1. Your CV is not effective
If you're not getting invitations for interviews, then you need to have a second look at your CV. Since you do not get to meet the employer in person before the interview, your CV should be packaged in such a way that the employer will be convinced beyond every doubt that you can get the job done. It must therefore highlight your skills, qualification and experience. It should also be properly formatted and error-free. Your CV is your best marketing tool so put in your time and efforts to make it look the best it possibly can.

2. You interview poorly
You may be surprised to hear that some individuals chewing gums at interviws. That does not show good manners. Some other reasons that could make you fail an interview is arriving late to the venue, poor dressing, arguing with the interviewer and telling lies.

3. You have a bad attitude
Most people think employers are only interested in an applicant’s skills and qualification. That’s not true. Attitude is equally important. Will You recruit a person with excellent skills, qualification, knowledge and experience but lacks the right attitude? I guess your answer is NO.

If you're rude or have a repugnant attitude, you may not be able to hide it from the interviewer. Don't forget that some people being an interviewer or not, have the ability to see beyond your fancy suit to your real person.


4. You can't communicate effectively
Most applicants stay longer than necessary in the labor market simply because they lack the requisite verbal and written communication skills employers are looking for. Evaluate yourself. If that’s where your problem lies, it’s never too late for a turn around. The best way to become fluent in your communication is to practice. Read as much novels and watch as much English films as you can. Take note of unusual words and check up the correct pronunciation, usage and spellings in the dictionary, and use them often as appropriate. Avoid pidgin English.

5. You are not networking enough
If you keep waiting for companies to place job adverts before you apply, you may be limiting your chances. Almost all jobs these days are found through networking, both offline and online. The contact need not be your relatives. Relatives and friends of your friends can be very helpful too.

6. You don't follow instructions
Every job advert comes with its own set of instructions, which may lead to outright disqualification if not adhered to. Some people naturally do not have eyes for details which make them recurring culprits. You should never be in a hurry to submit your CV. Take some time to read the job advert at least 3 times for you to understand the requirements. Follow the instructions strictly, to avoid being disqualified.

7. You're a chain smoker
A lot of employers won't hire smokers. The smell on their clothes and breath is a turn-off. They fall seek too often and take excessive breaks which affect productivity. And to be frank, it's a very dirty habit. Quit smoking now before it ruins you.

8. You can't defend your certificate
It's a common trend these days to see graduates who cannot prove themselves to be the real owners of their certificates. You may be surprised to hear this. A friend of mine who is an accounting graduate lost a job opportunity because he couldn’t define accounting in an interview. You must know your discipline and the definition of every basic concept regarding it to avoid making the same mistake.

Try and rectify all these issues and then ask for God’s direction and favor in your job search. There’s nothing impossible with him. A lot of people have secured good jobs miraculously. It can happen to you too. Only if you believe.

Source: http://blog.cvwizards.com.ng/?p=317

CVWizards:
1. Your CV is not effective
If you're not getting invitations for interviews, then you need to have a second look at your CV. Since you do not get to meet the employer in person before the interview, your CV should be packaged in such a way that the employer will be convinced beyond every doubt that you can get the job done. It must therefore highlight your skills, qualification and experience. It should also be properly formatted and error-free. Your CV is your best marketing tool so put in your time and efforts to make it look the best it possibly can.

2. You interview poorly
You may be surprised to hear that some individuals chewing gums at interviws. That does not show good manners. Some other reasons that could make you fail an interview is arriving late to the venue, poor dressing, arguing with the interviewer and telling lies.

3. You have a bad attitude
Most people think employers are only interested in an applicant’s skills and qualification. That’s not true. Attitude is equally important. Will You recruit a person with excellent skills, qualification, knowledge and experience but lacks the right attitude? I guess your answer is NO.

If you're rude or have a repugnant attitude, you may not be able to hide it from the interviewer. Don't forget that some people being an interviewer or not, have the ability to see beyond your fancy suit to your real person.


4. You can't communicate effectively
Most applicants stay longer than necessary in the labor market simply because they lack the requisite verbal and written communication skills employers are looking for. Evaluate yourself. If that’s where your problem lies, it’s never too late for a turn around. The best way to become fluent in your communication is to practice. Read as much novels and watch as much English films as you can. Take note of unusual words and check up the correct pronunciation, usage and spellings in the dictionary, and use them often as appropriate. Avoid pidgin English.

5. You are not networking enough
If you keep waiting for companies to place job adverts before you apply, you may be limiting your chances. Almost all jobs these days are found through networking, both offline and online. The contact need not be your relatives. Relatives and friends of your friends can be very helpful too.

6. You don't follow instructions
Every job advert comes with its own set of instructions, which may lead to outright disqualification if not adhered to. Some people naturally do not have eyes for details which make them recurring culprits. You should never be in a hurry to submit your CV. Take some time to read the job advert at least 3 times for you to understand the requirements. Follow the instructions strictly, to avoid being disqualified.

7. You're a chain smoker
A lot of employers won't hire smokers. The smell on their clothes and breath is a turn-off. They fall seek too often and take excessive breaks which affect productivity. And to be frank, it's a very dirty habit. Quit smoking now before it ruins you.

8. You can't defend your certificate
It's a common trend these days to see graduates who cannot prove themselves to be the real owners of their certificates. You may be surprised to hear this. A friend of mine who is an accounting graduate lost a job opportunity because he couldn’t define accounting in an interview. You must know your discipline and the definition of every basic concept regarding it to avoid making the same mistake.

Try and rectify all these issues and then ask for God’s direction and favor in your job search. There’s nothing impossible with him. A lot of people have secured good jobs miraculously. It can happen to you too. Only if you believe.

Source: http://blog.cvwizards.com.ng/?p=317

9. village missiles. only God can deliver the person thru prayer.

seems you have forgotten that government does not support employment.

dhope:

9. village missiles. only God can deliver the person thru prayer.

It's not as if they don't exist, but we don't have to attribute every evil that befalls us to spiritual manipulation. Take for instance. I know and you know too that majority of us did not pass UME and SSCE without help. Some of us had to cheat to make 2:1. If we are unable to secure a job due to our inability to defend our certificates, we blame it on witchcraft.

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@Op my problem is no 5. Hw do i go about it?.

oga forget most of ur points. the reasons are crystal clear.1. not familiar or able to pass aptitude test. 2 poor interview. 3 lack of enabling environment for more companies to spring up or prevent decline 4 overpopulation of graduates. forget CV matter. i have a rather poor CV and i still gt invites. Mr CV note that most visitors ere are graduate trainees. CV i think is only poweful wen u hv experience

madridfc:
True talk

Thanks for being sincere.