YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT in Nigeria is a serious challenge that has landed the country in some of the grave societal issues it is experiencing today.

Successive administrations since the beginning of the fourth republic have promised to address and adopt job creation as a foundation for pulling many Nigerians out of poverty, and as a pillar of their economic policy.

Unfortunately, their campaign promises have remained just that: mere campaign promises.

With over 1.8 million Nigerians entering the labour market annually from 170 universities and 170 polytechnics, the number of unemployed graduates has continued to surge incredibly.

Many graduates with high hopes and many dreams of building careers had had their hopes and careers shattered as job and business opportunities ran lean.

Seeking ways of how the unemployment scourge can be addressed.

The ICIR interviewed human resource experts on steps that can be taken to bridge the unemployment gap, especially as it affects graduates.

As an unemployed graduate who wants to kick-start his career in 2023, here are the four things that sweep potential employers off their feet:

1) Prepare an Error-free curriculum vitae

As a young graduate intending to secure a job in an organization, your curriculum vitae is your image maker that speaks to a potential employer.

Reacting to the curriculum vitae issue, the Human Resource Manager, the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR), Uju Ogo, said that a good CV must be simple, concise and detailed to easily enlighten your prospective employer on your ability, competence, certifications and experience.

Ogo stated a CV must also be straightforward and error-free to portray a good image before potential employers.

"As a recent graduate, you have to make your CV as clear and straightforward as possible, because before even you get an interview with any organization, the first thing the Hiring Manager sees is your curriculum vitae.

"Basically, you have to make sure it is free of spelling errors, even if you don't have experience. Make sure your CV is as clear as possible," she said.

READ MORE HERE: https://www.icirnigeria.org/2023-four-things-you-can-do-to-kick-start-your-career-as-a-graduate/