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Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by rhames(m): 6:40pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
boay: Hello Nairalanders With my 23 years of experience across administrative cadres of an audit firm, two law firms, a medical concern and a conglomerate where i spent my last 15 years before retiring in August 2012 at the age of 39, I have found so many things wrong with Nigerian graduates and why the best employers dont go for them. The standard of education has fallen to the extent where graduates commit hell of mistakes in basic communication. Why this is prevalent is that the Nigerian graduate dont read books beyond their texts. I once asked an interviewee graduate what was his prospect working for our organisation. He replied" I will do my best to perform well on the job"Tautology.He met his Waterloo with that answer. You can hardly see a Nigerian graduate reading a motivational book, watching an educative television program like Donald Trumps apprentice, or even attending a seminar for the sake of it. Some are simply arrogant and have no regards for bureaucracy because their qualifications has made them crazy. They are thinking of a job that can provide the good things of life for them. So easy to make a lot of money.We dont pick it on trees.A Nigerian graduate hates pressure. They cant work in the most difficult environment. They know little of Customer relations management. Most graduates of Business administration cant even write a sales pitch or business plan. They argue that they were not taught these things in school. Even if they are not,they dont reason that such little things matter on the way up. Most of them lack initiative and dont have future plans until the reality sets in. I am now an entrepreneur. I believe they should simply change their approach to life and get into the information age as fast as they can. That is a chip of the iceberg for you undergraduates and graduates reading this. Cheers. 12 Likes |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by jamesbridget13(f): 6:48pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
nicety: Wait, y did dis make f.p??because it deserves 2 |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by boay(m): 7:11pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
Eluala: I have attempted to address this issue at several for a, either while speaking to a small group of people or with individuals. I quite appreciate the numerous challenges the average Nigerian student must encounter in order to become a 'graduate'. W thanks |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by boay(m): 7:14pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
donigspain: Fortifying oneself with the required soft and technical skills needed for an employment. can you please expatiate? |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 7:24pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
Why wont Nigerian graduates possess low skills and termed unemployable. Nigerian students pass through the worst form of training with lack of basic teaching and learning facilities, how do you expect a graduate that passed through decayed tertiary institution with illiterate lecturers, poor curriculum to be highly qualified for a job. Infact Nigerian students are the most hardworking when compared to their peers worldwide. If the standard of education in a country is poor and feeble, what do you expect as the end result? My assertion is if our standard of education is equivalent as what we get in the developed world, i firmly believe we will standout tall any where we find our selves. 2 Likes |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by boay(m): 7:29pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
rhames: Wonderful! I have absorbed that. |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by boay(m): 7:34pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
All comments are noted. Thanks |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by mencer(m): 7:35pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
It's not true that graduates are unemployable There are stages to graduates have to go through but the profit seeking employers are not willing to contribute their quota in Training and development..... |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Deschil: 7:37pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
The attitude of posts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and others like them is part of the problem. Our educational system is poor-at least the public schools. Every Nigerian should endeavour to develop themselves by STUDYING-especially those in public schools (you can't just resign yourself to fate). You are only as good as what you KNOW. Study any and every subject; no knowledge is ever lost-you are only better off for it. 1 Like |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by kubi240: 7:41pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
make una go acquire skills |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Pasca07: 8:12pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
@emzybrown,hahahahaha take it easy haba,your post is so funny infact am still laughing till now. |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 8:19pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
donigspain: Fortifying oneself with the required soft and technical skills needed for an employment. My brother, if i tell you i've not learnt valuable lessons on this nairaland since i joined it, then i would be an ingrate.. a big one for that matter. See, as an undergraduate, i've made myself to stand far wide different from other job applicants when it's time to hunt for job and with God's grace, i shall find a job and a lucrative one for that matter without much stress. Am equipping myself with the necessary skills and trainings that will make no firm say 'NO' to my cv when i submit it. Building a robust cv is the answer. That's what am doing! It's not about the certificate, it's abt what special skills you can render to the firm u apply to. #Fact |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 8:30pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
Pasca07: @emzybrown,hahahahaha take it easy haba,your post is so funny infact am still laughing till now. How is my post funny, bro abeg forget matter for Mattias, we are wasting our time schooling in naija, i bet you when you experience foreign education in developed countries, you don't need a pundit to tell you there is educational decadence in Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Bams95: 8:41pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
Olubodef: I knw dat i wil gt dere 1day.... 3rd 2 commentKIDS |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 9:04pm On Dec 04, 2013 |
The majority of Nigerian graduates are unemployable. Fact. Here are some reasons why: 1. Many cannot spell (just check out some of the pathetic spellings on Nairaland. Many times I want to weep when I see a person spell 'things' as 'tinz' or 'because' as 'becux'). 2. Most lack soft skills (presentation, communication, IT skills, customer service). In short, they are in need of a LOT of refinement. This is the PRIMARY reason why they are unemployable. I blame the above partly on the educational system, but also partly on the nature of the upbringing that many receive these days. Parents no longer encourage their children to read novels, watch educational programmes, take part in initiatives that give them exposure. The way out is for graduates to invest time / resources In learning and self development. Take advantage of the free educational resources on the internet - read professional blogs / articles frequently, take up IT training courses (that focus on Microsoft Office Packages and any other software relevant to your profession) as well as industry-specific training courses, and if possible, work voluntarily for an established organisation, and learn a few things about how to thrive in the corporate world. 2 Likes |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by donigspain(m): 8:55am On Dec 05, 2013 |
RedBenson:Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even if it entails one working as a volunteer just to get the skills et experience. That is what our graduates do not understand. I did a volunteer work for WHO while serving and need I tell you it did gave my CV a new glamour. |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 9:54am On Dec 05, 2013 |
donigspain: Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well said!!! |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by otunlexy(m): 12:00am On Dec 09, 2013 |
Eluala: I have attempted to address this issue at several fora, either while speaking to a small group of people or with individuals. I quite appreciate the numerous challenges the average Nigerian student must encounter in order to become a 'graduate'. We can go on and enumerate all the good reasons why we end up not being as good as we should be post graduation and honestly, we could succeed at justifying same.K |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by redsun(m): 12:08am On Dec 09, 2013 |
How will they learn when they are taught in environments not good for standardize poultry? At that level of education people still don't understand that basic amenities could be plausible. They still don't understand that clean water could be easily available 24/7 and that electricity should not for any reason go off except in a state emergency like war and natural disasters. Yet they are learning. What are they learning? |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 12:09am On Dec 09, 2013 |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 12:13am On Dec 09, 2013 |
ayusco85: Because nigerian graduates arent smart. They cram and make good grades, but in the long run they arent smart, and they only think within the box. This is the summary! |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 12:19am On Dec 09, 2013 |
Eluala: I have attempted to address this issue at several fora, either while speaking to a small group of people or with individuals. I quite appreciate the numerous challenges the average Nigerian student must encounter in order to become a 'graduate'. We can go on and enumerate all the good reasons why we end up not being as good as we should be post graduation and honestly, we could succeed at justifying same. A more explicit point! 1 Like |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 12:22am On Dec 09, 2013 |
rhames: Another Cogent point! Thanks |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by osisey2010: 12:25am On Dec 09, 2013 |
To be employable in Nigeria; -You must put GOD first -You must understand the Nigerian market -You must be very ready to work hard -You must be ready for insults -Humility, Hardwork, discipline, loyalty, passion and focus is required -You must have listened to a couple of GEJ's speech -LOL I rest my case for now |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by InvertedHammer: 12:27am On Dec 09, 2013 |
// A girl who just graduated from one of the universities in Nigeria asked me to buy a "list watch" for her. When she did not hear from me for some days, she asked "why do you weekend me like this?" I simply gave up! // 2 Likes |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by seangy4konji: 12:34am On Dec 09, 2013 |
i dont need your money..I spam now and cash out...let d goverment do as they like and u keep find finding work of 40k up and down...... |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by Originalsly: 12:56am On Dec 09, 2013 |
InvertedHammer:Lmao!....you got me bro!..."list watch"...I'm thinking is some kind of list of companies about to hire! Where on earth can she pass an interview for any job? This is the quality of so many graduates....unemployable. |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by hollandis(f): 1:28am On Dec 09, 2013 |
rhames:Sharaap ,entreprenur my foot,everyone is claiming entrepreneur .stupidd rice and beans entrepreneur .The problem with Nigerian Graduate is not that they are unemployable ,but because the companies have not been fined for not employing them.When the govt starts |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by b3llo(m): 2:31am On Dec 09, 2013 |
Na God dey give job. |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by TheWiseGuy(m): 2:42am On Dec 09, 2013 |
with high rate of coruption in Nigeria, my take is for you to register in my New Party Called...OFYOF (Operation Find Your Own Food) |
Re: Unemployability Of Nigerian Graduates by hitlab: 3:08am On Dec 09, 2013 |
Its just so sickling to hear such demoralising remarks about nigerian graduates. These same persons(just so fortunate to be what they are now) are the ones who victimize undergraduates in class. I remember a lecturer already apportioned percentages to the supposed outcome of a course he was teaching for the first time, saying: "only 5% will av A in this course 10% B , 20% C others will carry the course" and believe me it was exactly so. Did they ever ask Why is it that if a Nigerian undergraduate gets an oppurtunity to school abroad in a better learning environment makes the best grade & break records? Really Nigerian graduate have suffered. My two kobos for Nigerian graduate is empower yourself in a little way you can & you will make it as time goes on. Peace 1 Like |
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