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In Interviews&profile September 18, 2019 By Women of Rubies

26-YEAR-OLD YOUTH CORPS MEMBER JOANA NNAZUA KOLO IS ON THE PATH TO BECOMING NIGERIA’S YOUNGEST COMMISSIONER

A serving female Youth Corps member, Miss Joana Nnazua Kolo has been appointed as a commissioner by Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

26-year-old Kolo, the youngest commissioner-nominee in the state’s history, is a 2018 graduate of Library Science from the Kwara State University (KWASU).

She was among the four female commissioner-nominees whose names were forwarded to the Kwara State House of Assembly on Tuesday.

A grassroots mobiliser, Kolo is an ardent advocate of community development.

If confirmed, she would be Nigeria’s youngest commissioner, taking the trophy from Oyo State’s 27-year-old Oluwaseun Fakorede.

Kolo is still having her National Youths Service Corps programme in Jigawa, where she is teaching at Model Boarding Junior Secondary School Guri.

Her screening for the cabinet seat would hold after she rounds off her NYSC service in the next two weeks. She is from Edu Local Government area of the state.

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In self development September 17, 2019 By Women of Rubies

CHUKWUNETA OBY: SOBER MOMENTS….

I have had so many sober moments but the most recent one came about a few weeks back while looking after a loved one at a clinic.

Granted that the hospital environment can be quite depressing, I was so unprepared for the sobering moments I experienced there. I saw every imaginable orthopedic/surgical case ranging from broken/disfigured limbs, gunshot wounds to severe burns, etc.

While there, I tried so much to confine myself to the room, as most of the sights were gory, but one could not help running into them every now and then.

It’s so touching to see someone in severe physical and emotional pains, being so calm, looking into their faces, one saw gratitude for being alive, acceptance of “what is” and hope for a new beginning.

My initial reaction was that of fear and dark imaginings, asking myself what I had to do if I were in their shoes, and then followed by an exclamation of “God forbid, not my portion!’’

Then it dawned on me that they probably said more, thus life never announces the misfortunes that can come one’s way, but what is important is how we choose to take it.

This changed my perception of things and I began to see each and every one of them as heroes, not just because they survived what came their way, but more because of the positive attitude with which they carried their crosses.

I began to reach out, remembering them more in my prayers, having a kind and encouraging word plus a ready smile for all that came my way.

Two lives were lost while I was there and the pain of the relatives cannot be described.

While there, I met a very beautiful lady, who survived (though immobilised at the moment) an auto accident that claimed the lives of her husband and their only child. Thus came the end of her three-year-old marriage. I have never ceased to marvel at her strength, much as I know she could be going through a lot emotionally.

Her calmness shames me!

I also met a young lady in her early twenties, a university undergraduate; she was going back to school when the accident happened. Her spinal cord was affected and she is confined to a wheelchair at the moment, she has spent over a year at the hospital.

I will not forget little Samuel, whom we all call “mulanky.” He is a gregarious two-year-old, very cute. Samuel had a name for everything and everyone; one became so fond of him that I felt bad the day he was leaving the clinic. He was there due to a broken limb.

In all, I believe this little “getaway” has once again reminded me how precious life is and how lucky those that are in good health are. It has also reminded me to remember the sick more in my prayers.

I was particularly impressed with the various church groups who found the time to come around, talk to and pray for the sick. That to me is priceless, letting someone know you care enough to make an effort to come visit them in the hospital, even when they are not personally known to you. The psychological benefit (to the sick) cannot be over emphasised.

This taught me that “it’s all in the efforts we make,” and in this sober moments, I have resolved more than ever to be thankful for the blessings of life, however small, to be a blessing to those around me and humanity in general and never take anything(life especially) for granted.

I am learning to live my best life daily because one is only sure of now…the next minute is not guaranteed.

The whole experience really got me thinking…how beautiful and humane it will all be if people begin to send a little something to hospitals of our choice for babies like little Samuel, who had to stay back after they had been discharged…for lack of funds to offset hospital bills. The Samuels of this world will have access to good and prompt medical attention if we all make efforts in that regard.

It’s the least we can do for the little ones in our world. Please look around you, choose a hospital or reputable charity organisation for this purpose.

I must also add that it is not enough to make this commitment, monitor how the funds are being dispensed; make an effort to meet some of the beneficiaries whenever you can. You have learned to appreciate life more and it’s so soul- cleansing to know you helped give a child a chance to stay healthy and alive.

I am currently compiling a list of general hospitals to recommend for charity purposes. If you need suggestions, please contact me via SMS.

God bless your efforts.

Credit: Chukwuneta Oby, Guardian Woman

In Career Gems September 17, 2019 By Women of Rubies

“SHE WAS NOT A PROSTITUTE, SHE WORKED AT THE HOTEL” – SISTER OF LATEST VICTIM OF PORT HARCOURT SERIAL KILLER CRIES OUT

The sister of one of the girls killed last week by a suspected serial killer at a hotel in Port Harcourt, has debunked claims of her death being as a result of prostitution.

Revealing that her sister identified as Nikky Dora worked at the hotel, Nketa Esther Bright said she was killed alongside another staff while attending to some guys that booked a room at the lodging facility.

It was learnt that one of the girls died at the hotel while the other died at a church she was rushed to. Nikky Dora said to be an orphan, left behind a 10-year-old sister.

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In lifestyle September 17, 2019 By Women of Rubies

MOM CREATES HOUSEHOLD ‘JOBS’ AND MAKE HER KIDS APPLY TO GET ALLOWANCE MONEY

Shaketha Marion McGregor is a mom-of-three from Georgia who wanted to teach her beloved children an important life lesson about earning money, so she decided that from now on, they won’t be getting their allowance as easy as coming up to her and nagging her for it.
So, she created a hiring event where her kids had to apply for “jobs” around the house, and they will literally have to work for their allowance, just like grown-ups.

Check out what the mom posted on Facebook:

Shaketha seems to have the soul of a successful businesswoman, because the numbers on her Facebook post skyrocketed very quickly. The post received more than 213k likes, over 35k comments, and more than 130k chares.

The jobs for the children were kitchen manager, laundry supervisor and lead housekeeper.

Shaketha’s oldest son Jahkeem is 13, daughter Takeia is 10 and daughter Serinity is 6. Naturally, the everyday necessities can get a bit expensive for a large family, so the mom came up with this brilliant idea.

She even sent her son a rejection letter after he applied for a position that had already been filled.

Judging by the number of likes and shares her post received and the number of people that had a positive response to her post, we would say that the mom’s plan was brilliant.

Culled from www.femalista.com

In self development September 16, 2019 By Women of Rubies

HOW TO WRITE A PROFESSIONAL CV

Writing an interview-landing CV is a hard task for many. How do you write one that stands out from the many CVs human resource managers and recruiters receive when recruiting? An ultimate rule for CV writing is – be different and show your selling-point.

It’s worthy to note there’s is no one right format to write a CV. One rule you should note, however, is that your CV should be able to put you in the spotlight for the role you’re applying for, this will inform the HR manager or recruiters decision to invite you to an interview.

What is a CV?

How to write a professional CV

A curriculum vitae popularly known as CV is brief synopsis or account of your educational, professional experience, skills and more typically used for job applications.

There are 2 types of CVs – the educational CV and the experience focused type. The former focuses on educational/professional qualification and academic work and is usually for applicants who have no work experience while the latter focuses on professional experience, skills and achievements.

Listing either educational or professional experience is best done by starting with them from most recent to oldest. It’s Important to always adapt your CV to a job industry and consistently tweak them for advertised job roles.

The CV Writing Format

1. Personal Details

How to write a professional CV

This section consists of your name, address, age (not be compulsory), phone number, email. Put these in a strategic location and in legible fonts so that they can be easily seen by the HR manager or recruiter. Ensure the information provided are current.

Pro Tip: Never use an email that is not yours. Avoid stating your state of origin, religion (except if specified in the job advertorial) and unprofessional email addresses. Examples of this would be obiswag10@xyz.com or sexyprincess2015@xyz.com. Keep it professional.

2. Work Experience

How to write a professional CV

Start with your most recent job role. For each job role, it’s important to state your role and achievements. An example would be:

Iceberg Communications Limited 2016 – (Present)

Job Title: Marketing Executive

Iceberg Limited is Nigeria’s number one marketplace for electrical home appliances.

Achievement:

Individually increased the monthly revenue from N15 million to N25 million in 6 months.
Worked with the marketing team to spread our products from Lagos to all the 6 states of the Western Nigeria within a year.
Won the ‘Salesman of the Year” award consecutively for November and December 2016.

Pro Tip: Always remember to tweak your job experience in line with what you are applying for. It will increase the employer’s preference for you.

3. Education

How to write a professional CV

Always start with the most recent educational qualification. Professional certification that is relevant to the job should also be added to this section.

E.g. University of Port Harcourt – 2013

Qualification: B.A. History and International Relations.

Excellent diplomatic skills and versed in three foreign languages – French, Portuguese and Chinese
Graduated with a first class grade of 4.56 and won the ‘Best Graduating Student’ award.

Pro Tip: If you have a qualification from a tertiary institution, it’s unimportant to include your primary school first leaving certificate unless you’re a fresh graduate with no work experience. This section includes professional certifications, affiliations/membership, training and seminars; they can appear as a sub-section under education.

4. Interests and Abilities

How to write a professional CV

This section should be kept short and simple. Key things to note here are:

Avoid clichés such as “creative” “motivated”, “team player”, “problem solve”, “self-starter.” Instead, be specific about your hobbies – Replace ‘running’ with ‘I jog about 300 km every weekend’. This shows you are disciplined and committed.

Pro Tip: Add interests that align with the prospective employer’s corporate social responsibility.

5. References

How to write a professional CV

The standard number of referees is three, although some organisations request for two. The lesser the pages of a CV, the greater attention it receives. As an employer, you would not want to be bothered by CVs that look like handouts. A 2-page CV is excellent. Therefore, be direct, clear and convincing.

Pro Tip: “Never use a referee that you’re not familiar with and has knowledge of using them as referees,” – Prince Ihemegbulam, Jobberman CV Services Analyst pointed out.

Some Tips How to write a good CV

Use active verbs wherever possible. For example, you could include words like ‘created’, ‘analysed’ and ‘devised’ to present yourself as a person who shows initiative.
There should be no spelling or grammar mistakes in your CV. Use a spell checker and enlist a second pair of eyes to check over it.
Avoid using generic phrases such as ‘team player’, ‘hardworking’ and ‘multitasker’. Instead, provide real-life examples that demonstrate all of these skills.
Take a look at the company’s website, local press and the job advert to make sure that your CV is targeted to the role and employer.
Decide whether the chronological, skills-based or academic CV is right for you. For more information, take a look at example CVs.
Don’t put the term ‘Curriculum Vitae’ at the top of your CV.
Provide a professional-sounding email address.
Never lie or exaggerate on your CV or job application. Not only will you demonstrate your dishonesty to a potential employer, but there can be serious consequences too. For example, altering your degree grade from a 2:2 to a 2:1 is classed as degree fraud and can result in a prison sentence.
If you’re posting your CV online don’t include your home address, as you could be targeted by fraudsters.
You should always include a cover letter unless the employer states otherwise. It will enable you to personalise your application for the job. You can draw attention to a particular part of your CV, disclose a disability or clarify gaps in your work history. Find out how to write a persuasive cover letter.

Things Employers Look Out For

One survey of employers found that the following aspects were most looked for

(From the brilliant 2010 Orange County Resume Survey by Eric Hilden)

45%	Previous related work experience
35%	Qualifications & skills
25%	Easy to read
16%	Accomplishments
14%	Spelling & grammar
9%	Education (these were not just graduate recruiters or this score would be much higher!)
9%	Intangibles: individuality/desire to succeed
3%	Clear objective
2%	Keywords added
1%	Contact information
1%	Personal experiences
1%	Computer skills

So, there is it! Isn’t it time to give your CV another look? Another great way to get yourself an interview-landing CV is to get a CV Rewrite from recruitment professionals.

This article was first published on https://www.jobberman.com/

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In Interviews&profile September 16, 2019 By Women of Rubies

MEET NAINA JAISWAL, WHO COMPLETED HER PHD AT AGE 19 AND IS THE YOUNGEST POST GRADUATE IN ASIA

Naina Jaiswal (born 21 March 2000) is a table tennis player from India who won multiple titles in both national and international championships. She is also a “Child Prodigy” who started undergoing PhD at the age of 17.

Born in Hyderabad to Ashwani Kumar Jaiswal and Bhagya Laxmi Jaiswal, Naina had completed her graduation at the age of 13 from St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad. At the age of 15 she has completed her degree and at the age of 17 she began a PhD.

Naina Jaiswal completed her 10th grade at the age of 8, completed her Intermediate at the age of 10, completed her Graduate degree from St. Mary’s College at the age of 13, completed her Post Graduation from Osmania University at the age of 15 and currently she is pursuing her PhD. She is the youngest post-graduate from Asia.

Her International titles are:

First girl from India who selected for ITTF World Hopes Team – 2011
Secured 6th position in the world (Austria) – 2011 (under-12)
Cadet girls’ team gold medalist in Indian open – 2011
Cadet girls’ singles bronze medalist in Indian open – 2011
Cadet girls’ team bronze medalist in Indian open – 2013
Cadet girls’ double bronze medalist in Indian open – 2013
Cadet girls’ team gold medalist in Fajr cup (Iran) 2013
Cadet girls’ doubles gold medalist in Fajr cup (Iran) 2013
Cadet girls’ singles bronze medalist in Fajr cup (Iran) 2013
Participated in Hong Kong junior and cadet open 2011
Participated in Asian junior championship (2011)

Her National titles are:

Present ranking – India’s no. 1 (under 15)
Cadet girls’ singles National champion (gold medalist) 2010
Cadet girls’ team National champion (gold medalist) 2010
Sub- junior girls team National champion (gold medalist) 2010, 2011, and 2012
Junior girls’ team National champion (gold medalist) 2010
Sub-junior singles (bronze medalist) 2010
Sub-junior doubles (silver medalist) 2011
Youth girls’ team (bronze medalist) 2011
Junior girls’ team (bronze medalist) 2012
Youth girls’ team (silver medalist) 2012
Junior girls’ doubles (silver medalist) 2012
Sub-junior girls’ team (bronze medalist) 2013
Sub- junior girls’ doubles (silver medalist) 2013
Hat-trick winner of first national ranking tournaments (2011, 2012, 2013)

Besides all this, the child prodigy can also play piano, sing and write with both her hands.

Her future looks bright as she is looking forward to marking her presence in the 2020 Olympics.

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In Career Gems September 16, 2019 By Women of Rubies

10-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN COMPUTER GURU, EMMANUELLA MAYAKI APPOINTED TO TEACH IN UK SCHOOL

An after-school club at the Southfields Primary School, Coventry, England, has appointed a Nigerian pupil, Emmanuella Mayaki, to teach following the discovery of her rare talent.

The 10-year-old is reported to be have been proficient in all main Microsoft programs by the age of seven and has even launched a website of her own.

Martin Benbeidge, one of the instructors at the school, said Emmanuella is not only the school’s star, but has superior skill and passion for sharing knowledge, Vanguard reported.

Despite what she has been able to achieve at such tender age, the 10-year-old is not slowing down as she hopes to learn more programming languages like Prolong and Lisp as soon as possible. She has shown what is possible with the right education and guidance and her story is something she wishes other kids, especially in Nigeria, get to share.

The young girl said she wants the Nigerian government to put up infrastructure that would allow kids in the country to learn some computer skills and be able to code too.

“I want to become a machine learning engineer because I have experience in programming and my job is to program a machine to perform specific tasks,” she said when describing what she does.

“My knowledge of modern software such as Eclipse, which I use to program Java applications, is also part of the reasons I want to be a machine learning engineer,” she added.

She further noted that she wanted to teach children because she believes technology is the future, saying technology learning at a tender age will create a better society.

“In the code club, I am teaching HTML and CSS, also graphics because if you build a website you need some graphics to add on to the page,’ she said.

“In the club, there are currently about nine pupils. Hopefully, the club will increase its members in September,” she added.

She also advised all children that it is not too early to start, noting it is wrong for parents to keep computers away from their six or seven year olds fearing that they may spoil them.

“Today, my Academy App among others is already on Google play store where I pass on knowledge of coding and graphics. I remember at age seven, I set a target to become a professional web designer and analyst at age nine, and I have accomplished it,” she said.

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In Career Gems September 13, 2019 By Women of Rubies

SINGER, ADELE FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM ESTRANGED HUSBAND

Adele and her estranged husband, Simon Konecki are officially going their seperate ways 5 months after announcing their split.

Recall that on April 19, the 31-year-old “Hello” crooner and her 45-year-old husband who she share a 6-year-old son Angelo with, announced their split in a joint statement after 7 years of being together.

Court documents showed that Adele filed for the divorce in Los Angeles. The divorce came three years after they secretly got married and two years after she confirmed their union during an acceptance speech at the 2017 Grammys.

Though it is believed she and Konecki did not sign a prenup during their wedding, however Adele’s divorce filing might involve determination of their son’s custody and finance.

Also, Konecki might be entitled to as much as half of the singer’s earnings as the divorce was filed in Los Angeles, California where they own a property and where his business has a base of operations.

Credit: LIB

In Career Gems September 13, 2019 By Women of Rubies

FG APPROVES INCREMENT OF VAT FROM 5% TO 7.2%

Value Added Tax (VAT) is payable on goods and services consumed by any person, whether government agencies, business organisation or individuals.

The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmedconfirmed the approval of the increase at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, September 11th.

The new rate which will take effect from sometime in 2020, is however subject to an amendment of the VAT act of 1994 by the National Assembly.

“This is important because the federal government only retains 15% of the VAT, 85% is actually for the states and local government and the state needs additional revenue to be able to meet the obligations of the minimum wage.

“This process involves extensive consultations that need to be made across the country at various levels and also it will involve the review of the VAT Act. So, it is not going to be implemented immediately until the Act is reviewed,” the minister said, according to Punch.

Well, check out how Nigerians are accepting the news on twitter

Fatai Razaq@Razakidae

Increasing #VAT_to_7.2% to pay salaries will only trigger both supply-driven (increase in the price of goods) and demand-driven inflation ( civil servant buy more goods). Coupled with the recent increase in electricity tariff-will bring more suffering and make us poorer. https://twitter.com/nigeriantribune/status/1172026449773174784 …

Nigerian Tribune

✔@nigeriantribune

BREAKING: FEC raises VAT to 7.2%https://tribuneonlineng.com/breaking-fec-raises-vat-to-7-2/ …
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In Career Gems September 13, 2019 By Women of Rubies

BARBIE RELEASES PILOT AND ENGINEER DOLLS TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG GIRLS INTO STEM SUBJECTS

Mattel’s Barbie has announced three new dolls in partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

Created to encourage young girls to pursue careers in aviation, the three dolls include a pilot, engineer and member of the cabin crew.

The new dolls are part of Barbie’s Dream Gap Project, which was launched to combat the fact that girls as young as five can start to limit self-belief and doubt their full potential. This initiative aims to level the playing field for girls globally and highlight role models across a number of industries.

Virgin Atlantic has highlighted pilots and engineers for these new Barbies because, according to the Women’s Engineering Society, just 12 per cent of the UK engineering workforce is female and just 4.3 per cent of UK pilots are women.

Nikki Humphrey, SVP of People at Virgin Atlantic, said: “We know that women are currently underrepresented across a number of careers within aviation. We also know we can’t change this position overnight. Therefore it’s imperative we play the long-game, highlighting to primary aged children that any job role is open.

“Our partnership with Barbie marks another milestone in our commitment to this. It’s astounding that girls start believing they can’t follow a certain career path from as young as five and it’s our ambition we close this dream gap. By working with Barbie, it allows us to speak directly to our future generation of aviation workers, whether they aspire to be cabin crew, engineers or pilots.”

Virgin Atlantic’s cabin crew Barbie (Virgin Atlantic)

Designed to show both ethnic and body diversity, the dolls have been designed to reflect real Virgin Atlantic workers with the pilot doll wearing flat shoes – a step away from Barbie’s signature heel – and the engineer wearing flat safety boots.

All three dolls will be on sale on board Virgin Atlantic flights and in select stores later this year.

Credit: EveningStandard

Women of Rubies

26-YEAR-OLD YOUTH CORPS MEMBER JOANA NNAZUA KOLO IS ON THE PATH TO BECOMING NIGERIA’S YOUNGEST COMMISSIONER

CHUKWUNETA OBY: SOBER MOMENTS….

“SHE WAS NOT A PROSTITUTE, SHE WORKED AT THE HOTEL” – SISTER OF LATEST VICTIM OF PORT HARCOURT SERIAL KILLER CRIES OUT

MOM CREATES HOUSEHOLD ‘JOBS’ AND MAKE HER KIDS APPLY TO GET ALLOWANCE MONEY

HOW TO WRITE A PROFESSIONAL CV

MEET NAINA JAISWAL, WHO COMPLETED HER PHD AT AGE 19 AND IS THE YOUNGEST POST GRADUATE IN ASIA

10-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN COMPUTER GURU, EMMANUELLA MAYAKI APPOINTED TO TEACH IN UK SCHOOL

SINGER, ADELE FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM ESTRANGED HUSBAND

FG APPROVES INCREMENT OF VAT FROM 5% TO 7.2%

BARBIE RELEASES PILOT AND ENGINEER DOLLS TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG GIRLS INTO STEM SUBJECTS

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