@OP I'm a 2.1 graduate without a job

This is the country we are

OP, this is really not about a job but a self-esteem problem. You don't want to tell your kids about such a result and all that. Since you are this aware, it shows you are NOT a mediocre and you are intelligent.
Therefore, to help your esteem, in my opinion, the only choice is to remedy the past. Because even if you become a billionaire today, you know you are not really a 3rd class graduate, and it will be a weakness. So, although you've wasted two years already, buy Jamb form and DE form and apply for a relatively simple course and you'll be surprised that you will get a first class this time. And in 6years max, your esteem will be restored and you can show off with the result, if you wish.
For me, it is the only way....you neednt live a life of shame forever over something that can be corrected in just 5 years.
Take this counsel, and thank me later. It is the reason you see "celebrities" going back to school.

Emmanuel909090:
If you intend to be in nigeria, forget job and build a tech skill.

Front end engineering also crossed my mind. Please do you have any knowledge about this?

Learn truck driving and thank me later.

Please o, which did Bill gates obtain at his graduation . I am just asking

Sorry it's not by certificate alone

You don’t need a degree to find direction tho..

Ok

Go into software engineering and pour yourself into an area in it.

It's one sector that has liberated millions all over the world.

Learn and learn it well and you will have a future.

Never quit
It's possible that this period is the moment of reflecting on what you really want to pursue and achieve in life. Keep a positive spirit and with God's divine direction, you won't walk or work in error.

Dizzyish:
Please I need advice, any advice.
I graduated with a 3rd class in Chemistry from three years ago (I only blame myself for that) and after I finished my NYSC a year ago I just plunged into a depressive state in regards to my mistake (my education) and my future (career) sometimes breaking down in tears when I think of things I've taken for granted in my life.

I started working on myself a few months ago and I've made some progress I proud of but every now and then it's easy to be overwhelmed with self doubt.
I made a cv without work experience along with a cover letter a few days ago and applied for a few entry level jobs like graduate intern, sales, restaurant supervisor etc via jobberman and the companies email but I'm not too sure I'll be getting any calls from them.
I didn't come here to get sympathy just an honest advice or opinion on what to do.

Can I do a pgd in chemical engineering or just chemistry or pursue a business or computer/tech course, are there jobs I can get with my degree maybe to get skills and work experience?
I deeply appreciate any advice. Thank you.

The best thing that you will do for yourself, go into tech, know it very well and subscribe to any of this work at home sites-upwork etc. You won't be needing a certificate to work for anybody. Your work will speak for you.

Bigredmachine:


yes... my life has been filled with depression of some kind over the years, i am currently learning how to become a ui/ux designer to see if i could start a career from there

i have also tried forex, but its not working

betting nko, that one has showed me more pepper than anything else...

i just tire

and i dont want to go the wrong side of life to make it

There's an investment that I have it's called ...

Dizzyish:
Please I need advice, any advice.
I graduated with a 3rd class in Chemistry from three years ago (I only blame myself for that) and after I finished my NYSC a year ago I just plunged into a depressive state in regards to my mistake (my education) and my future (career) sometimes breaking down in tears when I think of things I've taken for granted in my life.

I started working on myself a few months ago and I've made some progress I proud of but every now and then it's easy to be overwhelmed with self doubt.
I made a cv without work experience along with a cover letter a few days ago and applied for a few entry level jobs like graduate intern, sales, restaurant supervisor etc via jobberman and the companies email but I'm not too sure I'll be getting any calls from them.
I didn't come here to get sympathy just an honest advice or opinion on what to do.

Can I do a pgd in chemical engineering or just chemistry or pursue a business or computer/tech course, are there jobs I can get with my degree maybe to get skills and work experience?
I deeply appreciate any advice. Thank you.

That u graduated with a 3rd class degree does not mean u won't make it in life. I recently discovered u can become rich without even going to a university...just think of what u can produce or provide for others at a cheaper price while maintaining a good level of value and grow rich with time...Iv tried it and it's working!!!
Get up and start today...

Dizzyish:

Front end engineering also crossed my mind. Please do you have any knowledge about this?

Why front end?
It's very saturated.

Go for data science and learn it well.

Get a God father and thank me later...

Xscape1993:
Don't give up on yourself bro. Keep pushing up. Greatness is in every man.

correct

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Dizzyish:
Please I need advice, any advice.
I graduated with a 3rd class in Chemistry from three years ago (I only blame myself for that) and after I finished my NYSC a year ago I just plunged into a depressive state in regards to my mistake (my education) and my future (career) sometimes breaking down in tears when I think of things I've taken for granted in my life.

I started working on myself a few months ago and I've made some progress I proud of but every now and then it's easy to be overwhelmed with self doubt.
I made a cv without work experience along with a cover letter a few days ago and applied for a few entry level jobs like graduate intern, sales, restaurant supervisor etc via jobberman and the companies email but I'm not too sure I'll be getting any calls from them.
I didn't come here to get sympathy just an honest advice or opinion on what to do.

Can I do a pgd in chemical engineering or just chemistry or pursue a business or computer/tech course, are there jobs I can get with my degree maybe to get skills and work experience?
I deeply appreciate any advice. Thank you.

I am a third class student having B. Sc in Physics. Before my I have been teaching before admission, during studies and after graduation. I spent most of my time in school for knowledge not education.
Today I teach in one of the best schools at Oyigbo. I am very good in sciences.
Please leave certificate and get knowledge.

Do 1st class have direction?

Have you forgotten that Wole Soyinka came out with Third Class? Albert Einstein didn't graduate with either first class or second upper. It is the country you are that is making life difficult for you. You are an educated person and can do anything with ease. Never give up bro. Anything you lay your hands on will boom. Don't give up!

Bro dont lose up i graduate with 3rd class im 2014 and have done my pgd and master and have been moving from one job to another because of my experience in differnent job
Even with 1st class graduates they are struggling in the labour market is not about the degree is what you have in your brain will determine how you can get a job bro
ryt now i have my owm house and car
bro
Thing were so hard back then but with God everything will be fine
Keep pushing and praying and i pray you will pass this bro

Dizzyish:
Please I need advice, any advice.
I graduated with a 3rd class in Chemistry from three years ago (I only blame myself for that) and after I finished my NYSC a year ago I just plunged into a depressive state in regards to my mistake (my education) and my future (career) sometimes breaking down in tears when I think of things I've taken for granted in my life.

I started working on myself a few months ago and I've made some progress I proud of but every now and then it's easy to be overwhelmed with self doubt.
I made a cv without work experience along with a cover letter a few days ago and applied for a few entry level jobs like graduate intern, sales, restaurant supervisor etc via jobberman and the companies email but I'm not too sure I'll be getting any calls from them.
I didn't come here to get sympathy just an honest advice or opinion on what to do.

Can I do a pgd in chemical engineering or just chemistry or pursue a business or computer/tech course, are there jobs I can get with my degree maybe to get skills and work experience?
I deeply appreciate any advice. Thank you.

Im sure u have a passion in your heart. Pursue it and work towards developing a marketable skill set that u have genuine interest in.
You also need to do a soul search and ensure youre in your path... i mean path of what really matters to you. Sometimes depression can be as a result of not expressing and working on pursuing your genuine interests and talents. Also seek Gods face in prayers/ fasting and meditative thinking/ reflection

Dizzyish:
Please I need advice, any advice.
I graduated with a 3rd class in Chemistry from three years ago (I only blame myself for that) and after I finished my NYSC a year ago I just plunged into a depressive state in regards to my mistake (my education) and my future (career) sometimes breaking down in tears when I think of things I've taken for granted in my life.

I started working on myself a few months ago and I've made some progress I proud of but every now and then it's easy to be overwhelmed with self doubt.
I made a cv without work experience along with a cover letter a few days ago and applied for a few entry level jobs like graduate intern, sales, restaurant supervisor etc via jobberman and the companies email but I'm not too sure I'll be getting any calls from them.
I didn't come here to get sympathy just an honest advice or opinion on what to do.

Can I do a pgd in chemical engineering or just chemistry or pursue a business or computer/tech course, are there jobs I can get with my degree maybe to get skills and work experience?
I deeply appreciate any advice. Thank you.

Please, See a consultant. Forget about the degree... Many employers are interested in what you can do. Let a consultant help you define a direction based on what you see yourself doing. And please stay close to God

Dizzyish:
Please I need advice, any advice.
I graduated with a 3rd class in Chemistry from three years ago (I only blame myself for that) and after I finished my NYSC a year ago I just plunged into a depressive state in regards to my mistake (my education) and my future (career) sometimes breaking down in tears when I think of things I've taken for granted in my life.

I started working on myself a few months ago and I've made some progress I proud of but every now and then it's easy to be overwhelmed with self doubt.
I made a cv without work experience along with a cover letter a few days ago and applied for a few entry level jobs like graduate intern, sales, restaurant supervisor etc via jobberman and the companies email but I'm not too sure I'll be getting any calls from them.
I didn't come here to get sympathy just an honest advice or opinion on what to do.

Can I do a pgd in chemical engineering or just chemistry or pursue a business or computer/tech course, are there jobs I can get with my degree maybe to get skills and work experience?
I deeply appreciate any advice. Thank you.

Lol you are crying like a town crier now. Anyways I have a 2.1 certificate that I feel is useless to me now cos I don't use it for anything, cos I have my own business now and I don't need a paying job anymore. My dear let me tell you something you must have heard before, there are no jobs for you , expect you creat one for yourself. It's had to survive around here but you know , it's more risky not to take risks.
Look for a problem that needs solution around you and solve it, best believe u will make money.

Janadozz:


I am a third class student having B. Sc in Physics. Before my I have been teaching before admission, during studies and after graduation. I spent most of my time in school for knowledge not education.
Today I teach in one of the best schools at Oyigbo. I am very good in sciences.
Please leave certificate and get knowledge.

Abeg help me tell am
I also graduate with thrid class in accounting
Make he just leave certificate and get knowledge bro
Certificate wount get him to heaven

Sir, that you could come here and seek for help means you have a direction sir..
If you can Answer this 3question correctly then you will win.

1.do you believe ur circumstance change?
2.Who told you or what information/mindset told you, you are failure?
3. Do you know Failure is an event not a person?

Do these sir..
Genuinely give your life to Christ.
Look beyond your past
Get apostle Joshua selman message on YouTube
Start small..
Listen to Les brown on YouTube
Sow a small amount of money to your pastor and tell him to bless you and remove the veil covering you.

I see a rising in your life in 6months

You can b selling organic products na as a chemistry graduate

My candid advice to you is that you opt out to learn work, I mean mechanic, painting, POP and welding anything. If you are lucky and you are not to bear direct family burden then calm down and learn work diligently and you forget about fast money (not that it's not good) but but you will have to sow before you leap.

LordIsaac:
OP, this is really not about a job but a self-esteem problem. You don't want to tell your kids about such a result and all that. Since you are this aware, it shows you are NOT a mediocre and you are intelligent.
Therefore, to help your esteem, in my opinion, the only choice is to remedy the past. Because even if you become a billionaire today, you know you are not really a 3rd class graduate, and it will be a weakness. So, although you've wasted two years already, buy Jamb form and DE form and apply for a relatively simple course and you'll be surprised that you will get a first class this time. And in 6years max, your esteem will be restored and you can show off with the result, if you wish.
For me, it is the only way....you neednt live a life of shame forever over something that can be corrected in just 5 years.
Take this counsel, and thank me later. It is the reason you see "celebrities" going back to school.

GARBAGE!!
this is one of the reasons why nigeria will remain stagnant.
In this day and age, You are advising him to go back and spend extra 6 years in one shitty school to get a useless certificate. when there are plenty of businesses he can master (especially online) in under a year and become a millionaire.

“If you put bananas and
money in front of monkeys, they will choose
bananas because monkeys do not know that money
can buy more bananas. In reality, if you offer job
and business people, they would choose a job
because most people do not know that business
can bring more money than salaries. Profits are
better than salaries can make you living but profits
can bring you a fortune."–Jack ma

Keep pushing !!!

My dear brother, this life is not defined by the type of result you graduated with. I also graduated with a third class, i am sure we are not alone on nairaland. All you need is to focus and work on your self worth, you will realise the numerous potentials you've got inside of you. Oga pick yourself up and keep moving.