6 Reasons You Won’t Get Hired Without a Cover Letter

Without a cover letter, you’re relying solely on your resume to make a big enough impact that the hiring manager will call you back for an interview. That’s asking a lot. From demonstrating your communication skills to keeping the follow-up ball in your court, a cover letter can strengthen your candidacy and increase your odds of landing an interview. Here are 6 valid reasons why a cover letter is absolutely necessary:

It tells the employer who you are and why they want you.
Yes, the Objective or Professional Summary on your resume also does this, but only in so many words. In the body of the letter, you have the room to elaborate on your experiences and interest in the position.
It showcases your writing ability.
Resumes have strict formulas with bullet points and short, choppy statements. A cover letter allows you to write more fluently. Since employers like to see that you can communicate well in writing, a proper cover letter puts the right foot forward from the get-go.

Telkom SA Limited has Vacancy Recruitment for Specialist, Sales Admin and Support

Telkom is Africa's largest integrated communications company, providing integrated communications solutions to an entire range of customers. Telkom's passion is to become world-class. In this section you will find detailed company information, investment opportunities and an insight into Telkom's community upliftment programs.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY ONLINE CV’s WILL BE ACCEPTED AND NO FAXED CV’s WILL BE CONSIDERED. Qualification and experience: Grade 12, with three years Commercial or Sales Administration, as well as cellular experience.

Swift Worldwide Resources Job Vacancies for Head Cost Analyst

Swift is the leading specialist supplier of manpower resources to the global Oil and Gas industry. Welcome to Swift, the leading specialist supplier of manpower resources to the global Oil & Gas industry. With over 25 years focusing exclusively in this sector, a database of 30,000 skilled personnel, a dedicated contract and permanent recruitment division, a logistics infrastructure spanning the globe and quality procedures accredited to ISO 9001:2008, we provide a world class service. The following position is required to be filled:

HEAD COST ANALYST
JOB REFERENCE: 878/2465
SALARY: Negotiable
CLOSING DATE: 18 Apr 2011
LOCATION: Lagos
JOB TYPE: Contract
 
JOB SUMMARY
Swift Worldwide Resources are currently looking on behalf of our client for a Lead Cost Analyst. The role will be based in Lagos, Nigeria on a 6/2 rotation with the start date to be ASAP. Typical working hours per week would be 55 hours (10 hours per day Monday to Friday and 5 hours on Saturday or 11 hours per day Monday – Friday).

BENEFITS:
Company will supply contractor with a travel allowance and a 1 bedroom flat including the following:
* 24/7 Power and Water
* Backup Generator
* Maintenance
* Cooking Gas for Stove
* Steward
* Furnishings
* Bottled Water and Water Dispenser
* DSTV Subscription
* Internet Access and Connection
* Security Services
* Accommodation and contents insurance
* Leasing costs, rentals, legal fees, stamp duties
* Private Vehicle/fuel/driver

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Preferably experience in Major Projects/ operators
* Minimum 5 years experience in Oil and Gas industry

CONSULTANT: Chris Leckie
EMAIL: cleckie.85760.2290@swiftwwr.aplitrak.com
PHONE: 01992 704 900
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Programmed Coordinator Vacancy in Methodist Church Of Nigeria – Benue State

The Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN) has been at the forefront of spiritual and social transformation, by spreading spiritual holiness and investing in medical-health services and social-economic welfare of the people. The church has established various institutions like the leprosy centre, three mentally ill-destitute centres, and an orphanage centre, for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. These centres reach out to the rejected and less privileged members of society. They also ensure reintegration of those previously treated as outcast and subjected to various societal abuses. 

In the area of health MCN has established the Wesley Guild Hospital and several Methodist hospitals spread over the country which provide good healthcare services in their environments. In addition to all other services MCN has from the beginning placed a very strong emphasis on the need for education. Throughout the country the church has established numerous schools, from kindergarten through primary to senior secondary schools and theological institutions which have produced men and women who have contributed and are still contributing very significantly to all spheres of human endeavour. The decision has now been taken to establish the Wesley University of Science and Technology (WUSTO) in Ondo, south-western area of Nigeria, with satellite campuses in the six geo-political zones of the country. 

The Methodist Church Nigeria is headed by the prelate, who presides over the conference, the overall governing body of the church. This conference meets every two years to deliberate and take decisions on all issues affecting the life of the church. The conference area is divided into eight archdioceses. Each archdiocese is composed of not less than four dioceses over which an archbishop presides at the archdiocesan council meetings. There are 44 dioceses, each made up of a number of circuits and headed by a bishop who presides over the annual synod. The constitution of the church provides for lay participation in the leadership of the church from the local church through to conference level.

Hotel Job Vacancies at Office Markers International in Lagos

Hotel Job Vacancies at Office Markers Intl in Lagos Nigeria April 2011

Office Makers International a Hotel in Lagos

Our client is a large hotel located in a highbrow area of Lagos and is part of an international chain of Hotels. They are currently looking to recruit the following personnel:

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER
- Must have relevant degree, minimum 5 years relevant experience in a big four or five star hotel(s) of 120 rooms and above, excellent leadership skills and initiative.

ASST. FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
- Must have degree in Accounting, relevant work experience of 5 years minimum, and knowledge of relevant softwares. – Accounting experience in the hospitality sector will be a definite advantage.

ASST. FRONT OFFICE MANAGER
- Must have relevant degree, minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a big four or five star hotel(s) of 120 rooms and above
- Possess excellent communication skills and very personable.
- Working knowledge of Opera, Fidelio and/or Micros softwares is a prerequisite.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above should send their CVs in MS Word to: hp@officemakers.net

Application Deadline is 19th April, 2011