Freezle: nice one bolt.
For me i graduated from a respected school here in Nigeria after than i went on for my service. after my service<NYSC> i thought i work but when i tried searching for a job it was becoming tedious and unwise for me to just sit at home saying im looking for a job so i decided to go for my Msc.
currently im done with my Msc so im hoping by GOD grace something would come up. im also trying to get my self in some professional courses not to keep me idle.
just watch and pray by GOD grace everything would work out well.

okpas111: DO YOU KNOW THAT MOST NIGERIANS ARE THE COURSE OF THEIR PROBLEMS? BUT ITS NEVER TOO LATE TO DO THAT COS YOU CAN STILL MAKE MUCH MONEY THAN YOU CAN EVER IMAGINE, FOR JUST DOING WHAT YOU DO ALL DAY FOR FREE (TALKING).

Bolt2011: I believe there are so many Nigerian youths just like me that fall into this category considering the 'man-know-man' syndrome, which determines who gets employed. By "jobless", I don't mean idle. I know there are different kinds of jobs but here I mean your "dream job". That kind of job that will start you up, that will enable you live your dreams. A kind of reward for your hardwork.
You are not sharing your experience because you want to be pitied, but to serve as a source of motivation to someone who has or is almost giving up. Some of us know how it feels like to stay for 3 months without a job. Let me go first
I finished serving about 3 years ago being very certain that in the shortest possible time, my 'allowee' will turn to salary, khaki to italian suit, jungle boots to italian shoes blablabla, considering my class of degree and associated qualities. I attended my first interview 3 months after service but it didn't work out. Several books on excelling at job interviews, GMAT, GRE, job forums before aptitude tests and interviews yielded no result. I also applied for masters scholarships (local and international) but wasn't shortlisted.
By God's grace and with the help of my family and friends, I am rounding up my masters programme (though in a Nigerian University). The feelings of not having a job is almost frequent but God has been faithful. Sometimes miraculously but I manage to overcome some financial hurdles. Mind you, I am not slothful; I engage in LEGAL runs and deals that fetch me cash but still looking forward to that level where I will be at least 80 percent financially independent. I also worship in a living church where I get the desired nourishment for my soul. Three years is almost gone, but I'm still very positive and hopeful.
0ne, two, five or several years as an applicant, how have you been coping? Share your experience

sixteen08: @ecolime best bet is start applyin nw infact start bombin dem wit ur cv cos if u wait till pop u might b dealing ursef d unfavorable cards......and also commit ur ways 2 God(dats paramount)

ecolime: I'm a serving youth corp but will be through by June. Any advice for me?

ecolime: @Sixteen08: I am well grounded in my discipline and I read a lot to stay abreast of happenings in the industry. It's just that I feel daunted at times due to the much talked about Nigerian factor "godfatherism" because I don't know any highly placed person apart from God. I will continue to keep my hope alive, prepare myself ahead intellectually and trust in Gods grace and favour. Thanks so much.

x-fire:

I keep saying this: You don't have to know anybody before getting a good job in Nigeria. Remove that thought from your mind, because such mindset can affect your disposition towards the labour market.
I am a witness. I have worked with a few major organizations in Nigeria. I didn't know anybody. No responsible organization will recruit solely based on "man-know-man". Just believe in yourself and don't be intimidated by the large crowd of applicants during the recruitment processes. I'm not saying you can't network anyway.

sixteen08: @ecolime jus be positive(trust in God) and be realistic....by being realistic I mean U shud do a thorough analysis of ur strenght,weakness,opportunities u can tap in2 e.g networkin,threat e.g economic situation in nig......I'll advise u work on Ur weakness in order 2 be better in such area .....also I'll advise u start practisin shl,saville row,gmat n gre in order 2 perfect d art of solvin aptitude tests sharperly,bomb ur cv relentlessly(I don't mean u send ur cv 4 jobs ur not qualified 4),visit compAnies website and send dem unsolicited applications wit cover letter,route job sites,network and leverage on friends,family and acquintances 4 job offers and most importantly trust in God with all ur heart n he'll guide U....like dey say faith without work is dead,dead in dat context is real hardwork .....I mean real hard intellectual wrk.....and @ d end of d day u'll surely smile n b better off
My 2cents

kristosky: At scad,u gaz do ur best nw dat u hav time,and mostly do commit ur endeavours and preparation unto God

Cajetan speaks: Nobody is considering starting up something, everybody wants to get a job when actually their are limited jobs.

Maya2pretty: Am frustrated!!! I finished service one year ago, so much disappointments, attended interviews, passed, oya call 4 resumption na, no way, my dad isn't even makin matters easy 4 me.