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Five Tips for Using Social Media to Advance Your Career

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Sure, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter have made it easier than ever to reach out and search for a new job. But before you do anything, read these five tips to make the most of your search: 1. You are what you tweet. Even though you're connecting online, avoid being too casual. Your LinkedIn presence is essentially your résumé. Take time to craft your profile and describe your work accomplishments, because recruiters are watching. Also, carefully consider the brand you’re presenting and the information you're sharing across your online platforms, including Twitter and Facebook. Even your profile photos should reflect the image you want to communicate, so it may be worth hiring a photographer to take a professional headshot. 2. Do your homework. Before interviewing, be sure to do your research online. LinkedIn is a great resource for keeping up with movement within the company and learning about the career pat

What to expect from Manchester United this January transfer window Who does The Independent’s chief football correspondent Mark Ogden think that Manchester United should target in January?

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The biggest complaint against the under-fire Louis van Gaal has been his ‘boring’ brand of football. Manchester United fans and ex-players alike have been unimpressed by their side’s pedestrian style and the lack of verve and movement in their forward line. Pressure has been heaped upon strikers Anthony Martial, the shock signing of the last window, and club captain Wayne Rooney, who has struggled for form all season. The whole team is struggling as a result. Read more Manchester United's Premier League half-term report With left-back Luke Shaw a long-term absentee through injury, there is also a need to strengthen in defence. However, a lot may depend on whether Van Gaal can stay in the Old Trafford dugout for the rest of next month, as the spectre of Jose Mourinho looms over him. Who does The Independent ’s chief football correspondent  Mark Ogden think that Manchester United should target in the upcoming January transfer window? Take a look at ou

Odd socks, florals and a fried egg iPhone case: fashion inspired by 2016's cultural calendar

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Odd socks, florals and a fried egg iPhone case: fashion inspired by 2016's cultural calendar From Hockney’s new show to Adele’s megatour, how to take wardrobe inspiration from the year’s biggest cultural blockbusters Adele, Celine 2016, Delacroix Composite: REX/Alamy Hannah Marriott @maid_marriott Thursday 31 December 2015 06.58 GMT Last modified on Thursday 31 December 2015 14.38 GMT Share on LinkedIn Share on Google+ Save for later Pick a side in the battle of the period dramas Spotless empire-line dresses or men in grubby band T-shirts? Two big period TV dramas air in January, providing fashion fodder for all. If you’re fond of the kind of skinny scarf habitually draped around the neck of one of Kate Moss’s boyfriends, then 1970s-set, Mick Jagger-produced HBO rock series Vinyl is likely to be your poison. If you like your style more refined –

What to expect from CES 2016

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  In just a few days the Engadget team will be getting on a plane (well several different planes) and heading to Vegas. That's right, it's time for CES again -- the biggest consumer technology show of the year. Each January some of the largest (and some of the smallest) names in tech bring their newest and shiniest wares to the desert. Wondering what to expect this year? For starters, definitely more wearables, more connected home goods and, yes, all the TVs. Need more detail? Check out the gallery below for a breakdown of what we expect to see on the ground.

Space Fuel: Plutonium-238 Created After 30-Year Wait.

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Space Fuel: Plutonium-238 Created After 30-Year Wait by Jeanna Bryner , Live Science Managing Editor   |   December 30, 2015 08:11am ET 254   25   2 Submit 1 Reddit Scientists mixed neptunium oxide with aluminum and pressed the result into pellets. They then irradiated the pellets to create neptunium-238, which decayed quickly into plutonium-238. Credit: Oak Ridge National Laboratory View full size image Scientists have produced a powder of plutonium-238 for the first time in nearly 30 years in the United States, a milestone that they say sets the country on a path toward powering NASA's deep-space

Box clever: Yotam Ottolenghi’s Christmas leftovers recipes Don’t even think about going to the shops until you’ve dealt with the mountain of leftovers in the fridge

Room for any more? I certainly have! After all the build-up about what comes out of the kitchen on Christmas Day, there’s a huge sense of relief in the days that follow. The pressure is off, expectations revert back to normal and logistics stop being thought through in such detail. The only problem is how to make use of all the food left over: those roast potatoes you over-catered for, sprouts that never even appeared, the smoked salmon that ended up not being needed, the sweet wine, not to mention the Christmas pudding that defeated everyone. Leftovers should be just that – using up what you have to hand, rather than having to go to the shops to buy even more – so don’t worry if you don’t have all the ingredients listed here. There’s enough flavour going on in the sweet-and-sour turkey salad, for example, for it to withstand a couple of changes or omissions. You can improvise with the dressing as well: if you don’t have fish sauce, say, just increase the soy sauce to two tablesp

Beulah Fest Awards 2015

Description The Beulah Fest Awards is a subsidiary of MCKRAFTIG ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED.Beulah focuses on the gospel music ministry and by so doing, intends to create a strong impact on the world through the choral ministry and the church. Photos Schedule Day 1 Event Date: Dec 26, 2015 Start Time: 09:00 AM End Time: End Date: Dec 26, 2015 Location: Lagos Island, Lagos Island, Lagos

10 ways on how to become successful

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1. Pick only The Best People to join you This is probably the most important one. Both in a great adventure and in a new business, you won’t be able to go alone. Choose very wisely your partners, employees and suppliers. 2. Attitude beats Expertise This one is a no-brainer. Choose the people with a great attitude. Expertise will come afterwards. People who help, that want to get involved, that learn, listen and the do more than they should or are supposed to. People that go the extra mile. At one point in time, this extra mile will be crucial for the business and the team. Looking east from 8500m on Everest 3. Live for the Moment and make the most out of every second It’s a certainty that the road will be difficult, that you will struggle, feel exhausted, experience pain and suffer along. Most of the times you will be alone – even at 8000m, you usually climb alone. You have to find reasons and ways to enjoy every moment though. 4. Prepare for the Unexpected even when

High Heel shoes: The bitter price of elegance with comfortability.

When it comes to shoes, some women will go through hell for a pair of the London Jimmy Choo brand. The brand became notable in the fashion circles, especially for its high heeled bridals since 1996. Since wearing high-heeled shoes is an art, women deserve medals for learning to walk in them let alone run! But what effect does wearing high heel have on our bodies? High Heel  shoes Most women believe that if they wear high-heeled shoes they will become more attractive, sexier, more cultured, corporate and sophisticated as well as boost their confidence. These days at social functions, including churches, as every day wear, especially in the corporate world, Nigerian ladies can be seen wearing these ridiculously high-heeled shoes that come as high as 14 to 16 inches. There are different kinds — the wedge, clogs, ankle strap heels, wedge sandals and the high heel sandals and they come in assorted colours. Unknown to many, the constant wearing of these shoes presents some very serio

Have you heard. Yudala ‘Gyming with the stars’ hits Festac town

The happenings of last weekend  would forever remain in the hearts of enthusiastic Nigerians who thronged the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Field in Festac, Lagos for the third edition of Gyming with the Stars, a CSR initiative put together by composite online and offline retail chain, Yudala. The well-attended event which kicked off with an intensive work-out and aerobic sessions led by ace comedian Ali Baba, screen star Uru Eke and other certified fitness instructors attracted a mammoth crowd. As was the case with previous editions, superstar artistes Iyanya and Naeto C did not fail to excite the crowd, treating them to mind-blowing performances and hit songs which had everyone dancing and singing along as ace comedian Alibaba was not left out of the show with his rib cracking comedy. Chief Executive Officer of Yudala,  Mr. Dave Ibelegbu  said: “We are packaging this programme to encourage our customers to live a good life, and enjoy their wealth, because a healthy man is that

Olamide (Baddo) displaces Davido as the most nominated artiste for tooxclusive Awards 2015

As Nigeria’s leading online music platform, tooxclusive gears up for its yearly online based awards, Nigerian popular music star, Olamide has succeeded in displacing top music star, Davido as the most nominated singer by leading with ten nominations on the online music platform’s 4th yearly awards. Olamide Speaking to press men on the idea behind the project, the CEO of the platform said, “ The award is basically to celebrate entertainers’ contributions to the entertainment industry and excellence in their works”. Also, the platform have officially unveiled nominees to be featured in over 18 voting categories for the 2015 edition of the yearly awards. This award is also a way of heightening the tension for who will win what at this year’s online-based awards that has some of Africa’s best and internationally celebrated artistes including Olamide, Wizkid, Yemi Alade, Phyno, Davido and Patoranking among others, slugging it out for variety of awards in their nominated categories. T

BON Awards: When Nollywood stars light up Akure

The sleepy city of Akure, the Ondo State capital reverberated last Sunday night, when Nollywood stars and other stakeholders took turns to walk the red carpet and pose for shots as this year’s edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards, BON, held amid glitz and glamour in the state. The awards ceremony, which held at the Ultra-Modern Dome of the International Event Centre, Akure, indisputably shook the ancient city to its very foundation. Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State with Seun Oloketuyi and Gbenga Adeyinka at the event The likes of Zeb Ejiro, Nobert Young, Segun Arinze, Femi Branch, and Tade Ogidan who received a special recognition award for his outstanding achievements in the nation’s film industry alongside former president Goodluck Jonathan, Godswill Akpabio, and Patience Ozokwor, were among the Nollywood oldies that lighted up the event which was anchored by vibrant actor Gideon Okeke and Bimbo Akintola. Meanwhile, the high point of the event was the presentation of awar

The 12 tribes of Israel

Who were the 12 tribes of Israel, and why are they so important in biblical history and prophecy? What do you need to know about the 12 tribes? "...the seed shall be prosperous..." The Bible lists 12 sons of the patriarch Israel who each became the father of a tribe of the ancient nation of Israel. Here is a list of the 12 tribes of Israel from Genesis 49: Reuben. Simeon. Levi (this priestly tribe did not receive a territory, and sometimes is not listed when the tribe of Joseph is listed as two separate tribes). Judah. Zebulun. Issachar. Dan. Gad. Asher. Naphtali. Joseph (often listed as two tribes named for his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh). Benjamin. Let’s look at what the Bible tells us about the history and the future of the 12 tribes of Israel. Promises made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob God promised Abraham that his descendants would be numerous (Genesis 13:16; 17:2; 22:17) and that his descendants would eventually constitute “many nations” (Genesis

Here are the amazing things that you can do with your iphone6s and iphone6s plus

So you bought the new iPhone. Whether you’re jumping to Apple for the first time or upgrading from an iPhone 5S, you could probably benefit from learning the features, tips, and tricks that will help you get the most out the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. The arrival of the new phones also brings with it a handful of must-try apps that take advantage of the new hardware and software improvements. We’ve broken down all of the steps required to dive head first into the iPhone 6S, organized into three neat categories: apps to download, iOS 9 features to try, and settings that help you stay in control. Let's dive in! Apps to download If you've checked the "updates" section of the App Store this week, you know every developer under the sun is now optimizing for both iOS 9 and the new iPhones. As of today, a huge number of apps — more than we could include here — have been updated to add support for 3D Touch, Spotlight search, and a slew of other Apple features. More are c

Here it comes again, airtel ng creates job opportunity for the unemployed

Latest Jobs at Airtel NigeriaCompany DescriptionAirtel Nigeria, Airtel Networks Limited, a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a memberof Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate,rise above their daily challenges and driveeconomic and social development1) Airtel Nigeria (Operations Manager Mobile Financial Services)Click here to apply2) Airtel Nigeria (Business Development Manager Mobile Financial Services)Click here to apply3) Airtel Nigeria (Head Youth Segment)Click here to apply.