• The Book
  • Where to find Copies
  • The Author
  • CV Aid
  • Job Clinic
  • Contact
  • Privileged Access Number (PAN)
The Book

  • Employers are not interested in a thermometer i.e. someone who has one or even several degrees, and nothing more.
  • Come to think of it, what they really want is a heater i.e. someone who can, or has the potential, to turn on the heat in their unit, section, department or the whole organization.
  • Even better, they want a thermostat who can deploy, manage and regulate the heaters within controllable levels i.e. managers and leaders"

How then do you make yourself attractive to the employer as a graduate? How do you get past the 30 second barrier to getting shortlisted? And by the way, does it matter if it is a CV or a resume?

This book offers tertiary students and young graduates a good understanding of what goes through the mind of graduate recruiters, and offers terrific and practical tips for graduates who want to enhance their chances of realizing their dream jobs.

This edition includes probably the best CV writing advice, without the usual attempts at prescriptive templates. It is not about the traditional choices of a chronological versus functional approach, but rather liberates the reader into thinking differently about the purpose and intended impact of the words in the CV.

It further offers the opportunity of online assistance through the website on the book and its subject. One may submit more specific questions and comments via free or special access on the website through the unique Privileged Access Number (PAN) which comes with every book, thereby providing a combined and rare product and service offering to readers.

Meanwhile, you can CLICK HERE for a FREE extract from the Book.

Where to find Copies
Available in Lagos at:

1. Laterna Book Shop, No. 6 Oko Awo Street,  Off Ademola Adetokunbo Way, Victoria Island
2. The Hub Media Store, The Palms, Lekki Ajah Express Way
3. Lifestyle Store, Silverbird Galleria, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island
4. Glendora Bookshop, Falomo Shopping Mall, Awolowo Road & Murtala Mohammed International International/Airport, Ikeja
5. Awardhouse Bookshop, E Centre, Yaba
6. Wisdom Bookshops, 32 Opebi Road, Ikeja
7. CIPM Bookshop, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (Nigeria), CIPM House, Alausa, Ikeja
8. Havilah Bookshop, 191 Ikorodu Road, Palmgrove & Ikeja

Or call 08027202991, 07038882810, 07062100010, 07038440645 or email: info@whatemployerswantonline.com

Soon available in Accra at Shell Shops!

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The Author

Nana Kwabena YeboahNana Kwabena Yeboah is an HR professional with a First Class honours BA degree in Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon, as well as an MBA in General Management from the University of Hull Business School in the United Kingdom, as a Department for International Development (DFID) Scholar.

He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) of the USA as a Senior Professional in Human Resource (SPHR), and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK.

Kwabena served on the Executive Council of the Ghana Employers Association (GEA), representing Petroleum and Power interests for four years. He is a regular presenter at career fairs and development seminars, which gives him a deep insight into the issues that bother the minds of young graduates. He was a resource person on Recruitment and Selection on the 2006 edition of the Management Development Month on Citi 97.3 FM, a popular, business-oriented Accra based radio station, and for several youth-centric organisations in Ghana and Nigeria such as AIESEC, Winning Generation Association, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Nigerian Graduate Advancement Programme (N-gap) and the Lagos Business School (LBS).

He has experience with multi-national companies in Accra and Lagos. 

Kwabena is married and blessed with three children, and lives in Lagos with his family. 

CV Aid
Fact #1: CVs are not about form, they are about substance
Fact #2: It takes about 30 seconds for recruiters to scan your CV for substance and possible short listing
Fact #3: No one can write your CV for you 100%

Do you need help with your CV? Do you need a professional, honest perspective on making the most of your skills and experience?  Are you struggling to get noticed? 

We can provide you with the following for a small fee: 

- Detailed review of the substance of your CV, looking for appropriate content, style and presentation
- Information relating to structural problems and content positioning
- An assessment of any errors, omissions, commissions etc that might put off a recruiter  
- Recommendations on what can be improved, where and how to get you invited to that interview

Please note that we will NOT write the CV for you, but will give you professional advice on what to do to make your CV catch the eye of the recruiter.

The service will be rendered by email within 3 calendar days of payment confirmation. Contact us for fee & payment details.

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Job Clinic
This week, I will be speaking at the following events, venues and times:

Thu, 17.11.11 - Lagos Business School, Ajah, Lagos - 15:00 - MBA Students only

Sat, 19.11.11 - NYSC Camp, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos  - 10:00 am

Graduating soon or just graduated? Do you lead a youth association, campus club etc? Do you want your members to benefit from professional guidance on the demands of the graduate employment market? 

You may contact the author to conduct a Job Clinic for your members including CV writing and mock interviews or for a presentation. 

Please note that this is only available during the weekends or well in advance for weekdays. 

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PAN
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This is an exclusive access area for those who have the unique Privileged Access Number (PAN) that comes with every book. The PAN, (on top right corner of Book's front cover), allows you to ask more precise and relevant questions on the subject of the book and to receive tailor made answers on same. We will also throw in exclusive offers to PAN holders every now and then for our services such as CV Aid, discounts at Job Clinics etc.

You will also see the questions and answers that other PAN holders have asked so that you do not have to repeat the same or similar questions.

Please note that the PAN is NOT transferable. To avoid unauthorized use,  register your PAN on the website as soon as you get the Book!

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Endorsements
'What Employers Want In Graduates' is perhaps the most concise yet comprehensive and direct advise any young graduate can get from someone who knows what is required.
Bernard Avle, Host - Citi Breakfast Show, Citi 97.3 FM
In these times when our young men and young ladies are so desperate to find good jobs, this handbook will definitely be useful in steering them into the complexities of the world of work
Ellen Hagan (Mrs), CEO, L'aine Services Ltd
This is a brilliantly constructed and beautifully crafted book; a professional piece that gives readers the much needed insight into what graduates need to know and do to secure that all important job. The author explains why employers are hardly swept off their feet by some products from local and foreign tertiary institutions. A definite "must read" for all those about to enter or are in the job market - and for HR practitioners.
Festus Anagblah, HR Manager, Tullow Oil Ghana Ltd
This book provides an excellent source of information for all career-minded graduates and is geared towards making them successful job applicants. The thoroughness and originality of this book should inspire and challenge graduates to greater heights!
Michael Arthur Quao, HR & Business Advisory Services, Ernst & Young Ghana
The author has done a good job demystifying the recruitment and selection process. The conversational and Q & A style of writing makes for an easy read.
This book is an important complement to the library of any career-minded person.

Daniel Ogbarmey Tetteh, Exec Dir/Head, Databank Asset Management & Author
A good resource, not only for graduates, but for HR practitioners as well. A must read for all
Samuel Boafo, HR Director, CAL Bank Ltd
This book is a handy and thorough guide for any young graduate who has been grappling with important and nagging questions like "how can I prepare for and carry out an effective job search?" and "what should a good cover letter/application look like?" A must read for anyone with questions about the job application process particularly in Ghana
Adzo Ashie (Mrs), Dean of Students and Community Affairs, Ashesi University College
From an employer's perspective, this book is an excellent checklist for potential applicants, and a timely addition to the efforts to bridge  the gap between school and the world of work.
Rose Karikari-Anang (Mrs), Executive Director, Ghana Employers Association
Having functioned as a human resources consultant for over a decade, I definitely  understand the importance of this book. It is clear that a graduate needs more than a good grade to navigate successfully in the 21st century aggressive work place. This book highlights the essential skills employers look out for in graduates, besides their grades (which is equally important). 'What Employers Want in Graduates'is a must have for anyone serious about building a successful career. That is because few books are this apt, at addressing the critical issue of employability.
Oyidiya Alfred (Mrs), Vice-President, Nigerian Graduate Advancement Programme (Ngap)
I must confess I am amazed at the personal touch given to my CV considering that you must receive quite a number of them daily.

I sure will give your recommendations and suggestions a thorough go-through and look for the best ways to use them to enrich my CV.

Thank you and God bless
Edward Klutse (following CV Aid)