This post is in response to a question by one of my fans who doesn’t want his name mentioned.

“Beautiful morning Mr. Patrick. Please with 2.39 which is pass in a polytechnic system, would it be possible for me to get a job without connection? What are my chances of being employed?”

To be candid, It's going to be very tough for you out there considering the fact that you'll be competing with a lot of Distinction and Upper Credit graduates. Not to mention University graduates. I advice you apply to the University through direct entry to cover your deficiency. But you must sit up. University education is more tasking than Polytechnic education. I'm saying from personal experience because I've experienced both levels of education.

If You think that would be difficult, you may consider the other option which is to hit the job market. If you opt for this, then You must;

1. Work on your psyche or mindset to get rid of any form of inferiority complex associated with your grade.

2. Work on your communication skills (verbal and written). You can achieve that by reading books, watching English movies, taking note of strange words, checking them up in the dictionary for the correct spelling, pronunciation and usage. Avoid vernacular and pidgin English.

3. Acquire a Masters Degree through PGD and/ or professional certification.

4. Know the practical aspect of your profession. A lower grade/class of degree or diploma means you didn’t perform well theoretically. Since every profession has got a practical and theoretical aspect, there is good news for You. Only if You’ll swallow your pride, now is the best time for You to gain practical knowledge which will give You an edge over other candidates with excellent results. If you read Electrical Engineering, go and learn from the man at the road side.

5. Network: Make friends with people who know people in position to help. E.g. You may not have access to the CEO of a company. But You may know someone who knows him. You can approach that person and ask him/her to connect you to the CEO. When You eventually gain access to the decision makers, tell them what you can offer.

Good luck.

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Helpful?

But my boss graduated with pass and the man still remain the most intelligent in my company

Where are the jobs for the so-called good grades sef? Best thing is to be your own boss in naija through skill aquisition.

CERTIFICATE IF ATTENDANCE

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∆ Well anyone who thinks this is only for those who graduated with pass or third is a joke. ∆



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Op who certificate epp?. Meanwhile, my dog is currently undergoing intensive training on how to swallow millions

You are not a failure until you allowed your poor grade to determine your future and what you would be in life.


success stems beyond what is obtainable within the four walls of the school

Connection is importanter

Third class graduate still better pass Buhari the dully

Pick up a skill. Be the best in IT. Even graduates with 2:1 and 1st class will look for you. You dont need to look for a job, na contract u go dey find

My advice: it's high time we forgot grades and job hunting ... acquire skills and you will employ first class graduates. Who grade help... the future work place will be in your room.

I place no emphasis on that

do I knw some peep with a pass grade,dem boku as a contract staff with one bank like dat.Nah man knw man sure pass

Even those with a first class aren't depending on their certificates anymore.

in todays NIgeria



degree is primary school cert



better get your brains to work


unless hunger go flog u post nysc

Simple; "BE YOUR OWN BOSS" you have achieved nothing by working for someone.

pass.

ok

CROWNWEALTH019:
CERTIFICATE IF ATTENDANCE

Certificate of attendance

Better than runs and cheats

Story!

The man should go and buried that certificate, because the more he is thinking he has that certificate the more he will be drawn himself down. He needs to turn to a leaf and see himself as someone with willpower that can move the mountain.

NB: Certificate does not define the success rate and in Nigeria "Street smart" is paying more than certificate.

Stay bless.

must every body get employed? check the Forbes or Guinness book of record, the Richest men in the world, are Entrepreneurs. start your own job no matter how little you may start.

laydoh:
pass.

who first class and second class upper EPP?

Orubebe01:
Op who certificate epp?. Meanwhile, my dog is currently undergoing intensive training on how to swallow millions

kudos bro!
with hard work and persistence your dog will get there!
Your moniker thou: " we will not take it "

Dr. Pius Anyim Pius had third class yet he became the SGF in Gooodluck's government. Everything is by grace not by grade

Jonathan:
Third class graduate still better pass Buhari the dully

It's only fools who are more concerned with whom they are better than rather than concentrating on the issue at hand.

I was speaking with someone today and at some point this person, probably because he wants to console himself of his bad situation said to me, I was crying I had no shoes when I saw someone who had no legs.

Then I said to him...

Yeah right, but it still doesn't change the fact that you have no shoes.

Orubebe01:
Op who certificate epp?. Meanwhile, my dog is currently undergoing intensive training on how to swallow millions

Where's the millions?

My friend if you continue training your dog like this, the poor animal will only be able to swallow highest ten thousand naira.

But you must sit up. University education is more tasking than Polytechnic education.



You must b high on expired weed...