I did my research, and here are big companies in Ikeja, Omole, Opebi & Oregun, alongside their LinkedIn pages:
Do your research, check their career pages, send a cold email💌
Let me talk about cold emails.
I recently sent a cold email to a recruiter, and I know how these things can be really intimidating especially when you’ve never written one before.
So here are a few tips I usually use while writing mine:
IDEAL CV FORMAT GUIDELINE
1. Header (Contact Information)
Full Name
Location: City, State, Country
Email: Professional Email Address
Phone Number
LinkedIn Profile (if available)
2. Professional Summary (Elevator Pitch)
A 3-4 sentence summary highlighting years of experience, key skills, and measurable achievements.
3. Key Skills (ATS-Optimized & Categorized)
Example:
Customer Service & Support: Query Resolution, Complaint Handling, Retention Strategies
Software Proficiency: Banking Software (Finacle, Flexcube), CRM Systems, MS Office Suite
Administrative & Analytical Skills: Report Writing, Data Analysis, Documentation
4. Professional Experience (Reverse Chronological Order)
Job Title | Company Name | Location | Dates of Employment
Key Achievements:
• Use bullet points (4-5 per role)
• Highlight measurable achievements
• Incorporate industry-specific keywords
5. Education
Degree | Institution | Location | Year of Completion (or "In View" if ongoing)
6. Certifications & Training (If Applicable)
Customer Service Training
Banking & Financial Services Certifications
CRM & Banking Software Training
7. Additional Information (Optional)
Languages Spoken (if relevant)
Professional Membership
Why This Format Works:
✅ ATS-Friendly – Uses keywords & clear formatting
for easy parsing.
✅ Recruiter-Friendly – Highlights achievements &
skills upfront.
✅ Professional & Clean – Focuses on relevant
information without clutter.
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Things to remove from your CV
1. Career Objective: Avoid starting your CV with a generic career objective that focuses on what you seek rather than highlighting your value to the role. You can include an objective if you are doing a career pivot or if you are a fresh graduate.
2. Personal Information: Omit details like home address, ID number, dependents, health info, date of birth, marital status, and religion. Adding this information on a CV may pose a concern for discrimination during the recruitment process.
3. Photo: Unless appearance is crucial for the job like the hospitality industry, exclude photos to prevent bias and keep the focus on your skills and experience. Some countries may require photos so you need to also do your research.
4. Additional Documents: Don't combine certificates, ID copies, etc., with your CV. Keep your CV as a standalone file. Combining the documents may disadvantage you especially in this era of using bots during initial screening.
5. Buzzwords: Steer clear of overused terms like "hard-working" and "motivated" to avoid blending in with other candidates. Instead include action verbs that tallies with the impact you want to bring out on your CV.
6. Graphics: This may make your CV clumsy or too beautiful but lacking proper value based content. Also some ATS systems may struggle with graphics, so skip logos, charts, and tables that could hinder initial scanning.
7. Unnecessary Fluff: Remove cover pages, titles like "Curriculum Vitae of...", and anything that doesn't contribute to a concise, impactful CV. Remember a Recruiter has 6 six to skim through your CV in order to make a decision so you need to make it short and straight to the point.
8. Long Paragraphs: Break information into bullet points for readability. Keep introductory summaries and responsibilities brief. Also, don’t make the bullets too long.
9. Life Story: Your CV isn't a Wikipedia page. Focus on a clear structure and a succinct Unique Value Proposition, resembling a website's landing page.
10. Work Email Address: Using your current employer's email is unprofessional. Opt for a personal email to maintain a polished image.
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I've never seen a journalist as daring as Fisayo Soyombo (@fisayosoyombo), and I honestly believe he's not celebrated enough.
He'd do almost anything — no matter how dangerous — just to expose the systemic and inveterate rot in the country.
In case you don't know this man, let me tell you a little of the invaluable things he has done as an intrepid investigative journalist.
In 2018, he drove a car equivalent to a stolen vehicle from Abuja to Lagos and passed through 86 checkpoints. He paid a total of about ₦46,000 in bribes. Imagine someone going through all that risk just to further expose the level of corruption on our roads.
But that's even a small thing.
In 2019, he deliberately got himself arrested, spent five days in a police cell and eight days in Ikoyi Prison. He was able to practically show how bail has become something people buy in prisons and how drugs fly around there, among other distasteful things.
In 2019/2020, this man went undercover again. This time around, he acted as a psychiatric patient at Yaba Left for 10 days, showing the kinds of terrible food patients eat there and the dirty and deplorable conditions they live in.
Between 2022 and 2024, he also went on to pose as a smuggler and crossed from Benin Republic with 100 bags of rice, showing the level of bribery and corruption among Customs officers.
In 2023, he spent 19 months infiltrating a Christian orphanage that was selling babies for cash. The orphanage was eventually shut down.
In 2024, he allowed himself to be trafficked to Burkina Faso just to expose how Nigerians are being tricked with fake jobs promising about $200 weekly.
In that same 2024, he entered the Niger Delta creeks to investigate illegal oil bunkering and was even detained by the Army for three days.
Now in 2026, he has just announced his latest 44-day (or more) undercover for another story that's going to be published soon. Just look at the pictures below, and you can already imagine what he put himself through for this upcoming story alone.
This man, no journalist in Nigeria comes close to him when it comes to the impact he continues to make.
He doesn't just report what's wrong or report what he's told. He walks into the problem himself and brings out first-hand experential facts!
Back when I was a campus journalist at the University of Ibadan, this man was an idol to many of us. He still is.
DURING JOB INTERVIEW:
"Why are you leaving your current role?"
Most candidates say: "I am looking for more growth opportunities and a better company culture."
THE WINNING ANSWER:
Accrual: An expense has been incurred, but the exact amount or invoice is yet to be received.
Provision: A liability or expense is expected, but there is uncertainty about the amount and/or timing.
Simple way to remember:
Accrual = Known expense, amount reasonably estimable.
Provision = Expected obligation, but amount/timing is uncertain.
"Tell me about yourself" is one of most important job interview questions.
It is asked in nearly every interview.
Yet, most people don't nail it.
Here's how you prepare a great answer to get a job offer:
"Tell me about yourself" is the most important job interview question in the World.
But the truth is most people suck at it.
Here's how you prepare a great answer to get a job offer:
1. "Tell me about yourself" is more than just a question – it's an opportunity to sell yourself.
Your answer should be around 1-2 minutes long. Keep it short and sweet.
Focus on your education, work experience, and any special skills or achievements that make you qualified for this job
Tell a quick story about each highlight.
Tailor your answer to show how your skills and experiences match what they're looking for.
2. "Tell me about yourself" is more than just a question – it's an opportunity to be "one of them".
Show your personality. Share a bit about your hobbies or interests, but keep it professional.
This helps the interviewer see you as a real person, not just a list of qualifications.
Research the company. Understand their values, mission, and recent news to align your answer with their needs.
3. "Tell me about yourself" is more than just a question – it's an opportunity to show your communication skills.
Practice your answer until you feel confident and comfortable.
This will help you sound natural and relaxed during the interview.
Don’t ramble off an endless monologue of every job or life experience you’ve ever had.
The key to answering "Tell me about yourself", is to be confident, concise, and show the interviewer how you can be an asset to their team.
4. Here's a great answer to "Tell me about yourself":
"Hi, my name is [Name], and I'm a [Current Job] with [Number of Years] of experience in [Industry].
My passion is [Passion].
In my current role, I've had the opportunity to [Describe your accomplishments and how they relate to this job].
I'm excited for the opportunity to join [Company] because [Reason].
I believe my skills and experience make me a strong candidate for this role, and I'm excited to contribute to the success of the team."
I'd advised you learn the manual use of excel for account prep, notes to the accounts, chart mapping, budget prep, tax, cashflow and other financial models and others first, before you invest your time in how to leverage Accounting with AI
It demonstrates competence better
☯️❤️
For upcoming Accountants or ICAN students that are not yet familiar with the practical aspect of what they have taught on FA,FR,SBR
There are trainings on incomplete records, asset register, Bank reconciliation, payroll comp
You can check out House of Accountants on Youtube
☯️❤️
These Windows Shortcuts Will Make Your Life Easier
1. Win + K: To share your laptop screen to your TV or another monitor.
2. Ctrl + Shift + Win + B: To fix a frozen, black or unresponsive screen without restarting your PC.
3. Win + Tab: To quickly switch between open windows and virtual desktops.
4. Win + A: To quickly access Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other quick settings.
5. Win + D: To instantly show your desktop when you have too many windows open.
6. Win + E: To quickly open File Explorer and find your files.
7. Win + G: To record your screen or capture gameplay.
8. Win + I: To quickly open Windows Settings.
9. Win + L: To instantly lock your PC when stepping away.
10. Win + P: To quickly switch between your laptop screen, TV, projector or second monitor.
11. Win + R: To quickly open programs, folders and Windows tools.
12. Win + S: To quickly find an app, file, setting or anything else on your PC.
13. Win + X: To quickly access important system tools and options.
14. Ctrl + D: To create a new virtual desktop and separate your work.
15. Ctrl + F4: To close the current virtual desktop.
16. Win + Left/Right Arrow: To quickly place two windows side-by-side.
17. Win + R → then type netplwiz: To manage user accounts, passwords and automatic sign-in.
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Stay informed
And
Stay sharp!🪒
Mehn! Corporate is so funny, some days you will have little to no work to do and the next day everything is happening at once
Some days you will just know that you are really working for your salary😭
Everyone else is using Saturdays to rest, while ICAN students are stuck in lecture rooms all day long. 😭 Rspect to everyone enduring those full-day classes today! 📚⚡
If you're going to prepare for a job interview, NEVER rely on:
Googling common interview questions
Practising alone in a mirror
Memorising answers word for word
Instead, prepare like this ↓