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@FirstBankngr What's happening today, I can't transfer money since

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1. Save your cv as an attachment
2. Attach it on chatgpt
3. Prompt it to optimize your cv
4. Go to the NHS portal and open on the job you wish to apply.
5. Copy the whole thing *from the role title on the top* and the person specifications and role description

[Wole @wolefizzy]

Preparing Your Documents for the UK Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology

One of the most critical aspects of your application for the UK Global Talent Visa in digital technology is submitting the correct supporting documents. Since the visa aims to attract highly skilled individuals, it requires clear and substantial proof of your contributions, leadership, or potential in the field.

The success of your application heavily relies on how well you organise, present and quantify your evidence. Below, we’ll break down each document you need to prepare for your application and provide tips for making your submission as strong as possible.

1. Personal Statement

The personal statement is a written narrative (up to 1,000 words) where you explain:

Why you want to live and work in the UK.
How your work and expertise in digital technology will contribute to the UK tech sector.
Your career plans and how they align with the UK’s tech ecosystem.

Key Points to Include:

Why the UK: Explain why the UK is the ideal place for you to further your career. You could mention the UK's vibrant tech hubs (such as London’s Tech City, Cambridge’s tech cluster, or Manchester’s booming tech scene) and how your work fits within these ecosystems.

Contribution to the UK: Describe how your expertise will positively impact the UK’s tech industry. Mention any specific sectors or projects you intend to work on (e.g., AI, FinTech, cybersecurity) and how your knowledge can lead to job creation, innovation, or growth in these areas.

Career Development: Outline how you plan to continue your career in the UK. For instance, you might plan to expand your startup, work for a leading UK-based tech firm, or contribute to open-source communities.

Tips for a Strong Personal Statement:

Be specific: Avoid vague statements like “I want to work in the UK because it’s a global leader in technology.” Instead, mention specific companies, conferences, or communities in the UK that you’re interested in collaborating with or contributing to.

Demonstrate alignment: Show that your career goals align with the UK’s priorities in digital technology, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital finance, or data science.

2. Recommendation Letters

One of the most crucial parts of your application is the three recommendation letters you need to provide. These letters must be written by recognised experts in your field who can attest to your achievements, leadership, or potential in digital technology.

Requirements for Recommendation Letters:

Each letter must be from senior figures (such as CEOs, CTOs, or senior academics) who are familiar with your work.
The individuals writing the letters must hold established positions at reputable tech companies, research institutions, or organisations.
The letters should detail the relationship between you and the recommender (e.g., worked together, collaborator, employer), the author’s standing in the tech industry, and their knowledge of your work.
The letters must be on official letterhead, signed, and no more than three pages long.

What Each Letter Should Cover:

Your Achievements: The recommender should discuss your notable contributions, whether in launching a successful tech product, solving critical challenges in digital technology, or working on cutting-edge innovations.

Your Leadership/Promise: If you’re applying under the exceptional talent category, the letter should highlight your proven leadership in the field. If you’re applying under the exceptional promise category, the letter should emphasise your potential for leadership in the future.

Contribution to UK Tech: The letter should explain how your skills and expertise would benefit the UK tech industry.

Tips for Recommendation Letters:

Choose the right people: Ensure that the people writing your letters are well-respected in the tech community and that their expertise is relevant to the areas you’re focusing on in your application.

Tailor each letter: Each recommendation letter should focus on different aspects of your career. One letter might emphasise your technical skills, while another focuses on your leadership or impact on innovation.

Show credibility: The more prestigious or established your recommenders are, the stronger your application will be.

3. Supporting Documents (Up to 10 Pieces of Evidence)

You can submit up to 10 pieces of evidence that demonstrate your achievements, leadership, and contribution to the digital technology field. Each document should reinforce your application and align with the criteria set out by Tech Nation.

Types of Supporting Documents:
(In my next GTV post, I will zoom into this in greater details)

Employment Contracts: Include employment contracts, job offers, salary scale or promotions that show you’ve worked in senior, influential positions at tech companies. This could be as a software engineer, product manager, CTO, or startup founder.

Evidence of Contributions to Products/Projects: Provide documentation that shows your role in developing or launching a successful product, platform, or company. This could include business reports, product development timelines, or descriptions of your specific responsibilities in a project.

Proof of Open-Source Contributions: If you’ve contributed to open-source projects, provide evidence of your work. This could be a GitHub profile showing code contributions or involvement in projects that are widely used and recognised in the tech community.

Media Coverage and Awards: Submit press articles, interviews, or media mentions that highlight your work in the tech field. Additionally, include any awards or recognition you’ve received for your contributions to digital technology.

Public Speaking or Conference Participation: If you’ve spoken at notable industry conferences, such as Web Summit, TechCrunch Disrupt, or AI and ML conferences, include evidence such as speaker profiles, event programmes, or video recordings of your talks. (Need help with this? Send a DM)

Publications or Patents: If you’ve authored academic papers or hold patents in digital technology, submit them as part of your evidence. Papers published in reputable journals or at conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, or IEEE would strengthen your application.(Need help with this? Send a DM)

Investment or Funding: If you’ve raised capital for a startup or been involved in the acquisition of funding for tech projects, provide proof of the investment or fundraising process, such as venture capital agreements or crowdfunding campaign results.

Proof of Innovation: If your work has led to an innovative solution or technology, show how your contributions impacted the industry. This could be through patents, new algorithms, or groundbreaking product designs.

Tips for Organising Supporting Documents:

Label each document: Provide clear labels for every document that describe its relevance (e.g., “Evidence of Innovation: Patent for AI Algorithm”).

Be selective: Choose the strongest pieces of evidence. Tech Nation values quality over quantity, so ensure each document highlights an impactful aspect of your career.

Contextualise each document: Accompany each piece of evidence with a short explanation to provide context. For example, explain the significance of a product you worked on or the relevance of the conference where you spoke.

4. Satisfy Tech Nation’s Key Criteria

Tech Nation evaluates your supporting documents based on specific criteria for endorsement. You need to satisfy at least two of the following for exceptional talent or exceptional promise:

Innovation in the Field: Evidence of creating new technology, developing cutting-edge products, or solving complex technical challenges.

Recognition in the Tech Community: Proof that you are recognised as a leader or innovator in digital technology. This could be through media coverage, speaking engagements, or awards.

Contributions to Growth: Proof that you’ve helped scale a tech company or significantly contributed to its growth, especially in a leadership role.

Open-Source Contributions: Demonstrate significant contributions to the open-source community that are widely recognised and utilised by the broader tech industry.

Final Tips

Be specific: Tailor your personal statement and documents to highlight your unique contributions to the tech industry.
Provide strong evidence: Ensure every piece of supporting documentation clearly shows how you meet Tech Nation’s criteria.
Stay organised: Use clear labels and explanations for each document to make it easy for Tech Nation to assess your evidence.

Good luck with your application!

Additional resources

1.https://t.co/hfzU4wuG7L…

2.https://t.co/stf3NCuEnw…

For those interested in a one-on-one discussion (not a document review session), I have opened up some paid slots over the next month, which you can book through my Calendly: https://t.co/Jo1nWaX5xR…. 

As usual, I will open up 3 free slots in the coming weeks for those who can't afford to pay—be on the lookout!

[Wole @wolefizzy]

How to Prepare for the UK Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology: A Comprehensive Guide

Last week, I shared a post on why you need the Global Talent Visa, which generated a lot of questions. So, let's jump into answering these, starting with: How to Prepare for the UK Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology.

Let us break this down into 8 steps.

Step 1: Understand the Global Talent Visa for Digital Technology

The UK Global Talent Visa for digital technology is targeted at individuals who are either:

Leaders (exceptional talent (> 5 years experience)) in digital technology, or
Emerging leaders (exceptional promise(< 5 years experience)) with the potential to contribute significantly to the tech sector.

This visa is designed for professionals in various digital tech fields such as:

Software development
Cybersecurity
AI and Machine Learning
FinTech
Data Science
Blockchain
Product Management

Your application will be assessed by Tech Nation, the endorsing body responsible for digital technology applications. Tech Nation has strict criteria for assessing whether an applicant has a strong record of achievement or shows future potential in their field.

Step 2: Meet the Eligibility Criteria

Exceptional Talent (for established leaders)

Track Record: You should have a proven track record of building or contributing to successful tech companies or products. This could include leading roles in major tech projects, founding a successful startup, or creating innovative digital solutions that have had a substantial impact.
Recognition: Demonstrate that you are recognised as a leader in your field, either nationally or internationally. This can include speaking at prominent industry conferences, receiving notable awards, or being profiled in respected tech publications.

Exceptional Promise (for emerging leaders)

Potential: You should demonstrate that you have the potential to become a future leader in digital technology. Tech Nation is looking for professionals who show promise through their contributions to smaller, earlier-stage companies, or those working on innovative projects that have the potential to grow.
Achievements: Though you may not have as extensive a portfolio as an established leader, evidence of contributing to innovative tech projects, receiving peer recognition, and having notable academic or professional recommendations can strengthen your application.

Step 3: Choose Your Endorsement Pathway

When applying for the UK Global Talent Visa in digital technology, you will need to decide between two endorsement routes:

The Talent Route: This is for experienced professionals who are recognised as leaders in digital technology.
The Promise Route: This route is for emerging talents who demonstrate high potential to become leaders in the tech space.

Each route requires specific documentation, so it’s important to select the one that best matches your profile.

Step 4: Prepare Your Supporting Documents

Preparing your documents is the most critical part of your application. You need to provide compelling evidence that demonstrates your contributions, achievements, and potential. Here's what you will need:

1. Personal Statement

You’ll need to provide a personal statement (up to 1,000 words) explaining why you want to live in the UK, how you’ll contribute to the digital technology sector, and how your career goals align with the UK tech ecosystem. Highlight any specific reasons why the UK is the ideal location for your work.

2. Recommendation Letters

You must submit three letters of recommendation from recognised experts in your field. These individuals should be familiar with your work and able to explain why you’re a leader or potential leader in digital technology. The letters should come from senior figures at established tech companies or organisations, and the authors must explain their own standing and how they know you.

Exceptional Talent: The authors should confirm your established leadership role and provide evidence of your contributions to high-impact tech projects.

Exceptional Promise: The authors should emphasize your potential for future leadership based on your achievements and current work.

3. Supporting Documents

You must submit up to 10 pieces of evidence to support your application. These documents can include:

Evidence of significant achievements such as media coverage, publications, patents, or awards related to your work.
Proof of employment in senior roles, such as employment contracts, CVs, or promotions.
Documentation showing your contribution to the development of a tech product, platform, or company. For example, if you co-founded a startup or worked in product development for a tech company, this should be demonstrated through business records or evidence of product success.

Step 5: Satisfy Tech Nation’s Criteria

To meet Tech Nation's criteria for endorsement, you must satisfy at least two of the following conditions (for either Exceptional Talent or Exceptional Promise):

Innovation: You’ve made significant contributions to innovative digital technology projects or products.
Proof of Recognition: You are recognized for your work in your field, evidenced through press mentions, speaking engagements, or awards.
Contributions to Growth: You’ve been involved in scaling up a tech company or organization, helping it grow significantly, especially in a leadership role.
Open Source Contributions: If you’re involved in open-source projects, Tech Nation highly values contributions that are recognised and utilized by the wider tech community.

Step 6: Submit Your Application

Once you’ve gathered your supporting documents, you can submit your application via the UK Home Office website. The Global Talent Visa application is a two-stage process:
Stage 1: Submit your endorsement application to Tech Nation for assessment. This can take up to eight weeks for a decision.
Stage 2: If you’re endorsed by Tech Nation, you can then apply for the visa itself. This stage usually takes around three weeks for processing.

Make sure your application is well-organised and includes all the necessary documentation (I will make a post on this next).

Step 7: Understand the Fees

The fees associated with the UK Global Talent Visa in digital technology include:
Endorsement application fee: £456.
Visa application fee: £152 for the main applicant and each dependent.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £1,035 per year for your visa (paid upfront for the total duration).
For example, if you’re applying for a five-year visa, the total IHS cost will be £5,175.

Step 8: Plan Your Life in the UK

Once you obtain the Global Talent Visa, you’ll have the freedom to work for any employer, change jobs, or become self-employed. Also, after three years (for exceptional talent) or five years (for exceptional promise), you may apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), offering a pathway to permanent residency.

All the best in your application, share the good news when it happens!

Additional resources

1.https://t.co/hfzU4wuG7L

2.https://t.co/stf3NCuEnw

For those interested in a one-on-one discussion (not a document review session), I have opened up some paid slots over the next month, which you can book through my Calendly: https://t.co/Jo1nWaX5xR.

As usual, I will open up 3 free slots in the coming weeks for those who can't afford to pay—be on the lookout!

[Walter White @WaIterWhiite]

Job Application Hack:

How to beat the HR filter:

If you are applying for a job that requires you to upload a CV.

Copy the JD &amp; PS and paste it at the end of your CV, change font size to 1 and colour to white.

Beats all ATS checker

It will pass through the first stage 100%

[Walter White @WaIterWhiite]

Supporting Statement Hack:

A Thread

Drafting SS for every job u apply for can be a daunting task, and using AI to write it can make your application generic and soulless

Read what I’m about to write carefully for prescise SS tailored to the Job application you are making.

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How to activate Office permanently

[Temitope 🇳🇬 @OfficialAdeloye]

The other day, @tundeajadi81 spoke about how he applied for NHS jobs easily, while someone charged him £4500.
He then took his time to make a video about the process but he couldn’t post because the videos are LARGE
Here’s for anyone looking for easy way to apply for NHS JOBS
@tundeajadi81 thank you so MUCH

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Last night over 250 people attended my free masterclass on getting a job in UK construction. We went on a deep dive. Please share with anyone you know who is searching.🙏

I shared 150 UK construction consulting companies, 100 contracting companies, and 20 agencies with them.

I will upload the recording on my Youtube channel soon. https://t.co/Yz5E7Lou7Z

Follow and keep your notification on. I will keep sharing everything that will help you achieve your goals♥️🙏

150 Construction Consulting Companies
Mott McDonald
Aecom
Arup 
Turner & Townsend
Jacobs
Arcadis
Mace
WSP
Ramboll
Gardiner & Theobald
BDP
Gleeds
Rider Levett Bucknall UK
Foster + Partners
Pick Everard
Hoare Lea
BuroHappold
Currie & Brown
CBRE
Systech International
Ridge and Partners
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
Royal HaskoningDHV
Hurley Palmer Flatt
Cundall
Allies and Morrison 
NPS Group
CPC Project Services
Stride Treglown
Hollis
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
Hilson Moran
TP Bennett
AHR
Curtins Consulting
Stace
Riley Consulting
Squire & Partners
HTA Design
Assent Building Control
JNP Group Consulting Engineers 
WT Partnership
Paragon Building Consultancy
EPR Architects 
Hydrock
Pellings
Tuffin Ferraby Taylor
Pascall+Watson
Core Five 
HLM
Ingleton Wood
Colliers International
Broadway Malyan
AKT II
Schofield Lothian
Baily Garner
Ryder Architecture
McAndrew Martin
AA Projects
Levitt Bernstein
Elliott Wood Partnership
Donald Insall Associates 
Potter Raper Partnership
ADP Architecture
Robert Bird & Partners
Alinea Consulting
3DReid
CampbellReith
Fletcher Priest Architects
Clancy Consulting
Frankham Consultancy
Bailey Partnership
Rolfe Judd
Price & Myers
TowerEight
Robinson Low Francis 
Atkins Walters & Webster
Trident Building Consultancy
ECE Group
Artelia
John Rowan and Partners 
Ward Williams Associates
Whittam Cox Architects 
CS2 Chartered Surveyors
Pozzoni Architecture
Stockwool
Aukett Swanke
Fulkers Bailey Russell
Thomas and Adamson
P+HS Architects
Holder Mathias 
LSI Architects
Naithsmiths
Procom Construction Consultants
Leslie Clark
Meinhardt (UK)
Rex Procter and Partners
Pulse Associates
R H Partnership Architects
Buttress Architects
DSSR
Martin Arnold
Keegans
Projex Building Solutions
Bruce Shaw
KAM Project Consultants
Norman Rourke Pryme
Thomson Gray
GRID Architects
K2 Consultancy
Airey Miller
Concertus Design & Property Consultants 
Clarkebond (UK) 
Engenuiti
Lewis & Hickey
Prosurv Consult
Summers Inman Construction and Property Consultants
Barker Associates
Gray Baynes and Shew 
TSP Projects
Walker Sime
ETL
Exigere Project Services
Black & White Engineering
Civic Engineers
Novium
Synergy Construction and Property
Elementa Consulting
Chaplin Farrant Design Group
Iesis Group
Webb Yates Engineers
Imagile Professional Services
NDC 2000
RG+P
CTP Consulting Engineers
Whitby Wood
Anderton Gables
Emmaus Consulting
Lyons O’Neill Civil & Structural
Hargreaves Jones
Christopher Smith Associates
QODA Consulting
Blackburn & Co
Rolton Group
SDA Consulting
SHW Building Consultancy
Vextrix Management
Ellis and Moore Consulting Engineers
Services Design Solution
3Sixty Real Estate

100 Contractors
Balfour Beatty
Morgan Sindall Group
Kier Group
Keller Group
Amey UK
ISG
Tarmac Trading
Mace
M Group Services
Laing O'Rourke
Wates Group
J Murphy & Sons
Costain Group
Skanska UK
Galliford Try
Winvic Group
VINCI Construction UK
VolkerWessels UK
Willmott Dixon Holdings
Bowmer & Kirkland
John Graham Holdings
Sir Robert McAlpine
BAM Nuttall
Mears Group
BAM Construct UK
Equans Regeneration
Renew Holdings
JRL Group Holdings
McLaren Construction Group
Buckingham Group Contracting
Eurovia UK 
Robertson Group (Holdings)
Multiplex Construction Europe
ESSCI
Lendlease Construction (Europe)
Keltbray Group
NG Bailey Group
Ferrovial Construction (UK)
Severfield
Caddick Group
Bouygues (U.K.)
FM Conway
Northstone (NI)
McLaughlin & Harvey 
TSL
Tilbury Douglas Construction
United Living Holdings
TClarke
Glencar Construction
Ardmore Construction Ltd
M.V. Kelly
Watkin Jones
McAleer & Rushe Contracts UK
FP McCann Group
Emcor Group (UK)
Araglin Holdings (Carey Group)
GMI Construction Group
John Sisk & Son
OHOB Holdings
Readie Construction
Henry Boot
HG Construction
Ogilvie Group
Geoffrey Osborne 
Integral UK
Clancy Group Holdings
Enerveo (SSE Contracting)
Sureserve Group
J.N. Bentley
RG Carter Holdings
Esh Holdings
William Hare Group
Cruden Holdings
Briggs & Forrester Group
Mick George
CCG (Scotland)
Seddon Group
HW Martin Holdings
Gilbert-Ash
Structuretone International
Colas
RJ McLeod (Contractors)
Higgins Group
Erith Holdings
Sherrygreen (Mulalley)
Morrisroe
Michael Lonsdale
Forth Holdco
Octavius Infrastructure
Axis Europe
Lindum Group
Tide Construction
Story Contracting Holdings
Renaker Build
SDC (Holdings)
C.J. O'Shea Group
EW Beard
Benniman
Eric Wright Group
One Group Construction

20 Recruitment Agencies
Carmichael UK
Hunter Mason Consulting Ltd
Randstad Construction and Property
Daniel Owen Ltd
Fawkes & Reece
Fusion People Ltd
Skilled Careers
PSR Solutions
Resourcing Group
Building Careers UK
RGB Recruitment
Hays Construction and Property
BMSL Group Ltd
ARC Group
Think Recruitment
Boden Group
ATA Recruitment
Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Invictus Group
Velocity Recruitment

[Tsparks @Glaringwealth]

@officialtodah A good read

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Come closer my Yoruba people and see what many of you are missing

"Yoruba don't have soup" Lenu omo abi pabe 🙄..

Aside the Obe Ata. Yoruba soup is largely vegetable base

Follow this thread and see

1. Efo worowo. Worowo is not only a vegetable. It is an herb also&amp;vsrh sweet

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70 TOUGHEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Pls Share for others)

I have attended a good number of interviews & I’ve interviewed quite a number of people too alongside HR, & I’ve come to understand that 90% go to interviews unprepared & only think of an answer when asked a question, which mostly don’t end well.

I believe these 70 questions would help you ace your interviews & get you well prepared for them.

All the best in your next interview…