Sometimes, I wish I hadn't graduated with 'First Class honours'

Sometimes, I wish I'd made a comfortable 2nd class upper or even lower.

And NO, I'm not kidding!

If I'd made a 2:1 or 2:2 like most other people did, nobody would expect me to have the answer to every question, simply because "but you're a first class graduate na".

Nobody would be surprised that you still don't have a job, one year after youth service. When you tell people you're looking for a job, nobody would ask you dumb questions like "how can you be looking for a job, when you made first class? Companies should be chasing you with job offers na"

If I'd made a 2:1 or 2:2, nobody would put me under unnecessary pressure. Nobody would expect me to perform better than everyone else on the team, and when I miss something just like everyone else did, nobody would ask "how did you make first class sef?"

It's a pity that something that should be a thing of pride has become something I'm too ashamed to mention in public. These days, when I want to apply for a job, I debate whether to use 'First Class or second class upper' on my C.V. How do I explain that haven't gotten a job almost two years after NYSC? (and YES, I attended a Federal University).

I haven't even mentioned the embarrassment in the hands of these marketing companies. You see 'First Class' on my C.V, and you have the guts to invite me for an interview, to come market some stupid 'weight loss' product at monthly salary of #25k+variable commission

Chai!

I have suffered.....

pains of a failed country.

Don't ever regret it.....

Hold on... but are you just a first class student on paper only without anything upstairs?

Sorry bro.. Its part of the struggle.. Just persevere.. Your time is coming... Keep hope alive!

Hold on homie.

spill:
Don't ever regret it.....

It hasn't exactly done me much good...

undercurrent:
pains of a failed country.

yorke1:
Hold on... but are you just a first class student on paper only without anything upstairs?

Lol
I don't know. Is it possible to make first class in federal university in Nigeria without having anything upstairs?

Manuelson:
Sorry bro.. Its part of the struggle.. Just persevere.. You time is coming... Keep hope alive!

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Merci beaucoup Monsieur Manuelson

What did you study?

Oga o

Pelmet:
What did you study?

I really don't want to say...With good reason.

cvibe2:
...so you have first class in what?

Shey you want to give me a job?

Crieff:
Hold on homie.

Hold on to what exactly
The first class degree? The notion that Nigeria would be better?

Thanks sha...I wasn't planning to kill myself anytime soon

Op didn't make any first class.

GrammarNazi:


I really don't want to say...With good reason.

what reasons?

Pelmet:
what reasons?

It would be easy for a Nairalander who knows me in real life, to identify me if I mention the course I studied, cos it's one of those courses that produce first class graduates probably once in ten years

mployer:
Op didn't make any first class.


I'm yet to see a dumb first class graduate

Thanks for the thinly-veiled insult

I've been accused of so many things, but no one has ever accused me of being dumb

GrammarNazi:


It would be easy for a Nairalander who knows me in real life, to identify me if I mention the course I studied, cos it's one of those courses that produce first class graduates probably once in ten years

onCe in ten yearS...law? maths? BioChemistry? You attended a federal uni...that should make it very difficult for anyone but No P though. Jez know that 1st class is super cool and you let ppl know that it doesn't really quantify your intelligence...be happy

wat efforts have u made in ur job search? that u made a 1st class doesnt mean employers will start chasing u around. u still need 2 strategically upgrade urself and jobhunt like any oda person. there are many people like u.

GrammarNazi:


Thanks for the thinly-veiled insult

I've been accused of so many things, but no one has ever accused me of being dumb

Sorry bro.

I actually thought you are just being funny.

That is the reality on ground. So far, what efforts have you made to stoop low to conquer?
Getting a job in Nigeria it a job itself.
First class and two years been jobless is not an easy feat.
First, settle with a lesser paying job because the labour market want young dudes below 26yrs.
Secondly, if you have got cash go get a certification.

GrammarNazi:
Sometimes, I wish I hadn't graduated with 'First Class honours'

Sometimes, I wish I'd made a comfortable 2nd class upper or even lower.

And NO, I'm not kidding!

If I'd made a 2:1 or 2:2 like most other people did, nobody would expect me to have the answer to every question, simply because "but you're a first class graduate na".

Nobody would be surprised that you still don't have a job, one year after youth service. When you tell people you're looking for a job, nobody would ask you dumb questions like "how can you be looking for a job, when you made first class? Companies should be chasing you with job offers na"

If I'd made a 2:1 or 2:2, nobody would put me under unnecessary pressure. Nobody would expect me to perform better than everyone else on the team, and when I miss something just like everyone else did, nobody would ask "how did you make first class sef?"

It's a pity that something that should be a thing of pride has become something I'm too ashamed to mention in public. These days, when I want to apply for a job, I debate whether to use 'First Class or second class upper' on my C.V. How do I explain that haven't gotten a job almost two years after NYSC? (and YES, I attended a Federal University).

I haven't even mentioned the embarrassment in the hands of these marketing companies. You see 'First Class' on my C.V, and you have the guts to invite me for an interview, to come market some stupid 'weight loss' product at monthly salary of #25k+variable commission

Chai!

I have suffered.....

what's your course of study?

Pelmet:
onCe in ten yearS...law? maths? BioChemistry? You attended a federal uni...that should make it very difficult for anyone but No P though. Jez know that 1st class is super cool and you let ppl know that it doesn't really quantify your intelligence...be happy

The "once in ten years" was just a figure of speech, not meant to be taken literally. But I'm sure you got the message.

I know making 'First Class' isn't bad, but it hasn't done me much good either...not yet anyway.

Thanks all the same

LaurelP:
wat efforts have u made in ur job search? that u made a 1st class doesnt mean employers will start chasing u around. u still need 2 strategically upgrade urself and jobhunt like any oda person. there are many people like u.

Touché!!!
I've learnt my lessons...at least, I hope so

mployer:


Sorry bro.

I actually thought you are just being funny.

Lol...no offence taken

artisticallyart:
That is the reality on ground. So far, what efforts have you made to stoop low to conquer?
Getting a job in Nigeria it a job itself.
First class and two years been jobless is not an easy feat.
First, settle with a lesser paying job because the labour market want young dudes below 26yrs.
Secondly, if you have got cash go get a certification.

Mehn, no be small thing.
I've invested in a few professional certifications now. I'm still trying to develop myself.

It's a pity I'm not the entrepreneurial type, or I'd have set up something long ago.

#1. Try applying to private secondary schools. Some of them pay as much as #50k-#100k.

#2.Do you have a laptop? Create a blog. Though this does not guarantee immediate cash inflows but with dedication and commitment you won't regret it on the long run.

#3. Create a LinkedIn account. I heard many people have gotten jobs via this medium. Even if you don't. It's a "good to have".

#4.Try Networking.
Join the the youth wing of your local church/mosque and be active. Volunteer to participate in organizing events. You need people to see you. Don t be ashamed to tell people that you need a job but don't appear desperate.

#5. Learn a Skill
Learn a skill that is not related to your area of discipline. Maybe programming or something. It will improve your chances of getting employed.

This is not the time for self-pity. Worrying will do you no good.

Kossyne:
I feel you pain bro. I made a first too. I currently serving and will complete my service by October. I have applied for several job openings but yet to get an invite for a(n) test/interview. Thinking about my fate without a job after service scares a hell out of me but I'm not giving up.

I will suggest a few things for you though.

#1. Try applying to private secondary schools. Some of them pay as much as #50k-#100k.

#2.Do you have a laptop? Create a blog. Though this does not guarantee immediate cash inflows but with dedication and commitment you won't regret it on the long run.

#3. Create a LinkedIn account. I heard many people have gotten jobs via this medium. Even if you don't. It's a "good to have".

#4.Try Networking.
Join the the youth wing of your local church/mosque and be active. Volunteer to participate in organizing events. You need people to see you. Don t be ashamed to tell people that you need a job but don't appear desperate.

#5. Learn a Skill
Learn a skill that is not related to your area of discipline. Maybe programming or something. It will improve your chances of getting employed.

This is not the time for self-pity. Worrying will do you no good.

Thanks Boss!
I'm already in the process of doing most of the things you pointed out; trying to develop myself as much as I can.
Thanks for the advice and good wishes.

I wish you all the best too