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| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by Atk1nson(m): 3:37pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Archmage: i think the motto on our coat of arms should be. "favoritism and nepotism clientelism and retrogression,". our inability to progress as a nation is fundamentally tied to the fact that merit is rarely used. what hurts d most is that perpetrators and beneficiaries see nothing wrong in it.very true. D reason we can get past basic problems in our country is dat the best pple rarely get chosen for the job |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by RaptorX: 3:37pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
artisticallyart: The labour market is OVER POPULATED, the number of employees, laid off staff,retrenched staff, new graduates and even sack employees in relations to the job available are Screamingly TOO MUCH....... you know the problem . find a solution to it.So stop having too many children and start doing some family planning, wait until your pop reach 300million. You think you have problem now, you aint seen nothing yet. 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by AderibigbeAAA(m): 3:39pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Archmage: i think the motto on our coat of arms should be. "favoritism and nepotism clientelism and retrogression,". our inability to progress as a nation is fundamentally tied to the fact that merit is rarely used. what hurts d most is that perpetrators and beneficiaries see nothing wrong in it. Ogbeni |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by DoroMega: 3:40pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Well said,keep hope alive. |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 3:47pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
@Op- Your post is eye opening but there is something you should know. The job you are doing now and the job you want can be done by even a high school graduate if given the right and proper training- that's a FACT! What the society has done is to lie to students that a graduate of 1st Class and 2.1 gets the high paid jobs while those with 2.2 or 3rd class scout for the left over Jobs that are either scarce or are low paid. What they've failed to tell you is that graduates with your level of intelligence are supposed to be creators of jobs and not job searchers! 5 Likes |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by gloriana(f): 3:56pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
snadguy007: painful reality indeed, i wish i was born in the days when graduates are respected4get doz days. ur best life is now 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by ogashman(m): 3:57pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Na wa o.dis one wey our seniors dey complain for here....hw we wey still be undergraduate go do? U sure say i no go drop out of sch go learn wrk? |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by san316(m): 3:57pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
And any1 coming to talk abt entrepreneurship shld just lock up. Anyways, who will lend me 90k? i need it to secure a job i've already been trained 4. |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by Malakh: 4:02pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
have u guys ever thought that academia,acquisition of degrees, corporate world is brainwashing and indoctrination 4 Likes |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by joseph1832(m): 4:04pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
san316: And any1 coming to talk abt entrepreneurship shld just lock up. Anyways, who will lend me 90k? i need it to secure a job i've already been trained 4.Don't mind them, entrepreneur this entrepreneur that, ask them to lend you money and they go buzz off like bees after honey. The business one wants to start I wonder if it's saliva they will use to start it up. 4 Likes |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by Appswheel(m): 4:05pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
I am so in love with this post. It reminds me of my abandoned project, publishing "The Memoir of a Job seeker" a book that captures all my experiences with recruiters, at job interviews with a view to expose prospective job seekers to the mistakes I made, how to avoid them. In it are humorous accounts fueled by questions and answers during job interviews and friendships made at job examination queues, venues......... I think I should complete the manuscript - what do you think? This post is the reality of a typical Nigerian Job seeker. The underlining word is connection, this is not to say there are no individuals who are employed on merit. I have friends and colleagues who got jobs on merit. As captured by an earlier comment on this post, we all have links to the most Influential being in heaven and on earth - God Almighty, beyond that, it is important to Network, nobody came with any connections from heaven. it is good to associate and network, you never know who will be of help to you. As mentioned in this post, a friend called mr. honest to send his exam particulars - thats the power of networking. Getting a job through a contact you know is not a crime anywhere in the world - It happens across the Globe. What matters is, is the individual competent enough to handle the job? If the answer is yes, "nothing spoil be that!" Here is a question for you, If you find yourself in a position of authority, and need to recruit new employees in your organisation, will you not extend the opportunity to your friends, relatives who qualify for the position? Particularly those who you know have the academic qualification and ability to carry out the responsibilities of the job than recruit an "outsider" with the same qualification and abilities as your friend, relatives. I advise all job seekers to learn how to network, it is a skill to have. How many of you reading this post are registered on Linkedin? For those who have linkedIn accounts, how well do you use the platform - is your profile attractive? Finally, I advise that we look inwards to see what we can offer the society as individuals, I mean as an entrepreneur. The first job I got as a Field Engineer in a Networking company paid 35,000, that is, as a graduate of Mechanical Engineer. The second paid 50,000. I quit the job in 3 months to be self employed - it paid off. I registered a business name APPWHEEL with CAC, learnt WordPress in a week (I had website designing background) and put up my business website - APPSWHEEL. providing Web development services and Software training. I was earning a minimum of 60,000 monthly. I did that for over a year. Early this year, a friend requested for my CV which he submitted with a contact at an Indigenous Oil serving company, I wrote their Job test and attended their interviews. I eventually got the Job. The import of sharing this with you is not to stay idle even if you are out of paid employment. It is not a crime to be self employed. I also employ you to be resourceful, i guess we all know what it means to be resourceful. Always contribute to a topic, discussion, project you are knowledgeable about even if you will not be paid for your contribution. For those who are seeking employment, you will surely get one, sooner than you think. But you must do the needful, use the resources available at your disposal. I have a LAN and CCTV training scheduled for Aug 25- 29 in Lagos Nigeria, click on my signature to register. Also, I need a Wordpress administrator for my educational portal - [url=http://.com][/url] - stipend is N10,000/month. If you are interested, send me a mail at mirthfemi@appswheel.com. 4 Likes |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by Exmay(m): 4:09pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Ndababa: Why can't the Govt scrap NYSC or reduce its duration by half so they can give out the money eqv to eligible graduates?I'm sorry to ask but how far can 200K carry one in Nigeria economy?? That would be an indirect fund for the recruiting agency because they will collect all from the jobless graduate... 3 Likes |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by MadCow1: 4:16pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
koyyes: @Op- Your post is eye opening but there is something you should know. The job you are doing now and the job you want can be done by even a high school graduate if given the right and proper training- that's a FACT! What the society has done is to lie to students that a graduate of 1st Class and 2.1 gets the high paid jobs while those with 2.2 or 3rd class scout for the left over Jobs that are either scarce or are low paid. What they've failed to tell you is that graduates with your level of intelligence are supposed to be creators of jobs and not job searchers! This is one topic that is highly debatable and I will always stand on the opposing side. A high school drop-out cant make a good doctor no matter how long you train him and he practices for it. And, Job creation does not necessarily equate to intelligence. Example: The Man who onws a gigantic Corn farm in the North may be a stark raving illiterate. However, he needs scientists and laboratory people to look at his crops, check for dieseases, research and develop hybrid crops. He needs accountants to keep his books. He need Marketers to source new clients and markets, he needs transport logistics peoples to move his produce from farm to customers timely, e.t.c. The people who create jobs are not necessarily the most educated nor book intelligent. 2 Likes |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by rozayx5(m): 4:23pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
dotcomnamename:  if you like bring it from harvard, Naija is Naija, connection rules here, and Gods favor can help My sis searched for a Job with her Richmond degree in Nigeria  she even taught primary schools in ABJ before she got a good job 5 years later 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by freshness2020: 4:35pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Father just help us! 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by volihove: 4:35pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Bla blah bla!!! Onli regret I hv is am nt a science student 1st class, 2.1, 2.2 put it aside I am don with that I want to learn hw to make explosives(bombs) Is any one out there willing to teach me Email me pleasesSssssssssss am begging you in Gods name or antyn you believe in I think naija needs radical intelligent grauduate like me Let blow shit up!!! Even if I die in this , I promise to take prominent people with me I swear nd I plege to nigeria my country. So help me God 7 Likes |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 4:37pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
NNPC graduate recruitment since 2012, we have not heard anything. There was a country. 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by Nobody: 4:49pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
REVOLUTION MIGHT SOUND WEIRD BUT TRUTH IS...ITS THE BEST OPTION!!!IF A FRESH WORKING CLASS UNDER EMPLOYED GRADUATE STILL FINDS IT HARD,PUTTING UP A SMILE,IMAGINE THE THOUGHTS GOING THROUGH THE MIND OF AN UNEMPLOYED YOUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![size=24pt][/size]GOD KNOWS I CRY WHEN THESE FRAUDSTERS,ACTS LIKE THEY CHOSE THE RIGHT PATH CONSIDERING THE STATE OF LIVING OF MOST GRADUATE. 2 Likes |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by Ndababa(m): 4:52pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Exmay: I'm sorry to ask but how far can 200K carry one in Nigeria economy?? That would be an indirect fund for the recruiting agency because they will collect all from the jobless graduate... 200K is a good quote considering the fact that you're a getting it free - a grant for being a graduate. in a good entrepreneurial hand, 200k is more than enough to keep one afloat for a while. Dangote started with just N25000 he borrowed from his uncle you know. Besides, it's far better than what's obtainable now. 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by luvola(m): 4:52pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
hilaomo: REVOLUTION MIGHT SOUND WEIRD BUT TRUTH IS...ITS THE BEST OPTION!!!IF A FRESH WORKING CLASS UNDER EMPLOYED GRADUATE STILL FINDS IT HARD,PUTTING UP A SMILE,IMAGINE THE THOUGHTS GOING THROUGH THE MIND OF AN UNEMPLOYED YOUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![size=24pt][/size]GOD KNOWS I CRY WHEN THESE FRAUDSTERS,ACTS LIKE THEY CHOSE THE RIGHT PATH CONSIDERING THE STATE OF LIVING OF MOST GRADUATE.I know of several fraudsters in my hood that are doing well ,building houses et al.. Yahoo guys standard of living is high compare to unemployed graduates.. I cant even go to write aptitude test again since have exausted my money .. daris godu o |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by 88natzy(m): 4:54pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Paentera:Thank you bro... I am gonna subscribe to it fast and furious. 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by Johncuppa(m): 4:55pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
When nothing is sure, everything is possible - whom did I know? Absolutely none, bt thank God I belong to d one who knws everybody and #rule in the affairs of men - Jesus Christ 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by GoodBoi1(m): 4:56pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
I encourage everyone that as we remain diligent let us rely on the mercies of God. "Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men." (Proverbs 22:29). "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all." (Ecclesiastes 9:11). "So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy." (Romans 9:16). 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by 88natzy(m): 4:57pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Rooneyboy:hey! I prefer to be called "GOAT" to a fool. Tankioo |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by youngalex(m): 4:59pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
joker5180:Obviously from his write up he is underemployed possibly seeking for new oppurtunites and enhanced pay package,secondly my post is mainly for those currently unemployed 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by JEITO: 5:02pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Eya! Ndoo! Don't worry, things are gradually changing. If not for the security challenge that is gulping so much money, I am sure things would have been much better. But before the end of this year, you will see a lot more improvement in terms of jobs. GEJ transforming Nigeria even in the midst of the calculated opposition aimed at discrediting his administration.. 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by BIGDOE(m): 5:02pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
It cannot b overemphasized that connection n corruption is d norm in our society today.I beliv my case is different. OH LORD CONNECT ME TO MY DIVINELY ALLOCATED HELPER. |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by Exmay(m): 5:04pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
Ndababa:Lol... 200k is nothing. And by the way get off Dangote's story, he started with 500K(not 25). And the 500k then worth way more than 25m of today. He started in a less competitive and less corrupt Nigeria. Pls think bigger than 200k. |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by samuel25(m): 5:05pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
If the conscience of people in presidency, senate, house of Rep, State govt officials, govt parastatals, etc didn't disturb them from embezzlement, corruption, nepotism and favoritism, Then, why blaming BokoHaram? Why should my conscience disturb me if I take to crime? Anybody with BokoHaram contact, I'm ready to work with them. #You may say whatever you like, if I have your opportunity, I will say the same, and if you are in my shoe, you will do the worst# 1 Like |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by volihove: 5:12pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
samuel25: If the conscience of people in presidency, senate, house of Rep, State govt officials, govt parastatals, etc didn't disturb them from embezzlement, corruption, nepotism and favoritism, Then, why blaming BokoHaram? Why should my conscience disturb me if I take to crime? Anybody with BokoHaram contact, I'm ready to work with them. #You may say whatever you like, if I have your opportunity, I will say the same, and if you are in my shoe, you will do the worst# Boko haram pls contact me too pls o!!! In what you believe In! Let re shape the country |
| Re: The Painful Reality Of Nigerian Graduates by hapiness44(f): 5:12pm On Jul 23, 2014 |
ifycent2:I am a girl o! 1 Like |
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