The INSPIRER Issue 7 | Page 9

PAGE 8 STUDENTSHUBGH . COM Once all these are done, students THE SERVICE EXPERIENCE Coupled with that, I had to have to wait for their postings in All things being equal, it was a endure issues of sexual July. I must say, the registration good experience. I was actually harrassment in my workplace. system after posting is not posted to the government sector friendly at all. It's rather rigid. but I requested reposting and  It was not easy; I must say, but ended up in the private sector in God in His own way worked it out Accra. This was also a challenge. for me. I have been able to finish One has to travel to the regional office of his/her area of posting my service successfully for biometric registration which I Since my family lived outside without any incident and I have believe could be done at the Accra, I had to look for an been retained in this same district level to curb queueing at affordable accommodation company. dawn(3:00 am) and to avoid which seemed nearly impossible. confusion between students who Eventually, I found one very far TThe NSS experience helped me get there first and protocol from my workplace. This was of to develop a thicker skin and a issues. With these challenges, one course quite hectic since it meant more focused mind. might lose the joy or the waking up at dawn and getting   enthusiasm to start the service. home late.   HOW CAN NSS BE BETTER? I suggest government should put in place an online registration system to allow each student to register online at their convenience. Also, allowances to service personnel should be paid by the end of every month. In all, I can say National Service has prepared me for higher heights and I’m proud I’ve also been able to serve the nation. KILLER CV EXAMPLES   It's the technology age Millenials, and those old white & black pages and CV templates are not as impressive anymore. Don't let your great qualifications and skills get overlooked because your CV is soooo boring. To make your CV stand out, be prepared to go the extra mile with both style, structure and   |  THE INSPIRER   MAGAZINE content. Check out these few samples we culled from Canva