We all have relatives working in big
establishments both government and private and
as a job seeker you might be amazed and even
agitated that your aunt or uncle working in that
MNC isn’t helping you get a job in his/her firm. My
job search lasted 9 months and in that time I
expected my aunt (who works in the HR
Department at Chevron Nigeria) to help me get a
job there, but no show. It baffled me that I was
connected, but cannot download.lol
Anyways, I got a job and being employed has
exposed me to quite a number of reasons why
your relatives can’t help you get a job where they
work. Ceteris Paribus, they are;
1. No entry level vacancy: Let’s face it; there
aren’t too many entry level positions available.
Companies mostly want experienced hires-
someone who knows the job well. So that your
relative works there doesn’t mean he/she will
recommend you without the requisite experience.
2. Strict recruitment procedures: Some
companies have very strict recruitment
procedures. Some are so strict even if you’re the
M.Ds daughter you won’t scale through unless by
merit. For example, the Daughter of the GMD of
NNPC who failed the 2012 recruitment tests. So
believe me, that your uncle can only refer you to
the recruitment portal and nothing more. (Ceteris
paribus o!)
3. Outsourcing: Most companies now outsource
HR functions to 3rd party consultants. E.g Dragnet
etc. Ok, so vacancy opens at your uncle’s
workplace, but the recruitment process is handled
by Dragnet. The best he can do is to give the web
link and ensure that you’re invited for aptitude
test. He can’t rig your test score for you. (Ceteris
paribus o!)
4. Company policy: Most companies don’t
employ people related by blood. So, that your
uncle works there disqualifies you automatically. I
heard of how a panel member at a job interview
announced his relationship to a candidate and
consequently excused himself. The candidate was
his nephew.
5. ‘See finish’: There is something about humans
that makes us protective and secretive of our
source of income. "ó fè mó bì mó shèn
páwó" (Translation - they want to know how i make
my money). So your uncle will rather submit your
CV everywhere else except his workplace so that
you will not “see him finish”.
There you have it; reasons your relatives can’t
help you get a job where they work.

but some people just won't understand..... them think say na so e easy.

@OP, you are right. But it was way easier some years back, outsourcing wasn't the order of the day then and simple word-of-mouth was enough to get you in the door of an organization, now it is survival of the fittest for a fresh graduate. Good write up!