Ontarget:
Hmm. Just when you thought 3rd class is useless some smart employers have decided to use it to their advantage. This is classic example of thinking out of the box.

Mbkite:
na crime to graduate with 3rd class? 1st class graduate, go carry cup for stadium.

CrazyMan:
Truth is most banks are beginning to realize that there's really no difference between 2.2 some 2.1 and 3rd class holders. All it takes is just a little brushing up and their personal skills would begin to manifest.

Also a 3rd class degree holder wouldn't complain much when paid peanuts because he knows that his chances of getting a better offer outside is very slim compared to a 2.1 and 2.2 degree holder. I believe that the bank is just trying to capitalize on that in order to maximize its profit.

missKiffy:
There was one I saw of recent too, they wanted third class or HND pass

greenhope:
The only reason is that the pay will be less than 30k

Gorimakpa1:
oh boy FIRST CLASS and SECOND CLASS UPPER are just way too proud.....they dont seek or entertain other people`s opinion they believe their ideas, decisions or opinion is the best and supercedes others

orogodoganyin:


isnt that the difference btw 2.1 nd 2.2 as well? no point

Mbkite:
A friend that works with one of these new generation banks told me about a job that was advertized internally in the bank, with Third Class as the only requirement. I have been wondering why they should make the job opening for only Third class graduates. I decided to bring it to Nairaland for proper deliberation.
What do you think?

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charlesucheh:
Maybe it's specifically meant for cleaners and errand boiz!!!! If not, what kinda job would it be?

Mbkite:
I think it's because of commitment. 3rd class graduate may be more committed than 2.1 n 2.2 graduates

bossOD:
it could be the boss is third class, I am I third class and if I am on the interview board I will not despise a third class.

my boss in the office is third class, but he is doing very well.

MevsU:


That is not true, pride has nothing to do with grade.

Mbkite:
A friend that works with one of these new generation banks told me about a job that was advertized internally in the bank, with Third Class as the only requirement. I have been wondering why they should make the job opening for only Third class graduates. I decided to bring it to Nairaland for proper deliberation.
What do you think?

Mbkite:
A friend that works with one of these new generation banks told me about a job that was advertized internally in the bank, with Third Class as the only requirement. I have been wondering why they should make the job opening for only Third class graduates. I decided to bring it to Nairaland for proper deliberation.
What do you think?

bigfrancis21:


Because of their 3rd-class degrees, such graduates are often motivated to work hard to prove themselves and their capability, compared to second class upper and first class degrees graduates who feel that their bachelor's degree status has proven their worth. Also, 3rd class graduates don't walk around with a sense of entitlement like first class and second class upper degree candidates do because they have 'highly prized degrees', and thus are easy to manage financially. Prospective employers can negotiate salary terms favourable to them (the employers) without much objection from the graduates, who are often happy and willing to accept the job offer in the first place, given the odds against 3rd degree holders in obtaining employment in the Nigerian job market.

It is often said that one's academic performance is a poor prediction of one's chances of success in the real world. In the real world, being 'street savvy' is the quality needed to survive and a lot of first class graduates don't have that quality. In this regard, 2nd-class graduates are often seen as more 'balanced'. A lot of more qualities come into play in the job world such as emotional intelligence, listening, team playing skills, social skills etc. Several 3rd-class graduates have graduated and gone on to the real world to become excellent movers and shakers of the economy. Think of Wole Soyinka, Tony Elumelu (who is rumoured to have a 3rd-class degree) etc.

These are basically some reasons I can give off the top of my head as to why certain employers would prefer to go for third class degree graduates.

bigfrancis21:


Because of their 3rd-class degrees, such
These are basically some reasons I can give off the top of my head as to why certain employers would prefer to go for third class degree graduates.

eleko1:
Check where 3 and R button dey for BB.I dnt have time to modify post.Since u see' r'u shud knw beta.