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| 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by MyZoto: 3:37pm On Sep 16, 2015 |
The shrill ring of my phone alarm jolts me awake. I scramble up and reach for the phone to turn it off and as I do that, I remember that today is the big day. After attending over 50 interviews in the past 6 months with no job still, I’m really praying that today’s interview will be a success. Well at least this time, I know what not to do. Sound familiar? If you’re like me and looking for how to ace that big interview and land your dream job, here are some things you should never do: Never Show Up Under/Over-Dressed One time I showed up to this interview sweating profusely, with stains all over my shirt from the bus ride and my CV folded like a suya wrapper. Of course I never heard back from the company. Never Act Like You’re Not Confident I used to be so nervous at interviews. It was so bad that at one interview my voice was shaking so badly that I couldn’t even say my own name. Practice how to be more confident in interviews by having your friends pose as interviewers and asking you questions. One more tip is to imagine the interviewer in an embarrassing situation, where they need you to save them. That always works. Never, Ever Bad Mouth Your Current Or Past Employers So your last job was so terrible and you need to tell your interviewer this to prove that’s why you’re leaving? Bad idea. This is a sure-fire way to not get the current job. Never Show Up Unprepared Going for an interview but don’t even know if the company has a website? I can see you like sitting at home because this is one thing employers always weed out for. Take your time to research the company and have some questions prepared so they know that you really want the job. Also make sure you are at the venue at least 30 minutes before the interview is scheduled to start. Never Forget To Follow Up Interviewers typically interview hundreds of candidates at one time. One way to make sure you stand out from the crowd is to send a follow up mail or phone call the day after the interview thanking the interviewer for their time and reminding them of why you are the best candidate for the job. There you have it. I have exhausted my data plan giving you all the tips I have learned. I will just quickly recharge my phone with my Zoto app, take a shower and go get my dream job! Do you have any interview experience to share with us? Let us know in the comments! Good luck! 15 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Omotayor123(f): 3:56pm On Sep 16, 2015 |
Na connection sure pass for Naija. 29 Likes |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by MyZoto: 3:59pm On Sep 16, 2015 |
Omotayor123: Not everyone that has a good job now had a connection. You have to also be prepared so you can handle any interview. 24 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Omotayor123(f): 4:02pm On Sep 16, 2015 |
MyZoto:Sure! 3 Likes |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Specialiste(m): 4:30pm On Sep 16, 2015 |
This is far better than d numerous celebrity pictures making front page 30 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by simdam500(m): 1:58pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
Databoy was still talking about the basic on this thread . There's a lot to be done to the foundation. we can't build yet.  |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Rounakid(m): 1:59pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
Kl |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Segadem(m): 2:00pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
good |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by ajoskele(m): 2:00pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
This is a good and eye-opening thread compared to the other one where "dadaboy" or databoy247 and his cronies descended on fresh and unemployed graduates with the intention of discouraging us and not the other way round as the thread posited. We are not unfit. We are capable. We are not half-baked. We are well-groomed graduates. The few ones you met could not determine all. I'm a Biochemist. Get me a coy interested in recruiting a Biochemist and I won't disappoint you. That most of us have not landed those dream jobs doesn't mean we are incapable. Try us and you will not regret it. We are trying hard to work on ourselves. We are upgrading and updating ourselves. We won't relent, but please stop insulting and denigrating us. We would soon get that dream job. We are "haunting" for the jobs already! 14 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Segadem(m): 2:00pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
Specialiste:on point 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Flashh: 2:01pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
Specialiste:Why can't you just enlight her instead of this nonsense? 4 Likes |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by mmafhew(m): 2:01pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
Confam talk. #mmafhew  |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Jarus(m): 2:02pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
1, Never Show Up Under/Over-Dressed Your explanation somehow departs from your point. But I agree with you never to be under or overdressed for interview. However, having been given opportunity to interview with them, sometimes, your performance may overshadow your folded CV and sweat-stained cloth. But again, that's an exception. 3 Likes |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by jimfend: 2:02pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
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| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by lonelydora: 2:03pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
Point number 2 is the reason I always ace my interviews when man bi dey hustle. MyZoto:I am a living witness to this. 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by free2ryhme: 2:05pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
MyZoto: why spread lies |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by sulmeza(m): 2:05pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
quite enlightening.. nice one bro.. |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Lovexme(m): 2:05pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
This issue has been over-flogged. Let those with ears hear. |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by damton(m): 2:06pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
pray before you leave home 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by boolet: 2:06pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
 If I hear there's a formula to securing a job in Nigeria ehn... I mean a good one. If any, it should be strong connection, or fortune. |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by damton(m): 2:06pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
don't forget to pray before Leaving home 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by youngice(m): 2:06pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
silence your phone Pray to God Interview is not a runway, dress sharp and don't be to loud, change your accent , speak without any tribal intonation popping out, if you can borrow a car ,this helps when negotiating salary, be very confident but not over confident, don't slouch , don't fold your arms , don't form familiarity , be observant , don't brag , don't be religiously biased To avoid all these things become an enterpreneur 10 Likes |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Drsheddy(m): 2:06pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
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| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by timilehing(m): 2:07pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
When your time to get a job is here, nothing listed above could stop you 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Marcelinho(m): 2:07pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
Vry gud points to work with. Op nice job! |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by olaolulazio(m): 2:07pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
And make sure ya pant and bra is neat! |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by Nobody: 2:08pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
You know all these and still unemployed! How come? 3 Likes |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by ibkgab001: 2:13pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
You don't need all that when you have God 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want A Job In Nigeria by emeraldknytt(m): 2:16pm On Sep 17, 2015 |
IDC if you're still unemployed but you aced that write-up 1 Like |
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