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Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by Nobody: 5:38pm On Sep 20, 2017
ayogabriel:
I was contacted by a company to recommend a cost controller. Been a cost controller I recommended my self.

I went for the test and interview, met with the MD. He wouldn't take me because I work for a brother company. My company happens to be one of there client. That was the only hiccup. This happened just few weeks ago.

I would have been a direct testimony. Another company contacted me, asking me to submit my application for the same post. Set up your profile. Make it professional.

I am hardly call upon for test or interviews, through submitting CVS, But through linkedIn I have had a few.

dd u pay for the LinkedIn premium account b4 u where called?

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Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by ayogabriel(m): 5:39pm On Sep 20, 2017
Eaa247:


dd u pay for the LinkedIn premium account b4 u where called?

No, I was just sent a message.
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by gbagyiza: 5:40pm On Sep 20, 2017
Most of Nigerian recruiters are recruiting best on connection, so they don't bother to source for candidates through such sites..But their are few serious and result oriented organizations that don't compromise standard, who go in search for capable hands through LinkedIn..I was once contacted by an Indian training firm operating in Lagos to become their Automotive training Lead ..The CEO himself from India directly contacted me , after going through my profile in LinkedIn..I was doing well were I was and I had to reject his offer., so it works...

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Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by Travcutedu: 5:48pm On Sep 20, 2017
itsmeurLady:
Yes I got a job from der even as a corper buh I cldnt resume immediately like they wanted Cs I was still serving... please I'd be rounding up next month, NLanders pls help a sister out, I don't wanna stay home after youth service!! cry cry cry


Are you based in lagos

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Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by Nobody: 6:29pm On Sep 20, 2017
ayogabriel:


I am been sarcastic

Yea, is your call
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by drjustice17: 6:34pm On Sep 20, 2017
ayogabriel:
I was contacted by a company to recommend a cost controller. Been a cost controller I recommended my self.

I went for the test and interview, met with the MD. He wouldn't take me because I work for a brother company. My company happens to be one of there client. That was the only hiccup. This happened just few weeks ago.

I would have been a direct testimony. Another company contacted me, asking me to submit my application for the same post. Set up your profile. Make it professional.

I am hardly call upon for test or interviews, through submitting CVS, But through linkedIn I have had a few.



As a laboratory scientist. i hv tried to set up a profile in link-in but, it didn't go. Need someone to help me.
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by ayogabriel(m): 6:42pm On Sep 20, 2017
drjustice17:




As a laboratory scientist. i hv tried to set up a profile in link-in but, it didn't go. Need someone to help me.

Which aspect do you need help?

If you check my profile, you will see a topic I posted early this year, on how to make your page attractive.
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by relevanteism(m): 6:53pm On Sep 20, 2017
You are about to be scammed
peteofi:
Well I just did an online interview for a job I got from LinkedIn. Was looking good until they asked me to pay some amount to have an interview in USA or locally. I think $150 for local interview. So now am thinking on LinkedIn again? The USA face to face meet was about $1500. So am a little skeptical about LinkedIn at the moment. And nope. This is the first interview am about to get and am already losing faith.

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Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by Haywhymido(m): 6:57pm On Sep 20, 2017
sucess001:
yep...i get contacted there regularly.


with a good and proper profile, you will get referrals regularly.
pls do tell me the area (s) i need to work on to get refferals regularly
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by Haywhymido(m): 7:01pm On Sep 20, 2017
ayogabriel:


Which aspect do you need help?

If you check my profile, you will see a topic I posted early this year, on how to make your page attractive.
i would like to read that topic pls
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by lamash: 7:01pm On Sep 20, 2017
My profile is ok. I have applied to many jobs . Got recomemdations but noting has come out of it..
Nothing fruitful yet..
Guys pls help how does it work? Probably am not getting somethings right
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by Nancy2016: 7:10pm On Sep 20, 2017
peteofi:
Well I just did an online interview for a job I got from LinkedIn. Was looking good until they asked me to pay some amount to have an interview in USA or locally. I think $150 for local interview. So now am thinking on LinkedIn again? The USA face to face meet was about $1500. So am a little skeptical about LinkedIn at the moment. And nope. This is the first interview am about to get and am already losing faith.

That's a scam. No potential employer would ask you to pay for an interview.

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Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by Nobody: 7:10pm On Sep 20, 2017
ayogabriel:

No, I was just sent a message.
oh tanks
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by donbuchi1(m): 7:16pm On Sep 20, 2017
Yes, twice now... N about 3 previous unsuccessful interviews

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Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by henryhemon(m): 7:55pm On Sep 20, 2017
I really doubt what use it is,I have had so many foreign organisations go through my profile that's the best,Don't tell me my profile is poor cuz it's one of the best you can find.
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by itsmeurLady(f): 8:06pm On Sep 20, 2017
Travcutedu:



Are you based in lagos



Yes I am Sir
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by ayogabriel(m): 8:23pm On Sep 20, 2017
Haywhymido:
i would like to read that topic pls

https://www.nairaland.com/3550340/how-rock-linkedin-profile-8

There you go
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by raphemmanuel(m): 9:02pm On Sep 20, 2017
People are testifying the got job through LinkedIn.
Like this I don run go open account sharp sharp and busy pressing the connect icon.

Better job fall on me

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Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by gazlyn(f): 9:30pm On Sep 20, 2017
can some tell how I can apply for a job via linkedIn. please help a sister
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by ayogabriel(m): 9:53pm On Sep 20, 2017
gazlyn:
can some tell how I can apply for a job via linkedIn. please help a sister

You can use the search button and filter by location

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Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by Dfinex(f): 9:57pm On Sep 20, 2017
BabaAduras:


You are totally correct.

LinkedIn is of more value to highly skilled professionals.

I got my present job in a LNG plant in the US through linkedIn. I was contacted by a recruiter who looked up my profile and he organized a telephone interview with the company. Long and short, I got the job and relocated to Texas, USA.

Thanks to God for giving us LinkedIn.

That's great. ....but I'd like to know how it works, like will u be the one to handle the travel stuffs and visa, plus settlement and accommodation?....
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by gazlyn(f): 10:17pm On Sep 20, 2017
ayogabriel:


You can use the search button and filter by location
OK thanks... lemme do that
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by BabaAduras: 10:18pm On Sep 20, 2017
Dfinex:


That's great. ....but I'd like to know how it works, like will u be the one to handle the travel stuffs and visa, plus settlement and accommodation?....

The company works that for you.

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Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by Nobody: 10:19pm On Sep 20, 2017
Dfinex:


That's great. ....but I'd like to know how it works, like will u be the one to handle the travel stuffs and visa, plus settlement and accommodation?....
there is what is called "relocation assistance". The company will provide financial or paper support or both....it depends on the offer. These kind of jobs are usually for the experienced
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by TweezyR(f): 10:21pm On Sep 20, 2017
So it really works?
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by rayobaba(m): 11:42pm On Sep 20, 2017
Yes. I got one.

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Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by shirgles(m): 11:44pm On Sep 20, 2017
I think LinkedIn is real
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by kabaka1: 1:10am On Sep 21, 2017
Tinie:


Lol, the hustle is real.

Im personally not comfortable doing that on my profile, cv but I understand.

it's just like our footballers use their football age to get in the European leagues. sometimes the bosses at work will eventually find out about ur lies once you've joined a company but they'll give u a short time to makeup for your lies b4 they fire u if they thonk you're not making any strong efforts to acquire the skills u know at ur workplace
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by OracleE(m): 3:12am On Sep 21, 2017
I need to go back to work on my LinkedIn account.
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by cedeki(m): 6:47am On Sep 21, 2017
Yes they do, I know a couple of my colleagues who have gotten new jobs via the platform
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by peteofi(m): 7:52am On Sep 21, 2017
Nancy2016:


That's a scam. No potential employer would ask you to pay for an interview.
Yeah. I know. Bottom line, LinkedIn is full of crap.
Re: Do People Really Get Jobs In Nigeria Using Linkedin? by Pamelayoung: 8:04am On Sep 21, 2017
Linkedin is rubbish as far as am concerned. All the people saying yes yes ain't saying truth they must have known someone before getting the job. Every thing in Nigeria is fake

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