Do I Tear My 2.2 And Forge A First Class Degree?

The Nigerian labour market is frustrating me as the days come by, they are looking for high degrees and not competence, for you to be called up for a test you must be a 1 or a 2.1 where does that leave us the 2.2. Some of us were key players in our Universities and know how some of these guys make their 1 and 2.1. Please that's the only option I have for now.

hey thats pretty rough a reply. just becos some of us  where able to make this so call 2.1 does not make us that invincible. i think our fustration or complains shoul be directed to the employers for  ridiculing our educational system. Emphasis should be layed more on competence and not Grade.

Pls dont give up fynewaka. there are lots of people out there with 2.2 that are doing very well.

i finished with a 2.2 and i'm doing pretty well! I earn considerably more than a lot of my 2.1 or even 1.1 colleagues! i think it has to do with the employers ridiculing the eductaional system just like someone said cos how will u explain a scenario where an employer asks for 3-4 years experience and shouldnt be more than 26years coupling with incessant school strikes and nysc postings?!

so my advice is first, pray hard to God then try developing your skills in sthg else that will give you an edge over others and i believe that inasmuch as global unemployment exists, there's always a job for someone out there if he is willing to take the risks of change!

Chitexy_2,

I would love to know what you are earning as a first class graduate

Your reply was rude; ask God to give you a better attitude. Thausands of 1.1 and 2.1s are still job seekers years after serving. Sure, the grades get you an oppurtunity to write the tests but you must have to pass!! Its just that. If you can make a first class, it is coveted but remember,,  it is not a measure of intelligence.

fynewaka,

Just fine-tune your CV's and make sure you are intelligent enough to pass your tests and interviews. Don't mind what you came out with; it does not matter where you start but where you finish. It could be very traumatic when you realise that you are better than some 2.1 holders but what do you do? Develop your skills and trust God. We all have our stories, 

I think was Chictexy was trying to address was the posters commentsometimes comments like this could be annoying. Lets encourage those out there that if they work hard enough they can make a 2.1 or a 1.1. Lets stop being negative for once.
 As per having a 2.2 there are people with 2.2 that have fantastic jobs so be positive, patient and be prayerful

1st class,2.1 or 2.2,what will be will be.
God dey.

Lets stop picking on each other and concentrate on the topic. Aight?

This 2.1 and 2.2 grade discrimination palava is really getting on my nerves .

Some person that went to a Mushroom less than 5 year old university with no recognition by the NUC will come out and start boasting that he/she made a 2.1.
when we know that the same individual will struggle to make a 3rd class in some other schools in this same  Nigeria.

That aside,

Fynewaka,
You cant tell me that you have not written a single test in your entie life
Not all companies discriminate against 2.2
The problem could be your qualification or your age 0r your poorly written C.V
But whatever it is my advise is that you start training for some sort of certification
Try adding value to yourself and appplyin at a proffesional level and not entry level

I am among the numerous 2.2 graduates that are gainfully employed in the Telecomms  sub sector  (No connections, Just Grace and Hard work)

fynewaka,
O your CV, type your most recent qualifications and schools first.ie university, sec sch, then pry.sch. try.
your time will come

haba!!! koolman, no insults in this forum o! try and calm your nerves b4 replying a topic

@Koolman
  Here in nairaland, we say it as it is, no wayo.

I like the title of this thread. Please don't tear your certificates by any means. Forgery is also not an acceptable or excusable skill. You can't end wrong if you keep doing the right thing. Im job fishing as well. And pray. Funny title though.

hay guys! you dont nid to b insulting each oda. i expect u guys to exercise maturity.
if 2.2 cant get a job but we ve seen 3rd class that are doing well even people with pass. we dont nid to take this personal let us just pray to God all is going to b well pray my guy keep on trying one day things will turn to b good

What make you think Unical is more of a force to reckon with than this skl you mentioned?? I hope (sincerely) that your attitude is not your stumbling block

if you forge a certificate and you are caught you will go to jail, instead go back to school with seriousness and help of God you may make a first class

@belle4u2nv

Is he not the one who confessed to being a member of what he called a fraternity.WHAT are his frat partners doing to help him find a job

He could have used his time in Uni studying instead of fratenising