Even if there are loads of jobs in advertising, you cannot succeed unless you are aware of the surefire 10 ways that can put you ahead in the competition. Advertising work involves not only education and skill, but also allows you to unleash your creativity to the fullest.Focus on consumer behaviorThe first tip for succeeding advertising is to launch a great campaign by focusing on the behavior of consumers and identifying the characteristics...more
If you are looking for advertising PR jobs, it is evident you can get along with people and have a way with words. Public relations are a continuous exercise where you would be the face of the advertising agency you work for. Every advertising agency is known for the type and the number of accounts it holds. And advertising PR work involves interacting and building goodwill among the clients and the community as a whole.Build relationshipThe...more
While applying for an advertising job, many applicants make many silly mistakes as they have a wrong take on what the job actually requires. The misunderstanding of the demands of the ad agency and the advertising world can create loads of confusion in the minds of applicants who sometimes end up losing the chance of making it big in advertising.Missing internshipsThe first mistake that applicants make is that they get put off about advertising work when they are offered an internship. As an intern you really can learn to pick up the ropes in advertising as you would be assigned to several departments. Most applicants do not mention in their cover letter that they are willing to work as interns resulting in their applications getting rejected. Agencies usually look for interns when they want to work in advertising.Not checking out TV and radio stationsMany aspiring candidates wanting jobs in advertising overlook the prospect in radio and TV stations when they concentrate wholly on advertising agencies. TV and radio stations pay as they hire employees to write commercials specifically for certain shows and it is a great way to get started off as well. Even though they do not pay...more
The Nigerian Graduate and Availability of Good Jobs That the average Nigerian graduate goes through thick and thin to get a job after rounding off from school is saying the obvious. It is an established fact that the Nigeria government is not doing enough to create jobs. There is little or no room for private sector to grow; if they do not...more
How to Improve Your Job Skills as a Nigerian Graduate I assume you are not presently employed, that you are presently seeking for a satisfactory job. Or it may be you have a job that is not offering the kind of incentive that you want; welcome this write up is for you. A skill, marketable skills is what you need. If you already have these...more
Financial Manipulation - Techniques By The Big Professionals Financial manipulation is hard to resist for all financial organizations. Fraud, deception and financial scam are very attractive operations that could prove ruinous for any organization.The goal of the scammer is of course to make money from the scam.Certainly, institutions and modern financial markets are expected to be highly regulated (which can also be a source of ambiguity) and closely monitored. But the wheels of finance are working with human beings and when there is money at stake, the temptation to cheat is just too great. In addition, the "watchdogs" do not always work, either because of incompetence or deliberately.Despite all qualities of human beings, and all possible precautions and surveillance, people demonstrate, among other things, greed, delusion, and sheep mentality - everything needed for a financial manipulation to be put in motion.The financial crisis of 2007-2009 is a typical example of the widespread use of dishonest practices. The banks had provided loans to many "bad" borrowers, have grouped these debts and turned them into financial assets and derivative contracts - virtually worthless...more
How to Improve Your Chance of Getting a Job as a Nigerian Graduate As you may well have experienced, getting a job in Nigeria is becoming harder by the day. A number of factors contribute to this situation. The fact that we produce over...more
Leaving it to the Professionals - Where to Save and Where to Cough Up It can be difficult to decide when to opt for professional tenancy cleaning or carpet cleaning and when to take the DIY route.The most important things to consider are the...more
Admissions into A grade professions like engineering, management, medical and law are not easy. Entrance into each of these study streams, calls for comprehensive preparation and knowledge. One has to first clear the tough entrance exams for each of...more
In debating the idea of working mums today wanting and "having it all," it's clear the issue has attracted widespread attention in both professional and popular media, particularly with the release of leading lady Emma Thompson's controversial...more
Jobs in Construction When building a major structure, a great lots of tasks are necessary, done to precision & on time. The penalty for failure can be catastrophic for an engineer . Both Wembley & the Millennium stadium in Cardiff brought...more
Labor Laws – how these dictate the job interview process Whether you are an employer or an employee, you need to have a basic concept of how the employment laws (both federal and state) affect you. An employer has to abide by certain rules...more