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itodovict:
The reason NLNG and British council committee gave 4 months, I guess is to allow one take IELTS and secure admission with their select universities. Anything short of this amounts to disqualification and not being shortlisted. Thank you

papyrus2:
If interested in joining the what's app group for Agip 2016 scholars, drop your number and I add you.

Darlx:
About the IELTS stuff. Sounds true!

If they don't want us to have it already, why would they make inputing your score COMPULSORY as part of the application process?

Nevergiveup1 may not be totally correct, but there's some undeniable sense in what he is saying...and his logic adds up.

agrovick:
Apheyz

Goldwatch:
Twasn't by mere deduction homie. the 6.5 IELTS stuff has been an existing standard like the 2:1 stuff. Also, in the past, they invited one for both the IELTS test and interview. Perhaps, this time, they want applicants to settle the IELTS on their own before applying. That too reduces the number of applications they'd get.

Goldwatch:
Twasn't by mere deduction homie. the 6.5 IELTS stuff has been an existing standard like the 2:1 stuff. Also, in the past, they invited one for both the IELTS test and interview. Perhaps, this time, they want applicants to settle the IELTS on their own before applying. That too reduces the number of applications they'd get.

ayobase:
Always check on www.abujaelectricity.com for opportunities.

nevergiveup1:
Just a quick note here. The advert for NLNG postgrad scholarship came out since February, 2016 and it closes today June, 2016. That huge length of 4 months is simply to allow applicants to take English tests (IELTS Academic, TOEFL, etc.) which takes only 1 - 2 months to figure out. If you don's score average of 6.5 in IELTS Academic, forget the scholarship. If you scored 8.0 in IELTS Academic, it's not a guarantee also.

JessiliciousJes:
PART 5 continuation

As today was our swearing-in, the governor of Adamawa state was going to be present. We left to the parade ground by 10:15am. We formed a line in our various platoons and someone(cant remember who he was) came and apologized on behalf of the governor's office that the the governor would be running late. And We should wait on the parade ground a while.(Ahn ahn! Why we no fit go wait for our rooms ni? Mstchww). 10:15 turned to 11:15 which also turned to 12:15. Two hours of hanging around. Some sitting while some standing. I sat on a brick stone,slept briefly twice and woke again, yet no governor. My ass was burning like hell. Which kain naija governor be this wey no dey keep to time. I was hungry and sleepy. Two dangerous combinations. Some tried leaving the parade ground with excuses like peeing, being thirsty,etc. Story for the ancestors!!! Only a few very lucky ones were allowed to pass. But at some point those selling pure water, drinks, snacks and the rest were allowed to come sell to us.By 1pm now, i already looked at my watch and tried coming up with a lie. Yes! Perharps if i told a soldier that i had to take my drugs by 1pm and it was in my room he would let me pass. As i was trying to perfect the lie, i looked up in the sky and there, a private jet passed over our heads heading for the airport close to the camp(first time i ever saw one so up close). Well no need lying seeing as the governor has arrived. Minutes passed and the governor never reach the parade ground. Kai menini!!! 2pm and we were asked to form our usual line. You wouldnt believe that the governor no even com sef. A representative was sent. So we basically spent hours waiting for a representive. If na d governor com dey show nko, na days we for wait.
Well, we did the routine we had pracitced for the past two days, was addressed by the representative and then we swore in. By 3pm, the whole stuff had ended. We were allowed to leave but had to return by 5pm(Not again!!! ). Lunch was beans and garri so i just went to mammy market and ate jollof and fried rice,coleslaw and meat for #350. Chai! Went to my room to rest but it didnt last long. It was 5pm. I just jejely walked there myself cos i didnt have the strength to be pursued. The weather was cold. Seemed like it was about to rain(well....maybe it was a blessing). And it was. Thirty five minutes later we were dismissed cos it started to drizzle. For my mind i was like TGIR(Thank God it's raining ). We retired to our rooms, i took off my shoes and i just went straight into a deep sleep. The weather was so lovely. Cool and a lil bit dark.
I woke up to a very mouth watering aroma. Looked around and saw one of my roomies eating rice and stew. Abeg na camp food be that? She said 'yes, i woke you up but you didnt answer'. Hmmmm i must have been sleeping like a log of wood. It was still raining so i took my umbrella(yes! I brought an umbrella. I always come prepared ) and went to the dining just to meet the longest queue ever. Shuu!!! Because of rice and stew? One of my roomies and platoon member was in the middle so i just begged her instead, collected my food and it was really delicious. Really! Then i had my bath, cleaned my shoes and laid on my bed gisting you guys. Then this elderly woman just came and wants us to come outside so she came address us. Story!!! Im still typing on my phone cos i love you guys. Goodnight.

donbenedict:
hahahahaha.. nowadays to get jobs, jobseekers have to do extraordinary moves.. carrying placards is now stale..



Maybe u should take a broom and go and sweep the frontage of the National Assembly, and hav someone film u.. den he should ask u questions abt urself while filming u like what did u graduate with, why are u doing this, den tell him well, I love neatness, and I happend to see dat the frontage of the national assembly is dirty and I decided to "change" that.., etc. Den upload it on twitter. My brother


If u don't get a job at the end of that week,


Just leme knw.. I will walk naked

dekunleJ:
I guess one right move . is to search for your HR contact person (HCM) on LinkedIn once you do that then you can direct questions to them concerning delay.

That's what am trying too

Tolexander:
not mouth but fingers, cos she didn't type and post the comments with her mouth!

DMainMan:
To qualify for 2016/2017 NAE Post Graduate Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST:

1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper division in any of the relevant disciplines from a recognised Nigerian university.
2. Have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas university for a one year Master’s Degree programme in any of the disciplines listed below.
3. Not be above 28 years of age by December 31st, 2016.
4. Have completed the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

Course of Study
Only candidates with offer of admission and BSc degrees in disciplines related to the following areas should apply;
• Geosciences
• Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical)
• Petroleum Economics
• Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum)

Please note:
1. ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude test.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and Email (Ensure to provide valid email and phone contacts).
3. Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies and their dependents are not eligible.
4. Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards from NAE, other companies and agencies are not eligible.
5. Please ensure you understand the Instructions carefully before you start this application to avoid errors and disqualification.
6. Strict compliance with above guidelines is required.
7. Application closes midnight, 26th June, 2016.

The Computer Based Test for shortlisted candidates shall be conducted on 9th July, 2016

Apply through here: http://scholastica.ng/schemes/naescholarships

Source: http://facebook.com/dmainmanfoundation

DMainMan:
To qualify for 2016/2017 NAE Post Graduate Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST:

1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper division in any of the relevant disciplines from a recognised Nigerian university.
2. Have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas university for a one year Master’s Degree programme in any of the disciplines listed below.
3. Not be above 28 years of age by December 31st, 2016.
4. Have completed the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

Course of Study
Only candidates with offer of admission and BSc degrees in disciplines related to the following areas should apply;
• Geosciences
• Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical)
• Petroleum Economics
• Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum)

Please note:
1. ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude test.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and Email (Ensure to provide valid email and phone contacts).
3. Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies and their dependents are not eligible.
4. Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards from NAE, other companies and agencies are not eligible.
5. Please ensure you understand the Instructions carefully before you start this application to avoid errors and disqualification.
6. Strict compliance with above guidelines is required.
7. Application closes midnight, 26th June, 2016.

The Computer Based Test for shortlisted candidates shall be conducted on 9th July, 2016

Apply through here: http://scholastica.ng/schemes/naescholarships

Source: http://facebook.com/dmainmanfoundation

Laid2001:
You are on the wrong portal!
UI don't do M.eng. You will only receive M.Sc in UI

natakin:
OP...can you post your phone number please.

Phoenix11:
i feel like you spoke my mind.
am also a 2.1 engineering graduate who just finished nysc.
ive looked for job tirelessly but to no avail, my colleagues that have gotten even started telling me that no company wants a female engineer nd i better start looking for secretary or customer care jobs......i refuse to give up
I think the mistake you made which ive been making is goin for interviews without being adequately prepared forgetting that most of dis company wont let you apply again until after 2years.
So take your time to adequately prepare for you test especially online test.

labamo07:
As a matter of fact, there are many unemployable graduates out there that can't construct a sentence and they sheepishly cry out there is no job. They need serious prayers..........

Pinkieblue:
Damn!!!!!! Frustration under tension...... FUT

Now I know u are brilliant

Since you are good at what u do just start small on your own, start with family friends and neighbors...... Once u repair their systems perfectly they will start referring u...... Just to keep you busy as u search for a job and further your education..... Make sure u go back to mx...... GK misses u

nmreports:
Apheyz I don't even know where to start from.

tjark1:
You sound too cocky and overconfident.

That may be your undoing especially @oral interviews and maybe it reflects on ur CV, cover letter & mails.

And it may also be the reason you don't proofread your compositions.

I believe you good, but being ready / suitable is a different thing all together...

harsysky:
I no knw why I come like ur comment pass everybody own. Tell am abeg. Him dey think of masters. After the masters and no experience him go come write anoda epistle. FVck Masters and FVck schools in Naija!

rychard:
I studied microbiology but if I list out my achievement ad work experience before nysc , if I talk about the volunteer awards I collect across Nigeria and Africa, if I mention say I fit design website, network, host am, programme and manage database, if I yarn say I fit speak two languages aside English, if i tell u say I be tailor too, and dey do small carpentry works. una go think say I dey brag. If I yarn say plenty Nigerian graduates can do way more than that, una go think say I dey raise fear. Bro no be by arranging cv and cover letter , the competition is tuff, if a 24yr MSc student show u him cv portfolio u go shock. So make I shut up . Go build skills, network and get achievements while u search.

Firefire:
Guys, think outside the box, create a job for yourself while pursuing white collar job.

I wish you all, best of luck at the appointed time.

ShaqFu:
Simple, you're not getting the invites because you're not desperate, carrying placards is an act of desperation, and a desperate man, is a dangerous man. That's why our FG always respond to people who are desperate, just to prevent any cause of harm and danger.

DMeanMan:
I should totally finish my article on "My experience applying for jobs in Nigeria". I'm convinced a lot of peeps will learn from it.

Dear OP, I'm right about the same age as you and funny enough I also read engineering. Our stories may be similar, but one of the difference is that unlike you, I picked up my first "full-time" job some 2 years ago.

I was so ahead of myself that I started applying for jobs right from school.

I finished my final B.Tech exams May 2014 and I have right from then started my Hustle towards professional bliss. As I fact, my first professional engagement didn't let me finish my final year project.

What am I trying to say? As a graduate you need to have what is "working for you". In your case, its not your age. Or grade. I'm sorry . The average graduating age of our private universities is what? Thousands of first class gradates are out there, still looking.

You need an edge! In your case I'll advice you go for your CCNA, not with some mushroom training centre. If you want to pursue a certification, do it the professional way!

Add some job experience too. Send out request to volunteer to the country's top firm. Pay them a visit with you hard cover CV if you have to.

Take up some of these writing jobs online, they look good on your CV. Google top Technology blogs (who says they save to be Nigerian) and request to write for them for free.

Looking for a Job is like smiling for the camera. You want to do everything that makes your CV come out good. Better than the other candidate.

tolasashi:
God help us all...if you are still below 24yrs and your folks hold small bar, i suggest you go do MSC or MBA...na wetin dey get work now be that. Coys can be so biased these days...truth is everyone who gets appropriate training upon employment can get the work done...they know this so they rather employ pple with plenty qualification for reasons best known to them.

Dont waste your time writing stories that touch...add more trophies to your CV as soon as possible (who BSC epp??) or go for fasting and prayer.

Was sitting in a bar with this dull guy then my friend told be he works in Nestle and am like "really?? this dull guy??" Then my friend replied "he has MBA in the UK and an ACCA CERT" i was like "oh!" Mind you I applied at Nestle a zillion times, not one single call but this dull guy......

Cutehector:
Look if u havnt applied for the ICT for change, u better act fast now!