INSPIRATIONAL STORY TO LIFT YOU- Operah Winfrey

Operah winfrey's success story:

She is a Director, producer, actress, and was and currently is a talk show host.

EARLY DAYS

In 1983, Oprah took over AM Chicago, a low-rated morning talk show. Her first episode aired on January 2, 1984 and the show became the highest rated talk show in Chicago. it was then renamed "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and broadcast nationally on September 8, 1986.Somewhere

HER CHALLENGES

Winfrey was raped at age 9 and at 14-years-old gave birth to a son, who died in infancy.

She doesn't have any kids. she does not have a brother or a sister.

Operah was fired from her job and was told that she was not fit for TV earlier in her life?

Operah is one of the most popular TV icons nowadays and she is also one of the richest women on our planet!

One of her good deeds is helping peoples dreams come true.

Her Word: Never fail without trying.


MORALS

Your Past cannot stop you  from being successul!!!
Help People fulfil their dreams and yours will equally be fulfilled.
You only fail when you stop trying.

Oral interview: Having Confidence before the Panel-By Ogunbiyi A.A

If your knees always  shaky, or you are always nervous or you always lose your voice right before you're about to start being interview by the panel then its time for change. Speaking with confidence before panel comes from practice, improvement of speech patterns and having passion for your subject matter. You can gain confidence by following a few simple techniques that you can practice to improve your comportment .
Tips

Interviewee before the Panel

                
 

INSPIRING STORY TO LIFT YOU-Mark Zuckerberg by Ogunbiyi Abiola.A

Mark Zuckerberg is the founder and CEO of Facebook, which he started in his college dorm room in 2004 with roommates Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes.

Zuckerberg is responsible for setting the overall direction and product strategy for facebook. He leads the design of Facebook’s service and development of its core technology and infrastructure.

Mark Zuckerberg (Founder & CEO of Facebook)

Earlier in life, Zuckerberg developed a music recommendation system called synapse and a peer-to-peer client called Wirehog.  However, he abandoned both to pursue new projects.
Zuckerberg attended Harvard University and studied computer science before founding facebook.

While at Harvard Zuckerberg created Facemash, a website that compared students’dorm photos side-by-side in a fashion similar to HOT or NOT. Havard Administration was not amused, and Zuckerberg faced subsequent disciplinary action.

Less than three months later, he launched Facebook!!!!!!!!!.

Summary: keep trying, keeping moving,never be discouraged and you will get there!

Tips for Answering Written promotion Interview Questions. by Ogunbiyi Abiola

Written interview questions are basically designed to test our written skills, grammatical accuracy, sentence formation, clarity of thought and expression among other things.  Our interviewers use written tests as a first step in the interview process. So, to answer these written questions i want to share few tips on how to go about it. Really, some people may have already familiar with these tips. But, for the benefit of people who may not have known these tips, i decided to write them

While preparing for written interview questions, it is best to practice by writing answers to typical or sample interview question (like the one i earlier posted).  Writing gives you the ability to gather your thoughts and put them forth in an articulate and structured manner.

While composting answers remember not to use slang or colloquial terms.  The written language is always much more formal than the spoken one.   It is also best to refrain from using flowery/vague language and abbreviations.  Use simple language and short sentences, as they make for better reading.

Give structured responses, where each paragraph may elaborate on one particular facet.  It is good to have an introduction, body and conclusion while attempting the written question answers.

Clarity of thought and expression are very important, so make sure to re-read your answers once you have written them.  It is also advisable to proof-read your answers, as many a time, one overlooks grammatical and spelling mistakes.  Looking into these specific details can be the clincher, when all else is equal.

I think these tips will be helpful as well. I wish you all the best!!!!!!

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7 TIPS TO CONSIDER WHEN PREPARING FOR YOUR PROMOTION INTERVIEW - Written by Ogunbiyi Abiola A,Edited by Mr Uzo Clement

Whenever there is a Promotion Interview, one among many questions that first come to our mind is how to prepare for the interview? Other ones are;

1. What material do i study?
2. What are the likely questions that would be asked?
3. How do i answer the written questions in other to score the maximum point?
4. When should i start?

The list of how(s) and what(s) to do questions when preparing for promotion interview are inexhaustible.

This article attempts to offer tips and guidelines to handle these questions. Mind you, it is for people that are hesitant on what to do when the interview is fast approaching. Here are seven tips you should keep in mind when preparing for promotion interview.

1. PRACTICE ANSWERING QUESTIONS.

It is unfortunate that we have no or scanty materials to study for the interview, but we can anticipate the likely questions that the interviewer will ask. You can do this by familiarizing yourself with all the sections/Units in your department. For example say

New service section;You can ask yourself:
I. what is meter?
ii. What is CRMD?
iii. What are the advantages of prepayment metering over analogue metering?
Iv.what is Nepa 74 form?
V. How can i set-up a customer to receive a bill?
Vi. What are the processes for treating an Application for New Supply? And so on...

Customer care unit:What is customer care?
Who is a Customer?
How can Customer Care Personnel show they care for customer?
How do they handle case of overbilling and Credit Adjustment?
What is the procedure to migrate a customer whose Prepayment meter has just been installed? And so on…..

Note:

Prepare the best answers for these likely questions MENTALLY i.e. commit it to your memory NOT to your jotter.

2. PRACTICE IN FRONT OF A MIRROR OR WITH ANOTHER PERSON.

Hearing and seeing yourself responding is an effective tool in improving your communication skills. It also gives you confidence.

3. TECHNIQUES FOR ANSWERING THE QUESTION

 i. Use marketing Keywords (otherwise called terminologies) click here for marketing terminologies.

  Whenever a question is asked, first, write out all the terminologies associated with that question. Then include it in your answer. This makes it easier for the examiner to understand your point.

ii. Give examples to buttress your points. If you cannot explain to convince the examiner, the examples will do better

iii. Use sub-Heading or subtitle: Use it to summarize your point, then define or explain it and give examples to drive home your points

Iv.Write as if you are discussing or chatting with the examiner
 v.Read, Re-Read your answers: Check for spelling sentence construction and so on.
vi. Let your writing flow not haphazard and straight to the point

4. GROUP DISCUSSION

 There is this saying that two good heads are better than one. So, meet with other colleagues preparing for the interview also. You can even meet with your superior for their insights in the interview

5. DRESS PROFESSIONALLY. Wear a suit, feeling professional will make you sound professional

6. ARRIVE EARLY: At least 10 minutes early

7. PRAY 

                    

       

Above all commit everything into the hands of God. Promotion Comes from above.

In this article you have learnt tips for preparing for interview which are practicing answer questions, practice in from of mirror or with another person, techniques for answering the questions and the need for group discussion. Always remember to pray.
 There is a common saying that Practice Makes perfect.So practice as many times as possible before attempting the interview.

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10 Habits Bosses Love

Every boss wants employees who do their jobs well. But even among highly competent employees, practicing certain habits can really make you distinguish yourself. Here are 10 tips for making sure you're on the boss's A-list:

1.Communicate, Communicate, Communicate  Especially at the beginning of your relationship -- that is, when either you or the boss is new to the job -- err on the side of giving your boss too much information and asking too many questions.

"There's no such thing as a dumb question," says Marianne Adoradio, a Silicon Valley recruiter and career counselor. "Look at it as information gathering."

Don't keep up the constant stream of communication unless your boss likes it, though. It's best to ask directly whether you're giving the boss enough information or too much.

2.Acknowledge What the Boss Says Bosses appreciate "responsive listening," says John Farner, principal of Russell Employee Management Consulting. When your boss asks you to do something or suggests ways for you to improve your work, let her know you heard.

3.Collaborate When your boss has a new idea, respond to it in a constructive way instead of throwing up roadblocks.

"Be willing to brainstorm ways to get something done," says Michael Beasley, principal of Career-Crossings and a leadership and career development coach.

4.Build Relationships  You'll make your boss look good if you establish a good rapport with your department's customers, whether they're inside the company or outside. Bring back what you learn -- about ways to offer better customer service, for example -- to your boss. This is also helpful for your own career development.

"Everybody wins in the long run," Adoradio says.

5.Understand How You Fit In Is your boss detail-oriented, or someone who keeps his head in the clouds?

"The boss's personality is just incredibly important," says Norm Meshriy, a career counselor and principal of Career Insights.

Equally important is understanding what your boss wants in an employee. It may be, for example, that a boss who is detail-oriented will expect his employees to be as well. But a boss who has no time for details may actually appreciate an employee who does.

6.Learn the Boss's Pet Peeves If your manager has said repeatedly that she hates being interrupted first thing in the morning, don't run to her office to give her a project update when you first get in.

7.Anticipate the Boss's Needs Once you have worked with your boss for a while, you should be able to guess what information he will want before approving your purchase order, for example.

If you provide it ahead of time, "that's a gold star," Farner adds.

8.Think One Level Up You still need to do your own job, of course. But when managers consider who deserves a promotion, they look for people who understand the issues that their bosses face.

9.Open Yourself to New Ways of Doing Things When your boss comes to you with a new idea, don't simply dismiss it. If you don't think it will work, offer to discuss it further in "a mature, responsible, adult-like way," Beasley says.

10.Be Engaged in Your Work Arguing with your boss over every request is not a good strategy, but neither is simply shrugging your shoulders and agreeing with everything your boss says. "The manager would like to see an engaged individual," Beasley says. That means both showing enthusiasm for your work and speaking up when you see room for improvement

10 Tips To Help Your Business Grow And Prosper!

No business can afford to rest on past performance. There must always be a Plan of Action for the future that will keep the business vibrant and growing. Customer memory is short and so, constant reinvention is the only way toward higher growth. Here are some guidelines that will help you expand your business.

1. Location:
If you are a new business, setting up shop in a central area might be beyond your means. Offering internet solutions to customers’ requirements with the option of home delivery would then be a good idea. Otherwise as an existing business, it would help to move to a central location if the prospect of increasing business through the move outweighs the possible negative consequences the move would have on the existing market.
2. Stable Business Plan:
Define goals and objectives clearly. Take stock of where you are now and what the road ahead is for the business. Ensure that management is in regular and open communication with all levels right down to the bottom and that there is a good understanding of what the end purpose is across the organization. The business plan should have a clear organization set-up with a list of stakeholders, managers, employees, suppliers, buyers and all other prominent people with their roles stated explicitly. It is also important to determine what the sources of finance are.
3. Product Innovation Or Reinvention:
Bringing out newer versions of existing products and adding features that trigger customers’ curiosity and fascination would aid in keeping the product fresh in the mind of the customer. In the long run, adding new products that are either conglomerate or concentric to the existing line would ensure that customers think of you as a one-stop shop for their various needs.
4. Marketing Model
Be sure you are seen. Visibility is imperative in any business. Marketing could be done through business magazines, newspapers, trade fairs, TV advertisements, university programs and so on. High public memory recall is essential for growth in business.
5. Customer Surveys
It always pays to know your customers. Find out what their expectations and grievances are through surveys. It may not be feasible to cater to every individual wish list immediately but it would give a sense of what the business could grow into some day in the future. Moreover, customers feel like their voice is heard which is vital for the growth of any business.
6. Customer Testimonials
Credible customer testimonials on your website will add a personal touch to your site and make people believe your abilities have been favorably assessed by an independent unbiased party. Word of mouth is a great reference but the written word speaks volumes for itself. This would keep the business growing as more and more customers trust you.
7. Workspace Aspect:
Give sufficient thought to the interior design of your office as this will enhance the first impression new customers have and emphasize your sound business health and sincere long-term aspirations to existing customers. A healthy mix of functionality and aesthetics will go a long way in promoting business. Tastefully decorating your workspace with plants and art will give an air of culture to your business area. Given the diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the target market today, it would be best to steer clear of controversial or biased subject matter. Business should be a symbol of integrity and professionalism. To garner maximum interest, you would do well to keep personal affiliations away from it.
8. Licenses And Franchisees
Giving out licenses to franchisees to use your name would expand your network. For an income, you would get wide publicity that could help increase business from people who don’t use your product or service currently. Similarly obtaining licenses to enter new businesses would also help in the growth of business.
9. Distribution Network
You can increase the number of channels that connect you to the ultimate customer. This will in turn increase sales and subsequently the bottom line.
10. Gain Additional Recognition
Last but not the least, donating to a social cause, winning awards and involving celebrities would increase the visibility of the business and attract newer markets.
Remember you are only as good as your latest performance. Always ensure that you have one foot in the future of the industry and your business will flourish beyond expectations.