mammz: Europe, US and Canada!!! the common destination for most africans .
the common career path seems to be a masters degree, research work and very recently a rush for nursing (gbo gbo no feli feli )
But my question now is what next? I am a Business Management graduate and it has been difficult to secure a job with my qualification... do I go for a masters degree or try nursing because the jobs just ain't available...

Is it the system, my qualification or me...

mammz: Europe, US and Canada!!! the common destination for most africans .
the common career path seems to be a masters degree, research work and very recently a rush for nursing (gbo gbo no feli feli )
But my question now is what next? I am a Business Management graduate and it has been difficult to secure a job with my qualification... do I go for a masters degree or try nursing because the jobs just ain't available...

Is it the system, my qualification or me...

Ileke-IdI:


Is this an attempt at Yoruba? Lawd have mercy!! It is not by force na.

Go for a master's degrees. In this economy, anything less is a pure joke.
Even with Nursing,they're beginning to require a masters or upper education.

mammz: Europe, US and Canada!!! the common destination for most africans .
the common career path seems to be a masters degree, research work and very recently a rush for nursing (gbo gbo no feli feli )
But my question now is what next? I am a Business Management graduate and it has been difficult to secure a job with my qualification... do I go for a masters degree or try nursing because the jobs just ain't available...

Is it the system, my qualification or me...

Fhemmmy:

It could be all of the above?
Have you had a professional looked at your Resume (CV)?
Have you had someone gone thru interview questions with you, or lemme ask, are you getting interviews?
Do u make sure you appearance is professional when attending interviews.
Shed more lights and i am sure people will be glad to be of help. . . You are getting closer to being employed

rokiatu: First thing first, when they read your name in your resume, and it sound black, you are sure gonna be their second or alternative choice.

Ok maybe that was a bad joke but hey I am sure many people can relate. Our skin clour is a major issue.

Racism is still true and alive.

obi123:

well i studied Business mgt for my masters in the UK, before i graduated i already decided that i was going to go into project mgt , so i did the prince2 exam, and i have not looked back since. The masters degree just adds to my qualifications and helps when i'm negotiating my salary .
My advice is that you look for jobs not necessarily with the tag business mgt but look for jobs that you have the skills they are looking for, look into doing one or 2 professional courses, not sure which one but you cant go wrong with project mgt.
Also what does your CV say about you? have you registered with agencies? what websites have you searched , looking for a job should become your full time job now oh, you must not sleep , dont shy away from application forms and most of all how far with your papers? hope that's in order .
Lastly you will be rejected many times but dont give up when you get the usual on this occasion you have not been successful email nicely delete and keep applying .
Even in this recession people are still getting jobs everyday and that shld be your mindset

Ileke-IdI:


He has a Nigerian name, not a "Sheniqua" or "Chinaynay" name.

I think African names have better chance during CV review.

rokiatu:

Even worst. The Nigerian name scared them even more. Cuz they know by such long name you are sure black.


Ok I am laughing with this but is damn true, the people are damn racist. They just don't want to see black people in certain positions.

I mean I experienced something similar just the end of last year. I was admited to this hospital for well well don't wanna go into detial, and I think the staff at the hospital were expecting an MD that day.

This black man just walk in and bamb an RN ran quickly toward him...you wouldn't believe what she said.

"Sir I am sorry but you have to leave right this moment is passed visting time" We are only expecting an MD right now"

And the man introduced himself as the MD Bleep! she was embarrassed. "I am so sorry sir I didn't know you were the MD" bla bla bla ya you didn't know cuz he's black.


Hey I am not saying this could be his issue but this is def part of it if he's living abroad.

Ileke-IdI:


Is this an attempt at Yoruba? Lawd have mercy!! It is not by force na.

Go for a master's degrees. In this economy, anything less is a pure water.
Even with Nursing,they're beginning to require a masters or upper education.

Ileke-IdI:


He has a Nigerian name, not a "Sheniqua" or "Chinaynay" name.

I think African names have better chance during CV review.

rokiatu:

Even worst. The Nigerian name scared them even more. Cuz they know by such long name you are sure black.


Ok I am laughing with this but is damn true, the people are damn racist. They just don't want to see black people in certain positions.

I mean I experienced something similar just the end of last year. I was admited to this hospital for well well don't wanna go into detial, and I think the staff at the hospital were expecting an MD that day.

This black man just walk in and bamb an RN ran quickly toward him...you wouldn't believe what she said.

[b]"Sir I am sorry but you have to leave right this moment is passed visting time" We are only expecting an MD right now"

And the man introduced himself as the MD Bleep! she was embarrassed. "I am so sorry sir I didn't know you were the MD" bla bla bla ya you didn't know cuz he's black. [/b]


Hey I am not saying this could be his issue but this is def part of it if he's living abroad.

Siga:

Ah see u...I have been in room where candidates are been sorted and my manager who happens to be the hiring manager saw a Nigerian name and was like...this name is too difficult to pronounce, I dont think I can hire this person, what will I call him...I had to jump in and say its simple...call him Chi...cos his name is Chiamaka...lol...Guys...be mindful of the name plz

kaiter: The Nigeria economy has just very few sectors working. [img]http://www.demama.info/g.gif[/img]

rokiatu: First thing first, when they read your name in your resume, and it sound black, you are sure gonna be their second or alternative choice.

Ok maybe that was a bad joke but hey I am sure many people can relate. Our skin clour is a major issue.

Racism is still true and alive.

Ileke-IdI:


Is this an attempt at Yoruba? Lawd have mercy!! It is not by force na.

Go for a master's degrees. In this economy, anything less is a pure joke.
Even with Nursing,they're beginning to require a masters or upper education.