10 Things You Should Never Do While Going/During a Job Interview

In all likelihood, you've already heard the standard job interview tips: Give a firm handshake, make eye contact, have questions prepared, say and follow up later with a heartfelt thank-you. So, hopefully you've got those basics down already.

But even seasoned professionals can use a brush-up on modern interview etiquette before heading in to discuss an opportunity you’re really excited about. In fact, the longer you’ve been working, the more laissez-faire you might inadvertently become about your interview skills, especially if you’ve had a few great jobs and feel like they’ve prepared you to talk to anyone.

That might be the case, but you still might be surprised by some of the things that bug HR people and managers when they’re meeting an assembly line of job candidates.

So, below are things you should never to do if you want to be sure not to rub someone the wrong way:

1). Show Up 2 Minutes Before the Interview
It’s not enough time to slip into a bathroom for a quick mirror check—key for making sure you don’t have anything in your teeth or smudged lipstick and also for just making sure you feel and look ready. “Always arrive early enough to check your face in the bathroom or duck into a nearby Starbucks,” says leadership consultant and adviser Dana W. White, author of the new book Leader Designed: Become the Leader You Were Made to Be. “It’s amazing what can go wrong with makeup and hair in a fairly short amount of time, especially on a warm day and you’re nervous. Keep oil-blotting sheets on you, or use a clean toilet seat protector to blot away sweat on your face or underarms.

2. Rock a Week-Old ManicureTo put it bluntly, chipped nails look gross—and they’re a common pet peeve among managers. Make sure your nails are clean and well-groomed, whether you’re wearing a color or going natural.

3. Wear Something Wrinkled“It’s always shocking to me how many people will wear wrinkled clothes to an interview as if no one will notice,” says White. “People notice if your pants or shirt isn’t pressed, so iron or steam everything.” That even goes for a blouse you’re wearing with jeans to a super-casual office interview. Wrinkles look sloppy and generally send a message that you don’t care, which at a job interview, is the exact opposite impression you want to give.

4. OD on PerfumeAn HR manager at one of New York’s major magazine umbrella companies once told me that her biggest pet peeve during interviews is when someone walks in sporting a strong cologne or perfume. Leave the fragrance at home!

5. Ignore the ReceptionistBad idea. You don’t know who is friends with whom in this office—and it’s also bad karma to act dismissively toward people whom you don’t outrightly need something from. “Be friendly, smile, shake their hands,” says White. “Because people are nervous or arrogant, they can treat greeters, receptionists, or assistants as if they’re invisible. When you leave, your interviewer could ask them, ‘What did you think of her?'”

6. Come Across as BlaséSmile and make it clear you’re happy to be there, being considered for this opportunity. Sounds basic, but a lot of people’s nerves can make them appear preoccupied or overly serious. “Believe it or not, one of the biggest mistakes people make is not appearing excited or interested in the job they’re interviewing for,” says Lisa Skeete Tatum, founder and CEO of Landit, a technology platform that aims to increase the success and engagement of women in the workforce. “Show enthusiasm!”

7. Pretend You Know Something You’re Clueless AboutWhile it’s important to appear (and actually be) prepared, it’s not worth lying your ass off pretending you’re aware of something the interviewer is talking or asking about and risk looking like an idiot. This is one instance where you should not fake it until you make it. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions or say, ‘Excuse me, I’m not familiar with that term,'” says White. “Yes, it might reveal something you don’t know, but you can use it as an opportunity to learn and allow the person to educate you. Generally, everyone loves to show up as an expert, so let them.”

8. Ask About SalaryDon’t ever bring up salary or benefits during a first meeting: It can come across as presumptuous. “Be prepared with a polite answer if you’re asked,” says Skeete Tatum. If you’re meeting with HR, expect them to ask for your minimum compensation requirement; if they ask what you’re currently making, politely give a general range and then mention the range that you’re looking to make with this next move. Don’t box yourself in with specific numbers at this point.

9. Skip the “Closer” QuestionMost interviewers will ask you if you have any more questions for them, or if there’s anything else you’d like to say before wrapping up. “Go in for the closer with your short bullet points on why you’re excited and a great fit for the opportunity,” says Skeete Tatum. “If something you wanted to communicate wasn’t covered in the interview, use this moment as an opportunity to highlight it. Leave them with something great to think about.” Even if it’s just reiterating your excitement about the opportunity!

10. Leave Before Asking About Next Steps.
Make sure you know who’s getting in touch with whom next, so you can follow up appropriately. “Thank them for their time and ask when and with whom you may follow up,” says White. “This will prompt them to tell you whether they or their assistant will reach out—or whether the onus is on you.”

BY: ADEMUYIWA OLAMIDE

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Wickedness: Boyfriend Made Girlfriend Suffer As He Doused Her In Gas & Set Her Alight (Photo)

A mum-to-be was forced to give birth in agonizing pain after her boyfriend doused her in gas and set her alight.

The boyfriend who carried out the horrific assault "was not ready to be a father", the victim's father claims.

Most of Andrea Grinage's body was covered in devastating burns over most of her following the brutal attack.

But the brave 30-year-old, from Maryland, America, courageously gave birth to a healthy baby girl seven weeks early.


Andrea and her baby daughter, Journey Aleah, are now recovering.

Andrea, who already has two sons aged eight and 15, has lost everything in the fire.

Her father, Arthur Grinage Snr, has now launched a fundraising campaign to help pay for this daughter's treatment on her long road to recovery.

In a GoFundMe appeal he wrote: "Everything was lost in the fire and she must begin a new with your help.
She has a long road to recovery and unknown medical cost. PLEASE stop domestic violence."

The suspect, who has not been named, was identified by brave Andrea, who also told officers he had threatened to target other members of her family in Washington.

Teelamford readers, what do you think should be done about this?. Kindly share your thoughts.

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Famous Comedian, Ushbebe Narrates His Experience In Brazil During 2014 FIFA World Cup Competition

The comedian spoke about his experience in Brazil to Joy Marcus. And for those who haven't visited the country, reading this is as good as been there.

Read below..

Where is the most interesting place you have been to recently?

That would be Brazil. I went for the 2014 FIFA World Cup competition and I spent about five days there. I stayed in Sao Paulo.

Did you travel alone or with a group?

I travelled with my wife.



What was the first thing that struck you about the place?

I was surprised that Brazilians didn’t understand or speak English language. It was a big shock for me.

Did the places you visited while there share any similarities with Nigeria?

Some places in Brazil looked a bit like Nigeria, but Nigeria is a better place to be because you will find people who can, at least, speak Pidgin English. In Brazil, they don’t know how to converse in English. In order for me to be able to communicate with them, I always had to speak into my phone and an app on the phone would translate to a language understood by them. However, they have more beautiful places than Nigeria does.

What did you find particularly impressive about Brazil?

I visited where they do the Formula One car race. It was a unique experience for me, because I saw it live. The experience was different from watching the race on television. I visited the beach, and I also had to go to the police station at some point because I was looking for my passport. They could not speak English to me, and I had to wait till God provided an interpreter.

What was the highlight of your trip?

Aside from going to their mall, which was an awesome experience; the highlight was when we were rushing to the airport to go and watch a match. When we got there, Nigerians had already taken over the place. This made some of us not to go because we got there late, and some senators and commissioners who insisted on flying were already there.

How was the weather as of the time you visited?

The weather was relatively okay because it was more like summer; it wasn’t too cold. In Brazil, they like to stay under the sun. There were also lots of transgender people there; you won’t even be able to differentiate men from women.

Did you try any local food?

I tried their food but I did not enjoy it.  We had to look for where we could get to eat Nigerian food like eba. The number of Igbo boys in the market was alarming, and we eventually ate fufu and okra soup.

Did you experience any culture shock?

I won’t say yes because their culture is not too odd. I have been to some North American countries where I experienced stranger cultures. It was just the language barrier that posed a problem. Then, when the World Cup was ongoing; whenever their home team won any match, there was free flow of enjoyment, and you could kiss anybody, or do anything you like. In fact, they are too corrupt in that country.

If you could import just one thing to Nigeria from that country, what would it be?

It would be Brazilian hair; they had it in surplus and their prices were good.

What can Nigeria learn from Brazil?

The country is suffering very well; they have their problems and we don’t have much to learn from them. They are only slightly different from third world countries, but their electricity is very stable. It’s a rough country too and there are lots of theft incidents. The only thing I enjoyed was the presence of well-dressed policemen, and one could approach them for anything. Unlike back here in Nigeria where you don’t find policemen except when they want to collect money from you.

Were the people friendly towards you?

Yes, they were very friendly and welcoming.

Did they know much about Nigeria?

Well, Nigeria wasn't strange to them, especially to the traders. Nigerians come to buy things from them.

What would a first-time visitor find most striking about Brazil?

The fact that they don’t understand English. That should strike anybody because the first thing you want to do when you visit a place is to communicate. A first timer needs to be prepared. If I had known, I would have had my Google language translator and anything that would have helped me overcome the language barrier better.

How would you assess their entertainment industry, compared to Nigeria?

They like football a lot more than music or movies. But I know they like music too because everywhere was always lively and they like to party. They should be ahead of us in entertainment because of the constant electricity that they enjoy.

What’s the best travel advice you can give?

You should have lots of money with you, and have a backup plan; someone you can call when you run out of cash or you become stranded.

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Hiding Perfect 30-Minute Shoulder Workout You've Never Come Across

Thirty minutes in the weight room isn't much time—but it's enough, if you know how to take advantage of it. Any single muscle group can be trained hard and trained well in the length of a sitcom episode, but to do it you'll need laser focus and a good plan.

Thirty minutes in the weight room isn't much time—but it's enough, if you know how to take advantage of it. Any single muscle group can be trained hard and trained well in the length of a sitcom episode, but to do it you'll need laser focus and a good plan.

Don't believe me? Give this delt workout a try.

The Perfect 30-Minute Shoulder Workout

1

Cable Rear Delt Fly

3 sets, 20,15,10 reps

2

Seated Dumbbell Press

2 sets, 12,10 reps

1 set, failure (dropset)

3

Superset

3 sets

Front Plate Raise

10 reps

Seated Side Lateral Raise

10 reps

4

Standing Low-Pulley Deltoid Raise

2 sets, 12 reps

1 set, failure (rest-pause set)

5

Upright Barbell Row

2 sets, 25 reps (with wide-grip)

Rear Delt Fly

Rear delts are a neglected group so we're going to bookend this workout with moves to make them a priority. You can do these flyes with cables or a reverse pec-deck if your gym has one. Either way, give it 3 sets of 20, 15, and 10 reps, taking 60 seconds of rest between. Remember, as the reps go down, the weight goes up.

Seated Dumbbell Press

Dumbbells allow you to take the weight lower than either a barbell or machine. Lower the weights as far as you comfortably can with good form on each rep. Stop short of lockout at the top so you can keep tension on the delts and off the triceps.

The first two sets are straight sets, first 12, then 10 reps. For the third set, perform a dropset. Rep to failure, reduce the weight, and keep going. You've got 60 seconds to rest between the first two sets. Don't rest on the dropset until you reach failure twice.

Superset: Front Plate Raise With Seated Lateral Raise

Two for the price of one—what's not to love? For the front raises, hold the plate at 10 and 2, just like you would a steering wheel. Raise the weight to shoulder height, being sure to keep the traps out of the movement, then lower with control. Do not arch your back or cheat your shoulders by letting momentum do all the work.

Once you hit 10 reps, grab two dumbbells, have a seat, and knock out those lateral raises. Sitting helps you focus on the lateral head better than standing. If you really want a challenge, use kettlebells for this exercise instead of dumbbells. You get no rest between exercises and 60 seconds between supersets.

Single-Arm Cable Lateral Raise

This exercise focuses on each lateral head individually. Cables keep tension on the muscle and give you a fixed path of motion, which only helps you at this point.

Your first two sets are straight sets. On the final set, go to failure, count to 10, and do more reps. Do this with each side. Since time is of the essence, you only get 45 seconds of rest between sets.

Wide-Grip Upright Row

You started with rear delts, and now it's time to finish them off. Use a barbell with light weight so you can focus on the contraction. Use at least a shoulder-width grip, and if you can go a little wider, do it. The wider the better for targeting the back of the shoulder.

Pull up to approximately shoulder height—the bar should never reach your chin. Complete 25 reps, then rest 45 seconds before tackling your second and final set.

And you're done! Boulder shoulders in under 30 minutes. You'll even have a couple of minutes left to admire the pump.

AUTHOR: Roger Lockridge

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3 Ways To Improve Your Deadlift Without Deadlifting

For the sake of brevity, this post assumes you can perform a deadlift – trap bar, straight bar, bag of groceries of the ground, person, whatever – without shitting your spine.

Much like if someone wants to get better at writing they should, you know, write, or if they want to get better at not getting laid, they should attend Star Trek conventions…if you want to get better at deadlifitng, you should deadlift.

The more you (purposely) practice something the better you’ll get at it. I understand it’s stating the obvious, but it can’t be repeated enough.

There are many moving parts to executing a pristine deadlift, however, and oftentimes it bodes in our favor to include exercises, drills, and/or movements that compliment the lift or, more germane to the conversation, address a technique flaw or general weakness.

Below are a handful of quick-n-dirty suggestions that may (or may not) apply to you and help increase your deadlift badassery.

1) Deadstart Squats

• When set up to match your hip position for the deadlift it offers a ton of carryover in terms of both mechanics and musculature targeted.
• The deadlift is (mostly) a concentric movement. The Deadstart Squat, too, is (mostly) a concentric movement.
• For people who struggle with keeping their chest up (preventing their upper back from rounding) during the deadlift, this will be a challenge. NOTE: I’d likely revert to a FRONT squat hold for those who really struggle with back position here. Front squat position is also a better option for those who lack the requisite shoulder mobility (external rotation) to perform well. Another great option is using the Safety-squat or Yoke bar.
• Great option for training power/explosiveness.
• Because I said so.

As far as sets/reps there are two approaches I like, both of which gravitate more towards the low(er) end of the spectrum.

One (3-5)

Here, reps will stay in the 3-5 (25ish total reps) range using 60-75% of 1RM. A 4-week macro-cycle may look something like this:

Week 1: 5×5 @ 65% 1RM, 90s rest

Week 2: 6×4 @ 70% 1RM, 90s rest

Week 3: 8×3 @ 75% 1RM, 90s rest

Week 4: 3×5 @ 60% 1RM, 90s rest

Idea is to stay tight throughout duration of set. You should always come to a complete stop on the pins, however you shouldn’t relax

Two (Singles)

I love this option as I feel it offers the most carryover to my deadlift.

Because I’m only performing one-rep, I can place a premium on getting as tight as humanly possible and being as explosive AF. In addition I can go a little heavier in weight here (70-85% of 1RM)

A 4-week macrocycle may look something like this:

Week 1: 12×1 @ 70% 1RM, 30s rest

Week 2: 10×1 @ 75% 1RM, 30s rest

Week 3: 8×1 @ 80% 1RM, 60s rest

Week 4: 6×1 @ 85% 1RM, 60s rest

2) RKC Plank

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Prayer Of The Day!

Make a loud AMEN!!

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Surprising Effective Ways To Stay Fit And Healthy

Staying fit is really not as hard as people think; besides, if you think of the effort you put into shedding excess fat and compare it with the effort you put into staying fit, you’ll realize that staying fit is a much better option.

Below are some surprising tips for staying fit and healthy..

1. To Burn Fat, Don’t Just Sweat 
The best indicator of fat burn is either heart rate or RPE (that is, the rating of perceived exertion). Simply sweating without increased heart rate or rating of perceived exertion is unlikely to do much to help you stay fit, because sweating signals more to a rising body temperature than increased fat burn. So, try as much as you can to get your heart pumping through walks, outings, exercises and activities that make you exert yourself, rather than just lounging in the same spot all day.

2. You Don’t Have To Eat Perfectly All The Time 
Because you eat a chocolate bar, ice cream or cookie every once in a while doesn’t mean you have abandoned your healthy eating lifestyle. Eating healthily doesn’t mean you should deprive yourself of your favorite treats, it just means you should consume them in moderation. Don’t overdo it. As long as you remain active and don’t overdo it when eating your favorite treats, staying fit will not be a problem for you.

3. Avoid Dieting 
At this point, you have to ask yourself, how many people you’ve seen in great shape that are constantly trying out every new fad diet? The answer is probably none. This is because fit people don’t diet, they simply make healthy eating a part of their lifestyle. This is because the key to staying fit is embracing healthy eating as a lifestyle, learning to listen to your body and engaging in activities that help you exert yourself rather than being immobile.

4. Stay Active Outside The Gym 

Yes, staying active doesn’t just involve going to the gym, you have to learn to incorporate activity into your lifestyle; it’s really not that hard. Try to walk whenever and wherever possible, involve yourself in weekend activities that get you moving (not every single weekend of course because you still need to rest, but as often as you can), take the stairs as often as you can, make your vacations active by going sight-seeing, swimming, hiking etc., and basically just get up and move as much as you can (don’t sit around all day).

5. Focus More on Quality Than Quantity 

It might be surprising for some to realize that with exercise, it’s quality that matters more than quantity, and they might be more surprised to realize how little exercise they need to stay fit. This is why it is best to give realistic time limits to your exercise sets, so you can use that time limit to focus on increasing the intensity of your exercise. This way, you can improve the quality of your exercise routines and keep fit.

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Photos From Wedding Of Samson Siasia’s Daughter, Sanita

Former Super Eagles’ Coach, Samson Siasia’s daughter, Sanita Siasia walked down the aisle with her heartthrob, Jamell Barret, at the Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Atlanta, United States.

It was really an emotional moment for the ebony skinned Nigerian, whose soccer team won Nigeria’s only medal in the Rio Olympic Games.

Speaking on his daughter’s wedding, Siasia said;

“This is one thing every father looks forward to and I thank God for this day to be able to walk my daughter down the aisle for marriage.”  

He was very emotional about the traditional assignment of handing his daughter over for marriage.

In an emotional-laden voice, Siasia said, “I still remember her growing up and just being my baby and now that she is starting another great chapter of having her own family with Jamell, I give God the glory and express my sincere gratitude to my better half Eunice, because together, God has used us to raise a wonderful young woman.”

The reception which took place at the Marriot Hotel in Atlanta, attracted a large crowd including Siasia’s former team mates like Paul Okoku, Alphonsus Akhahon and Aniete Effiong. Other former soccer players in attendance included, Ikem Udeh, former Falcons goalkeeper Judith Chime and Bob Ubanwa. Daniel Abumere who was personal assistant to coach Siasia came from Nigeria for the event. See more photos below..

Source: Vanguard

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Story Of Father Who Impregnate Daughter Twice And Turns Imbecile (Photo)

It was a tragic story that started when, John Oyewo, the 67-year-old resident of Manfile community in Upper Gaa Akanbi, Ilorin South area of Kwara State, formerly married to one Yetunde, separated from her to marry another woman, by name Feyisayo in 1992.

Between Yetunde and John, they had a girl, Esther. Then 15, she would go to stay with her dad, and his new wife. Her stepmother, who was a businesswoman, was often away from home. One thing led to another and in the course of the visits, an illicit affair started between father and daughter.

How it started 
She recalled the genesis of the sordid affair. “My father came home one night. I was fast asleep when he woke me up and asked if I had had my bath. I said no. Then he asked me to bathe with him and I joined him innocently. 

While in the bathroom, he started touching my sensitive parts. Irritated, I Initially resisted him but when I could no longer hold it I became aroused and responded to his touching. We had it right there in the bathroom. Later, it became a constant thing. I was afraid but because I had nowhere to go, I endured it.”

The incestuous relationship resulted in Esther’s first pregnancy. She later gave birth to a child who died shortly after birth under mysterious circumstance. Still the shameful affair continued. 

The girl got pregnant for her dad the second time, had another child who they christened Oreoluwa.

Reward of sacrilege 
This time around family and relations felt that they had had enough of this nonsense and sent father and daughter packing from their midst by way of communal ex-communication. That was how the duo left the family house to settle in their present abode at Manfile area in Upper Gaa Akanbi.

But while there, the second child who was hale and hearty and had started walking about, suddenly took ill and died. As if that was not enough ordeal, the father became afflicted with imbecility and left home never to be seen again, till today. As you read this, only God knows where he is. 

To compound it all, Esther, now 39, has been afflicted with a strange illness the nature of which she would not want the public to know. But a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) is assisting her, she said. In tears, she said to The Sun: “I thought what I was doing then was right not knowing I have committed a great crime that has ruined my life.”

Okasanmi Ajayi, Police PRO, said the only time victims usually bring such case to the attention of police is when it goes beyond family crisis. “Otherwise, they prefer settling it in family way.”

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Prayer For Recovery If You've Lost Everything

“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

You have been given the authority to stand firm against the lies of the enemy. You have the authority to cast down his plans of attack against you. Know that you are God’s beloved. He sees you. He loves you. You are not alone.

PRAYER: Lord, I’ll just be honest: I feel like everything good has been taken from me. And I feel like You’ve let it happen. Can I admit that to You? Thank you for being big enough to handle all my fears, angers, and uncertainties. Lord, thank you for this truth: I am afflicted in every way, but not crushed, perplexed but not driven to despair, struck down but not destroyed. Lord, help me, give me Your Spirit, help me know Your goodness even in the midst of this pain. Help me out of this pit, Lord, and onto steady ground. Thank You God for never leaving me. Help me only have hope in You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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Bomb Attack: Terrorists Are Planning To Bomb 6 States In Nigeria, Including Abuja - DSS

The Department of State Services on Saturday revealed how suspected terrorists planned to unleash terror on selected six states and the Federal Capital during the just concluded Eid-Kabir.

DSS revealed that the plan was spearheaded by Islamic State of West Africa terrorists whose aim was to cause mayhem and destruction that would have disrupted the Eid-Kabir festivities.

It added that the plan was to conduct gun attacks and suicide bombings on selected targets in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, Kaduna, Niger, Bauchi, Yobe and Borno States.

Spokesperson for DSS, Mr. Tony Opuiyo, who made the revelation in a statement, named Husseini Mai-Tangaran, who was described as a well known senior ISWA commander, as the mastermind of the plan.

He said, “Mohammed was a fighter of the sect who left the conclave of the group in the Sambisa forest, to join ranks with Ismaila towards carrying out the attacks being planned by the group.

“Also, another accomplice in the plot, one Muhammad Ali was arrested on September 3, at Sheka area in Kumbotso area of the state. 

“Prior to his arrest, Ali was the financial courier of the group in Kano. He was one of the conduits through which funds and other material logistics were channeled to the group from foreign extremist elements/sponsors. 

“Like Abdulkadir Mohammed, Ali was involved in the plot to perpetrate the planned attacks in Kano and other states in the North during the just concluded Eid-Kabir celebration.” 

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Photos Of Mariam Mohammed As She Posses for Daily Trust Tambari

Abuja based Magazine Publisher and PR Expert Mariam Mohammed exudes class and style in this cover photoshoot for Daily Trust Tambari.

Dressed in a fabulous couture piece by Dubai based luxury designer Walid Atallah, the beautiful boss lady oozes sophistication as she dishes on her career and life on the pages of the lifestyle magazine which hits the news stands on today.

The gorgeous gold dress with intricate gold embroidery also features semi precious pearls, beads & stones from Swarovski Crystals. Who else is surprised? None! It’s Maktoub now, we all know her. 


Mariam: @maktoubboss
Dress: @walidatallahofficial
Photography: @fabolousbanji

See more photos below…

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