Hello fellow nairalanders especially the job seekers I've got good news
for you.I want to reveal a very little secret that will get you employed
before the end of June.
I understand that the mindset an average
graduate in Nigeria has is that there is no job in Nigeria and you
really need to know someone before you get a Job.Quote me anywhere,there
are lots of jobs in Nigeria especially Lagos,it's just that most
graduates are not informed(there is no mountain anywhere,every man's
mountain is his Ignorance,Bishop David Olaniyi).
3 weeks ago,when
two new staff were introduced to older staff of my Company,I was just
wondering to myself that people keep on saying there is no job while
others are changing Jobs anyhow.
As a fresh graduate,your topmost
goal should be getting your first job,It does not matter if the pay
ain't on the high side, the most important thing is that you are working
and taking care of your basic needs.
From my
observation,employers are sceptical about employing fresh
graduates(especially those who have stayed at home for long after
NYSC),the reason is not far fetched,they believe that fresh graduates do
not have the requisite skills that will start bringing value
immediately to their Company once they are employed.
Hence,if you
know you are a fresh graduate and you know within yourself that you
dont really have the skill(s) but you just want an opportunity to be
trained while working I will advice you start with the one you see.There
are lots of marketing jobs in Lagos,some even pay 50k/month for fresh
graduates,yet some graduates look at it with disdain and want that
Oil/Government job. Don"t get me wrong,I am not against you working in
an Oil Firm or following your dream Company,my point is dont be
idle(involve yourself even if it is a voluntary job),In the process of
working in your first Company/Organisation,you will meet people who can
turn your job story around.
In Conclusion,visit websites of
different Companies of your choice,go to their career page and submit
both your Cover Letter and CV(even if there is no vacancy for
you),believe you me once there is an opening,you will be the first
person the Company will contact for an interview and definitely you
won't have much competitors for that job.My Story
(Do not strive to be successful,strive to add value........Albert Einsten).
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