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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Seeking that perfect job

I remember back when I was in high school, a group of friends and I were talking to one of our teachers and the topic evolved to dating and marriage. One of my friends asked, "Do you believe there is one person out there for everyone?"
The teacher responded, "Oh no. I believe there are dozens of people out there that can be your soul mate that you could marry and spend your life with."
That comment stuck with me. Although at that point of my life, I hadn't yet prioritized looking for a wife to settle down with, I had always assumed there was a "Miss right" that I would seek out, hopefully find and live happily ever after.
When I got to that point in my life, that teacher's comment stuck with me and I never fretted about whether the person I was marrying was THE right person, but rather if she was A right person. I was lucky enough to find one and I am currently in the process of living happily ever after.
I've known people, however, that are chronic daters. They constantly date, sometimes have long-term relationships, but there's always something. They can never find the perfect mate and never stay with the same person.
I know people that approach their jobs the same way. They seem to be looking for that perfect job. They have a job for a couple of years and for one reason or another, it's just not what they thought it would be. They update their resume, find that next utopian career move and, low and behold, it wasn't the perfect job either.
Even a great marriage will have difficult times, with arguments and disagreements. Part of life is working through those moments (as well as knowing when to just shut up). I have had jobs that I loved, and still got frustrated with management decisions, bureaucracy, clients, etc.
There are people that are looking for the one definitive job where they can live out their remaining working years and retire with a gold watch. My dad worked at the same place for 40 years. Most of the people from his generation did too. Back then, the priority wasn't so much to find the job that you enjoyed, but to find one that allowed you to support your family and serve your time until you made it to retirement. Like it or not.
We live in a much different working world today. Fewer people stay at a job for their entire career. For many occupations, the pace of change in technology and economic cycles makes it hard to continue doing the same thing for more than a few years. People need to retool and reinvent themselves regularly.
The concept of loyalty is not what it was either. Previous generations were loyal to the corporate machine that fed them and the employees paid that loyalty back. Complain all you want about the lack of loyalty today, but it's just not economically feasible. Companies can't afford to keep the same skill set around indefinitely as technologies change. And if the skill sets they shift to don't interest you, it's time for you to move on before they move you out.
Management guru Tom Peters has preached for years that we should all think of ourselves as independent contractors. Companies switch out workers for new workers with new skills all the time. Why shouldn't workers do the same? Determine your personal growth goals and the types of projects you want to work on. If the company you work for - whether you're a full-time employee or a contractor - doesn't offer the great opportunities you want and deserve, find one that will. The only problem is, if you change permanent employment jobs every year or so, you tend to get a reputation where companies will be reluctant to hire you.
So... how do you reconcile the contradiction that you should avoid being a job-hopper, but you also shouldn't stay in a dead-end job?
Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast rules. It depends on the situation. The goal is to strike a balance between:
a) Staying at a job long enough to give the company a chance to bring you up to speed, allowing for slowdowns in the normal ebb and flow of progress and;
b) Leaving when long-term growth has been stifled and there is little-to-no hope of advancing your skills. It also depends on how many job changes you've made. If you've had three job changes in the past four years, it may show a trend. However, if you have stayed at most of your past jobs for 4-6 years except for one job that you left after a year because it didn't provide appropriate growth opportunities, you may get pass on that one.
One other alternative to thinking of yourself as an independent contractor is to actually go independent. You can either sub-contract with consulting firms or affiliate yourself with firms that specialize in placing independent contractors for temporary contract positions. Then, you select your projects.
There a very few perfect jobs out there. But if you choose an occupation that you enjoy, and then can find a company that makes it pleasant; you will experience more enjoyment than most people in the work world.

HOW TO FACE AN INTERVIEW

When facing interviews, people tend to commit a lot of simple and (often) silly mistakes which, if tried, can be overcome very easily. All it takes is a little observance and patience. Use these easy-to-implement guidelines to make sure you rock at your next interview!
The first round is generally a personal introduction round and this is the round where most candidates get eliminated due to lack of proper presentation skills. You may be proficient in English but there are many factors for which you could be eliminated.The person taking your interview should feel your presence when you introduce yourself.
You should never sound mechanical when introducing yourself and also remember that the person listening to you should be able to get a picture about the kind of person you are. Try to start your introduction with a quote and relate yourself to that quote. Make it look as if you are talking to a friend and not with a superior. The beginning and the conclusion should be properly made.
Look at this sample here to get an idea of the 'right' personal introduction:
"Hi, my name is Ankit. I was born and brought up in Bangalore. My father works for a government firm and my mother is a homemaker. I have one sister who is pursuing her graduation. I completed my post graduation in English from the University of Hyderabad and I have an experience of 3 years in the field of communication training. I have chosen to be a trainer as I love this field and the challenges it poses.
Coming to my hobbies, I like reading books as I like to keep myself updated with new things happening around and it also helps me in improving my knowledge. I like reading fiction very much. I also enjoy cooking because it requires a high level of skill and precision. I love to travel and see new places.
My strengths are my confidence, hardworking nature and positive attitude. One instance where my strengths really came in handy was in my graduation. Mathematics was (and is) very tough and I could never get along with it. Everybody thought that I wouldn't pass but I had confidence in myself that I would definitely pass. I worked hard and in the end, staying positive really showed results and I passed with good marks. My weakness is I am a perfectionist and I always strive to achieve perfection in whatever work that is given to me.
Well, that's all I've say about myself as of now and thank you for giving me this opportunity. It was a pleasure talking to you."
The above model is a brief example. You could improvise further to suit your requirements. Whenever you are giving your personal introduction, keep your rate of speech moderate. Do not rush when speaking and always remember to intonate your speech properly wherever required. Plan your introduction for at least a minute and a half or more. Practice in front of a mirror and try out various expressions which would seem good on you. Through trial and error you will definitely master the art of personal introduction.

Latest Vacancy in an insurance company

Vacancies exists in a reputable insurance company quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange for:
A PERSONAL ASSISTANT/SECRETARY to the CEO Personality: Amirable, hardworking and ability to work under pressure.
QUALIFICATION: B.SC/HND in social sciences and Humanities
SKILLS: Excellent communication and computer skills

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 3 years

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should forward their applications with resume and relevant credentials to: vacancies@ric-tech.com
Or
P.O. Box 75366
Victoria Island Lagos,


Closing Date: 23rd February 2011.

LONGMAN NIGERIA PLC IS RECRUITING

Longman Nigeria Plc is the nation’s largest publisher and marketer of educational resources.  As a subsidiary of Pearson, the world’s largest education services business, we are committed to offering our customers the best resources possible for all levels of education.     We believe that only the best is good enough for you.  Take a look…and feel our commitment to life-long education.
SALES ASSOCIATES
Applicants must have experience in International School curriculum for both the UK and US system
Teachers who had previously taught in International Schools would be at an advantage
LOCATIONS: Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and Lagos

FREELANCERS – SALES

Applicants should be deeply interested in selling books
LOCATIONS: Throughout the federation
Minimum qualification for the positions is the National Diploma Certificate.

TO APPLY

Qualified and interested candidates should send their CV as attachment to: hr@longmannigeria.com

Closing Date for Application: 16th February 2011.

Friday, February 4, 2011

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AT MSH

2011 MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER
GRADE: 4
JOB ID: 11-3905
JOB LOCATION: COUNTRY: NG
# OF POSITIONS: 1
CENTER/OFFICE: CLM – GENERAL
POSTED DATE: 2011-02-01
PROJECT/PROGRAM: PLAN-HEALTH
APPLICATION DUE DATE: 2011-03-16
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, under the supervision of the Executive Secretary will support the functions of the Oversight Committee in their work with the Principal Recipients/Sub-Recipients (PRs/SRs). For the implementation of the Global Fund, build stakeholder capacity in Monitoring & Evaluation and then build capacity of PRs/SRs and collaborating organizations in the development, application and use of Global Fund/CCM models for HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria. These are in addition to facilitating all research-related activities pertaining to the Global Fund and support the Oversight Committee in carrying out its supervision of the procurement Technical and M&E Task teams.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Oversight Committee (OC) to develop, cost and implement its annual Oversight Plan and integrate into CCM Work plan & Budget
• Support the OC to develop procedures & templates for Site Visits
• Maintain and Operationalize the CCM Grant Dashboard (DB)
• Serve as primary secretarial support for Oversight Committee
• Receive, archive and hold available final copies of PU/DRs
• Develop Summary analysis reports of Dashboards, PU/Drs to facilitate OC Oversight meetings
• Provide, ad duly document orientation to CCM members and specifically, Oversight Committee members on Global Fund Grant Oversight principles and practices
• Provide CCM and OC members with appropriate reports and other information pertaining to national monitoring & evaluation data verification principles and practices
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building to PRs/SRs in preparation and presentation of PU/DRs and Grant Dashboards
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building to PRs/SRs/SSRs and CCM Secretariat in the analysis and presentation of data for use in grant management advocacy and model application
• Participate in, and contribute actively to gap analysis, harmonization, proposal development and grant implementation activities
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelors degree preferably in social and management sciences
• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation
• Knowledge of health, reproductive health or HIV/AIDS/TB/Malaria programming in developing countries
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel and Access
• Well developed written and oral communication skills
• 2-3 years’ experience in Monitoring & Evaluation in reproductive health or HIV/AIDS program in developing countries
• Experience working with local partners, including NGOs and CBOs and knowledge of the local context essential
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently as well as being a part of a team
• Fluency in English, including speaking, reading and writing with the ability to conduct business in English
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) are central to the Global Fund’s commitment to local ownership and participatory decision-making. CCM are responsible for mobilising resources at the country by organising and submitting proposals to the Global Fund that reflect a gap analysis of national strategic plans. CCMs embody the Global Fund’s key principles of country ownership and partnership through multi-stakeholder collaboration.
NOTES
To apply for this position, please see the instructions below.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/3905/job

LATEST JOBS,POPULATION COUNCIL,NGO

2011 Population council is an international, non-profit, non-governmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and help achieve a humane, equitable and sustainable balance between people and resources. Due to expansion of its activities, the council is seeking a qualified individual to fill the following position.
1. SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER (REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH) – ABUJA
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in the overall management of the research, capacity building and policy advocacy projects of the Council aimed at reducing maternal mortality and morbidity and improving youth reproductive well-being in northern Nigeria.
QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate must have:
- Level of Education – MD, Masters of Public Health
- Language Requirements: English – Excellent; Hausa – Above Average
- Level of IT Expertise Required – Good
- Work experience in Northern Nigeria
- Ability to travel within and outside Nigeria
- Desired Number of years Prior Experience in a Similar Role – 5
MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified candidates should follow the instructions below:
1. Send an application letter (stating your current salary and salary expectations) and resume to Nigeria@popcouncil.org on or before February 10, 2011.
2. Clearly state the position title for which you are applying and your full names – starting with the surname first, then other names (e.g Senior Program Manager (RH) – BEN, Joshua Ekong) – in the subject area of the email
3. All attachments must be in pdf files
Candidates who do not follow the above instructions will be automatically disqualified.
Population Council reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time
Only short – listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
The Population Council is an equal opportunity employer.

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