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AAU Ekpoma Students Protest School Fees Hike

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Students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, have taken to the streets to protest a hike in their schools fees.
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Students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state on Friday staged a peaceful protest in Benin against what they called the arbitrary increase of fees by the management of the institution.
The students who carried signs with inscriptions such as “N165k is not beans,” “Our fees are too high are angry which the state which is supposed to be the sole owner of the institution”
They explained that the fees were increased from the initial N47,000 to N160,000 for some faculties and N200,000 and above for others.
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5 Years Jail Terms to Any Lecturer that Demand Sex From Student To Pass Them

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5 Years Jail Terms to Any Lecturer that Demand Sex From Student To Pass
 A Bill for an Act to make provision for the prohibition and punishment of sexual harassment of students by lecturers in tertiary institutions has been passed into law.

The Bill which was sponsored by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta Central) and 57 other co-sponsors, was read for the first time on Wednesday 4th May, 2016.
The objective of the Bill is to prohibit the offence of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions and impose stiff penalties on perpetrators.

It also creates a strict liability offence by removing mutual consent as a defence in prosecution of sexual harassment cases, as it were in the extant laws.

The new Act when signed to law, will not only prohibit lecturers from having sexual intercourse with underage students; it will also punish lecturers who demand for sex from female students as a condition to giving passing grades.

Presenting the report on the Bill to the Senate on Thursday, the Committee chairman on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator David Umaru said the Bill enjoyed full supports of various stakeholders and civil society groups during public hearing.

As against the initial proposal of the sponsors of the Bill that any lecturer who harasses female student shall be liable to 3 years imprisonment; Senator Umaru said the clause has been amended.

“Any person who commits any of the acts specified in section 3 of this Act is guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be sentenced to imprisonment of up to 5 years but not less than 2 years and there shall be no option of fine”, the Bill reads.

It was, however, agreed upon presentation, that the penalty should be 5 years imprisonment or option of fine to the tune of N5m or both.

The Act also provides that the head of an institution upon receiving a written complaint of sexual harassment from a victim, shall set up a ‘Sexual Harassment Investigation Panel’ which shall submit its report in writing within 30 days.

The panel shall be headed by a non academic staff who is not less than the rank of Assistant Director, with 2 members of the Academic Union and 2 members of the Nigerian Bar Association.
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GOOD: Court Jails Woman 90 years Over N5.6m Admission Scam

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A Federal High Court in Enugu on Thursday sentenced a woman to 90 years in jail for university admission fraud.
Chika Amsy Charles
Chika Amsy Charles
The woman, Chika Amsy Charles, was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and was sentenced to three years imprisonment on each of the 30-count charge brought against her.
The sentences are to run concurrently from the date of her conviction.
The convict was found guilty of swindling three young Nigerians to the tune of N5,620,000, under the guise of helping them secure admission into Enugu State University of Science and Technology ESUTH, through her unregistered NGO called Bold and Dynamic Gender Initiative.
Chika ran out of luck in 2007 when one of her victims, who she defrauded petitioned the EFCC, on her fraudulent activities.
One of the Counts on which she was convicted and sentenced reads: “That you Chika Amsy Charles, Simon Chidubem (at large) and Friday Ali(at large) on or about the 10th October, 2007 at Enugu, Enugu State within the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria with intent to defraud obtained N330,000(Three Hundred and Thirty Thousand) from Okudoh Obinna by false pretense when you represented yourselves as capable of procuring admission for his wards into Enugu State University of Science and Technology which pretense you knew to be false and thereby committed an offense contrary to Section 1(1)(b) of the Advanced Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act NO: 14 of 2006 and punishable under Section 1(3) of the same Act”
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JUST IN: Senate suspends JAMB 3-year validity plan

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JUST IN: Senate suspends JAMB 3-year validity plan

The Senate on Wednesday said it has suspended the amendment of the Act establishing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in order to allow for adequate consultation with stakeholders.
The red chamber had approved the extension of the validity of the results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) being conducted by JAMB to three years.
The decision, the senate had said, was granted to reduce the financial burden of the examination on parents, students and JAMB.
Chairman, Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary), Senator Aliyu Wamakko, confirmed the suspension to reporters during an oversight visit to the headquarters of JAMB in Abuja.
Wamakko, who was represented by Senator Ajayi Boroffice, stated that the senate would not make any laws that would impede on the progress of any institution.
He said: “Your JAMB result is only valid for one year and we thought it will be better for it to be valid at least for three years. It will reduce the burden on the parents, on the students themselves even on the institution that is conducting the test. I think it is what is good for all of us and I don’t think the public will reject it.
“As I said we don’t make laws for an individual or for the senate. We make law for the country in the interest of all of us. A bill must not necessarily be at the convenience of a particular organization, having said that, since we don’t want to make a law that will impede the progress of any institution we are bound to listen to what they are saying. We are bound to listen to them.”
Responding, JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, said he was happy the senate listened to its appeal to suspend the amendment of its Act.
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Corruption: Oko Polytechnic Rector weeps (READ FULL STORY)

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Corruption: Oko Polytechnic Rector weeps (READ FULL STORY)
Corruption: Oko Polytechnic Rector weeps (READ FULL STORY)
It was a show of shame on those indicted by the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) yesterday in Federal Polytechnic Oko as confiscated items of Entrepreneurship were displayed in the open. One of the Lecturers was indicted for illegally forcing his Entrepreneurship Development (EED) Students to submit items ranging from 15 buckets of Paints, 15 gallons of 20 liters oil, 30 buckets of Custard etc produced by each group of 10 students and submitted to him without passing through the due process of Knowledge Acquisition.
Occasioned by this, the Students now squeeze out their hard-gotten feeding money to purchase EED items in Markets as to get better scores instead of bending down to learn from Professionals in the Skill acquisition center of the school. The Lecturer (identity withheld) whose name has gone viral on Campus for perpetrating this evil act has been suspended with immediate effect by the Management while others are still facing panel.
The ACTU Chairperson, Mrs Nwobi Nnenna said her unit has bogus reports on the non-repentant and already-suspended Lecturer who forces students not only to purchase Supermarket items to earn few marks but also forces them to buy his textbooks that are sold outside the bookshop for N3000. She also posited that her unit has confiscated the items through the help of an informant who led her men to the building where the Lecturer stores all the items bought by the students. The ACTU Chairperson also took the Rector and his Management team to the premises where the confiscated items were kept.
When the Rector saw the numerous items allegedly submitted to the indicted Lecturer, he wept in the open. He angrily harped that Students should not hesitate to report Lecturers who are involved in such a dastard act without fear.
The Rector thanked the ACTU Chairperson and her team for doing a wonderful job of redeeming the image of the Polytechnic from maggoty personified Teaching Staff (Lecturers). He said he doesn’t believe that any Lecturer would continue mal-treating the Students after his pleas to them on many occasions.
His words “This is still unbelievable! This is pure extortion from my Students in disguise. It is lamentable and unfortunate that people enjoy it when the little ones cry. The Economy is not very good and as such, Students should not be made to go through all these. I built Entrepreneurship and Skill Acquisition Centre for the Students to be taught on how to be self-employed after their Polytechnic Education and not for criminals.
Students should be taught how to produce these items and not forced to buy them outside for marks. The perpetuators of this crime have flopped the essence of Entrepreneurship Development and must pay dearly for it. The equipment needed for all these practical and the Professionals have been put in place in the Skill acquisition Centre to guide the Students. So why are all these students forced to go outside the school to enrich just few men? This situation must be thoroughly dealt with and the doers must be brought to book immediately”
The Rector further used the opportunity to reiterate his earlier warning to the Lecturers who boldly fail students in their 30% Continuous Assessments; asking them to have a rethink and stop the illegalities or face the wrath of the School Management.
He charged ACTU members to continue without fear in the discharge of their duties. While beckoning on all members of staff to cooperate with the Unit to achieve a corruption-free Institution, the Rector promised to ensure that ACTU is fully supported by the Management to carry out their assigned duties.
The Anti- Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), was established by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as one of the implementation mechanisms for its Mandate on prohibition and prevention of corruption especially in the Public Service. Prof.Godwin Onu installed ACTU in Federal Polytechnic Oko when he took over as the Rector of the Institution to fight Mal-practices and Corruption.
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YEAH!!! Nigerian student graduates with first class in London university (Photos)

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WOW! Nigerian student graduates with first lass in London university (Photos)
YEAH!!! Nigerian student graduates with first class in London university (Photos)
Congratulations are in order for a Nigerian guy, Habib Salihijo, who bagged a First Class degree in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College, London. His excited sister who shared the good news via her social media age wrote.
Today I am so proud of my brother, he graduated from Imperial College with a 1st class honors in Engineering. My heart is filled with pride and I’m sure I can say the same about everyone else in the family.
Bappa would have been so proud of you. I’m sure he is smiling right now. Allah yafu mo. I don’t know why I’m crying but I am super super proud of your hard work and dedication. I know you will go places, the sky is your limit. I love you so much.
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AGAIN: UNILORIN produces 67 first class graduates

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A total of 67 out of 8,038 graduating students of University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) will be awarded with first class honours during the institutions 32nd Convocation Ceremony that comes up on Friday and Saturday.
According to the Vice Chanvellor, Professor AbdulGaniyu Ambali said the graduating students “comprise 1,903 post graduates,6069 under graduates of first degree and 66 diploma graduates.
“Of our 6,069 first degree graduands 67 of them made the first class grade and 1,505 made second class upper division grade. Additionally, we have 3,200 second class lower division,1,124 third Class division and 70 pass.Those who had pass were 82 last year. The MB:BS graduands during the session are 103.”
He also stated that the university has achieved giant strides in the last few years under his watch which has earned it the number one choice for admission seekers.
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Good! Caleb University produces 15 first class graduates

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Caleb University will at its sixth convocation ceremony graduate a total of 340 students of the institution.
It was learnt that about 15 of the graduating students will be awarded first class degrees.

This was disclosed by the institution’s Vice Chancellor Prof Ayandiji Daniel Aina.
According to him, the school has churned out graduates at five different convocations since it started operation in January 21 2008.
He mentioned that the Despite the on-going economic recession, Ayandiji said management would not be increasing its tuition.
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14 Unilag SUG leaders arrested and beaten by police

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About 14 student union activists were arrested this afternoon by the Nigerian Police who tortured, beat, and brutalized them as they met near YabaTech. These students congregated in Yaba following their attendance at a hearing at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos.
The student activists attended a hearing on the case between some the rusticated University of Lagos Students’ Union (ULSU) and their university, UNILAG. Today’s hearing ended with Federal Court Justice Salihu Seidu adjourning the case to October 25th because the defendant, UNILAG, failed to show up in court.
SaharaReporters learned that the police viciously beat, brutalized, and arrested numerous student activists. Among those brutalized included: the NANS JCC Chairman Samson Moses Adewale, NANS JCC Sports director Muhammed, NANS JCC Secretary General Owolabi Oluseyi, two NANS JCC senators, and others.
The police swooped in on the student leaders during a meeting to decide next steps in their case against UNILAG for illegally rusticating students. During the police operation many students were arrested, according to sources.
Sources speaking to SaharaReporters said the circumstances surrounding the attack, and the Gestapo manner it was carried out, suggests that the Nigerian police were likely acting on instructions of UNILAG authorities. It will be recalled that the Nigerian police are implicated, alongside UNILAG officials, in the rustication of some student leaders.
Semester examinations started in UNILAG today and the court hearing today was expected to grant an order that could give the students the opportunity to join their colleagues in the exams. Unfortunately, the case was adjourned till October 25th, meaning the students would be missing the entire semester despite not having violated credible rules. Activists are saying that the action is punitive and a corrupt university management is punishing the students.
Meanwhile the Education Rights’ Campaign has condemned the premeditated and vicious attack today by the armed policemen in a message sent to SaharaReporters by the National Coordinator Hassan Taiwo.
“We strongly condemn this attack; it is unacceptable that the police would disrupt the peaceful gathering of students. These students were illegally rusticated by an intolerant management for leading fellow students in a protest in April to demand improved welfare conditions.
“As citizens of the country, students have the right to freedom and expression. The police is funded by taxpayers’ money and they shouldn’t be converted into the private thugs of tyrannical Vice Chancellors like the one at UNILAG.
“We therefore call on the commissioner of police to immediately release those reportedly arrested and caution his men from being further used by a despotic University authority to clampdown on students of the University of Lagos.
The students were first detained at Sabo Police station before being moved to Lagos Police Headquarters in Ikeja. They are being moved to Panti Police Station as at the time of filling this report.
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Teacher rapes 6-year-old pupil in Lagos

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A 35-year-old teacher, Chukwu Ndubuisi, was yesterday, arraigned before an Ogudu Magistrate’s Court, Ikeja magisterial district, Lagos, for allegedly raping a six-year-old pupil (names withheld) within the school (name withheld) premises.
Before the arraignment, Vanguard gathered that an official of Temitayo Ogan Child Safety and Support Foundation, TCOSS, who got wind of the act, reported the case to Lagos State Domestic and Sexual and Violence Response Team, DSVRT.
It was learned that the Fine Arts teacher, who committed the act after the school hours within the school premises in Omole Phase 11, was arrested by officers from Ketu Police Station.
The Investigating Police Officer, IPO, Betty Coker, told the court, during the arraignment, that results of medical test conducted on the victim confirmed attempted penetration.
The IPO disclosed that the suspect allegedly committed the offence which is punishable under Section 260 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
Magistrate S. Hamzat, who adjourned the case to November 3, granted the suspect N100,000 bail with two sureties to deposit N50,000 each.
The magistrate added that one of the sureties must be a blood relation and must be gainfully employed by a reputable and verified organisation and must be tax compliant.
DSVRT Coordinator, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, disclosed to Vanguard that the State Directorate of Public Prosecution, DPP, has demanded for the duplicate case file, to aid quick delivery of judgment.
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Good: See cars Ekiti governor gave to teachers in the state

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To celebrate World Teachers Day, which was yesterday, Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose gave out cars to the best in the state. An excited blogger said in pidgin:
“Oga Fayose this economic recession no dey affect you.Over here where I dey our governor dey struggle to pay teachers na em you wan give cars to two teachers.The teachers in my state fit get appointment for your state?Today in Ekiti, TWO TEACHERS will go home with these brand new KIA RIO.

“That’s the way Gov Fayose rewards the teachers annually.

Happy Teachers’ Day.”
Here are pictures:
WOW!! See cars Ekiti governor gave to teachers in the state
WOW!! See cars Ekiti governor gave to teachers in the state
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BENUE Cultist Kill University Graduate And One Other (Graphic Photo)

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The victims, believed to be in their 20s, were killed around 8pm opposite the entrance to the Benue State Polytechnic.
it was gathered that one of the victims, identified as Stephen, famously known as Keshi recently graduated from the Benue State University and was waiting for his National Youth Service before the sad incident.
The second victim was identified as Adah, otherwise known as Nature.

A source hinted Dailypost reporter in Ugbokolo that on that fateful night, the victims were with their friends when the gunmen stormed the area, shot them at close range and disappeared.

Stephen, is said to have a barbing saloon in the area which is being operated by the second deceased, Adah.

The development sparked fear among residents of the area, who fled for safety.

The incident is coming barely 24 hours after a suspected armed robber was caught and stripped Unclad, after a foiled attempt to snatch a motorcycle from a woman in the area.
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Applying for Admission this Year? Here’s How to Write Your Letter of Motivation

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Have you ever applied for admission into a programme in another country but didn’t get selected because they didn’t like your name?
Truthfully, it might have been because you failed to impress with your Letter of Motivation.
When applying to programmes in many parts of the world, applicants are usually required to submit a Letter of Motivation (sometimes also called Statement of Purpose or Personal Letter or Personal Essay). This Letter of Motivation plays a very important role in the selection process. Regrettably, they often fail to convince any member of a selection committee.
With very popular questions from readers, Afterschoolafrica breaks down what is involved in writing a Letter of Motivation and why it is key in gaining admission to schools abroad.
What is a Letter of Motivation?
A Motivation Letter is a full view into the passion and aspirations, hopes and achievements of a candidate, sent alongside other application documents to convince a selection committee that he/she is the best for the programme.
The Motivation Letter is not a test of your grandiloquence but of your intelligence and emotional balance. The Letter of Motivation is one of the most important parts of your entire application. It plays a decisive role in determining if you will be accepted or not.
Your Letter is not about flattering your desired school or extolling your qualities to make yourself similar to a demigod. Your Personal Letter sells YOU in such a way that is very easy for your desired school or programme to see that you have natural (or make it natural) and very enviable qualities fitting for the school’s existing culture.
For some graduate schools, The Motivation Letter is the single most important document. It helps selection committees recognize a candidate’s enthusiasm and resolve to cross the selection hurdle.
How do I show Enthusiasm and Resolve in my Letter of Motivation?
This sub-heading says one thing about Letters of Motivation: Show. “Show, don’t tell” Keep this phrase in mind as you read the rest of this post, and as you write your own essay.
A good Letter of Motivation depends not only on WHAT you write, but HOW you write it.
For example, anyone can write “I am highly motivated…” This statement is known to be the most repeated in the history of Motivation Letters. It shows up so often that it (and whatever is written beside it) becomes meaningless to application review committees. And while it may be true about you, if you write it like that you are unlikely to be accepted. Imagine if they have to read 30,000 letters with that same statement.
Therefore, you need to consider carefully how you can express this statement so that you can SHOW you are motivated, rather than TELLING that you are.
My Grades are not excellent. How do I make sure I stand out through my Letter of Motivation?
In selection processes, there are two kinds of candidates that are eventually chosen for a programme:
  1. The Excellent Candidate
  2. The Dazzling Candidate
The excellent candidate is ambitious and smart, often belonging to the top 10% of achievers in her grade level. The excellent candidate has the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to take part and be an exceptional student in the programme. She is more intelligent, confident, and goal oriented.
If you are not an excellent candidate, try being the dazzling candidate.
The dazzling candidate on the other hand will almost effortlessly describe their interests, experiences, and motivation in a way that indicates larger amount of creativity and intellectual integrity that is missing from the excellent student’s application. The words and phrases they choose demonstrate imagination, originality and an instinctive ability to think outside the box. Simply put, their curiosity outshines their academic ability (this is very important as well).Motivation Letter
The best way to be the dazzling candidate is very simple. Show, don’t tell. Show. This word holds all the weapons not only when it comes to writing Letters of Motivation, but for writing just about anything. Also apply this word to everything you read in this post.
What should be in my Letter of Motivation?
Bear in mind that these are just pointers to assist you in scoring with your programme’s application assessment team.  The points listed here are not arranged and NOT ALL OF THESE POINTS are required in your Motivation Letter.
Now that we have that out of the way, the Letter of Motivation should be written with the following outlines:
  • Why do you want to study this course at this university?
  • What is your understanding of the course in which you sent in your application?
  • What makes you passionate about learning and educating yourself?
  • What are the questions that you struggle with or the problems that are important to you?
  • How does your interest in the programme you are applying for relate to your previous experiences or address your future plans?
  • Conclude by reaffirming your interests and values and show appreciation for the chance to prove yourself (where required, you can ask for a personal interview)
For a scholarship/internship/fellowship/grant Motivation Letter, explain why your academic performance and reasons for applying to that university make you a suitable beneficiary of the so-so Scholarship. If you have achievements that you think make you fitting for the scholarship/internship/fellowship/grant etc or interests and ideas, this would be a great starting point in the Letter.
Your Letter of Motivation may answer the following questions:
  • What is your professional goal?
  • In which sector would you like to work after obtaining your degree?
  • In which way will you contribute to the diversity of the programme?
  • Why are you applying for the chosen bachelor programme?
  • Which of the courses offered in this programme are particularly beneficial in pursuing your goals? (or your community’s or country’s? Make sure you are well informed.)
  • Why do you think you are the right person for this programme?
  • What knowledge and skills gathered in your previous education/experience will be useful?
  • Have you already gathered any relevant experience?
  • Have you gathered any relevant experience as a member of any organisation? (Students association, NGO, political party, volunteer service … If so, submit proof of your membership / your social involvement.)
  • What do you think of your own personality? Do you think you are a good leader? Are you somebody who can make a difference? What makes you think so? (Show your strong points, but realistic.)
For programmes in Europe and rarely-been-to areas:
  • Why do you want to study in the Netherlands/Hungary/Singapore/country of your choice?
  • What do you know about the country’s university system and the specifics of studying in the country?
  • Do you expect it to be different from studying at your home university? If so, in which way? (Gather more information and talk to people who were students of the programme)
  • Is there anything in the country (society, political, economic…) which you think could serve as a model for your own country?
  • Is there any system/technology developed in the country which you would like to apply in your own? Which one exactly? Why?
  • Are there any organizations, institutions or companies you would like to visit or learn more about? Why?
How do I write my Letter of Motivation?
  1. Make sure your Letter of Motivation is well composed: First reflect on all the above questions, take down observations, read more, discuss with friends and alumni. Then write an outline. Then write the essay. (Not all of the questions above have to be written down!)
  2. Do not include the outline or the above questions in your essay. Simply use them as a guide to writing your Letter.
  3. Take your time and start early: The Letter of Motivation is a crucial document in your application. Never try to write it down in one sitting. Delete all unwanted parts. Grammar, spelling and research errors are unforgivable. Even if they may be, do not attempt to send in your Letter without proofreading over and over and over again. Overlooking mistakes in your own application will indicate a lack of thoroughness that may lead the selection committee to conclude that you are not a careful researcher.
  4. Don’t compose vague sentences: If you were part of a programme, state which programme and where. Offer explanations where they are needed. Tactfully give reasons why without using too many conjunctions like ‘because’, ‘but’, or ‘and’.
  5. Apply an appropriate style of writing: Avoid all kinds of cliches that have lost their feel and meaning. Avoid flowery phrases and flattery. Deal with your topics in a reflective and factual way. Write your  words in a professional and serious tone. Do not campaign for your beliefs.
  6. Your Motivation Letter should not be longer than an A4: However, many programmes may specify how many words are needed, the kind of fonts and line spacing to be used. Make sure you are aware of the programme’s preferred formatting standards. At the end, your letter of motivation should be contained in not more than two pages.
  7. Do not start your Letter of Motivation by repeating your CV: Put some flesh on what you stated on your CV, something worth reading. Avoid bullet-pointing your qualities in your Letter of Motivation.
  8. You are poetic. You are a story teller. You are charismatic. You are a mathematician. You think in numbers. Show that part of you that makes you qualified for the programme. Show it, Don’t tell it.
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Top 13 Career Skills You Don’t Learn in School That You Need Today

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Whether you are looking to land a heavy job in a multinational or become a big-time entrepreneur, this exclusive guide to skills you really need after school can help you reach your goal.
Skills
You’ve paid your dues, you’ve worked hard in school and have graduated with a satisfactory Grade Point Average, ready to venture into the world – the next level.
In this complex, technology-driven market, you may find that what you learnt at school may not even cut you a job in teaching in some new generation schools, you know, the kind that are likely to pay you the salary you deserve. How much more to stand on your own.
You need an edge. And the surest one these days is to have certain skills that are most in demand in your field that help you/your employer keep up with the technological, economic and social forces that are transforming so many industries.
Before going on about valuable skills, there’s always the confusion a fresh graduate has in choosing a particular ‘field’ to venture into After School. There’s no one right way to answer this for every single graduate who is as indecisive as the next graduate.
However, here are 4 ground rules to help you skip the confusion and choose your field/career path.
  1. Life experiences: an interesting or challenging event that has happened in your lifetime and has stuck with you, possibly changed your outlook on life.
  2. Natural Talent: what comes to you naturally. This is what people call passion.
  3. Nurtured Talent: what you have learnt to do after some time.
  4. Degree: What you studied in school. It could be a branch-off of your course or exactly what you graduated with. Your degree certificate helps to prove you are somewhat qualified.
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The key is to convert any of these ways or a combination of them to choose the most rewarding career path for you. You must also identify the skills needed to clearly navigate this chosen field.
Some of the most valuable skills today have nothing to do with science and technology. They are skills that require just deep thinking. So you don’t have to pay a fortune or go on a break from life trying to learn a skill these days.
13 of these skills most companies need now have been identified and written in this post. Of course reading this post and agreeing with it does not give you the skills. Knowing the skills is just the first step, the rest is up to you.

1. SEO

SEO is now a basic skill. You must have it or Have it. Search Engine Optimisation, as well as the ability to write good copy, are essential skills and have become very important in the last few years. The idea of SEO is to make your website more visible to search engines. This has become very necessary that companies spend millions to maintain visibility on the internet. Learning SEO is the big advantage your business may have over its close competitors.

2. Digital Marketing

Digital marketing is hot. Being able to reach thousands to millions of people on  social media and various other online platforms will boost business at any time of the day.

3. Interpersonal Communication

Interesting conversation is now a game changer in business. Gone are the days of boring, stick-to-the rules, conservative relationship. People with interpersonal communication skills always find a connection with those they come in contact with and are very quick in making people trust them. Leaders or students, every business needs this skill to flourish.

4. Networking

Business communication is as important as interpersonal communication. In fact, both go hand in hand under different circumstances. In essence, networking doesn’t only involve distributing call cards. It’s getting the right people to want to be associated with your business as well as with you. How well can you sell yourself?

5. Computer-Aided Design(CAD)

This is the skill needed to design an image, audio, video, infographics, buildings, body organs and a variety of other structures, often in 3D. This digital product design skill often pays off in choice fields; from healthcare to engineering to marketing.

6. Data Breakdown/Analysis

Every time you click on a website, shop online, watch a video, or do pretty much anything else, you leave behind crumbs of information. There are companies that need this information of the customers who visit their sites to be broken down into simple language to sell to a customised audience. This is big business in recent times.

7. Programming

Programming skills are the hottest of all skillset today and there is no end in sight. If you are looking for a secure job that can give the opportunity to work from anywhere, programming is the way to go. One of the best things about the field of programming is that the most popular programming languages can be learned online for free.

8. Contract Negotiation

These days, it’s no more about what your cv says. A lot of people have talked their way into great deals because of how they presented their case. This skill requires you to learn how to be witty in speaking, embodied with facts/figures and solid in body language and you might ace any deal of your own.

9. Software Development

From the sciences to engineering, people who can build new apps and customize online tools earn a bigger paycheck than their counterparts. Because smart phones are here to stay, the need for software for these phones will become increasingly in need.

10. Online Customer Service

There are a handful of companies who don’t see any reason to be online. Many other companies overlooked social media as a means of reaching their customers for a long time until it became almost late. Startups that are focused on how to best serve a customer for a repeat business usually hire people who can track user satisfaction and foresee their needs. If you want to become an entrepreneur, do not overlook this skill.

11. Business Analysis

If you seek to be employed by a big multinational, you should have a catch on what is going on in your field, how it’s affecting/ going to affect your company’s business, how businesses can come out of an ongoing drought, how a business can make a solid impact and profit at the same time. Deep insights and an intelligent business sense (not textbook sense) will help you ace that interview.

12. IT Security

With a wave of hacks going around, companies are after people and tools that can prevent these hacks or restore their websites. The trick is that it’s usually a simple tweak that is needed but the fear of loss makes it look technical. So the big bucks goes to you for being able to safeguard a website.

13. Sales

With all these skills in place and the inability to make sales, a business crumbles to the ground. No matter what industry, all businesses thrive on sales. And the ability to solve a problem, influence a person to buy a product, raise profit while minimising costs are what makes you a sales expert.
There are Four Tips to add more skills to your skillset in a very easy way:
  1. Follow up on Online Courses: A very fantastic way of acquiring a skill today is by letting real professionals teach you in a virtual class, taking a test and getting scored, all on video. More people are now embracing sites like Coursera and Udemy, which offer hundreds of online classes. Most of these classes are free or low-cost. These sites are best for people who can learn well on their own and who are willing take up a new skill. Want to be able to understand your customers better? Coursera has a four-week Customer Analytics course, created by IESE Business School, that will take up to five hours a week.
  2. Volunteer for a Project: Being directly involved in something makes you learn a skill faster. Pick up skills by volunteering at a nonprofit organisation or taking up an internship. Either way, you can make use of the small part you play when you are at a negotiation meeting or a networking event. Watching and learning will later evolve into directly playing the part.
  3. Get Certified: If you’re entering the job market or a new industry, you may find your CV lacking in skills and experience, especially if you just graduated from the university. It’s tempting to lie, but if a new employer ever asked you to use any of those fake skills on your CV, then you are in hot water. For some skills, particularly those tied to software, recruiters and hiring managers seek out formal certifications. So going ahead to learn skills that employers require certification for, makes you more eligible for a job than someone who isn’t certified.
  4. Find a Mentor: Get close to an influential person, someone already in a position to give you advice and grade your performance. Most often, your mentor’s approach to business and situations raises your own response to issues to become more developed and strategic. Ideally, you want to work under someone who’s really good at it.
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