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Getting a job faster in Nigeria


I have always been impressed with those who could get a good job just immediately after graduating from university or within weeks of searching. While you might say that the whole thing depends on luck and connection; you must be quick to know that some folks have done their home work long before others. That is why most have jobs waiting for them at the point of graduation, while others still hunt for months and even years without success.
So lets quickly get to the point as I will share with you some little secrets that can help you get a job in Nigeria faster than you think.
1. USE YOUR NETWORK- Networking has been known as the most effective and easiest way to get a job. Though many overlook this aspect, it is very important. I was opportune to interview a lady last year that can for interview and after a minute of going through her impressive CV; I looked up to her asked why she has gotten a job since two years of graduation. She replied that “No one wants to give her a chance and that getting an interview is difficult” I asked her if she doesn’t have friends or relatives that can link her up or at least get a help” she replied by telling me that “she doesn’t have friends”. Its absurd for someone to go through secondary school and university without making friends. What that means is that she never imparted or contributed to anyone’s life. It is wasted opportunity if you are like that. It is good to build relationships as they can be a good pillar of support at difficult times. Now think back of those good friends you made at secondary school, university, polytechnic, hair salon, church, club meetings neighborhood, bus station, gym, super-market, clinic or even a relative. Go and speak to each of these people; you will get help that will make your job search easy and faster. It is the most reliable way of securing a job.

2. Apply online- The key to applying online is to fill out the form well. Especially the slots that have asterisks on them. Avoid pasting your CV on forums and other pubic online sources for everyone to read. People can easily scam with such move. First know what you want and go for it. Target at least 30 companies per month. Go online and google their name. Find out what they do, their location, clientele, products, competitors, mission and company history etc. with a hand full of information you can check their career section to see if they are hiring. The good things is that if you fill your form with key words that are needed; you stand a chance to be short listed or be called any time they are indeed of a new staff replace anyone. Prepare a detailed summary of yourself and at the bottom boldly differentiate how you are unique from every other person. Make sure use plenty of action verbs on your CV. That way you can stand a chance to be selected if you meet the requirements as most place do their recruitment online instead of the old routine of collecting resumes at the office.

3. USE REFERRAL SYSTEM: To get a job; you must first start with the people you know and the people you meet with everyday. Even if you don’t get a job with the place you go interview. Ask people you know or the interviewer to refer you to their friends or associates where they feel you can fit in easily.

4. Read NEWSPAERS: check newspaper to know when most companies are recruiting; punch and guardian have a day for advertising all the vacancies available. All you need do is to ask avendor around and them pay him some little money to around you seat near there , then read and extract information that suit you on your diary and follow up on them. I have tried iy=t and it works.
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Getting a job faster in Nigeria

I have always been impressed with those who could get a good job just immediately after graduating from university or within weeks of searching. While you might say that the whole thing depends on luck and connection; you must be quick to know that some folks have done their home work long before others. That is why most have jobs waiting for them at the point of graduation, while others still hunt for months and even years without success.
So lets quickly get to the point as I will share with you some little secrets that can help you get a job in Nigeria faster than you think.
1. USE YOUR NETWORK- Networking has been known as the most effective and easiest way to get a job. Though many overlook this aspect, it is very important. I was opportune to interview a lady last year that can for interview and after a minute of going through her impressive CV; I looked up to her asked why she has gotten a job since two years of graduation. She replied that “No one wants to give her a chance and that getting an interview is difficult” I asked her if she doesn’t have friends or relatives that can link her up or at least get a help” she replied by telling me that “she doesn’t have friends”. Its absurd for someone to go through secondary school and university without making friends. What that means is that she never imparted or contributed to anyone’s life. It is wasted opportunity if you are like that. It is good to build relationships as they can be a good pillar of support at difficult times. Now think back of those good friends you made at secondary school, university, polytechnic, hair salon, church, club meetings neighborhood, bus station, gym, super-market, clinic or even a relative. Go and speak to each of these people; you will get help that will make your job search easy and faster. It is the most reliable way of securing a job.

2. Apply online- The key to applying online is to fill out the form well. Especially the slots that have asterisks on them. Avoid pasting your CV on forums and other pubic online sources for everyone to read. People can easily scam with such move. First know what you want and go for it. Target at least 30 companies per month. Go online and google their name. Find out what they do, their location, clientele, products, competitors, mission and company history etc. with a hand full of information you can check their career section to see if they are hiring. The good things is that if you fill your form with key words that are needed; you stand a chance to be short listed or be called any time they are indeed of a new staff replace anyone. Prepare a detailed summary of yourself and at the bottom boldly differentiate how you are unique from every other person. Make sure use plenty of action verbs on your CV. That way you can stand a chance to be selected if you meet the requirements as most place do their recruitment online instead of the old routine of collecting resumes at the office.

3. USE REFERRAL SYSTEM: To get a job; you must first start with the people you know and the people you meet with everyday. Even if you don’t get a job with the place you go interview. Ask people you know or the interviewer to refer you to their friends or associates where they feel you can fit in easily.

4. Read NEWSPAERS: check newspaper to know when most companies are recruiting; punch and guardian have a day for advertising all the vacancies available. All you need do is to ask avendor around and them pay him some little money to around you seat near there , then read and extract information that suit you on your diary and follow up on them. I have tried iy=t and it works.

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Increase Your Career Confidence:


In the world of employee and employer relations, loyalty is becoming a thing of the past. Key players in organizations are leaving, or the organization is leaving them (the dreaded F word – fired). In truth, if you are looking for someone to make a mistake, they will. Whether the employer or the employee is the cause, the relationship is broken and both parties are left to pick up the pieces.

The employer will find someone to fill the position, the employee will find another job, and the cycle continues. The emotional void is hardest til fill. The employer has others to worry about, the employees co-workers are likely left wondering what went wrong, or they are concerned that they may be next or that they should also start looking. They may also question the solvency of the organization. For the employee, the relationship with the next employer is automatically strained because of the baggage brought to the table. These statements are both true, regardless of who made the decision to break the relationship.

A business relationship is similar in many ways to a dating relationship. There may be comments about the ex, concerns about future compatibility, and the urge to compare the new to the old and the old to the new. The key to overcoming these obstacles is confidence. Confidence is defined as the state of feeling certain about the truth of something. The confidence factor is important for all parties (previous employer, previous employee, current employer, current employee).

The previous employer needs to feel certain that they made the right decision for the right reasons. They cannot go back and change what happened, so second guessing themselves is a waste of time and energy. Similarly, the previous employee needs to feel certain that the decision was made with the best intention of the organization and they need to feel certain their skills and abilities will land them in a better position. The current employer needs to feel certain that their new employee is a good fit for their organization and they have to recognize that no two businesses are the same. They cannot blame the new employee for things that went wrong with their previous post. If they have any doubts, they should be left behind once the hiring decision has been made. There is the current employee who also needs to be confident. They cannot feel that they are a replacement for the previous person. They are not a stand in or a second runner up. They are simply, the best person for the position – no holes barred. The current employee needs to feel certain that they have the right skills and abilities to achieve the organizations expectations. They cannot question the decisions that were made in the past.


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