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Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by MadCow1: 11:58am On Sep 11, 2014 |
The only advantage of making a 2.1 on your degree is to get you through the door.. #But I have seen 3rd class and 2.2 degree holders blow higher class degree holders to smitherines on tests and interviews. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Nobody: 11:58am On Sep 11, 2014 |
having 2.1 from d board exam is possible but rare.its a college of health though,but dont underestimate |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Austindark(m): 12:00pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
pls I will need ur job opening updates. I made 2.1 too but no job yet. am through with NYSC. sent u a pm |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Olutola88(m): 12:01pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
justi4jesu: All these are storiessssss for the godsss..bro, I didn't write this piece for people in Dubai, it's for Nigerians living in Nigeria. lmao 3 Likes |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Nobody: 12:01pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
.........“I have nothing against education. But at times, education gives people false confidence. It makes people relax, trusting in the power of their certificates rather than in working hard.” – Rasaq Okoya 5 Likes |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by femi4: 12:02pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Your 2.1 is a waste if you are above 27 1 Like |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by mamabear1(f): 12:02pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Olutola88: kindly send a pm @Op I'm interested also...graduated wiv a 2:1 also serving presently, I cud use some link 4 job offers... My email address sparklyazrah@gmail.com |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by luvola(m): 12:03pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Olutola88: This piece is for those undergraduates that will like to seek for jobs after school but do not have solid connection. A 1st class or 2.1 will help you AVOID or ALLEVIATE the labour market frustration. Nevertheless, the ones that have influential parents, uncles and aunts can also take a cue from it because it is easier to help someone with a good result.bros forget this assertion , I know several peeps that graduated with 2.2 and has gotten job and I and several people that I know that bagged 2.1 are yet to secure a job. A 3rd class can even secure a job before a 2.1 . I pray the lord answer us soon. 3 Likes |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Lightening: 12:05pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
afolayanto: And what about 1st class working for someone that finished with a pass? Idea sells more than what you finished with! In all thy gettings......Get ideas and be a solution to your generation's problem! That's what we should all craved for and not 2.1. You most likely lose direction when you finished with 1st class in school, it gets into your head easily and you may easily lose focus! To me idea is what's needed in this country. Your reasoning is ridiculous. If you are still an undergraduate, pls follow @Olutola88's instruction religiously. That's antidote to hardlife. Talking from experience. 2 Likes |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Rilwayne001: 12:06pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Very beautiful piece. @OP...Thumbs Up |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by justi4jesu(f): 12:07pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Suxes: wich one b strong 2-1 wey op just dey mention sef? abeg 2-1 na 2-1 lmao...thats what they keep saying in school oh dont mind Nigerians, everything they want to make drama out of it. lol @ Strong 2.1 and Soft 2.1 |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Bsc(m): 12:07pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
The man who knows how, gets the job, The man who knows why, be's d boss. 2 Likes |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by uzoexcel(m): 12:07pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
i think the op's case scenario sample was/is in naija.....and not the emirates justi4jesu: All these are storiessssss for the godsss.. 3 Likes |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by justi4jesu(f): 12:09pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
uzoexcel: i think the op's case scenario sample was/is in naija.....and not the emirates I understood it 100% and also not everyone ends up working in Naija after graduation, All these 1st class,strong 2.1 thingy are experienced only in our Country Nigeria. |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by amanze15(m): 12:09pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
na true you talk, on the last page of a shell application,even with enough experience them tell me thank U, now I applying in a french country cos I speak basic french, my brother even na 3rd class u get find something others don't have and u would be amazed...great write up poster!!!... Its really cold outside the walls of university 2 Likes |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Acidosis(m): 12:12pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Unless the government stops the excess and unecessary funding to public tertiary institutions; 2-1 would soon be of no value. The number of graduates is simply TOOOOO much. The number of graduates out-weighs the job openings in town. Before you start grinning over some 2-1 in Nigeria, remember others are out there in a better country studying to get the same good job you're struggling for. While it is good to tell ALL graduates to get 1st class and 2-1 grades; remember to inform your Local Government Chairmen, your governors and your parents to create jobs; so you don't end up in frustration. There is nothing special about a graduate or a 2-2 or 2-1 graduate anymore. We are no longer in the '80s. Those who love competition, gamble and luck should keep trying. God might remember y'all someday. In summary, graduates and their grades aren't the problem; your government is. Stop f00ling the people! Stop giving your elected thieves more reasons to siphon your funds while they bless you with undue and id.iotic competitions. There is nothing corporate about receiving 100,000 resumes from graduates because of 50 teller jobs. It is sheer stu.pidit.y. Even the executives know this fact. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Nobody: 12:12pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
people striving very hard to give us high bp since 700bc. even with just only succeeding to present a university school fees receipt, we go make am. 1 Like |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by AriDsexy(f): 12:13pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
If U don't av connection in Nigeria,its very difficult getting a job even if u came out with a "zero class" One also needs to be prayerful. 1 Like |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Olutola88(m): 12:15pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Suxes: wich one b strong 2-1 wey op just dey mention sef? abeg 2-1 na 2-1hmmm. bro, you will understand that 2,1 has category when you 1. Apply to some multinationals and they ask you to send your transcript; many of them use this to select the best when they have more talents than the available positions. my brother, there is one oga at KPMG that will interview you and tell you that you are only good and not exceptional. he will tell you that he is looking for exceptional people. he will tell you that he has interviewed countless number of graduates that finished with 4.7, 4.8 out of 5. 2. Apply for scholarships; there are some scholarships that are for only 1st class graduates, an example is the 7up bottling company Harvard University MBA scholarship. some scholarships are for only graduates that finished with strong 2.1 i.e 4.O and above. i hope you now get it |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by sk8erBoy: 12:16pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Right. I will begin by saying hard work pays no matter the sphere of life. It pays to have good grades in School - it simply opens a world of opportunities. Luck is when opportunity meets preparedness. Which means you can have good grades but if you are not prepared for the job market you might search for a while. I know people who made first class and got ovearseas scholarships and jobs immediately they finished school and I also know first class graduands who are still job searching. I got admission to study my course of study on the merit list because I had a very good WAEC result and my jamb score was 206. My second jamb score was 235 which gave me admission to study pet. eng which I declined because I was already well into first year for Chem. Eng. As a result of hard work I managed to secure 2 scholarships as an undergrad. I finished with a strong 2.1 (4.29/5), served with a bank and was offered a job so I was'nt in the job market. I then tried to go abroad (wetin engineer dey do for bank) and got declined the first time. I saved for two years, tried again and here I am. I started applying for jobs from day 1 of starting my Msc course ovearseas - my motivation was to make a first class and get two job offers by the time I graduated. I started a job a week before I graduated and attended a number of interviews - I was relentless. I have changed jobs twice overseas (about to change job again) and I have never been in the job market. I am still relentless because the ultimate working life is to run your own business. In the main time, I am taking steps to get there. I firmly believe in God's favour but He will only help those who work hard. I'm happy to mentor younger folk; ochescoolbox@yahoo.com 2 Likes |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Nobody: 12:16pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
This are what will get you a good job in Nigeria Prayers ( MFM, CAC) etc Charm Connections The rest is luck. 1 Like |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by pchax: 12:17pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Olutola88: Your post was informative but permit me to ask, which Federal University did you graduate from that those who don't have a solid academic background graduate with a 2.1. In my school, those type of people would barely survive the first year. I have a solid academic background (All distinctions in WAEC with a couple of good Maths Olympiad performances), I am quick at learning, I work hard and I managed to finish with a 3.56 (was never on a 2.1 until my last semester). I am also a product of a federal University not just any Federal University. GREAT IFE! 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Alimtoheeb(m): 12:19pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Bro, iur write up really motivate me us I still av †ђξ ability Τ̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡ come out in †ђξ next 4 yrs by GOD's grace with first class( INSHA ALLAH)........ |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Vikkiboi(m): 12:19pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
OpYzo: hey dear I also finished with a strong 2:1 know I could have done better if I strived harder but dats bygone. I am also finishing NYSC in october and have not gotten any thing, been using jobberman since nothing...can u link me.Thanks the first thing you need to do is to work on your CV, try get CVs of friends that have been getting invites and work it out in respect to their CVs, also try to be connected to latest openings and pray towards it. God will see us through |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by justi4jesu(f): 12:22pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
glitest: This are what will get you a good job in Nigeria lol 1 Like |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Omadachi(m): 12:23pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
True talk OP.You are very correct.I graduated with 2.1 and even while still serving as a corper i started receiving invitation for interview.After my NYSC within few months i got invitation from these organizations;Exxon,chevron,Zenith bank,First bank,LNG etc.I couldn't believe it.All these came my way without any connection.Am presently working with a multinational company. However,that's not to say people who graduated with lesser grade will not get job in a good company just that the numbers of jobless graduate are increasing on daily basis and most employer will want to use certain criteria to stream down the numbers. 5 Likes |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by damzy88: 12:25pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Olutola88: This piece is for those undergraduates that will like to seek for jobs after school but do not have solid connection. A 1st class or 2.1 will help you AVOID or ALLEVIATE the labour market frustration. Nevertheless, the ones that have influential parents, uncles and aunts can also take a cue from it because it is easier to help someone with a good result.. please I need your email address. Thanks |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by leeogrin407: 12:26pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
Well said though, but its not always applicable to all jobs, I finished with a 2:2 and was still able to get a good job, it is not always about certificate but sabificate. 2 Likes |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by abdulwastecx(m): 12:27pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
I also made first class in civil engineering serving in port harcourt presently. ... Nigeria private sector really valued certificates |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by kennytidistar(m): 12:27pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
not all students that finished below 2:1 are lazy or not hard working, smart or unintelligent, can you quantify your effort that enable you arrived at 2:1? if not leave story and let correct the system first. 2 Likes |
Re: Why You Must Finish With At Least A 2.1 by Olutola88(m): 12:28pm On Sep 11, 2014 |
pchax:lmao. when i said friends that didn't have strong academic background, I meant people that were just average in secondary school and not people that were dull. Nevertheless, I have seen people that made credits in O'level and finished with 1st class where the ones that finished with distinctions in O'level made 2.1. A lot of things count my brother 3 Likes |
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