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How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by hayoakins(m): 10:33am On May 18, 2018 |
I was privileged to interview about about 15 applicants with 1 - 6 years post NYSC experience for a role. My take away include: Years of experience is just a number - out of the applicants, the applicant with 1 year experience was better exposed, sound and suitable because he had worked with companies that had exposed him to several scenarios than entities that just pay you salaries for warming the chairs. I can tell if you are speaking based on book knowledge or experience and exposure. Disregard the high unemployment rate, with time you can get your dream job without a godfather - the employment rate in Nigeria is still very high but the competition is extremely low. If you are truly sound, you will get that job as over 90% of applicants are jokers and uncompetitive; they are graduates but not for this jet-age. When you go for an interview and meet people with Stanford degrees, don't hide and disqualify yourself even if all you got is a HND - majority of the applicants cannot defend their certificates. Be hungry, be ambitious and seek for knowledge. Your dream for a dream job is valid, you can achieve it if you distinguish yourself. If you want to practice in a regulated field e.g Accounting, HR, Law et al, seek professional qualification before running off to bag an MBA/MSC - I interviewed for a finance role and one key learning points that was visible to the blind and audible to deaf was that applicants who were not even chartered accountants but had only passed a stage of ICAN examinations spoke like professionals and gave reasonable assumptions to practical questions. They could to an extent think out financial ideas and solutions. During internships and post NYSC, don't settle for the pay cheque, settle for the experience and exposure - majority of the applicants had years of experience without real experience in the years. First hustle for experience and exposure (2Es), money will come knocking when you are fully loaded with the 2Es. Spend more time learning soft skills and less time with snapchat filters, whatsapp updates - no matter your field, learn how to use Microsoft office's Word, PowerPoint and Excel. You don't have to be an expert, learn beyond the basics. For financial enthusiasts, learn beyond Excel's SUM function, know how to use Pivot table at least. In conclusion, applicants should learn to own the interview session; speak like you are gisting with your mom, dad, pastor and not a "god". Be lively, laugh (it makes you human). I used to be an introvert but in interviews, I take charge as the applicant; I laugh. I remember tears "loading" in my eyes a few yearsago before a panel of an oil and gas company when they told me I was the best so far but overqualified for the role (who overqualication help Sir? Mr. Panelist, give me this mountain [job]). They gave me a referral to another company but I don't just apply to any company. It is your stage not the panelist's, don't just perform like most musical artists, entertain, be hungry, be ambitious. You can land that dream job. Ayobami Akinade AAT, ACA, ACCA (A). www.linkedin.com/in/ayobamiakinade/ 52 Likes 9 Shares
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Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by ojun50(m): 10:35am On May 18, 2018 |
Ok sir 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by BiafranBushBoy: 10:38am On May 18, 2018 |
Yea |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by 1BB007(m): 4:47pm On May 18, 2018 |
ACA, ACCA is equivalent is to 4years of expereience.. The only thing missing is inhouse training and how to identify pitfalls... nothing they there my brother. ACA nor ni mi 1 Like |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by hayoakins(m): 6:19pm On May 18, 2018 |
1BB007: I beg to differ, I know many ACAs and ACCAs that cannot journalise entries. Paper qualification is not enough 6 Likes |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by TuborTee143: 6:58pm On May 18, 2018 |
Nice one... I have tried seeking for an opportunity in the Oil and gas to gain experience (freelance) but it hasn't been easy oo.. 2'1 Geology graduate plus Great CV too.. I just need that exposure pending when I go for MSc. O.P kindly help o... 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Barrysleek(m): 2:57pm On May 19, 2018 |
hayoakins:I doubt this, ICAN exams doesn't train someone to pass exams but to practice the profession.... it's B.sc Accounting that's paper qualification. 5 Likes |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Nobody: 11:21am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Apart from 'lemme remove it for, you will tear my pant' which any other motivational quotes do you know? 9 Likes |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by fergie001: 11:22am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Nice insight,OP No mind some of us |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Waakanda: 11:23am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Good effort |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by bamasite(m): 11:23am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Serious matter |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by BruncleZuma: 11:23am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by bivanJohnaliuz(m): 11:24am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Includinq those that their Destinies are still in Their Villaqe People Wallet??...... |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Bodude504: 11:26am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Good |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Benekruku(m): 11:26am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Have a good JuJu man to fortify you before going for the interview. 1 Like |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Ttipsy(f): 11:27am On Sep 03, 2018 |
nice |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Hoodbilonia: 11:28am On Sep 03, 2018 |
get money get rich be your own boss control your own bich ma niggi leave certificate for inside wardrope better live a beautiful life than to die ugly |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by ehinorlive: 11:30am On Sep 03, 2018 |
i still don't get it. which is better? getting a job or working for yourself. |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Damdeyz(m): 11:31am On Sep 03, 2018 |
I agree completely with you sir. However, the problem, sir, is that there is a myriad and plethora of information out there. In this information clustered world, one is confounded at the the right choice to take. Please could you recommend at least one productive skill a graduate in the discipline of science may acquire? Your reply will be most appreciated. Thank you. 3 Likes |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by AOI2016: 11:33am On Sep 03, 2018 |
TuborTee143:Try and visit danvic petroleum. You can check online, they teach geoscience graduates on softwares that are relevant in the field. Though there money is a bit expensive, I think like 500k for three months and they will get u a company to work as a trainee for a year. My sister went there and dey got her a place at saptro. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by AgentGoat: 11:33am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Correct talk |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by BruncleZuma: 11:35am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Damdeyz: 1. Learn a programming language 2 Get a certification that is sought after by your field 3. Network like a Nigerian "socialite" 4. Don't take peanut jobs 5. Be honest to yourself and to others 6 Deregard the 5th and boldly fake it where necessary. 12 Likes |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Keywordconcept(m): 11:35am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Nice point |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by AgentGoat: 11:36am On Sep 03, 2018 |
AOI2016:80% of nigerian graduates can't afford that fee. 7 Likes |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Shaev7(m): 11:39am On Sep 03, 2018 |
hayoakins:Goop one. It will surely help someone. |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Arrahman39: 11:40am On Sep 03, 2018 |
NYSC is a working experience, so just apply. Good Luck. |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by DonroxyII: 11:42am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Hoodbilonia:Not every one can be a businessman , Some need to be professional .... It's all about your passion and life objectives !! Business is more difficult than Book 2 Likes |
Re: How to get a job requiring years of experience with just NYSC experience by Nobody: 11:44am On Sep 03, 2018 |
Giovanotto: Seriously? |
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