In today's economy, every little bit of extra money helps. And you don't have to get a second job to add to your income. The online world makes a variety of opportunities available to you, whether you have a little bit of time to spend on a side venture - or a lot.
1. Sell your handmade goods. If you're a crafter, explore the world of Etsy to see if you can make extra money selling your handmade itemns. Spend a few hours exploring this site and see all the potential - from woodcuts to papercrafts, to knitted baby booties to ceramics to photographs. If it's handmade, chances are you can sell it here. And Etsy has great advice and ideas for helping you market your wares, as well.
2. Try your hand at direct sales. These companies have already laid the groundwork so you can work just a few hours a week. They are just for people like you who want to earn a little extra money without investing a lot of time or capital into a new business venture. And there are direct sales companies and opportunities in a huge variety of niches, from cookware to scrapbooking to lingerie to home furnishings to food.
3. Freelance. Whether your skills lie in writing or programming or graphic design, see if you can get some on-the-side freelance gigs. Check the online freelance sites, such as elance and guru, for opportunities and ideas.
4. Tutoring. Help students learn in a subject that you're passionate about.
5. Teach a class. Whether through a local community center or in a more casual setting, explore the possibilities of teaching other people more about a subject or skill that you have experience with.
6. Offer a service. What do you love to do? Teach piano lessons. Offer landscaping advice. Start a consulting service. Brainstorm ways to make your life experience work for you. It's important to not be intimidated by the process. You aren't launching a business - just trying to earn some extra money on the side.
7. Sell your old stuff online. Online auction sites (such as eBay) and online classifieds sites (such as Craiglist) offer unprecedented opportunities for you to take items you have cluttering around the house and sell them. When you're out of the items around your house, look for other items to sell: consider finding items from dropshippers, importing Asiatic items, or selling items that are unique to your local area.
If you have kids, you might want to make earning extra money a family project, with the money going toward a common goal, such as a family vacation. Everyone will enjoy the fruits of their labor, and it gives kids a great lesson in entrepreneurship and fiscal responsibility.
Take inventory of your personal skills and think outside the box to see if there's anything you can do to earn a little extra. Now is a great time to be enterprising.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Why are skills so valuable?
If you invest some time in learning, you’ll be equipping yourself for the future. You’ll have a better chance of getting on at work or finding a new job. There are many ways to learn, plus free advice and financial help from the government to help with the costs.
Why are skills so valuable?
Research shows that improving your skills can increase your salary on average by up to =N600,000 a year
Having the right skills is more important than ever before: in less than ten years there will be very few jobs that require no skills at all.
As well as boosting your career prospects, new skills could be the first step towards that qualification you've always wanted to get.
Skills are also useful in all sorts of situations in life, and can boost your confidence.
Get free, impartial advice
If you are not sure where to begin, there’s lots of free, impartial advice from services like Next Step.
A Next Step adviser will be able to tell you about your options, and about any money you could get to help pay for your learning.
You can meet a trained adviser face to face or talk over the phone.
Next Step - careers and skills advice Opens new window Find careers, learning and skills advice Boost your basic skills
If you want to improve your reading, writing or maths, there's plenty of help available.
There are also lots of ways to improve your computer skills - whether you are a complete beginner, or want to build on what you know already.
Improving your reading, writing and number skills Improving your computer and IT skills Learn in a way that suits you
Everyone has the ability to learn new things, whatever your age or circumstances
If you decide to improve your skills by doing a course, there are almost a million to choose from in the UK. So, you’re bound to find one that interests you and fits around your home and work commitments.
You can choose where and when you learn – you don’t have to sit in a classroom. For example, you may be able to get training at work. You can learn full or part-time, for a few hours or for several years: whatever suits you best.
Find an adult learning course Getting training at work Get financial help to improve your skills
If you decide that you want to improve your skills but are concerned about how much it will cost, check out what financial help is available. Exactly what help you can get will depend on your personal circumstances.
You could get financial help through a number of different programmes - like the Adult Learning Grant or Professional and Career Development Loans.
Help with learning costs: an introduction Thinking about higher education?
Getting a higher education qualification can open up new career options, as well letting you experience new things and meet new people.
Why are skills so valuable?
Research shows that improving your skills can increase your salary on average by up to =N600,000 a year
Having the right skills is more important than ever before: in less than ten years there will be very few jobs that require no skills at all.
As well as boosting your career prospects, new skills could be the first step towards that qualification you've always wanted to get.
Skills are also useful in all sorts of situations in life, and can boost your confidence.
Get free, impartial advice
If you are not sure where to begin, there’s lots of free, impartial advice from services like Next Step.
A Next Step adviser will be able to tell you about your options, and about any money you could get to help pay for your learning.
You can meet a trained adviser face to face or talk over the phone.
Next Step - careers and skills advice Opens new window Find careers, learning and skills advice Boost your basic skills
If you want to improve your reading, writing or maths, there's plenty of help available.
There are also lots of ways to improve your computer skills - whether you are a complete beginner, or want to build on what you know already.
Improving your reading, writing and number skills Improving your computer and IT skills Learn in a way that suits you
Everyone has the ability to learn new things, whatever your age or circumstances
If you decide to improve your skills by doing a course, there are almost a million to choose from in the UK. So, you’re bound to find one that interests you and fits around your home and work commitments.
You can choose where and when you learn – you don’t have to sit in a classroom. For example, you may be able to get training at work. You can learn full or part-time, for a few hours or for several years: whatever suits you best.
Find an adult learning course Getting training at work Get financial help to improve your skills
If you decide that you want to improve your skills but are concerned about how much it will cost, check out what financial help is available. Exactly what help you can get will depend on your personal circumstances.
You could get financial help through a number of different programmes - like the Adult Learning Grant or Professional and Career Development Loans.
Help with learning costs: an introduction Thinking about higher education?
Getting a higher education qualification can open up new career options, as well letting you experience new things and meet new people.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Which career is right for you?
Which career is right for you? Finding the right career can be hugely rewarding, so it’s worth putting some effort into career planning. Start by thinking about what motivates you as a person, then identify careers that match your skills and interests.
Finding a career to suit you
While it can be tempting to skip straight to looking at specific careers, it’s often a good idea to first spend some time thinking about what motivates you as a person.
What are your interests, inside and outside work - and what are you looking for from a career? Once you’ve worked this out, you can start building up a picture of your ideal job - then find out which careers match it most closely.
Career planning: where to start
Unless you’ve got a clear idea of what you want to do, it can be difficult to know where to start. And if you do have a career in mind, how do you know whether you’ve considered all your options?
As a starting point, you could try sitting down with a piece of paper and listing:
courses you’ve taken in the past, or are taking now
any jobs you’ve had, including voluntary work
interests outside work
any other significant experiences, like travelling
Then ask yourself:
why you chose to do them
which parts you really enjoyed
which parts you found frustrating or boring
which parts you were best at
which parts you found a challenge
what other people have said about your contribution
what other people have told you you’re good at
You should start to see some patterns emerging: the types of skills you enjoy using, the sort of environment you perform best in and the types of people you like working with.
You can use this knowledge to help pinpoint areas of work you might enjoy.
Exploring types of careers
Once you’ve got an idea of areas you might want to work in, the next step is to check out some career profiles. These will give you information about the opportunities available in a particular line of work - and what skills and qualifications you’re likely to need.
You can also get information about careers in particular industries from Sector Skills Councils. Find the council for the industry you’re interested in through the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils.
Find a Sector Skills Council through the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils Opens new window Search career profiles online Opens new window Help with career planning
Talking to a careers adviser may help you focus on what you are looking for from a career - and work out how to get where you want to be.
Get advice online, by phone or in person
Next Step is a careers and skills advice service. You can get advice online or over the phone by calling 0800 100 900. You can also arrange to meet a Next Step careers adviser face-to-face near where you live or book a free call back from an adviser.
Next Step - careers and skills advice Opens new window Career planning and advice for young people
Follow the link below for tips on career planning and sources of advice if you’re under 20.
Finding a career that's right for you (young people section) If you’re a graduate or you’re working towards a higher education qualification
Follow the link below for sources of information and advice on graduate careers.
Options after graduation (education and learning section) Next stage: career considerations
Once you’ve got an idea of careers that are likely to suit you, see ‘Career considerations’ for tips on things to consider while doing your research - like pay, location and getting the qualifications you’ll need.
Finding a career to suit you
While it can be tempting to skip straight to looking at specific careers, it’s often a good idea to first spend some time thinking about what motivates you as a person.
What are your interests, inside and outside work - and what are you looking for from a career? Once you’ve worked this out, you can start building up a picture of your ideal job - then find out which careers match it most closely.
Career planning: where to start
Unless you’ve got a clear idea of what you want to do, it can be difficult to know where to start. And if you do have a career in mind, how do you know whether you’ve considered all your options?
As a starting point, you could try sitting down with a piece of paper and listing:
courses you’ve taken in the past, or are taking now
any jobs you’ve had, including voluntary work
interests outside work
any other significant experiences, like travelling
Then ask yourself:
why you chose to do them
which parts you really enjoyed
which parts you found frustrating or boring
which parts you were best at
which parts you found a challenge
what other people have said about your contribution
what other people have told you you’re good at
You should start to see some patterns emerging: the types of skills you enjoy using, the sort of environment you perform best in and the types of people you like working with.
You can use this knowledge to help pinpoint areas of work you might enjoy.
Exploring types of careers
Once you’ve got an idea of areas you might want to work in, the next step is to check out some career profiles. These will give you information about the opportunities available in a particular line of work - and what skills and qualifications you’re likely to need.
You can also get information about careers in particular industries from Sector Skills Councils. Find the council for the industry you’re interested in through the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils.
Find a Sector Skills Council through the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils Opens new window Search career profiles online Opens new window Help with career planning
Talking to a careers adviser may help you focus on what you are looking for from a career - and work out how to get where you want to be.
Get advice online, by phone or in person
Next Step is a careers and skills advice service. You can get advice online or over the phone by calling 0800 100 900. You can also arrange to meet a Next Step careers adviser face-to-face near where you live or book a free call back from an adviser.
Next Step - careers and skills advice Opens new window Career planning and advice for young people
Follow the link below for tips on career planning and sources of advice if you’re under 20.
Finding a career that's right for you (young people section) If you’re a graduate or you’re working towards a higher education qualification
Follow the link below for sources of information and advice on graduate careers.
Options after graduation (education and learning section) Next stage: career considerations
Once you’ve got an idea of careers that are likely to suit you, see ‘Career considerations’ for tips on things to consider while doing your research - like pay, location and getting the qualifications you’ll need.
Writing a CV
Writing a CV A CV (curriculum vitae) is a short list of facts about you and your work history, skills and experience. A good CV is essential when looking for work and it is worth spending time getting it right so it sells you to an employer.
What is your CV?
Your CV should:
be neat, typed if possible and to the best standard you can achieve in content and layout
be short, two sides of a sheet of A4 paper is normally enough
be positive, it should emphasise your achievements, strengths, successes and how you have contributed to your employers making a profit (add figures to support facts whenever you can and use positive action words, for example: ‘consulting’, ‘negotiating’, ‘managing’ and so on)
make a good impression, this means presenting the facts about yourself in a clear and positive way
How to use your CV
To apply to companies to see if they have any jobs available
You can send your CV with a covering letter or email asking if they have any current or future vacancies in your trade. You can find names and addresses of companies in newspapers or in trade or telephone directories.
To remind you what you’ve done
You can use your CV to help you remember all the dates and information each time you have to fill in a different application form.
To help with applications by phone
Having your CV handy when applying for jobs by phone can help if you are asked to give more information about previous jobs. If you have hearing or speech difficulties and use textphone or Typetalk, having a copy of your CV can cut down the length of time you spend making a call.
At interviews
Having your CV with you while you’re waiting to be called in can help you refresh your memory. It is also handy to leave a copy with the interviewer if they do not already have one.
Registering with recruitment agencies
Agencies may sometimes ask to see your CV before you can register with them.
What to include
There is no set format. How you present your CV is up to you. However, you should include at least the following:
your name
your address
your phone number
your email address (if you have one)
your career history
Put your most recent job first and include dates. Employers will be more interested in what you have done recently. Don’t leave gaps between dates, because employers will want to know what you did during those periods.
If you don’t have much work experience, you could include temporary, holiday, parttime or voluntary jobs too. If you’ve had many different jobs, emphasise the skills and experience you have gained across those jobs (for example, skills in dealing with customers or communication skills).
You don't need to include your date of birth
New laws on age discrimination mean that you do not need to put your date of birth, or your age, on your CV.
Here are some examples you may want to include:
A personal profile
This is a short statement at the beginning of your CV to sell yourself, to show your skills, experience and personal qualities. You could include positive words such as ‘competent’, ‘adaptable’, and ‘conscientious’. Tailor the statement to the requirements of each job that you apply for, so that you make it clear to the employer that you’re the right person for the job.
Achievements
Mention things you did well in your past jobs which could be relevant to the job you’re applying for.
Qualifications and training
Include any qualifications and training from previous jobs (for example, training in health and safety or a certificate in food hygiene), put the most recent first, include qualifications you got from school or college.
Interests
These can support your application if your hobbies and leisure activities highlight responsibilities and skills that are relevant to the job you’re applying for, perhaps you belong to a club or society which you organise activities for, or you use leadership skills or teamwork as part of the activity.
Other information
It is up to you whether to include this, but it can be helpful if there are gaps in your CV. If you had a career break because you were caring for children or elderly relatives, make this a positive thing and think about the skills you used doing this. If the job you are applying for is different from what you have done in the past, explain why you are interested in the new type of work.
References
You may not want to include these details on your CV but it’s good to have two or more people who can provide a work or personal reference. Ideally, one should be your most recent employer but if you haven’t worked for a while it could be someone who has known you for a long time who can comment on your qualities in relation to the job. You should ask the person to agree to this beforehand.
Ask a friend or relative to read through your CV to make sure it is accurate and that it shows your skills in a positive way.
Here are two example CVs as a guide and a template to help you write your own CV.
Download Example CV1 (PDF, 988K) Download Example CV2 (PDF, 1112K) Download Example CV Template (PDF, 779K)
What is your CV?
Your CV should:
be neat, typed if possible and to the best standard you can achieve in content and layout
be short, two sides of a sheet of A4 paper is normally enough
be positive, it should emphasise your achievements, strengths, successes and how you have contributed to your employers making a profit (add figures to support facts whenever you can and use positive action words, for example: ‘consulting’, ‘negotiating’, ‘managing’ and so on)
make a good impression, this means presenting the facts about yourself in a clear and positive way
How to use your CV
To apply to companies to see if they have any jobs available
You can send your CV with a covering letter or email asking if they have any current or future vacancies in your trade. You can find names and addresses of companies in newspapers or in trade or telephone directories.
To remind you what you’ve done
You can use your CV to help you remember all the dates and information each time you have to fill in a different application form.
To help with applications by phone
Having your CV handy when applying for jobs by phone can help if you are asked to give more information about previous jobs. If you have hearing or speech difficulties and use textphone or Typetalk, having a copy of your CV can cut down the length of time you spend making a call.
At interviews
Having your CV with you while you’re waiting to be called in can help you refresh your memory. It is also handy to leave a copy with the interviewer if they do not already have one.
Registering with recruitment agencies
Agencies may sometimes ask to see your CV before you can register with them.
What to include
There is no set format. How you present your CV is up to you. However, you should include at least the following:
your name
your address
your phone number
your email address (if you have one)
your career history
Put your most recent job first and include dates. Employers will be more interested in what you have done recently. Don’t leave gaps between dates, because employers will want to know what you did during those periods.
If you don’t have much work experience, you could include temporary, holiday, parttime or voluntary jobs too. If you’ve had many different jobs, emphasise the skills and experience you have gained across those jobs (for example, skills in dealing with customers or communication skills).
You don't need to include your date of birth
New laws on age discrimination mean that you do not need to put your date of birth, or your age, on your CV.
Here are some examples you may want to include:
A personal profile
This is a short statement at the beginning of your CV to sell yourself, to show your skills, experience and personal qualities. You could include positive words such as ‘competent’, ‘adaptable’, and ‘conscientious’. Tailor the statement to the requirements of each job that you apply for, so that you make it clear to the employer that you’re the right person for the job.
Achievements
Mention things you did well in your past jobs which could be relevant to the job you’re applying for.
Qualifications and training
Include any qualifications and training from previous jobs (for example, training in health and safety or a certificate in food hygiene), put the most recent first, include qualifications you got from school or college.
Interests
These can support your application if your hobbies and leisure activities highlight responsibilities and skills that are relevant to the job you’re applying for, perhaps you belong to a club or society which you organise activities for, or you use leadership skills or teamwork as part of the activity.
Other information
It is up to you whether to include this, but it can be helpful if there are gaps in your CV. If you had a career break because you were caring for children or elderly relatives, make this a positive thing and think about the skills you used doing this. If the job you are applying for is different from what you have done in the past, explain why you are interested in the new type of work.
References
You may not want to include these details on your CV but it’s good to have two or more people who can provide a work or personal reference. Ideally, one should be your most recent employer but if you haven’t worked for a while it could be someone who has known you for a long time who can comment on your qualities in relation to the job. You should ask the person to agree to this beforehand.
Ask a friend or relative to read through your CV to make sure it is accurate and that it shows your skills in a positive way.
Here are two example CVs as a guide and a template to help you write your own CV.
Download Example CV1 (PDF, 988K) Download Example CV2 (PDF, 1112K) Download Example CV Template (PDF, 779K)
Planning your job hunting
Jobseekers Planning your job hunting To find the job you want you need to look at your skills and the type of job you want to do. You then need to plan how you will go about looking for it.
What you have to offer
Start by asking yourself honestly what skills and experience you have. Think about the skills you have developed in the jobs you have had before, and in your life outside of work.
Employment skills and experience
Ask yourself the following questions to think about skills you have developed, including those built up in jobs you have had before:
did you develop any skills that will be useful in the job you're looking for?
have you worked as part of a team?
did you need to share information with others?
did you follow or give instructions well?
are you a good timekeeper?
do you have IT skills?
did you get any qualifications?
were you praised for any part of your role?
Personal and social skills
Ask yourself the following questions about life outside work:
do you get on well with people?
are you on a local committee or a member of a community organisation?
are you part of a team, (for example, a sports or quiz team)?
do you have skills from caring for your family, (for example, organisational skills)?
have you done any voluntary work?
have you been to any evening classes or training?
Try the Jobseeker Self-Assessment Quiz - find out how you could improve your job search Opens new window Where to look for jobs
There are a number of ways you can search for jobs:
through Jobcentre Plus
through newspapers
on the internet
by registering with recruitment agencies
in trade journals
through friends and other people you know
To find out more about where to look for jobs, follow the link below.
Where to look for jobs Find a job now Opens new window
What you have to offer
Start by asking yourself honestly what skills and experience you have. Think about the skills you have developed in the jobs you have had before, and in your life outside of work.
Employment skills and experience
Ask yourself the following questions to think about skills you have developed, including those built up in jobs you have had before:
did you develop any skills that will be useful in the job you're looking for?
have you worked as part of a team?
did you need to share information with others?
did you follow or give instructions well?
are you a good timekeeper?
do you have IT skills?
did you get any qualifications?
were you praised for any part of your role?
Personal and social skills
Ask yourself the following questions about life outside work:
do you get on well with people?
are you on a local committee or a member of a community organisation?
are you part of a team, (for example, a sports or quiz team)?
do you have skills from caring for your family, (for example, organisational skills)?
have you done any voluntary work?
have you been to any evening classes or training?
Try the Jobseeker Self-Assessment Quiz - find out how you could improve your job search Opens new window Where to look for jobs
There are a number of ways you can search for jobs:
through Jobcentre Plus
through newspapers
on the internet
by registering with recruitment agencies
in trade journals
through friends and other people you know
To find out more about where to look for jobs, follow the link below.
Where to look for jobs Find a job now Opens new window
ECOWAS JOB---HR Assistant (Recruitment)
HR Assistant (Recruitment)
(1 Position)
NB: This position is a locally recruited position open to Nigerian nationals and to permanent residents of Nigeria at the time of application.
Department: Administration and Finance
Directorate: Human Resources
Grade: G5/G6
Salary Scale: USD 25,567.27
Supervisor: Recruitment Officer
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/HR/005/2010
Duration: Two Years
Closing date: 22-12-2010
The Human Resources Directorate has focused on transforming the organisation to meet standards of best case practice within the sector. Top on its priority list is ensuring the organisation has a system and culture that attracts and retains the best brains of West Africa who consider a career opportunity with ECOWAS. To position the organisation as an employer-of-choice, it is apparent our compensation system is revised considering the increasingly competitive market for talents. The organisation must thus ensure it offers attractive salaries, benefits and working conditions and provide efficient quality service to its staff in order to achieve higher rates of retention, high motivation levels and quality delivery of work activities. In addition, the Directorate needs to ensure a proper administration/processing of compensation/benefits-related claims to ensure they conform to set policies and procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
Data Retrieval - Retrieve applicant details from recruitment database and come-up with relevant analysis (gender, nationality, expertise etc).
Produce ad-hoc recruitment spreadsheets to monitor applicant status and analyse advertising sources
Deal with all applicant related administration i.e. acknowledgement letters, interview confirmation letters, rejection letters, references.
Proof read and load job specifications on to HR's recruitment website and external recruitment websites (where applicable).
Conduct database searches for suitable candidates.
Co-ordinate and control the reference procedure ensuring written references are received for all offers of employment given.
Record all recruitment spend by updating costs spreadsheet
Upload recruitment documents onto Intranet
Arrange interviews in accordance with panel member's availability.
Where HR is participating in interviews, organise interview space and set up the room for interviews.
Prepare and send out successful and unsuccessful letters to candidates after interview process.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
BAC or ordinary national Diploma plus additional Human Resources experience.
Six years work experience in administrative duties preferably in a recruitment function of an organization.
Competencies:
Communication: Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate, verbally and in writing, including use of persuasive presentation
Diversity Awareness: Understanding and ability to work effectively with individuals having diverse styles, abilities, motivations and background (including gender and cultural differences)
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrated practice of integrity and ethical behaviour in all circumstances
HR Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources laws and policies which applies to the organisation
Innovation: Ability to be innovative, creating and sustaining a positive environment that supports calculated risk-taking
Organisational Knowledge: Ability to promptly understand organisation's mission, vision and values and how this ties to meeting the organisation's goals
Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trust-based relationships, both individually and collectively over time.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to link specific human resource initiative to the greater organisation mission and deliverables
Team Behaviour: Demonstrated understanding of team behaviour and ability to work in teams and ensure high performance
Age
Candidate must not be fifty (50) years old or more at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.
Languages
Proficiency (speaking, writing) in one of the three official ECOWAS languages- English, French, Portuguese. Proficiency in more than one is an added advantage.
http://www.ecowashr.info/careers.php
(1 Position)
NB: This position is a locally recruited position open to Nigerian nationals and to permanent residents of Nigeria at the time of application.
Department: Administration and Finance
Directorate: Human Resources
Grade: G5/G6
Salary Scale: USD 25,567.27
Supervisor: Recruitment Officer
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/HR/005/2010
Duration: Two Years
Closing date: 22-12-2010
The Human Resources Directorate has focused on transforming the organisation to meet standards of best case practice within the sector. Top on its priority list is ensuring the organisation has a system and culture that attracts and retains the best brains of West Africa who consider a career opportunity with ECOWAS. To position the organisation as an employer-of-choice, it is apparent our compensation system is revised considering the increasingly competitive market for talents. The organisation must thus ensure it offers attractive salaries, benefits and working conditions and provide efficient quality service to its staff in order to achieve higher rates of retention, high motivation levels and quality delivery of work activities. In addition, the Directorate needs to ensure a proper administration/processing of compensation/benefits-related claims to ensure they conform to set policies and procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
Data Retrieval - Retrieve applicant details from recruitment database and come-up with relevant analysis (gender, nationality, expertise etc).
Produce ad-hoc recruitment spreadsheets to monitor applicant status and analyse advertising sources
Deal with all applicant related administration i.e. acknowledgement letters, interview confirmation letters, rejection letters, references.
Proof read and load job specifications on to HR's recruitment website and external recruitment websites (where applicable).
Conduct database searches for suitable candidates.
Co-ordinate and control the reference procedure ensuring written references are received for all offers of employment given.
Record all recruitment spend by updating costs spreadsheet
Upload recruitment documents onto Intranet
Arrange interviews in accordance with panel member's availability.
Where HR is participating in interviews, organise interview space and set up the room for interviews.
Prepare and send out successful and unsuccessful letters to candidates after interview process.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
BAC or ordinary national Diploma plus additional Human Resources experience.
Six years work experience in administrative duties preferably in a recruitment function of an organization.
Competencies:
Communication: Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate, verbally and in writing, including use of persuasive presentation
Diversity Awareness: Understanding and ability to work effectively with individuals having diverse styles, abilities, motivations and background (including gender and cultural differences)
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrated practice of integrity and ethical behaviour in all circumstances
HR Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources laws and policies which applies to the organisation
Innovation: Ability to be innovative, creating and sustaining a positive environment that supports calculated risk-taking
Organisational Knowledge: Ability to promptly understand organisation's mission, vision and values and how this ties to meeting the organisation's goals
Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trust-based relationships, both individually and collectively over time.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to link specific human resource initiative to the greater organisation mission and deliverables
Team Behaviour: Demonstrated understanding of team behaviour and ability to work in teams and ensure high performance
Age
Candidate must not be fifty (50) years old or more at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.
Languages
Proficiency (speaking, writing) in one of the three official ECOWAS languages- English, French, Portuguese. Proficiency in more than one is an added advantage.
http://www.ecowashr.info/careers.php
ECOWAS RECRUITMENT
HR Assistant (Recruitment)
(1 Position)
NB: This position is a locally recruited position open to Nigerian nationals and to permanent residents of Nigeria at the time of application.
Department: Administration and Finance
Directorate: Human Resources
Grade: G5/G6
Salary Scale: USD 25,567.27
Supervisor: Recruitment Officer
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/HR/005/2010
Duration: Two Years
Closing date: 22-12-2010
The Human Resources Directorate has focused on transforming the organisation to meet standards of best case practice within the sector. Top on its priority list is ensuring the organisation has a system and culture that attracts and retains the best brains of West Africa who consider a career opportunity with ECOWAS. To position the organisation as an employer-of-choice, it is apparent our compensation system is revised considering the increasingly competitive market for talents. The organisation must thus ensure it offers attractive salaries, benefits and working conditions and provide efficient quality service to its staff in order to achieve higher rates of retention, high motivation levels and quality delivery of work activities. In addition, the Directorate needs to ensure a proper administration/processing of compensation/benefits-related claims to ensure they conform to set policies and procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
Data Retrieval - Retrieve applicant details from recruitment database and come-up with relevant analysis (gender, nationality, expertise etc).
Produce ad-hoc recruitment spreadsheets to monitor applicant status and analyse advertising sources
Deal with all applicant related administration i.e. acknowledgement letters, interview confirmation letters, rejection letters, references.
Proof read and load job specifications on to HR's recruitment website and external recruitment websites (where applicable).
Conduct database searches for suitable candidates.
Co-ordinate and control the reference procedure ensuring written references are received for all offers of employment given.
Record all recruitment spend by updating costs spreadsheet
Upload recruitment documents onto Intranet
Arrange interviews in accordance with panel member's availability.
Where HR is participating in interviews, organise interview space and set up the room for interviews.
Prepare and send out successful and unsuccessful letters to candidates after interview process.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
BAC or ordinary national Diploma plus additional Human Resources experience.
Six years work experience in administrative duties preferably in a recruitment function of an organization.
Competencies:
Communication: Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate, verbally and in writing, including use of persuasive presentation
Diversity Awareness: Understanding and ability to work effectively with individuals having diverse styles, abilities, motivations and background (including gender and cultural differences)
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrated practice of integrity and ethical behaviour in all circumstances
HR Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources laws and policies which applies to the organisation
Innovation: Ability to be innovative, creating and sustaining a positive environment that supports calculated risk-taking
Organisational Knowledge: Ability to promptly understand organisation's mission, vision and values and how this ties to meeting the organisation's goals
Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trust-based relationships, both individually and collectively over time.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to link specific human resource initiative to the greater organisation mission and deliverables
Team Behaviour: Demonstrated understanding of team behaviour and ability to work in teams and ensure high performance
TO APPLY: http://www.ecowashr.info/careers.php
(1 Position)
NB: This position is a locally recruited position open to Nigerian nationals and to permanent residents of Nigeria at the time of application.
Department: Administration and Finance
Directorate: Human Resources
Grade: G5/G6
Salary Scale: USD 25,567.27
Supervisor: Recruitment Officer
Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/HR/005/2010
Duration: Two Years
Closing date: 22-12-2010
The Human Resources Directorate has focused on transforming the organisation to meet standards of best case practice within the sector. Top on its priority list is ensuring the organisation has a system and culture that attracts and retains the best brains of West Africa who consider a career opportunity with ECOWAS. To position the organisation as an employer-of-choice, it is apparent our compensation system is revised considering the increasingly competitive market for talents. The organisation must thus ensure it offers attractive salaries, benefits and working conditions and provide efficient quality service to its staff in order to achieve higher rates of retention, high motivation levels and quality delivery of work activities. In addition, the Directorate needs to ensure a proper administration/processing of compensation/benefits-related claims to ensure they conform to set policies and procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
Data Retrieval - Retrieve applicant details from recruitment database and come-up with relevant analysis (gender, nationality, expertise etc).
Produce ad-hoc recruitment spreadsheets to monitor applicant status and analyse advertising sources
Deal with all applicant related administration i.e. acknowledgement letters, interview confirmation letters, rejection letters, references.
Proof read and load job specifications on to HR's recruitment website and external recruitment websites (where applicable).
Conduct database searches for suitable candidates.
Co-ordinate and control the reference procedure ensuring written references are received for all offers of employment given.
Record all recruitment spend by updating costs spreadsheet
Upload recruitment documents onto Intranet
Arrange interviews in accordance with panel member's availability.
Where HR is participating in interviews, organise interview space and set up the room for interviews.
Prepare and send out successful and unsuccessful letters to candidates after interview process.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills
BAC or ordinary national Diploma plus additional Human Resources experience.
Six years work experience in administrative duties preferably in a recruitment function of an organization.
Competencies:
Communication: Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate, verbally and in writing, including use of persuasive presentation
Diversity Awareness: Understanding and ability to work effectively with individuals having diverse styles, abilities, motivations and background (including gender and cultural differences)
Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrated practice of integrity and ethical behaviour in all circumstances
HR Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of Human Resources laws and policies which applies to the organisation
Innovation: Ability to be innovative, creating and sustaining a positive environment that supports calculated risk-taking
Organisational Knowledge: Ability to promptly understand organisation's mission, vision and values and how this ties to meeting the organisation's goals
Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trust-based relationships, both individually and collectively over time.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to link specific human resource initiative to the greater organisation mission and deliverables
Team Behaviour: Demonstrated understanding of team behaviour and ability to work in teams and ensure high performance
TO APPLY: http://www.ecowashr.info/careers.php
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NNPC RECRUITMENT
NNPC Recruitment 2010
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the National Oil Company of Nigeria and a major player in the Nigerian and International Oil and Gas Industry. Its operations span across the complete Oil and Gas Value Chain covering, upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.
As part of our efforts in repositioning the Corporation for the future and providing a strategic springboard to maximize the benefits accruable to Nigeria and Nigerians from the Oil and Gas Industry and the expected transformation of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, we are looking to bring on board versatile and ambitious young graduates and experienced professionals driven by excellence and commitment to value creation.
Successful candidates can look forward to a challenging, culturally diverse and team based workplace. This is in addition to exceptional development opportunities and competitive total reward package offered by the Corporation.
No paper application will be accepted.
Applicants are to submit only 1 application as multiple applications may result in disqualification.
NNPC will not be responsible for application submitted on any other website.
All applications close 6 weeks from the date of this publication.
Applicants are to indicate Job Reference indicator for the position they wish to apply for
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please ensure you read the General Instructions before filling the application.
If you have any issues with your application please contact 2010recruitment@nnpcgroup.com
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the National Oil Company of Nigeria and a major player in the Nigerian and International Oil and Gas Industry. Its operations span across the complete Oil and Gas Value Chain covering, upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.
As part of our efforts in repositioning the Corporation for the future and providing a strategic springboard to maximize the benefits accruable to Nigeria and Nigerians from the Oil and Gas Industry and the expected transformation of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, we are looking to bring on board versatile and ambitious young graduates and experienced professionals driven by excellence and commitment to value creation.
Successful candidates can look forward to a challenging, culturally diverse and team based workplace. This is in addition to exceptional development opportunities and competitive total reward package offered by the Corporation.
No paper application will be accepted.
Applicants are to submit only 1 application as multiple applications may result in disqualification.
NNPC will not be responsible for application submitted on any other website.
All applications close 6 weeks from the date of this publication.
Applicants are to indicate Job Reference indicator for the position they wish to apply for
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please ensure you read the General Instructions before filling the application.
If you have any issues with your application please contact 2010recruitment@nnpcgroup.com
NNPC RECRUITMENT
NNPC Recruitment 2010
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the National Oil Company of Nigeria and a major player in the Nigerian and International Oil and Gas Industry. Its operations span across the complete Oil and Gas Value Chain covering, upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.
As part of our efforts in repositioning the Corporation for the future and providing a strategic springboard to maximize the benefits accruable to Nigeria and Nigerians from the Oil and Gas Industry and the expected transformation of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, we are looking to bring on board versatile and ambitious young graduates and experienced professionals driven by excellence and commitment to value creation.
Successful candidates can look forward to a challenging, culturally diverse and team based workplace. This is in addition to exceptional development opportunities and competitive total reward package offered by the Corporation.
No paper application will be accepted.
Applicants are to submit only 1 application as multiple applications may result in disqualification.
NNPC will not be responsible for application submitted on any other website.
All applications close 6 weeks from the date of this publication.
Applicants are to indicate Job Reference indicator for the position they wish to apply for
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please ensure you read the General Instructions before filling the application.
If you have any issues with your application please contact 2010recruitment@nnpcgroup.com
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the National Oil Company of Nigeria and a major player in the Nigerian and International Oil and Gas Industry. Its operations span across the complete Oil and Gas Value Chain covering, upstream, midstream and downstream sectors.
As part of our efforts in repositioning the Corporation for the future and providing a strategic springboard to maximize the benefits accruable to Nigeria and Nigerians from the Oil and Gas Industry and the expected transformation of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, we are looking to bring on board versatile and ambitious young graduates and experienced professionals driven by excellence and commitment to value creation.
Successful candidates can look forward to a challenging, culturally diverse and team based workplace. This is in addition to exceptional development opportunities and competitive total reward package offered by the Corporation.
No paper application will be accepted.
Applicants are to submit only 1 application as multiple applications may result in disqualification.
NNPC will not be responsible for application submitted on any other website.
All applications close 6 weeks from the date of this publication.
Applicants are to indicate Job Reference indicator for the position they wish to apply for
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please ensure you read the General Instructions before filling the application.
If you have any issues with your application please contact 2010recruitment@nnpcgroup.com
ASM-LEASING - (Senior Position)
ASM-LEASING - (Senior Position)
Job Criteria
• BSc/HND in Marketing/ Business Administration/Related Field
• 4-7 years Experience in related field
• Have formal training in Marketing and Sales
• Sound knowledge of the banking/Generator industry
• Must be result oriented and ability to use self initiative
• Must be target and deadline driven
• Sound administrative background
• Sound knowledge of leasing procedure/Industry
• Have the ability to communicate well at all levels, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Qualified candidates should send their cvs to employmentgen@yahoo.com.
The subject of the mail should be the position you are applying for to enable easy tracking.
Job Criteria
• BSc/HND in Marketing/ Business Administration/Related Field
• 4-7 years Experience in related field
• Have formal training in Marketing and Sales
• Sound knowledge of the banking/Generator industry
• Must be result oriented and ability to use self initiative
• Must be target and deadline driven
• Sound administrative background
• Sound knowledge of leasing procedure/Industry
• Have the ability to communicate well at all levels, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Qualified candidates should send their cvs to employmentgen@yahoo.com.
The subject of the mail should be the position you are applying for to enable easy tracking.
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