1. Identify the areas of opportunity in your discipline.

2. Write out your personal goals and objectives (showing whether you want to further your education immediately or go into the industry).

3. Among the areas of opportunities identified above, select 3 which are in line with your set goals and objectives.

4. Carry out self assessment to know if you have the required skills or knowledge to pursue a career in your chosen area.

5. If you have the required skills, keep on developing yourself so as to have a competitive edge in the industry; if you don't, identify the appropriate organisation or training institute and enrol yourself so as to acquire the required skill not the certificate. (NOTE: the certificate may get you the job, but only the skill can retain the job).

6. Attend seminars and discussions on writing curriculum vitae and cover letter that will help project your skills and competencies so as to secure the right job.

7. Develop yourself via solving job aptitude test questions and make good use of your NYSC year.

8. Pray to God for favour as you forward your application for every job.