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The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund in conjunction with Coursera has created a fully sponsored online learning programme.

Registration deadline: October 31st, 2020.

Click link below for registration: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WgmhCYBgOUmRTeEOnwf6FzNL000t925Hve2P8mZgtGJUQjFUOTZJWDc4QlFCUDNMQ08wUVUwQ1JMWC4u

GOOGLE SET TO DISRUPT COLLEGE DEGREES WITH NEW CAREER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME

Google's Plan to Disrupt the College Degree Is Absolute GeniusGoogle's new 'career certificate' program is just the right thing, at just the right time.
Google made waves recently by announcing its new program, "Google Career Certificates," a collection of courses designed to help participants get qualifications in high-paying, high-growth job fields without attending university.
The courses should take about six months to complete, and will cost a fraction of a traditional college education.

As Kent Walker, senior vice president of global affairs at Google, succinctly put it in a blog post:
"We will consider our new career certificates as the equivalent of a four-year degree for related roles."

The truth is, traditional higher education may be necessary for some career paths, but for others it is neither necessary nor practical. Google's alternative not only costs a fraction of a traditional college education, it can also be completed in far less time--and can better equip graduates for the jobs they're seeking.

Of course, what Google is offering isn't exactly new. In some ways, the new program resembles other types of training that have existed for years, like vocational education or apprenticeship programs. The difference is, since Google is a household name, its certificate can be easily recognized and accepted across companies and industries--much like a degree from a major university.

Google's initiative holds a major lesson for other employers, too. For example, many companies have discovered that it's far better to hire for character and personality, and then teach skills.
If you're an employer, could you design a job training program of your own?

You could share principles and real-world techniques taken from your highest performers. A program like this would be an investment, but you could then offer the training online through already existing e-learning platforms, charge participants to enroll, and then provide a certificate at the end. You may even already have an in-house training program that can serve as the foundation for your course.

LEARN DIGITAL MARKETING & BUSINESS SKILLS FOR FREE WITH GOOGLE PRIMER

Google Primer is a free mobile application by Google, designed to teach digital marketing and business skills to small and medium business owners, startups, and job seekers using 5-minute interactive lessons. It is a part of Google's Grow with Google and Digital Unlocked initiatives.

Primer officially debuted in the United States on September 15, 2015 and is now available in Latin America, Indonesia, India, Canada, and Australia. On May 17, 2018, Google Primer underwent a redesign to make it more accessible to all users and to provide new lesson content on accessibility.

According to the app’s website, Google partnered up with marketing and business professionals to create Primer's educational content.

You can download the app from Google Play store and take 5 minutes lessons on Digital Skills

WRITING A COVER LETTER (PART B)

4. Sell yourself:

You have to let them know why you are right for the job.
Don't make the mistake of mentioning your skills and competencies without indicating why you are the best fit for the job.

Simple Examples:
- My ability to get along as well as my profound experience in solving complex problems will make me ideally suited for this job.
- I am passionate about XYZ mission and would love to bring my XYZ skills (list the skills) to this role.

In addition to this, you can list your achievements as they relate to the job.

Simple examples:
- Increased company sale by 120% which equaled $900M in Q2
- Trained 25 employees in my role on new company training model
Ensure they align with the job posting and let it be short

5. Conclude your letter and ask them to contact you:

The conclusion can be as simple as:
If you are searching for a competent Training Manager who has the drive to meet company goals effectively, we should speak. You may contact me at +1 (222) 555-9988 or [email protected]

Here's a Recap:
- Heading (Address and Who you are addressing to)
- Salutation
- Opening Paragraph (Who you are)
- 2nd Paragraph (Your skills and Qua.)
- 3rd Paragraph (Sell yourself and why you are a fit)
- Closing Paragraph (Ask them to contact you)
- Indicate any attachment.

What you shouldn't have on a cover letter:

1. Spelling / Grammar Errors
2. Info Not Related to the Job
3. Negative Comments about your past/ current employer
4. Very long paragraphs
5. Wrong Name of the Contact Person
6. Qualifications You Don’t Have
7. Personal information

In many cases, your cover letter can actually make the difference between getting selected for an interview or not.

Hence, it is a good opportunity and avenue to sell your skills, competencies and qualifications to the hiring manager.
All the best.

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WRITING A COVER LETTER (PART A)

Want to include a Cover Letter on that job application?

Here's a step-by-step guide of how to complete a cover letter. Also, what it should and shouldn't entail.
A cover letter should be a single page letter that you include with your job application. Thing is, you can always include one, unless the job advertisement clearly says you shouldn't.
Always remember to keep it short because it should be a summary and not your autobiography.

1. Follow The Rules of Formal Business Letters:

Your cover letter should include:
- Your name
- Your phone number
- Your email address
- The date of the letter
- The name of the hiring manager and their title
- The name of the company you are applying to as well

2. Introduce yourself and the purpose of your letter. It can be as simple as:

Dear. Ms. Amaka,
I am writing to apply for the position of Twitter Manager for XYZ as advertised on your LinkedIn page. I have X years of experience and believe my skills & experience are a good fit.

3. Review the Responsibilities & Qualification:

Truth is, most important requirements for a job opening are usually listed in the job description, or highlighted more than once.
What you do here is align your skills, competencies & qualification with the responsibilities.

Simple example:
As a data analyst with 3+ years of experience, I am excited by the idea of working at XYZ as a Senior Data Analyst. In my previous roles, I have displayed exceptional computing & mathematics skills as I am fluent in a number of data management systems & software.
Ensure you list as many skills and references as pertaining to the job as possible.
If you do not know how to structure them into a sentence, a short bullet list is fine. But make sure what you have listed corresponds to 90% of the job responsibilities.

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FACEBOOK BEGINS SMALL BUSINESSES' GRANT PROGRAMME

According to the post of Facebook website; "We know that your business may be experiencing disruptions resulting from the global outbreak of COVID-19, especially companies that are running cross-border business. We've heard that a little financial support can go a long way, so we're offering USD 100M in cash grants and ad credits to help during this challenging time."

Is my business eligible?
Up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in more than 30 countries will be able to receive a grant from Facebook. To be eligible to apply, your business must:

- Have between 2 and 50 employees
- Have been in business for over a year
- Have experienced challenges due to COVID-19
- Be in or near a location where Facebook operates

To check if your area is eligible, or to sign up for email updates when applications open, click link below https://web.facebook.com/business/boost/grants?ref=alias&_rdc=1&_rdr

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