juwoonn:

Good morning bro,
Learn any IT related skill such as web design, app development, animation, digital marketing or sales copywriting.
That's where the gold is. Then set up your gigs, buy a few reviews and stay online to reply clients as quick as possible.
You can search through the business section of nairaland...there are helpful topics there. That was where I started from... Although fiverr is has become more competitive and a little more difficult for beginners than before.

MyphoneandI:

Go into affiliate marketing, or some legit online business. Bros money dey am o.

Remember, na wetin u look troway face naim men dey take blow

IghravweIG:

Bro is Digital Marketing the same as CPA Marketing? I want to learn biko.

CsRockefeller:
Realistically, your chances are very slim. It's not your fault though. The Universities have limited spaces, jamb registers about a million each year, half of that barely makes it in.

If you are from a family that relies on minimum wage, or a struggling biz, you can't get into private universities.

So by the time to manage to cross that finish line you are in a new generation with a new trend. The new trend of graduate trainee and internship with a ceiling of 26 years for most.

Lest we talk about the poor remuneration if you are fortunate to even get a job.

No startup from the Government, NYSC doesn't add any value, no savings, no help. It can be frustrating.

At 30, you have already lived half of the life expectancy for a Nigerian.

It's a tough one Bro, failure of leadership is the reason for this. Nigeria has so much regressed.


Your solution: Grace. I know people will say those clichés "learn a skill" "start a biz" don't be deceived, I know people without skills doing fine, I also know people who work for others and earn very well.

While you need to put yourself out there, you need Grace more than anything.

OlawaleBammie:

u dey make me dey laf bro

akpunda86:



I need chinese visa or italian.now now

holysaint1:


Now "investing in ones self" can be from either the educational aspect or the business aspect.

Now he studied biz admin. And not one of those professional courses like doctor or law.

A graduate of Biz admin should, at least, be knowledgeable about some of the happenings in the business world.

Now, for me, investing in himself if he has the money should entail him opening a business he can manage and grow. As this is the safest and most assured way of financial freedom in this part of the world.

donbabajay:


Got a job at 30. My retirement PFA funds is at 2.5M today. Don’t ask about my salary. It’s not small. I’m 35 now. So what’s the big deal?

juwoonn:

CPA is not digital marketing but you must understand digital marketing to be successful with CPA.
CPA is cost per action.

chrismexzie:
Hi everyone.

I am new here, in fact this is going to be my first post on nairaland. Forgive me if I break any rule, I will keep it very simple.

I'm a fresh graduate, just graduated last year, was not able to go for NYSC due to my age. Simply want to ask, what are the chances of securing a job considering I am above 30.

Before I forget, I studied Business Administration (KASU) with a second class upper. Thanks everyone.

Dreyton36:
If you ain't got no connection set up for I.T skill
Or you just get some cash and exit the country ,
Email me for your sure visas to any country of your choice

MrToothBrush:
well I made my assumption based on state salary.

If one gets employed at the age of 24 or 25 the retirement funds is always higher than getting employed at 30. This is because you will have more years in service.

The truth is things have changed. You can count more than 7 people amongst 10 individuals who are over 30 and unemployed. I am also currently unemployed and close to 30.

hush15:


He can still invest in himself educationally, since he studied biz admin, he can do masters, all those professional bodies. CITN, NIM, ICAN. He can go on line like LINKD to network. he can take up some IT courses to enhance is Biz admin certificate and he shouldn't stop applying. He might not get top notch but I believe he will get something and can start building his career from there. There are several training online and offline he can engage in. As long as he can prove that he is knowledgeable, he will get a good job. Civil service is there too so let's stop saying because he is 30 and above, there is no hope of getting a good job.

CsRockefeller:
Realistically, your chances are very slim. It's not your fault though. The Universities have limited spaces, jamb registers about a million each year, half of that barely makes it in.

If you are from a family that relies on minimum wage, or a struggling biz, you can't get into private universities.

So by the time to manage to cross that finish line you are in a new generation with a new trend. The new trend of graduate trainee and internship with a ceiling of 26 years for most.

Lest we talk about the poor remuneration if you are fortunate to even get a job.

No startup from the Government, NYSC doesn't add any value, no savings, no help. It can be frustrating.

At 30, you have already lived half of the life expectancy for a Nigerian.

It's a tough one Bro, failure of leadership is the reason for this. Nigeria has so much regressed.


Your solution: Grace. I know people will say those clichés "learn a skill" "start a biz" don't be deceived, I know people without skills doing fine, I also know people who work for others and earn very well.

While you need to put yourself out there, you need Grace more than anything.
Thanks bro

chrismexzie:
Hi everyone.

I am new here, in fact this is going to be my first post on nairaland. Forgive me if I break any rule, I will keep it very simple.

I'm a fresh graduate, just graduated last year, was not able to go for NYSC due to my age. Simply want to ask, what are the chances of securing a job considering I am above 30.

Before I forget, I studied Business Administration (KASU) with a second class upper. Thanks everyone.

holysaint1:


Mind you, I emphasized on the quoted line "investing in ones self". All these courses you are advising him to take now, after taking those courses, is there any job awaiting him out there ? Or he still has to put all his hope in Gods hands after spending all he has acquiring those knowledge.

I don't know why we prefer living our lives in the realm of uncertainty.

Please note that, I am not of the opinion that he shouldn't further his education "if the funds are readily available", but trying to choose between business and further studies, for me, is not ideal or advisable. For any graduate without sponsor, to further his studies (when it's not a professional course like law, lecturer, doctors etc) at this age and stage, might be doing it for the love of education.

Because he can simply start up something for him/her self and nurture it to the height he desires.

I am not saying it's a no brainer, just that you can get more out of your limited resource (money) from doing a business or two.

At the end of the day, like the cliche goes "different strokes for different folks".

chrismexzie:
Hi everyone.

I am new here, in fact this is going to be my first post on nairaland. Forgive me if I break any rule, I will keep it very simple.

I'm a fresh graduate, just graduated last year, was not able to go for NYSC due to my age. Simply want to ask, what are the chances of securing a job considering I am above 30.

Before I forget, I studied Business Administration (KASU) with a second class upper. Thanks everyone.

Joel4u:
Apply to Tek-experts. You must be willing to reside in Lagos to work from their site. They do not care about how old you are. Just be smart, IT savvy, have the right attitude with good soft skills and you are on you way to enjoying a career in IT. They provide exceptional training for all staff.

davidtemi:
no be only govt job. Govt wey dey require 25yrs abi which one. Better go start Business b4 it's over late

TheBlessedHero:
How do one get customers for web development, I'm not talking about teaching other people, because most "skillful in IT" now are only getting money from their skills through teaching/tutoring. I mean, who and where will one get customers to buy ones' IT skills?

dancok:
ode, am a government worker, i only have exemption certificate. What really happen to u is that u never move out to see people.

hush15:


Brotherly, am not sayin he can't start something too. Am also saying he can still get jobs if he presents the pre-requisite qualifications. Attleast, he will get a shot at it. Neway, I don't want to argue or prove cos there is nothin to argue and prove. If you think being 30 and just graduating won't get you anything except being on your own, well good luck to you but I me I also know people who are 40 and just starting their career and they are doing well. Infact, the rate at which they are even rising sef beats me and that's my stance. I don't need anybody to come insult me on my own convictions. It's a question of what are you bringing to the table. If they need you, they will pay you. So it's you that will go grow yourself since you past that automatic phase.

At OP, remember, when others say there is a casting down, always declare there is a lifting up. Don't join bandwagons o