Jenams:
If you have masters degree and you don't know anything, trust me it will not perform miracles for you. i have masters in business education and it helped me secure a lecturing job among 300+ applicants. masters will give you an edge in the midst of BSc holders in any interview situation as much attention will be given to you, but the onus lie on u to convince every member of the interview panel that you are most suitable for the job. I thank you all.

temb:
I recently just concluded my nysc this July and have since been trying to secure a job...Now I have been sending many applications since February but still no luck...

The question now is that if I acquire a masters degree, would that guarantee me a job in Nigeria...or everything is based on connection, because I am really confused. don't know whether I should use the little money I saved up during my nysc to pursue masters or I should keep on the job hunt.....

I would appreciate good advice from experienced people here and lastly I graduated with a 2.2 in the dept of metallurgical and materials engineering.

BossTtdiamonds:
Nope it does not in anyway guarantee you a Job. Mine is in view..but you'd be scared to death should you see my portfolio..
I've acquired so many skills over the years and that's what had molded me into a formidable force the Market just can't seem to do without.

asala1:
Bros, instead of starting your MSc, why not go for a professional course will give you a better opportunity to secure a job and give you a nice career path. Due to your background, if you have the fund go for professional courses in Welding, Corrosion or Non-destructive Testing. There are lots of opportunities is these area.

GodswillAJudins:
Am now afraid to continue on Meterllurgy and Material Engineering. After completing my pre degree science. Though I love the course but am beginning to think its backward in this country.

GodswillAJudins:
Am now afraid to continue on Meterllurgy and Material Engineering. After completing my pre degree science. Though I love the course but am beginning to think its backward in this country.

temb:
I recently just concluded my nysc this July and have since been trying to secure a job...Now I have been sending many applications since February but still no luck...

The question now is that if I acquire a masters degree, would that guarantee me a job in Nigeria...or everything is based on connection, because I am really confused. don't know whether I should use the little money I saved up during my nysc to pursue masters or I should keep on the job hunt.....

I would appreciate good advice from experienced people here and lastly I graduated with a 2.2 in the dept of metallurgical and materials engineering.

Ayopercent:

pls can u shed more light on d professional courses u stated above I.e d amt needed to do it and where to do it.I hv a sound theoretical knowledge about d three courses...

shaiba:


what experience do u have presently and where r u working?

shaiba:


what experience do u have presently and where r u working?

horchukoh:
Seriously am beginning to regret that I chose to study this course [met and mat]. Though it was one of neighbour that introduce me to it, with the kind of news am hearing am just afraid imagining someone spending five good years in the university then after graduating the person can not get a good job . Now tell me what is the purpose of going to university. I saw a post on nairaland the other day,a guy suggested that some course should be scrapped from Nigeria university. Many people were criticising him now tell what is the essence of me studying a course that I know fully well that after graduating I won't be able to get a job.

ednut1:
look at dis one i hv been involved in entry level recruitments wit shell,honeywell,deliotte, stanbic ibtc, and many other companies. i hv ican, some pple had uk masters and still failed test or interview. while pple wit jst bsc got in. wat difference are u talking about if u hv no experience msc is useless. no talk wetin u no sabi. i was armed wit a strong 2.1 and ican wen i landed in d job market. was tagged hot cake. wetin my eye see no be here ok

frankay430:
na God oh

Gamuguma:



Bro, forgive me... You are still saying poo! Get a masters then u will know the difference between acid and water.
TO GET MASTERS NO BE BEANS O

Lescott7:
. I am an undergraduate student of business education and one thing that bothers me about this field is that it's not so popular but I'm happy to meet a masters degree holder in my field on nairaland.

deborsky:
@ Jenams can we talk? we are in d same field. which option is Ur specialization?.

temb:

so far so good...I HV done 4 aptitude test...2 at which I lost due to d fact dat I did nt graduate with a 2.1...n d oder 2 I failed, as 4 d CV u have a very good and well formatted CV, no blunders n my communication skill is excellent... u can c from my write up

histemple:
I am particularly impressed with the responses so far. No infantile comments or jejune jokes

I think experience is far more advantageous.

I am a HR expert and during interviews, our concentration shifts from your paper qualifications to what you "know and what you can offer". Except if all the candidates are inexperienced, you can not be employed ahead of a highly experienced B.Sc holder just because you have a masters degree.
If you are just brilliant, even a masters degree won't make you intelligent and so when you meet intelligent panelists, your brilliance may not still help you get the job.
Masters in most cases only gives you the advantage of being shortlisted for an interview while your intelligence and Know - how gives you the job.
So, I will advice you strive to acquire experience anyhow you can and also get a professional certification. These two gives you immediate advantage.

histemple:
I am particularly impressed with the responses so far. No infantile comments or jejune jokes

I think experience is far more advantageous.

I am a HR expert and during interviews, our concentration shifts from your paper qualifications to what you "know and what you can offer". Except if all the candidates are inexperienced, you can not be employed ahead of a highly experienced B.Sc holder just because you have a masters degree.
If you are just brilliant, even a masters degree won't make you intelligent and so when you meet intelligent panelists, your brilliance may not still help you get the job.
Masters in most cases only gives you the advantage of being shortlisted for an interview while your intelligence and Know - how gives you the job.
So, I will advice you strive to acquire experience anyhow you can and also get a professional certification. These two gives you immediate advantage.

Jenams:
sure bro, anytime. (accounting option)

Ayopercent:

I read thesame course as d op,my M.sc is also in view... I just want ask d skills u hv acquired dat made u stand out.

lonelydora:
Since you have made up your mind that landing a job in Nigeria now is based solely on connections, may it be so to you and you alone.

Allow others to hustle and get a job without man-know-man, please.

blueseacats:
He did not put question mark but if I read correctly, he only asked a question I believe answering with courtesy or leaving it at that is the two options you should have explored.