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Aude:
There's a saying that if you can't beat them you should join them (paraphrased). You have noticed that people with rehearsed lines seem to be getting the jobs, so why don't you rehearse those same lines? Trust me these recruiters have heard all those rehearsed lines but as typical human beings they like being flattered. It shows you very much want the job.
I used to have your same mindset and kept on wondering why I wasn't hired although I had a lot to offer. A lovely Nigerian recruiter critiqued my interviewing skills and I took on board everything she said. I am not Nigerian. Not long after our conversation I went for two interviews and I got offered both jobs. I am currently in the position that I felt was a better fit and obviously paid better. That is why I suggested that you have someone critique your interviewing skills. I also hope that the day you become a hiring manager you remember to choose the person with great potential, not the one who is just regurgitating what they have read online. I wish you all the best in your job search.

Well, you are right about the critique, I really should get someone do that for me. Thanks for pointing that out

Gold45:
Lol
Sorry about your nasty experience. Let me apologize on behalf of those Recruiters. Believe me, some applicants can frustrate a saint. it may just be a case of transfer of anger.
Then, some of these so called HR Mgrs got their jobs through connections. Many were not trained for it so lack the interpersonal skills needed.
Then, I personally screen and rate candidates mentally and psychologically so you may wonder why my questions are off point. It may just be your response I need not even your answer.
Some HR Mgrs feel they need to keep the hostile font to avoid candidates bugging them or taking them for a ride.
Sadly, some feel they are doing applicants a favour.

From your tone, you dont like being bossed around and may have issues with being subordinate. Why apply for a job, why not get yourself together, look inward and become your own boss?
You never know where your "star" lies

lol... I laugh . Thanks jare but I have my plans and no, I love being a subordinate because I love to learn and take corrections too. This phase of my life requires I stay under someone, I'm not in a hurry to jump out and start off without proper coaching hence, my search for paid employment.

Aude:
I understand that it can be frustrating for jobseekers and some HR personnel can be very mean. In terms of aptitude test they are testing your suitability for the job. They are also testing your ability to learn and adapt to different situations. At work you meet challenges frequently and if the panel appears to be hostile it is because they are testing you. They want to see how you deal with pressure. Are you a confident person? Practise and develop your interview skills with friends and family members. Also dispose of that mindset that HR managers are not doing you a favour. It is better to have an HR manager on your side rather than against you.

Thanks Aude for speaking in favor of these HR personnel but truth still remains I am confident about my capabilities and I have a very positive mindset. One of which is whoever I finally ACCEPT to be my employer will be at an advantage and to all those companies that have sent regret mails... it's their loss not mine.

When it comes to recruitment in Nigeria the process can be altogether crazy and of course these recruiters who keep acting like they know it all and can read through the minds of prospective employees, how wrong they can be! No wonder, they recruit people with rehearsed lines and fake accent... lol. After one month, they will still return here to lament. I'll keep watching, I understand no one will be unemployed for life so very soon I will also be recruiting others, chikina! Life na turn by turn.

Oh! alright. A friend of mine in abuja had his third interview today with the ED. For us in Lag, the process is hellishly slow! But it's all good. Congrats by the way as you prepare for medicals @ Bcole

Bcole,what date were you first interviewed? Though haven't heard from them also, still waiting patiently as ever

Oh! It's a different process in lag then. No interview before the test, until after being successful you shouldn't expect an invite for the first interview

Dear HR manager,

Sorry. In as much as you are pained, we are also more pained. One of these days I will write an article and post my pains too. Truth is we don't know what you recruiters want! I've noticed your preferences vary as well as the format CVs and Cover Letters should take.

We apply and get short listed, you bomb us with questions during the aptitude test that has no relationship whatsoever with the job role. Fortunately, we ace the test and are invited for an interview then you make the interview look like a war zone... very hostile looking panel throwing questions at you, other times you meet other HR Mgrs who simply act as though they are doing you a favor, haba! Me, I tire for all of these attitude sef. If there is a particular thing you are looking for just say it! if you want to pay a graduate 20k because we studied in Nigeria then say it as well, it is not when we say what we want you will then post us to a later date, Next week! Not fair jare

ambassadorgozie:
I made 2.1 in one of d best uni in nigeria, certified in French langauge and HSE, proficient in MS office suite..submitted my CV everywhere...


But am still jobless.

What will u call dat one?

Hahahahaha... It is called searching for jobs in the wrong places (soon, an expert will come and tell us that).

onizebee:
Are there no Benin folks on naira land though ?
I passed the CBT that was held at their main office in Benin on the 29th of September and still haven't received an invite for the second interview.
Is it just me or are there other people that passed the CBT since September and have still not been invited for the second interview?

Sorry honey, I don't understand what you mean. after CBT, you are asking for 2nd interview. Or you have already done your first interview and awaiting second?

Mmmh... Advise flying up and down, it's well o. If only these things are all actually 'do-able' but truth still remains there are certain skills that will be gotten on the job while some others should be gotten before, at least some basic general ICT skills.

Personally, before I went to serve, I had plans of writing some professional exams and getting some new skills as well as volunteering to do a couple of stuff in an NGO but mba, I was posted to a rather remote village where even connection to the internet was a major wahala! One whole year of serving in the village but did I volunteer for anything? lol, yes. To teach in a public school for free and what did I get from that volunteer work, HEADACHE! serious noise by junior students who will just be shouting 'mistress, mogbo English o'... hahahaha and the noise for the day begins.

Anyway, I still maximized the opportunities available at the villa as I learnt how to cook some local dishes and got some really good presentation skills courtesy of my CDS group sensitizations and I'm honestly grateful for that. At least, I can hold my audience spell bound wanting more for minutes.

So, to each one, do whatever there is to winning and achieving success. Most times these tips are just an ideal and the reality is you may find yourself in a place where it would be near impossible to do most of the stuff outlined just make the most of every opportunity and in the end you will be happy for it. I don't waste my time regretting over not serving in the state capital or doing certain things those who served there did, we all have different goals and arrival time is different as well, so, make your moments count!

SSpeter:
Hello guys, I have submitted my cv to their Hr email, I have given it to a staff nd even recently (last week) I submitted it personal at their HQ yet no invite for test am within the age (24+) I have 2.1 (B.tech) is there another thing you guys do to get the test invite?

Hi, with UBA you will learn patience at its peak! just relax, you've done alot already believe me. I'll advise you keep yourself busy and be developing yourself as well. Infact, I tell you this, you don't want to finally get the invite and then go for the test unprepared and loose out.

So while waiting please do yourself some good and be getting set for the invitation, it will come even though it tarries.
All the best!

You can apply through a staff or you submit your CV at the head office if you are in Lagos and max age is 27.

Mmmmh ... ok. I really wish I could say more but in issues such as this, you can only keep wondering. There are no answers to it because the question is meant to keep you in a state of wonder . Lol, what am I saying sef?

The truth is everyone would love to be an employer but if all become employers who will be employed? There will always be those two categories of people in this world and that's the truth.

Well done guys, I need to acknowledge this thread it helped me when I was preparing to write UBA's aptitude test in September. Like the 5 lepers I return to say thanks and I also hope to be of help to anyone who needs info on test only o cos that's how far I've gone so far with an interview (first interview - one woman not a panel).

It's been years since I last came on nairaland, I remember when I was seeking admission into the University sometime in 2008/2009, I always got info and was constantly updated right here. Kudos to the moderators.

Over to the reason why I reactivated my account, OP nice piece and I commend you for inspiring us. I graduated from University of Nigeria, Nsukka and I graduated ... well, trying to be modest. Truth is while in school I never heard about companies like KPMG, Pwc, Delloite and the rest, in fact I was just doing well academically so as to join the Federal ministries and the likes I was seeing in Enugu. It wasn't until the time I went for service in a south western state I heard about KPMG and applied but unfortunately I just wasn't prepared for what I was about to face when I got invited by dragnet for my first aptitude test. Sadly, my calculator disappointed me right in the hall and I was just not coordinated until I got up from my seat when I saw 'sorry" boldly staring me in the face... for the first time I had failed a test! boy, I was depressed. mmmmh, but I've since gotten over it and armed myself for other tests I've done afterwards.

But, I want to say that a lot of undergraduates on campus need better orientation especially about what the labour market is actually like and to be really focused while on campus. They also need to DREAM BIG! I thought my dreams were big enough until I met with other graduates during the course of my service to my fatherland, now I know it wasn't. I have just started to DREAM. And I won't stop until I get to my destination... cheers to all!

LOL how old r u?Well,different people with different preferences,u need to try all and know which one works for u but i'll tell u the one i think is best anytime,anyday ALWAYS.Try it and u'll see the difference b/w always and other sanitary pads.GUD LUCK.

I like girls and their company but i've never really had a crush on any girl.Though since my second year in secondary school i've had so many lesbians getting attracted to me by maybe sth i do or say unconciously i don't know.Anyway,poster keep ur friendship wit ur newly discovered friend on a good level.

Glad to know that there are Deeperlifers in the house,i'm a youth member too,i've been a member since birth although i'm just reading about this university stuff for the first time and i think it's very cool.

Abuzola,wat are u up to I thought i read in your profile dat Allah isn't dead so where will d dead meet him.

Do u really want to know more about Jesus,then the first step is to own a bible and after that look 4 a teacher but dats not all u also need the Holy Spirit to give u understanding.Back to wat Jesus said u need to know dat Jesus spoke in parables most of the time.

@ Abuzola No doubt u are a moslim but wat is the truth dat u think hurts.

na2day?:
on everything, u have a problem with that?

non at all.

@poster wat are u trying to do?confuse people or make people angry and by the way are u a christian or one of doz who read few lines in d bible and use it to judge others.A piece of advice _go back and read dat story very well by that i mean in between the lines becos Jesus was trying to test her patience and in the end she got exactly wat she wanted,i bet u didn't even finish the story b4 criticizing.

iice:
[color=#9900ff]Did you drink a ton of coffee or what? [/color]

*dhtml:
Make that several tons. . .

lol

Dollarland,are u o.k wat on earth are u thinking,how dare u compare us girls to those bicycles of yours ,now i'm really upset and i demand an apology

This is really a very flimsy excuse,is he a first class graduate

na2day?:
the guy probably did but didn't want to break her heart b4 graduation less she comes out with a pass, just saying

are u trying to defend dis guy or wat,huh

MrCrackles what is it about u and people's innocent posts,why abuse people if u have nothing good 2 say,afterall helping people secure admission is his joy,do u have any problem with dat?

sassyril:
hmmmm
whyt collar job guyz,wil defo do it 4 me
esp wen dey r baffd up in doz Sharp, Hot suit

[color=Black][/color]yeah u are so right but a military man it's a no no.

wow!how good to know dat the things u fear most actuallly have names,but wat should one do wen the person fears hair,crowds and animals.I would rather lounge in front of T.V all day rather than visit a friend next door,is this a phobia or sth else?