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Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Afolabs101: 11:44am On Jul 27, 2013 |
I got a 3rd in my first degree which I did in the UK. I then did my masters there and came back to work in the family biz, so no problems there. Family biz kind of crashed so I traded for a bit on my own just to get by but I needed a job desperately. This is when I found out how difficult it is for a 3rd class degree holder to even get an interview, let alone a job! I finally got a job in a subsdiary of a govt institution and had been there for 3 years when the parent company announced they were recruiting. Now the salary and perks were much better in the parent company and all the oga's who I worked closely with there said I was a shoe in as ii was considered an insider. After a good interview and recomendation to proceed to the parent company on my level which at the time was SS03. However when the MD found out I got a 3rd in my first degree I finished 8 years prior, she changed my offer. In spite of my masters, 7 years work experience (3 of those years within the institution) etc I was offered SS01. That's two grades below what I was on and three grades below what I'm on now! The long and the short of it is if you got a 3rd, you need to do 2 things: 1- Get any additional qualifications you can 2- Go into business because no matter how many qualification you get there are employers who will not even give you a chance because of your first degree 3 Likes |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Chigorkizz(m): 12:02pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
I've heard all u said.Advice ur kids 2 graduate wit third class since grades doesn't give job in 9ja.Hypocrisy at d highest point! |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Akindavi(m): 12:12pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
My problem is just that i don't know the skill to get involved with. Am in 300level studying accounting and don't even have a good grade. Plz i don't mind if i can get help here |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by dpee4real(m): 12:25pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Develop yourself and don't follow the crowd! I had a 2-2, went back to do a Masters in Electrical Machines - a field considered difficult and unattractive... Now, i am studying for a PhD and am one of the best machine designers in the world! 2-2 can't stop U, 2-1 and 1st class can give U opportunities but can't achieve. Only U can, and your degree is just a qualification. Turn on the future with your skills and knowledge, not with a certificate. 1 Like |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by fursh(m): 12:33pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
To me it's not really the grade in a certificate dat matters, education has a whole lot more to offer than coming out with a certificate, either good or bad. I graduated from a University here in the South South but didn't come out with the grade I was suppose to, can't blame that on no one but myself, infact I had a spill of an extra year and quite a number of my friends graduated before I did and with better grades. Immediately I graduated, I got a job before all of 'em, a good one at that and in a different field entirely. I studied Agric science but currently I'm working as a Millwright/Mechanical fitter in a construction company here in Delta. A single certificate wasn't demanded from me, not even a school cert knowing fully well that I got no idea about this job. I know most of you would be thinking that it's normal 9ja thing "man know man kinda thing", but you're so wrong, believe it or not. Right now I'm very good at the job, got some certificates on my present job also that could enable me work at anyother Mechanical company. I could decide to further my education right now cos funds aren't low. Like they say, anything that is worth doing, is worth doing well. It's not advisable to graduate with lower grades, it is good to be outstanding in all that you indulge in but if circumstances hinders you from achieving that, pls try and come out with something atleast, it's better than nothing. First class or pass certificate isn't a guarantee that you must succeed or fail. It's really about you, your determination and not to forget; Favour is the highest of all. I so much believe in that 4 Likes |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Isiterere(m): 1:01pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
AjanleKoko: Here's to putting a lighter spin on things, relating to this 3rd class matter. Not original though, I found this on Google+:Whaooooo; thanks for the share. Reading this post remind me of 3 idiot. |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by ibezomamyahoo(m): 1:49pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Hello dear, you are on point...nothing can mess a person's education like finance (lack of,)...Just keep on keeping on, do not dwell on the problems, but move above it and progress... it shall be well 2sexy: |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by ibezomamyahoo(m): 1:54pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Akindavi: My problem is just that i don't know the skill to get involved with. Hello, the question is: what are you good at? What do you like doing? What do you want to do? At 300L, you might think that you have wasted too much time, but believe me you are better off changing course now, I mean right now; instead of continuing along an alley, you don't like... You need to fisrt answer the 3 questions above, then we can progress... |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by richfaxy: 2:37pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
3rd Class is only on Paper and not a true reflection of who you are, what you are and what you will be. Lots of people limit themselves with their qualifications. I graduated in 2005 instead of 2006 cos of my extra semester i had in the university, so I made up my mind not to allow my grade to deter me from reaching the height i want to attain. i used that semester to discover myself and what i wanted to do after school. Just before my youth service, i went to take an IT certification course, when lots of people toke the course cos it was selling (hot cake) then, but i took it cos i had a passion for it and cos i completely wanted to switch profession. I went for service and took a lecturing job with an IT startup company on the course i did so as to build my skill on it. I told God and myself that i will never stay out of Job for a day. just before i finished service, i had 4 job offers including my place of PPA. I chose one and still built my skills by mastering and writing more IT certifications. I also later went for a PGD in Comp Sci. When i go for interviews, i have never been turned down cos of my grade, cos they are impressed at the accomplishment so far I give all the credit to God who has led me thus far. I feel satisfied now and thank God for making me discover myself thru my 3rd class. I find fulfillment where i am and when i look back i say its all by the grace of God Like i always say, whether you came out with 1st class, 2nd class, 3rd class or whatever, people shd still look for how to add value (package) to themselves, something that distinguishes them from others, that way they get a higher chnace of been employed. |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by spicyv1(f): 3:10pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Woooow! This thread still exists and it is doing really great. Good to see the impact it has made. Its been a while guys, hope y'all doing good. Cheers. |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by realvenc: 3:57pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
My Brother, University year is a phase in the life of any individual and like most aspects of human life, it has its own score card. No need justifying below average performance just because u have been able to get ahead. As we have a lot of young minds here and they can get the wrong message. Yes most graduates are better than the grades they made in school; Yes sometimes some other factors may have come in play but we should not for any reason down play the need to pursue excellence in whatever endeavour we get into. Be it academic or not. Mind you going to school is not entirely about getting a job and also getting a job is not the standard for career or life success either. Unlike what the society here is making most people to believe. So that u got a job ahead of your colleague with a better degree means nothing. For the OP my advice to you is to access where you are coming from and reposition yourself by acquiring relevant skills and knowlege that will get u what and where you want to be in life. [Squote author=tope56]I had 3rd class grade and in all the interview l,ve attended, they have never ask of my grade or my score in school, all what they want to see is your confidence and your ability to perform your job functions very well. In my present job, l did interview with people that have 2.1 and first class and by the grace of God l was given the job with salary that is above industry average with no professional certificate. Advice: Do not underestimate or over estimate your self you are who you think you are not what people think you are and don't listen to what people say about especially from negative thinking people. All my close friends almost have 3rd class except for one that had 2.1 and all of them have gotten well paying job except for one that have 2.1.[/quote] |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by cyif2003(m): 4:10pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Tanx all for d numerous contribution.. It will help in a big way... |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by realvenc: 4:15pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Good success story. Did you get the FBN just because of the added masters. Also I think FBN has second class as a criteria for most of their graduate recruitment these days. Or did this happen a long time ago AceMiss: I finished with a 3rd class,did my masters and am currently working with FBN. Like Spicy said it's all by God's grace and a determination to make something out of life. Am still far from where I wanna be but am super motivated to keep pushing. For all the 3rd "classers" out there,stay determined. There's very little a determined person can't achieve. |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Cletus244(m): 4:40pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Absolutely is ur mind set. And what i knw success in life dose not depends on certificates. Is GOD! |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Saecula: 4:44pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
2sexy:is it easy to cram and pass? |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Saecula: 4:54pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
chukkynwob: I believe my 2.1 is a curse on me.How? |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by autofreak2020(m): 5:04pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
tope56: I had 3rd class grade and in all the interview l,ve attended, they have never ask of my grade or my score in school, all what they want to see is your confidence and your ability to perform your job functions very well. In my present job, l did interview with people that have 2.1 and first class and by the grace of God l was given the job with salary that is above industry average with no professional certificate.Come on pal, this is an executive lying that can never sink in a novice brain, not even by hitting it with very strong mallet. please, go and tell this to MARINE, you sound like someone who is trying to paper his wall. 3 Likes |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Saecula: 5:08pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
But I have always been a realist. Motivational speakers will say innumerable things which will later prove to be chimerical and illusory. = When it comes to limitation the lucid truth is that it is counselled that one be working with the air that there is no limitation as this will make one exert oneself hence achieving ones maximum potentials. = But in reality, THERE ARE LIMITATIONS nay natural limitations. For example, if you are impotent, deaf or dumb, or have any form of impairment, you cannot be say a priest. You have been limited by nature. Again, if you are below a certain height, you cannot be a member of say, the armed forces. These are some of the ginormous examples if natural limitations. = AT ANY RATE, it is politic to accentuate ones 'selling points' and achieve succcess there.Cheers. |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Saecula: 5:11pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
P.Stacks:Crass frustration properly vented |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Nobody: 5:21pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
^^^^ LOL! Dude's angry and needs a justification for his poor grades. 1 Like |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Saecula: 5:29pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Wise_old_man:Those guys are just mere exceptions. And exceptions are just there to prove the rules. Let them keep giving themselves forlon hope. |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by jimcaddy(m): 5:35pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Is it possible to do a Masters directly with a Third Class degree? Because I keep hearing people talking of Masters after Third Class |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Saecula: 5:37pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
@johnsonjosbles:I view tjis as utter baloney. You said self discovery? What did you discover? You picked arich man that offered you a job which because of your abysmal grade wouldn't have been offered to you and you have the temerity to be talking about self discovery. Your case is analogous to your father's lecturer friend offering you admission to study medicine which you wouldn't have ordinarily merited. So you have nothing to bask or revel in. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Afritop(m): 6:08pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
A BROTHER OF MINE ADVISED THAT I TAKE THE GMAT EXAM (GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST), EMPHASIZING THAT A HIGH SCORE ABOVE 300 MARKS WILL HELP COVER UP FOR MY 3rd CLASS GRADE I GOT FROM THE UNIVERSITY AND WITH THAT SCORE, UNIVERSITIES AT THE UNITED STATES WILL CONSIDER AND AWARD ME WITH A SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY FOR A MASTERS AT THE STATES. Right now i am preparing like craze but i don't know if top flight universities will consider me, because i am yet to hear of testimonies |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by johnsonjosbles(m): 8:04pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
[quo :ote author=toprealman] 1st class in masters? (....coughs gently....)[/quote]. Ĩ̷̊ tot I'm the only one that noticed, Ĩ̷̊ don't thing †ђξ guy get. 1st degree sef, if not he or she must have learnt that nothing like 1st class in masters. Take slap 4 lieing |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by johnsonjosbles(m): 8:05pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
[quo :ote author=toprealman] 1st class in masters? (....coughs gently....)[/quote]. Ĩ̷̊ tot I'm the only one that noticed, Ĩ̷̊ don't think †ђξ guy get. 1st degree sef, if not he or she must have learnt that nothing like 1st class in masters. Take slap 4 lieing 1 Like |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Sonnik212(m): 8:13pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
zibi2: What are we talking about here if you don't go to school the call you an illiterate you go to school and graduate with a 3rd class or 2.2 is a big deal problem.Please nairaland the are a lot of 3rd class 2.2 graduate and even primary/secondary school graduate including drop out that are successful millionaires and billionaires.All of you should go and eat food.Just believe in your self dreams don't give up be determine and be hard working expect when the grace of God comes in.Who are you with your first class or 2.1 compared to dangote/bill gate.I said go and eat food,I don't have time to list all the millionaires and billionaires.Note Poverty can destroy a man's holiness and you can offend more people with your poverty than with your prosperity.Be succesful.Smh 4 u.....read d topic very well be4 commenting, d r askin 4 dos wit success story 2 comment n not dos dat didn't see d 4 walls of education |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Dgbem: 8:29pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Word of Advice: You CAN HARDLY get any university in the United states that will offer you Scholarship with a 3rd Class undergraduate degree. Usually what people refer to as Scholarship in the United states is Graduate/Teaching assistanships that offer full Tuition waiver and Monthly stipend.Award of these assistanships for graduate studies basically depends on three factors: 1. GRE(Science degrees)/GMAT(Management degrees)scores 2. UNDERGRADUATE Transcript 3. Recommendation Letters. Having mentioned these,the quality of a "3rd Class" Transcript will Severely hurt your chances and that stands for reason because the work a graduate/research assistant is "very academic". There are some schools that offer Fellowships(Full scholarships without any form of Commitment)...but ur transcript must be OUTSTANDING to get sumtin like that(Anything below a first class from Nigeria will hardly count)........On the other hand, if u have MONEY( I mean like millions of Naira), u can earn ur graduate degree in the schools there without having to bother too much about ur transcript. In summary, pls do more research about ur plans. I wish you the very best..... unto Afritop: A BROTHER OF MINE ADVISED THAT I TAKE THE GMAT EXAM (GRADUATE MANAGEMENT ADMISSION TEST), EMPHASIZING THAT A HIGH SCORE ABOVE 300 MARKS WILL HELP COVER UP FOR MY 3rd CLASS GRADE I GOT FROM THE UNIVERSITY AND WITH THAT SCORE, UNIVERSITIES AT THE UNITED STATES WILL CONSIDER AND AWARD ME WITH A SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY FOR A MASTERS AT THE STATES. Right now i am preparing like craze but i don't know if top flight universities will consider me, because i am yet to hear of testimonies 1 Like |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by johnsonjosbles(m): 8:52pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Saecula: I view tjis as utter baloney. You said self discovery? What did you discover? You picked arich man that offered you a job which because of your abysmal grade wouldn't have been offered to you and you have the temerity to be talking about self discovery. Your case is analogous to your father's lecturer friend offering you admission to study medicine which you wouldn't have ordinarily merited. So you have nothing to bask or revel in.. Mad fellow can never undstand a sensitive points among wise. People but only looking for whom to critisise. |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Fadelex(m): 9:00pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
jimcaddy: Is it possible to do a Masters directly with a Third Class degree? Because I keep hearing people talking of Masters after Third Classnope, you have to do postgraduate diploma first (pgd) |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by Dgbem: 9:24pm On Jul 27, 2013 |
Thats usually if you want to run your masters program in Nigeria.With a 3rd class, u can still get admission for masters without pgd in a number of U.K/U.S/Canada Schools(especially in U.K schools). Tho they are usually quite expensive..... Fadelex: |
Re: How Did You Succeed With Your 2-2 Or 3rd Class? by LaDiva1: 11:46am On Jul 28, 2013 |
spicy v: Woooow! This thread still exists and it is doing really great. Good to see the impact it has made. Hi spicy v , I have been trying to reach you. I want to discuss something important on career with you. Kindly avail me with an email addy or a contact to get across to you. Thx. Diva |
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