nabsprada:

That I have done many times and I will continue to do but work should not sub I love work and I try to be as effective as much as I can be. I am a career-minded person. But I do have a maxim ' I work to live, I don't live to work'.

I believe you got this write up from the ms word i uploaded earlier. I'm sorry to have changed his exact words in that maxim...
His exact words were "I work to live and life will I live"..
I didn't understand the maxim before that's why I changed the wordings.

McWhillion:
I believe you got this write up from the ms word i uploaded earlier. I'm sorry to have changed his exact words in that maxim...
His exact words were "I work to live and life will I live"..
I didn't understand the maxim before that's why I changed the wordings.

downloaded it from a link someone shared long before the crash...I guess that someone was you.

nabsprada:

No more updates?

Mixty:
No more updates?

Am afraid yes...

I am back

xfire:
I am using this opportunity to call on darellrivers to return to the thread.

Dear nabsprada,

You really have done a great job putting up xfire's posts... really amazing work.

nabsprada: To all who followed or are now following the thread,its sad that the crash destroyed all that wealth of knowledge and experience shared but like seun osewa said "you crashed our system but not our memory,nairaland remembers"...I have the complete work of xfire(and by complete I mean from page zero to the very page he said the end) saved on my system,will post all of it as soon as my schedules permits me to.

I know just how much I gained from his work and that of all other contributors of this thread ,I didn't just learn,I also got a mentor! @Darrellriver,you are acknowledged.

Hello all,

It is really sad that Nairaland was attacked and our precious thread was affected . However, we can, together, revive this thread. Let's keep the questions coming.

All the best
Me

Good morning all. could anyone be kind enough to help me with any eBook on the basics of business management? probably similar to that NIM xfire talked about.

darellrivers: Hello all,

It is really sad that Nairaland was attacked and our precious thread was affected . However, we can, together, revive this thread. Let's keep the questions coming.

All the best
Me

Thanks for your contributions on this thread, my question is this, how do one answer this sort of question convincingly in an interview.
"Why do you want to work in a professional services firm like KPMG?"
Assume the interviewee is a graduate of petrochemistry.

xfire: Hello all,

Sorry that I have been on an extended break after the unfortunate attack on Nairaland.

I will first all like to thank all those that have asked after me one way or the other since the attack on Nairaland. It's quite surprising that I still receive lots of private enquiries despite my prolonged inactivity on Nairaland. Some I have responded to, others I am still yet to respond. Kindly begin to post your enquiries here (except if it is very confidential) instead of sending me a pm. I always give more attention to enquires posted here and attend to them more promptly.

I will also like to say a big kudos to those that have saved or stored my write-ups (nabsprada, McWhillion, chimexcomm, bigdreams, etc). I find it really impressive.

I will continue to drop a few tips and write-ups from time to time, but maybe not as frequently as I used to because of increased engagements. But I assure that I will respond to all enquiries as much and as best as possible. I am using this opportunity to call on darellrivers to return to the thread.


Wow, nabsprada. This is wonderful. I and other thread followers will be very glad if you post all of it as promised.

Wowwwwwwwwww! I'm so glad Xfire is finally back, and also Darrellrivers! I know that I barely contributed to this thread, which is in fact the only thread that I follow on a daily basis in Nairaland.

I was appalled at this horrible "attack" to our wonderful thread which helps many people everyday.

Even though in Latin America, where I am from, things may be a little different, I will try to give advice whenever I think it's appropriate, given that the circumstances may differ.

My cheers to everyone in Nigeria!

carorioscenteno:

Wowwwwwwwwww! I'm so glad Xfire is finally back, and also Darrellrivers! I know that I barely contributed to this thread, which is in fact the only thread that I follow on a daily basis in Nairaland.

I was appalled at this horrible "attack" to our wonderful thread which helps many people everyday.

Even though in Latin America, where I am from, things may be a little different, I will try to give advice whenever I think it's appropriate, given that the circumstances may differ.

My cheers to everyone in Nigeria!

Help me answer my above question if you can, thanks.

Ideally, before you apply for any job (or graduate school), you really should ask yourself why you want to work in that organisation (study in that school). Actually, if you did write a cover letter (or statement of purpose), it should have answered the question to an extent.To fully answer that question, you will need to (thanks to the internet) read a whole lot about the organisation- what they do, where they work, the profile of people who have passed through that system etc. They are basically asking you to "sell" yourself to them (similar to "why should we hire you?"

e.g if I was interested in working in KPMG-

I'd go to their careers page (where they will be trying to sell themselves to me ) and the "about us" page. I did that and this is what I saw

"We are seeking bright minds that are ready to learn, perform, and are interested in a challenging and rewarding career. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of outstanding professionals of diverse backgrounds, varied experience and probing minds. We always strive to win. Not as individuals but by working as a team. Our winning culture is based on collaborative teamwork, and we create results by being open-minded, helping each other and showing trust in each other’s method and capabilities.KPMG will help smooth the transition from university to work with induction and development programs"


Whatever answer you give has to definitely show that you [are]
1.interested in a challenging and rewarding career
2.comfortable working in a team
3.flexible and able to adapt to change
4.appreciate that the company has promised to help you in the transition from an engineer to a management consultant
5 have a general idea of the ethos of the company

For people applying to organisations without websites, find one or two persons who are currently working (or have worked) there and ask questions.

all the very best... Others should please add to what I have said here.

Xeep:


Thanks for your contributions on this thread, my question is this, how do one answer this sort of question convincingly in an interview.
"Why do you want to work in a professional services firm like KPMG?"
Assume the interviewee is a graduate of petrochemistry.

darellrivers:
I am back

Wow,welcome back ma'am

darellrivers: Dear nabsprada,
You really have done a great job putting up xfire's posts... really amazing work.

After all I learnt, its the least I can do

Xeep:


Thanks for your contributions on this thread, my question is this, how do one answer this sort of question convincingly in an interview.
"Why do you want to work in a professional services firm like KPMG?"
Assume the interviewee is a graduate of petrochemistry.

I have always wanted to work for a top and world rated professional audit firm like KPMG. [Fill in the gap here - talk about the services KPMG offers e.g. KPMG offers professional services to reputable firms worldwide KPMG and that sounds interesting and I really look forward to joining the team]. Top audit firms like KPMG are reputed for hiring the best hands and your rigorous recruitment process attest to this. I have met a few KPMG employees and I have always been impressed by their high level of professionalism and attitude to work. Besides, I believe KPMG is on the watchout for hardworking, resourceful, industrious and smart graduates willing to learn and contribute. I strongly believe that I fit into this picture as my internship experiences, strenuous academic training, team work experiences, project work and other significant experiences has developed me over the years.

@gudrated and darellrivers
Thank you very much, your help is immeasurable.

darellrivers: Hello all,

It is really sad that Nairaland was attacked and our precious thread was affected . However, we can, together, revive this thread. Let's keep the questions coming.

All the best
Me

Welcome back once again...my question is in applying for a scholarship(for post graduate studies) which does one apply for first? The school or the scholarship?

One of the few exceptional threads I have come across on nairaland. It‘s a shame I almost never saw this. Just one of the numerous perks of following darling “noorsprada“

nabsprada:

I am proud of you, girl. You are the “bestest“!

#following

Taiye4Christ: One of the few exceptional threads I have come across on nairaland. It‘s a shame I almost never saw this. Just one of the numerous perks of following darling “noorsprada“


I am proud of you, girl. You are the “bestest“!

#following

Smiles,thanks dear,I'm glad you found this thread and like you said,its one of the few exceptional threads!

Wowwwwwwwww! This is awesom! Being able to reread those fantastic advices and post by xfire is a real pleasure; especially after the unfortunate and fatal crash and loss! I've been kinda silent follower of the thread even from early days, until a point: I was busy with other things thinking to come back and readup what I missed! only to come back to see nairaland in "shambles". However, I'm quite happy now that not all was lost. Thanks to all that made it possible. @nasprada and co, God bless you all!
Going to implement what I've learned now in my next interview.

I wanna ask this question.
If in an interview , you are asked to describe a situation where you showed certain competency, but looking up and down, you could not find or recall such situation in your life. What can you in that situation? Should you fabricate one?.

nabsprada:
Welcome back once again...my question is in applying for a scholarship(for post graduate studies) which does one apply for first? The school or the scholarship?

It all depends on many factor, but generally it is better to apply to the school first.
For instance, most IOC's involved in postgraduate sponsorship programmes in Nigeria only offer give scholarship offers to aspiring students that already have admission.
In addition, some schools (especially in US and Canada) offer scholarships to outstanding students based on GRE scores, CGPA and TOEFL scores. So you will need to apply to such schools to access these opportunities. Furthermore, you may have access to additional scholarships once you enroll for the postgraduate scholarship.
PTDF does not require you to secure admission before applying (though it is generally advisable to secure admission first, if not, you may be given a UK institution you do not fancy). I also don't think Commonwealth Scholarship Commission requires you to have admission before applying.
So I will say, apply to the schools first.

kennedyugo: I wanna ask this question.
If in an interview , you are asked to describe a situation where you showed certain competency, but looking up and down, you could not find or recall such situation in your life. What can you in that situation? Should you fabricate one?.

Describing a situation where you have showed a certain competency is a common behavioural question in interviews. That is why early and adequate preparation is essential before stepping into an interview.
What 'certain' competency are you referring to? In any case, make sure you prepare ready responses to several common behavioural questions. Keep your responses handy so that you won't be caught unawares in an interview session. Adequate preparation is the key.

But I must also acknowledge that you can still be asked some challenging questions even when you have prepared well. I have been asked such questions a few times though adequate preparation minimizes the extent of surprise.

Also take note that many STAR scenarios (responses) can be adjusted slightly to showcase different competencies. For instance, a particular response may showcase your creativity, problem solving skills, team work, persuasive ability, ability to withstand pressure and leadership. Think of 3 or 4 of such scenarios that portray multiple competencies ahead of an interview. It all boils down to your ability to tell a compelling story to fit many situations.

Can you fabricate a story if you can't recall any situation during an interview? . Well, it all depends on your moral discretion. It is always extremely difficult for interviewees not to exaggerate their strengths and capabilities during an interview. Somehow, many of us have been guilty of that one way or the other.

That reminds me: Misterkay - I am so sorry that I have not responded to you. I am quite impressed with it. We will need to discuss about it. I will go through it again and get back to you. Shoot me a mail if I don't get back by Saturday.

xfire:

Describing a situation where you have showed a certain competency is a common behavioural question in interviews. That is why early and adequate preparation is essential before stepping into an interview.
What 'certain' competency are you referring to? In any case, make sure you prepare ready responses to several common behavioural questions. Keep your responses handy so that you won't be caught unawares in an interview session. Adequate preparation is the key.

But I must also acknowledge that you can still be asked some challenging questions even when you have prepared well. I have been asked such questions a few times though adequate preparation minimizes the extent of surprise.

Also take note that many STAR scenarios (responses) can be adjusted slightly to showcase different competencies. For instance, a particular response may showcase your creativity, problem solving skills, team work, persuasive ability, ability to withstand pressure and leadership. Think of 3 or 4 of such scenarios that portray multiple competencies ahead of an interview. It all boils down to your ability to tell a compelling story to fit many situations.

Can you fabricate a story if you can't recall any situation during an interview? . Well, it all depends on your moral discretion. It is always extremely difficult for interviewees not to exaggerate their strengths and capabilities during an interview. Somehow, many of us have been guilty of that one way or the other.

That reminds me: Misterkay - I am so sorry that I have not responded to you. I am quite impressed with it. We will need to discuss about it. I will go through it again and get back to you. Shoot me a mail if I don't get back by Saturday.

still waiting for the reply to my mail .

Thank you.

xfire:
It all depends on many factor, but generally it is better to apply to the school first.
For instance, most IOC's involved in postgraduate sponsorship programmes in Nigeria only offer give scholarship offers to aspiring students that already have admission.
In addition, some schools (especially in US and Canada) offer scholarships to outstanding students based on GRE scores, CGPA and TOEFL scores. So you will need to apply to such schools to access these opportunities. Furthermore, you may have access to additional scholarships once you enroll for the postgraduate scholarship.
PTDF does not require you to secure admission before applying (though it is generally advisable to secure admission first, if not, you may be given a UK institution you do not fancy). I also don't think Commonwealth Scholarship Commission requires you to have admission before applying.
So I will say, apply to the schools first.

Thanks a bunch...commonwealth scholarship is my interest but I guess I'll do as you said.

nabsprada: Thanks a bunch...commonwealth scholarship is my interest but I guess I'll do as you said.

good morning nabs....which skul did u finish frm

Xeep: @gudrated and darellrivers
Thank you very much, your help is immeasurable.

Success in your interview

Cutekemitola: good morning nabs....which skul did u finish frm

morning kemitola,graduated from MAUTECH(formerly FUTY)

nabsprada: morning kemitola,graduated from MAUTECH(formerly FUTY)

whr is the skul @...u studied accounting?

xfire:

Describing a situation where you have showed a certain competency is a common behavioural question in interviews. That is why early and adequate preparation is essential before stepping into an interview.
What 'certain' competency are you referring to? In any case, make sure you prepare ready responses to several common behavioural questions. Keep your responses handy so that you won't be caught unawares in an interview session. Adequate preparation is the key.

But I must also acknowledge that you can still be asked some challenging questions even when you have prepared well. I have been asked such questions a few times though adequate preparation minimizes the extent of surprise.

Also take note that many STAR scenarios (responses) can be adjusted slightly to showcase different competencies. For instance, a particular response may showcase your creativity, problem solving skills, team work, persuasive ability, ability to withstand pressure and leadership. Think of 3 or 4 of such scenarios that portray multiple competencies ahead of an interview. It all boils down to your ability to tell a compelling story to fit many situations.

Can you fabricate a story if you can't recall any situation during an interview? . Well, it all depends on your moral discretion. It is always extremely difficult for interviewees not to exaggerate their strengths and capabilities during an interview. Somehow, many of us have been guilty of that one way or the other.

That reminds me: Misterkay - I am so sorry that I have not responded to you. I am quite impressed with it. We will need to discuss about it. I will go through it again and get back to you. Shoot me a mail if I don't get back by Saturday.

You zoomed off bro... I have been waiting for your reply based on last email you sent/replied.

Ahh FUTY..
Yola was good to a brother..

I'm just reminiscing..

Oh, and I didn't go to FUTY..

nabsprada: morning kemitola,graduated from MAUTECH(formerly FUTY)

Cutekemitola: whr is the skul @...u studied accounting?

Federal University of Technology Yola...Adamawa state. And yes I studied Accountancy...don't wanna derail the thread,please let's "bond" in the "house."

TheRealAdonye: Ahh FUTY..
Yola was good to a brother..

I'm just reminiscing..

Oh, and I didn't go to FUTY..

twas good to a sister...