a constructive feedback from your prospective employer. While it seems awkward to ask for feedback from interviewers, a good strategy for honing your jobs search and interview skills is to get an honest assessment of your performance. Ask them for what they felt your weakness and strength were in the interview, so you can work on them for future interviews.

Don’t Blame Yourself
As part of dealing with rejections, you don’t have to come too hard on yourself on your bid to Land Your Dream Job. You are not all responsible for what went down during the interview process, and that the truth. There are so many other factors beyond your control that could have led to the rejection. There might be some sort of attachment, a situation where the employers feels they can relate with one candidate better than the other, or any number of thousand small thing that can lead to getting rejected. That’s not the end of the World or your World, you have got to move on. You must the reality that Life isn’t perfect and we don’t always get what we want. Also you must understand that you are not alone, many other candidate also turned up for the Job.

Always Remain Professional
However the process goes down, remember that you have to keep it professional. It’s not a time to playing the blame game. It’s not the time to start comparing or whining. You focus should be how to move on and get better when next you are been called upon. You don’t use job interview as a yardstick to measure your professional worth. So many things that are complicated and the hiring process differ from one company to the other. Don’t take things personally, just because you didn’t make it this time around doesn’t mean you are not qualified for the job.

More importantly than not taking your rejection out on yourself is not taking it out on others. Don’t get defensive with the interviewer, or turn to social media to give bad review to the employer that just turned you down.

Focus on the Bright Side
Everyone has once suffered rejection in the past. But those that really move on to becoming successful are those that have chose to dwell on the bright side of things. Instead of focusing on rejection, try to shift to the moments when you have succeeded and when your expectations and desires were met. Being optimistic is remembering those positive outcomes that will help to release the feel good hormones and boost your moral. Remember that your life has just begun and the better side of your life is yet to come. Dwell on your strength and identify opportunities that you are passionate about, and that passion will show through in interviews.



Wrap Up
Job Hunting can be an excruciating and demoralizing experience, this is as a result of troubled labour market and the overabundance of qualified candidates competing for the same job.

As rightly said, we have all suffered rejection at one point in life or the other. Those that move on to success are those that were able handle the rejections that come their way, even when it comes to Job rejection. We hope you find this piece as useful as it has promised. The next article will talk about where else to turn to and continue your job search after been rejected

Source: Careenaija Recruiter

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In the previous article we share our expert findings on the top executive jobs top company in Nigeria are hiring. We also highlighted the top skills, responsibility and their average monthly earning. The essence of the previous article was to give insight to top jobs in demand across the federation. This will surely help the reader to make decision or get their career back on track. Although the list tends to be limited, there are other Top jobs that are also in demand and surely paying high as well.

Hiring Manager knows it’s difficult to identify skill or talent through executive’s resumes. An executive at some point will realize he/she possess very similar skills as your competition when searching for a new job. When you combine your tangible skills with an impressive resume/CV, you stand a better chance of stand out.

While there are unique set of skills from jobseekers for each job opening, certain skills and values are universally sought by Hiring Managers. Most jobseekers posses these skills to some extent, but the weaknesses in these areas can improve their skills through personal development, training, coaching, mentoring, professional development, or coaching from someone who understands these skills. Once you understand and master these skills that most employers seek, you can tailor your job-search to align with common employer requirements. That’s what Careernaija stands for, ensure you complete reading the article.

So what are these critical and top skills that employers demand of Jobseekers? These are top skills that will land any professional their dream Job. Employers seek these skills in Jobseekers. They are the secret formulas to wooing employers. Check out the list below:

Critical Decision-Making

Your ability to make quick and thoughtful decision shows you are aware of any given situation. Being able to make highly critical decisions within a short period with limited information is very valuable. You are not just making random contributions in meeting, but your suggestions are relevant in the given situation. This skill is essential in any industry and to be able to attain an executive level in your career.

People Skills

To be seen or referred to as peoples’ people, then your people skills must be up there. You must be that kind of person people hate to love and love to love. People skills are in short the various traits in you that allow you to play well with others. Good personality comes in form of effective, accurate, persuasive communication and influential communication style. You will be amazed that I won’t mention leadership skills in this article, why? This is because embed in a great leader is great and excellent people skills.

Effective Communication Skills

Employers seeks candidate that are able to communicate properly. Effective communication skills consist of knowing when to speak, when not, control the situation while in a dialogue, what to talk about, with whom, when, where and in what form. We need to be able to communicate effectively when you speak, listen, read and write. All this are necessary in our day to day activities, with our colleagues, visitor and the client of the organization we represent. You are able to reach more audience and influence better with Effective communication skills. You are also able to persuade your boss about a new idea or your client into buying your product and services.

Networking Skills

Integrating networking into your life is extremely important for your job search. You have to be aware of the people around you and also it’s important you surround yourself with the right people – people that matters. This will go a long way in determining the height you can reach in your career. One of the ways you can develop your network is through conversation, attending meeting, seminars, through social media and engaging with people in your immediate community. Meet with new people, get to know their name, share contact information among other are thing you can do to improve your networking skills.

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Top 21 Jobs Recruiters Are Looking For In Nigeria 2017

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A job, or occupation, is a person's role in society. More specifically, a job is an activity, often regular and performed in exchange for payment ("for a living". Many people have multiple jobs (e.g., parent, homemaker, and employee). A person can begin a job by becoming an employee, volunteering, starting a business, or becoming a parent. The duration of a job may range from temporary (e.g., hourly odd jobs) to a lifetime (e.g., judges) –according to Wikipedia.

To be qualified for a particular job you need to be trained for that job. This Top Jobs and generally all jobs require some certifications and academic degree in order to take up such openings or positions. Typically a job would be a subset of your career. Take a look at our Top Professional Certification Courses.

Careernaija been the no. 1 publisher of latest and top jobs in Nigeria, we help job seekers build a successful career. If you are looking to reposition your career, our career expert have decided to put up a list of Top 21 most recruited jobs in Nigeria in recent times, so you can stay informed. And for the record, the density of these Jobs is on the high side in Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt. These jobs are available in full time, part time, contract, temporary or permanent openings. With level of experience ranging from entry level, intern, mid level, supervisor level, manager level, director and chief level.

1. Graduate Trainee | Entry Level

A graduate trainee is required to attend all their training classes so have get the basic information about various sectors of the company recruiting them. They are required to work under the supervision of senior employers and may be asked to do research work for the company. A graduate trainee can be placed under any department and be required to visit different working fields in order to get on hand working experience. A graduate trainee may be required to make presentations upon demand. In all, graduate trainee is like a career entry point. A graduate trainee is expected to be smart, friendly, optimistic and open to learning new things. A graduate trainee is open to OND/HND/BSC graduate. Employers are hiring on full time, temporary or contract, and part time basis. Estimated Median Salary is N 70,000 per Month.

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2. Online/Social Media/Digital Marketing Executive

Employers are looking for candidate previous experience in similar job role. BA degree in English, Journalism, Business, Communication and Media or a similar subject (or relevant experience) is required. A strong working knowledge of the key concepts of digital marketing and the main channels and techniques – SEO, PPC, Social Media, Affiliate Marketing, Email Marketing, with previous blogging and online copywriting experience required. A good working knowledge of the major analytics programs – specifically Google Analytics. The preferred level is experience level meanwhile the role is also available for entry level but must have the basic knowledge of internet marketing. The median salary is N 85,000

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3. Content Writer

Also know as Copywriters, variety of Employers in the government, non-profit and corporate and e-commerce sectors are looking to hiring a content writer. However, many work independently on a contract basis, freelance basis or for digital/online marketing agencies. Content Developer estimated earning is N70,000. A degree level of Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or Communications and there are variety of certificate programs available online and offline.

Due to the digital nature of the work, content writers are often required to know basic design fundamentals of online marketing, must be familiar with digital content management systems. They are also expected to have good communication skills, communicate effectively with clients, meet strict deadlines, follow editorial guidelines from different clients and, if they are freelance writers, manage their own time.

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4. Customer Service Personnel/Representative

Customer Service Representative summarily is responsible for acting as a liaison between customers and the company they represent. They assist with complaints, errors, orders, refunds, exchange, account questions, billing, cancelations and other requests. They create customer account, cancel or upgrade client account, manage customer’s complaints via email, phone and social media. They also sell the company product and services, handles product recall request. The more reason the role of customer service representative is among the top 5 on the list. The role is available for entry, mid level and manger level. They are required to attend customer service certification program. Jobs are available to OND/HND/BSC graduate. The median salary is N 75,000.

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5. Sales/ Marketing and Business Development Executive

Business development is a crucial part of the business, and as such, employers are looking for people whose primary goal is to drive the business in terms of sales and marketing. They are saddled with the sole responsibility of opening up new sales and marketing opportunities for the business using the various business techniques. Sales and Business Development Executive roles comes with some background and experience in CRM systems, proven track record of bringing in new business and natural ability to drive sales, track record of achieving KPI’s and targets, self motivated and optimistic personality, IT background, Telemarketing and good with emails for converting leads. Sales and Business Development roles are available to mid level, experienced level, manager level. The role is available for permanent and temporary appointment. Job openings are available to OND/HND/BSC graduate with preference for a Master’s degree. Estimated Median Salary is N 120,000 per Month (Mostly commission based job)

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6. Key Account Officer/Executives

With similar responsibilities to that of sales and business development executive, The Key Account Manager is responsible for managing key accounts, maintaining a long term relationship with accounts and maximizing sales opportunities within the business. Key account officer are limited to supervisor and experienced level, as they integral to the business. They play integral role in new business pitches and are held responsible for on-boarding new client. Strong account management and relationship building skills is highly required. The role is available for permanent and temporary appointment. Job openings are available to OND/HND/BSC graduate with preference for a Master’s degree. Estimated Median Salary is N 140,000 per Month.

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7. Project Manager/Executive

The role would normally come from a senior manager within the organization. Employers are now looking for experienced managers who will be responsible for new projects, oversee the development of the project, authorize or rejects proposed changes to projects, ensure risks and issues are well managed and controlled, organize and chair meetings of the project board, authorize the continuance or closure of the project and among others. The role is available for manager level, with additional degree and qualification. Estimated Median Salary is N 250,000 per Month.

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8. Finance Officer/Executive

Companies are hiring personnel that are able to take charge of the financial health of the business, administering accounting operations to meet legal requirements. To take on this role, you will be familiar with audits, invoicing, budget preparation, managing day to day accounting activities, bank reconciliation, account payables and receivable, with excellent organization and time management skills –ability to handle time-sensitive task. Financial Executive is not for graduate or entry level. A university degree and additional professional certifications with proven work experience in similar job role is required to be considered for the job. Their estimated monthly earning is N150,000.

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9. Quality Control/Analyst

We have categories such as Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Consulting Services, Manufacturing and Engineering. Similar job role includes Quality Control Inspector, Software Quality Assurance Analyst, Quality Control Manager, Quality Control Supervisor, Top Quality Control Executive. They perform various scientific analyses to evaluate the quality of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods and ensure compliance with established standards. Conducts and validates various biological and chemical quality control (QC) assays. Compiles, interprets, and documents statistical data from testing processes to either confirm compliance with established quality standards or identify deviations. They may are also responsible for establishing specifications for conducting assays and writing standard operating procedures. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. The role is available for all levels. Quality Control Analyst comes in part time or full time appointment. Their estimated monthly earning is N150,000.

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10. Web Developer

Web developer builds and shape visitors experience to a website. They do this through creation of page layouts, styling for presentation and page features. Also they work closely with the sales/marketing department to optimize the website content for conversion. They are saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that the company’s business goal is translated on the website. Web developers also work closely with project managers and designers to ensure an outcome(product) that adheres to the preset budget, scope and design. Aside strong technical skills, a front end web developer must have strong written and oral communication skills, and exceptional time management. They must be able to troubleshoot issues quickly, and stay up-to-date on current and emerging technologies, standards, and trends. Continued testing, maintenance, and updates are handled by the web developer. Variety of Employers in the government, non-profit and corporate sectors are looking to hiring a web developer. However, many work independently on a contract basis, freelance basis or for web development firms. Web Developer estimated earning is N150,000.

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The art is a key career and employability skills. The skill will help you throughout your career life. If you are leaving for a new job, you will need your negotiation skills; also while on the job you must be able to price yourself well. You will have to up your game in other to improve your chance and also to stay in the game. Negotiation is a dialogue or conversation between two or more people with the intention to reach a beneficial outcome over one or more issues. The process in not only meant to settle difference or dispute. In business environment, it’s a bargaining process between two or more party usually leading to a common ground between both parties. Employer and Employer usually undergo this process in other to achieve a common ground during the process of interview or while on the Job. Usually you would expect a win-win outcome, but most time this is not always the case. As a professional, you need to understand the time, know your worth so you don’t over or under price yourself. Honestly speaking, asking for a pay rise from your employer could be disruptive. So it’s essential you get the timing right. As much as we have many organizations are trying to take on fresh hands to drive the business in the competitive market, the last thing they want to see is their best hand leaving the business. The moment you start feeling you being underpaid at your current job, or you intend to negotiate a higher pay at that interview, you need negotiating skills mastery. So you need to keep adding value, as your company has to perceive you as one of their most prized asset. You can’t be a liability, not improve on the job, or add no value to the business and expect to have breakthrough while requesting for a pay rise. If businesses are unable to secure or retain the skilled employees they have, they will also have to face the challenge of securing people with the expertise and experience to take the organization forward. What this means is that, the candidate that desired this kind of job will need the required skills sets, enough experience in your bout as well and your profile must speak volume to be able to dictate your pay while securing the job. Although, we have established that talking money is hard, but what is more nerve racking is discussing how much you want to earn during interview or while demanding for a pay rise. Not to worry, this article we will share several ways you can go about it. Let’s considered some expert tips for planning and executing a strategy with the aim of getting a pay rise and land the dream job you desire.
Be prepared

You remember the Boy Scout motto: “Be Prepared”, that’s just it. You have to be prepared. You have to see it coming. It’s something you have to anticipate. As much as you don’t want to be asked how much you wish to earn during an interview, this is not always the case. The best thing then is to be prepared. You can never go wrong when you are prepared. Then next thing on your mind would be, how then do I get prepared? To be properly prepared, you would need to research online. We now have software that can that help with that online, just search on Google, we have a lot them online. You can the time to visit forums, friend, and field expert how much or what the average salary of the position you are applying for worth. You also have to bear at the back of your mind that this is also dependent on the size of the company. We move on to the next tip.
Know your Worth

When you know your worth, you won’t be underpaid. As part of being prepared is knowing your worth. Self awareness will boost your confidence level, and you are being perceived as been an asset by your recruiting officer. Employee that don’t know their worth always fall victim of being underutilized or short change. You know that the main objective of the interview is to sell yourself, just as the salesperson or a marketer would drag price with a potential customer and convince them to buy, so also is your duty during the interview to portray yourself in such a way that you would be interesting to buy. You end up accepting any offer if you don’t know your worth. How about a workman, or a professional on the job, knowing your worth would prompt you to desire a pay rise and settling for less is a function of perceived worth.
Add Value

The impact of increased productivity cannot be over emphasized in career advancement. One of the sure ways to go up the business ladder is to increase value as an employer. Do you have the required skills to take on the job or keep the job? If not, it’s time to take on some career advancement courses and professional certifications. We have a lot of professional courses you can take in other to be better at what you do. Attend seminar, join online forums and discussion group in order to keep getting first hand information in your field. Further more on your education don’t just rely on your first degree. I will tell you a secret, the next time you visit that website that address your need, ensure you subscribe to their newsletter to keep hearing from them. It’s a cheap way to stay up to date. Since you took up that job, how you develop on the job? Have you acquire new skill set to help you better handle the job. Or are you waiting until when your company sent you on training. You have to focus on developing yourself before you think of demanding a pay rise. It is only when you have the skills that separate you from other that you are confident to walk up to your boss and demand a pay rise. Some other traits you have to exhibit includes, loving your job, working hard, making sacrifices, giving up feeling of entitlement, paying attention to details and among others. So, instead of thinking of ways to get out of your current the company, the next time you feel being undervalued. Try ways to increase value by being more impactful than you use to be.
Be Professional during the Process

Whatever argument you give, whatever excuse, however the process goes, remember that you have to keep it professional. It’s not a time to start beating around the bush. It’s not the time to start comparing or whining. You aim should be to keep focus. You should focus more on what you have got to offer, why your company should keep you. What value you will be adding to the company. How you intent to take your company to the next level should be your focal point. So don’t get distracted. Prepare your thought ahead of the interview, and know how you would respond or react when the time comes. They made you an offer, whatever the case it not a leverage to act ugly. The deal is professional, so keep it that way. Mention your skills, lay emphasis on your qualifications and how you would help your company grow. Remember to take your personal needs out of the discussion.
Take Your Time

You need time to make a decision. If the job offer is disclosed or written, you take your time to go through the offer. You can make decision under pressure. You don’t want to be pushed into something you then regret later. So you have to take your time. For an applicant applying for a new job, keeping them waiting should not be more than twenty four hours. You don’t have much time else you might lose the job. For an expert who is demanding a pay rise, you need to take your time as well. Take your time to go through over and over again, before finally making the move. Salary negotiations can be challenging, but you can scale through if you have done your home work and properly prepare. Silence is one of your most powerful negotiating tools, so take your time.
Don’t Name your Digit First

In negotiation, the one who gives a number is likely going to lose the negotiation. So you don’t have to be the first to name your number. Interviewers will try all means possible to corner jobseekers into offering what they would accept. So allow them state the salary range or figure first. Also, you don’t have to discuss your previous earnings to your interviewer. As part of the things we discuss in the previous article-information never to reveal on your CV, you don’t have to tell your recruiter your current salary. Who does that? How does it sound, when your employee comes around and gives you how much he/she wants to be paid? Disgusting right! Likewise you don’t go to your boss, telling him how much you should be earning. Instead make it open and let them know you are negotiable if they ask for the amount you would accept.
Finally go for it

You don’t have much time. You have to hit the nail on the head. Quickly drive home your point, go straight to the point being on time and you have to be professional about it. Salary negotiation is not something you bring up at the end of a different meeting or discussion. You can Email your boss, requesting for few minutes to talk, and get scheduled. Instead of going around, murmuring or gossiping you need to meet with the right person, usually the decision maker. The letter should be addressed to your boss, detailing your intention to get a salary increase or promotion. Also bear in mind that, whatever digit you going to settle for, it’s must be something you are comfortable with for the next 2 years. You should also have a plan B, should your boss say no. You need something to fall back on when your moves fails. So the big question is what your Plan B. is
Wrap Up

If you are currently employed or you looking to land your dream job and you need a pay rise, you start by being prepared, get online, do a research to gather more information about your job and the company you interested in. Next, you have to know your worth, ensure you keeping developing and adding value. Also, it’s key to understand the timing and do ensure you stay professional during the process of negotiating. Have a clear idea of what you want-the figure. Determine the salary range you are looking for. Don’t be tempted at throwing out the figures, take your time before you finally schedule or call for a discussion. And not just that, have a plan B you can fall back on if everything else fails.

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Your CV is personal and has to contain unique information about you and at the same time you don’t have to give too much away. Your resume is a branding document and not a legal document, but many people are confused about that distinction. As much as you want to make the first impression, you don’t have to divulge all the information to your recruiter at the screening stage.

Many companies now uses software to evaluate candidate resume, no wonder many CV’s end up in the trash. You have to mind the language or content of your CV as you desire to land your dream job. Therefore, Filling the resume with verbose language or overused words can surely backfire.

That aside, there are a lot of scammers who publish fake job ads in order to take advantage of job-seekers. They use the medium to steal information from job applicant. So you have to watch it and tidy up the information on your CV.

Isn’t it bogus, when recruiters are asking you to hand over personal information, like your credit card number (for instance, to pre-pay for a mandatory drug screen or background checks if they are interested in hiring you). You have to be on guard!

Your resume's job is to get you an interview. It’s so early in the relationship, that you start sharing personal information with your employers. The most import Job search tool has to be in top shape. If you are to improve your employability skills, you need to know what you ought and ought not to include on your CV. Are you aware, that there are experts and agency that offers CV rewriting. In this article, we will discuss about information never to disclose on your CV.

Here are few information never, ever to include on your resume.

Personal Stuff.

Don't include your marital status, date of birth or age, personal interest, hobbies, religious preference, driver’s license or BVN on your CV. This information should be kept private. Anybody who has your access to this information has a great opportunity to make you a victim of identity theft. Don't share them with anyone, not even for job seeking. Your age, height, hobbies, weight, race, religion, ethnicity, marital or parental status, political affiliation, hair color or eye color. Anybody who wants to get a look at you can jump over to your LinkedIn profile. Be sure and include your LinkedIn profile URL at the top of your resume near your name, phone number, city and state and email address. Personal stuff also includes your current business contact information. You don’t want to be charged with theft of service. Your employer might decide to monitor your emails and calls while you are yet to be employed or thereafter. So take off your personal business contact information from your resume.

Praising adjectives like "savvy," "smart" or "a highly strategic leader."

"Praising adjectives" do not build you up -- they pull you down. Your stories and your human voice will make it clear that you're accomplished and qualified, as well as confident. Only fearful people stoop to praise themselves! The adjectives could be perceived as been annoying or buzzy, so try as much as possible to avoid using such word. Scan through your resume now and eliminate such words. Employer would like to see words such as “achieved”, “managed”, “resolved”, “deployed,” and “launched” on your CV - you only ensure that they are used in moderation.

Any information that is confidential to an ex-employer

Don't share confidential information from past employers like internal project names, plans that have not been made public yet or financial details from companies that don't share them. Why do you have to include information like your previous boss name in your CV. You should only include his name if he is very influential, noteworthy person and would boost your chances. Other information such as company specific jargons, internal names, company customized software, technology, trade secret, business processes that are eccentric to your previous employer. Be sure to exclude those terms from your CV.

References (Names and Contact Details)

Don't include the names and contact details of your references on your resume. Wait until later in the hiring process to share that very sensitive information. Your references are busy people. Their time is valuable and their privacy even more so. The background check should come in later after you have been hired or considered for the job. If you have them on your CV, kindly remove that section. Also, you don’t have to include available on request.

Your banking information or any financial information

Your pin, credit or debit cards information, BVN should not be included in your CV. For crying out loud, why would your hiring manager need any of these things? As mention earlier, there are a lot of scammers with fake job ads, don’t fall victim. Your banking information or any other financial information are meant to be kept confidential and not be reveal all in the name of job seeking.

Your Salary information

You don’t have to include your past or present salary on your resume. You are not expected to express your desired salary in your CV. This document is intended to showcase your professional skills and experience. The salary should come in later during the interview process.
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Do you have a job that's just like everyone else's? Does your present job pay the bill or fulfill your career goals? Are you looking for a 9-to-5 job, but wish you weren't? Do you wish there was another option, one that would lead to an exciting, unique and fulfilling line of work? Do you wonder why the distance between your job and your dream is often so wide?
Are you are fresh graduate and still struggling to figure out what your dream job might be. Or perhaps you are already working a 9-5 job but feeling unfulfilled in your current role. As unattainable as a dream job might sound, with the right amount of forethought and preparation, you can make the move.

Here are a few ideas that can open up new possibilities for you.

1. Think about what makes you happy and fulfilled - The first big step to getting your dream job is identifying what roles, positions, or skills, make you feel happy and fulfilled. Take time to do a self-assessment of your values, how you like to work and what you'd be compelled to do even if you never got paid.

2. Join a Career Oriented Group – For job seekers and those considering a change in career; a career oriented group is an ideal starting point. Participants are always guided through a self-reflective and supportive process of identifying what their personal needs and values are; what they want and have to offer; what is holding them back; what can help and what steps needs to be taken. Join Social media (e.g LinkedIn) groups that keeps you updated on current job openings and career growth opportunities.

3. Identify your personal values and ideals - Identifying your personal values can allow you to really focus on what you are passionate about in your career.

4. Research the educational requirements for your dream job - To increase your chances of landing your dream job, you will need to show potential employers or investors that you have the educational requirements for the job. Perhaps this means earning a paycheck at your current job while doing a part-time internship in your new field, or taking an adult-education class or workshop on the weekend.

There are several ways to go about finding out where to get the training you need;

Professional Associations: Use any search engine to find the professional association for an occupation. Then go to the organization's website and look for a section about education or careers.
Your Network: If you have contacts in your prospective career field, find out where they received their training.
5. Identify the skills required for your dream job - To get a better sense of the expectations of your dream job, you should research the skill set required to attain the job and do well in the role. Develop mastery in your chosen profession so you will continue to create job opportunities throughout your entire life.

Top employability skills to hone in order to land that dream job;

Communication skills — listening, speaking and writing. Employers want people who can accurately interpret what others are saying and organize and express their thoughts clearly.
Teamwork — In today’s work environment, many jobs involve working in one or more groups. Employers want someone who can bring out the best in others.
Analytical and problem-solving skills — Employers want people who can use creativity, reasoning and past experiences to identify and solve problems effectively.
Computer/technical literacy — Although employers expect to provide training on job-specific software, they also expect employees to be proficient with basic computer skills.
Strong work values — Dependability, honesty, self-confidence and a positive attitude are prized qualities in any profession. Employers look for personal integrity.
6. Translate internship positions into full time positions - Being a good intern can show the organization that you may also be a good full time employee and you may be able to use your passion, charisma, and eagerness to learn to your advantage.

Here are some tips you need to land a full time role after your internship;

Seek out internship that requires substantial work. Often small and medium-sized companies, which can be notoriously understaff, provide the best opportunities.
Adhere strictly to company’s dress code and office hours. Treat anyone with respect and professionalism, and don’t bad-mouth any co-workers.
• Once the internship begins, don’t be shy to engage with your full time colleagues. Use the internship to network with senior leaders and your fellow interns.
7. Tailor your resume to your dream job - Some recruiters receive up to 250 resumes on average in response to an open position, falling into that pile reduces your resume to little more than a needle in a haystack. On top of that, recruiters have developed ways to eliminate bad eggs, making their lives easier and yours harder. They use two methods - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and quick scans.
Before you send out resumes to potential employers, you should tailor your resume to reflect the educational requirements and skillset needed for your dream role. Doing this will show employers that you are aware of the requirements of the dream role and have considered what you as an employee can offer them. In developing a resume and other promotional materials for the field you want to pursue, think about how your current skills and talents apply to the responsibilities you'll hold in the new job.

8. Look online for positions to apply for - Check online job portal like CareerNaija for positions. You may find several, even dozens, of positions that seem like dream jobs. Keep in mind that there may be hundreds of people applying to the same job, so you will likely have to apply to many of these positions before even getting an interview
Building relationships with recruiters may expose you to career opportunities that you might not learn about otherwise. Most employers don’t advertise the positions they hire recruiters to help fill, which are typically a firm’s most senior and highest-paying.

9. Contact Companies that interest you - Not all jobs that exist are posted. If you find a company or business that really excites you, reach out to them.
You can take the following steps to getting their attention;

Have an outline on what you plan to do for the company in the next 6 months.
Contact the management team and make a case on why you should be hired.
Prepare and submit an online presentation and portfolio of your skills or research.
Email your performance review from your past employer.
Become friends with people who work in companies you’re interested in. Enjoy learning about them and supporting them.
10. Make Complementary Cards - Business cards are a great thing to have when you are meeting people on the go. It's always a bit frustrating to not have a business card when someone asks for it. More so when they've just handed you theirs and are expecting one in return, and even more so when the reason you don't have one is because you have no employer to give you any.
They(business cards) can act as a stand-in for your resume when you meet people in the industry and have all of your vital contact information so that they can contact you if need be.

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How much do you want the company to pay whats your answer to this question

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