Unemployment is a huge problem in Nigeria of today. There just seem not to be enough jobs for the teeming population of graduates and job seekers. It has become the proverbial “many are called few are chosen” thing. There are many graduates that apply for jobs almost every day yet they wonder why they don’t get invited for interviews or aptitude tests. The fact is their countless job applications might have been turned down due to one or more of the following reasons. So what are these obstacles and how can you avoid them as a job seeker?

1. Applying for every available job

To some job seekers, it’s all about quantity. They believe that your chances of getting an invite increases with the number of CVs you send. They tend to care less whether or not they are qualified or eligible for such positions. It’s more of the “try your luck” thing. Interestingly they are surprised that they are not getting invited for interviews and tests.

2. Defeatist mindset

One of the common excuses among Nigerian job seekers who fail in their job search is “you will never get a job until you know somebody”. While it is true that in Nigeria of today who you know matters, I sincerely believe that it is over exaggerated. The average company still offers merit-based employment. No serious company would want to populate her workforce with mediocre. Not everyone on the company’s payroll is a member of the MD’s family or his/her relative. When a candidate fails in his/her efforts to get a job by merit they turn around and lay the blame on their lack of connection.

3. Lack of good networking skills

Life is all about networking. Networking is one of the most easiest and effective way to get a good job in Nigeria. You would be surprised at the number of vacancies that are not advertised in the public media. How do such companies recruit staff? By referral and word of mouth of course. The good thing here is that the usual crowd that is a common occurrence in the publicized job adverts is non-existent here. So if you do not know how to effectively network, your chances of lingering long in the job market is very high.

4. Reluctance to volunteer or intern

The mindset of the average job seeker is they see job opportunity as a way to make big money. They would most likely turn down an opportunity to volunteer or intern if they are very sure that there will not be any financial reward in it for them. What they however fail to realize is that most companies would prefer a candidate that have volunteered or interned to one without any experience at all. Volunteering is one quick and easy way to gain the much needed work experience that most job seekers are not considering.

5. Inability to make a positive impression during interviews

This is about the major reason why most job seekers do not land the job. You have just a few minutes to make a lasting impression on the minds of your interviewers. Inability to do this will lead to the infamous but common response “you’ll hear from us later” which they never do. Employers are more interested in where and how you can add value to their organization and not everything that you’ve done. Consider an interview as a movie trailer and not a season film.

Source: https://patrickokunima.com/2018/04/07/5-obstacles-that-could-be-hindering-you-from-getting-a-job/

Oga I was among those that once sent u emails to help edit our CVs but u never replied

Holywizard:
Oga I was among those that once sent u emails to help edit our CVs but u never replied

My apologies for not replying. It could be as a result of:

1. You not sending your CV early enough. Whenever I'm offering a FREE service or giving out a gift, it's usually for a limited period or for a certain number of people.

2. Your mail wasn't delivered. I experience that sometime with my email account.

I'm very sorry. Please contact me if you're interested in my paid service, as there's no free package ongoing.

Have a wonderful day.

Nice post bruh. Hope I can post this in another platform with your source n link at least more promo for you.

Justbeingreal:
Nice post bruh. Hope I can post this in another platform with your source n link at least more promo for you.

You have my permission.

PatrickOkunima:
You have my permission.

Alright. Thanks!

Justbeingreal:
Alright. Thanks!

You're always welcome.

Thanks Mr Patrick, great tips as always.

6. VILLAGE PEOPLE.

Z

Noted

Putting PORN as part of your hobbies

Everyone cannot get jobs because the applicants out number available jobs

Supply out weighs Demand

stubbornman:
Putting PORN as part of your hobbies

you are a joker

Nigeria's economy is fvckked..that is the number one factor. When there are 200 applicants per each job vacancy, what do you expect?

Lack of connection

...

To aid the discourse:

Getting a job in the oil and gas industry.

http://www.jarushub.com/how-to-get-oil-and-gas-job-in-nigeria/

http://www.jarushub.com/now-out-from-school-to-job-a-complete-guide/

I don't need any job, I get paid daily from my international biz[color=#006600][/color]

My guy na connection be the koko

Some people get the job then later write like they applied. Some people work 1 or 2 years before using their cv for that job. With connections u have the vip pass. But posting here and there takes the grace of God.

Good.

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In my opinion the reasons given here are hardly adequate.

PatrickOkunima:
Unemployment is a huge problem in Nigeria of today. There just seem not to be enough jobs for the teeming population of graduates and job seekers. It has become the proverbial “many are called few are chosen” thing. There are many graduates that apply for jobs almost every day yet they wonder why they don’t get invited for interviews or aptitude tests. The fact is their countless job applications might have been turned down due to one or more of the following reasons. So what are these obstacles and how can you avoid them as a job seeker?

1. Applying for every available job

To some job seekers, it’s all about quantity. They believe that your chances of getting an invite increases with the number of CVs you send. They tend to care less whether or not they are qualified or eligible for such positions. It’s more of the “try your luck” thing. Interestingly they are surprised that they are not getting invited for interviews and tests.

2. Defeatist mindset

One of the common excuses among Nigerian job seekers who fail in their job search is “you will never get a job until you know somebody”. While it is true that in Nigeria of today who you know matters, I sincerely believe that it is over exaggerated. The average company still offers merit-based employment. No serious company would want to populate her workforce with mediocre. Not everyone on the company’s payroll is a member of the MD’s family or his/her relative. When a candidate fails in his/her efforts to get a job by merit they turn around and lay the blame on their lack of connection.

3. Lack of good networking skills

Life is all about networking. Networking is one of the most easiest and effective way to get a good job in Nigeria. You would be surprised at the number of vacancies that are not advertised in the public media. How do such companies recruit staff? By referral and word of mouth of course. The good thing here is that the usual crowd that is a common occurrence in the publicized job adverts is non-existent here. So if you do not know how to effectively network, your chances of lingering long in the job market is very high.

4. Reluctance to volunteer or intern

The mindset of the average job seeker is they see job opportunity as a way to make big money. They would most likely turn down an opportunity to volunteer or intern if they are very sure that there will not be any financial reward in it for them. What they however fail to realize is that most companies would prefer a candidate that have volunteered or interned to one without any experience at all. Volunteering is one quick and easy way to gain the much needed work experience that most job seekers are not considering.

5. Inability to make a positive impression during interviews

This is about the major reason why most job seekers do not land the job. You have just a few minutes to make a lasting impression on the minds of your interviewers. Inability to do this will lead to the infamous but common response “you’ll hear from us later” which they never do. Employers are more interested in where and how you can add value to their organization and not everything that you’ve done. Consider an interview as a movie trailer and not a season film.

Source: https://patrickokunima.com/2018/04/07/5-obstacles-that-could-be-hindering-you-from-getting-a-job/