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1. If you hurt someone, no matter how long it takes, Apologize. People don't forget how you made them feel. 2. If someone does you a small favour, thank him/her. Everyone wants to feel appreciated. 3. If someone takes time out to do something nice for you, make sure you show gratitude. Everyone is busy nowadays and not everyone cares. 4. Most people are very emotional. So, remember, a few negative words can easily break someone's heart. Thus, think before you speak. 5. Don't ever disrespect something that means a lot to someone. Destroying people's precious moments in life is vile. Some only have those memories to live with. 6. You don't have to be verbal to hurt someone. Sometimes, negative actions are enough. Body language also plays an important role in communication. A simple dirty look can knock someone's self-esteem. It can heighten self-consciousness especially for someone who suffers from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) 7. Be kind alw...

*What is a CV?* A CV is an official document that contains the profile, educational and career background of a person. In our part of the world, CV and a résumé means the same thing but in other climes, they mean different things entirely. Some of us have been submitting CVs like forever and yet we don't get interview invites. The problem is that your CV is not passing what is known as The 30 seconds Test.  The 30 seconds test simply means that an employer or interviewer will decide if he's going to employ you or not within 30 seconds of perusing your CV.  The Do's  and Donts of CV *packaging* 1. Never start your CV with "Curriculum Vitae". Start with your name boldly written with a larger font. 2. Ensure the address on your CV is the same with the location of the job. It will make interviewers consider you faster. e.g, if the job is in Lagos, apply with a Lagos address. If you don't stay in the same location, look for someone you know that u...