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StevensJojo:
Heartbreaking- Another Form Of Job Discrimination Emerges

Today I came across another form of discrimination on a job site
Take a look at this.


“We love those who went to School in Nigeria, and we especially love people from the University of Ibadan, FUTA, Akure, Convenant University, Babcock University, the University of Lagos and the Obafemi Awolowo University.”

So basically, if you did not go to one of these schools, you have been subtly informed not to apply?
Wow.
http://manly.ng/another-form-of-job-discrimination-emerges/

This is not discrimination. It is having standards. These are some of the best schools in the country, let's not lie to ourselves. Since when is it a crime to prefer something you consider the best to something you don't think cuts it?

Ask yourself this; if you are going to invest money into training someone, would you invest in training just anyone or someone you feel has an impeccable background?

Everyone has preferences, and they have every right to uphold them. You just think it's discriminatory because it doesn't benefit you.

An example of discrimination is the CBN recruitment. This one isn't.

Bunk3R:
Please i need advice on a used phone to buy for 70k, please, no chinese products, they tend to have bad chips and design

HTC Desire 820. (If you intend to buy this device, make sure it doesn't have a 'G' by the side. For example, Desire 820G. HTC devices that have G in them usually come with Mediatek processors.) The HTC Desire 820 will receive the Marshmallow update.

HTC Desire 816. This device will also receive the Marshmallow update. Be careful not the buy the dual SIM version as it will not be receiving the update.

Samsung Galaxy J5 and Samsung Galaxy J7. They have similar specifications, except that the latter has a powerful processor and a bigger screen. There is a new version of the Galaxy J series coming soon, and I'm pretty sure the new Galaxy J5 will fall within your budget.

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. Both are sturdy devices and will receive the Marshmallow update, but they may be slightly higher than your budget.

Ollykul:
add me on whatapps -

Thank you. I'll text you later today.

cuteguy007:
This Poor Transparency ability is one of the very numerous management policies in the country.

Later now they will be looking for candidates with 1001 skills & abilities that graduated with First Class from Oxford University at the age of 12.

Have you tried contacting them? You should if you have the means.

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Good morning.

Has anyone tried contacting Diamond Bank to find out the reason for the delay? I would, but I have no idea what means to use in contacting them.

tpiah2:
do you realise you are responding to a lunatic?

I had absolutely no idea. Why do you say that though?

MoltenMagma:
It seems you just post without thinking your words through. You said 'most' men. That's a statistic.

And you seem like someone who posts without first understanding anything.

You keep yarning on and on about statistics as if I've stated some sort of graphical representation of my findings from a research study.

I think you're one of those people who think they're on to something brilliant but have absolutely no idea what they are on about.

Some. Most. All.

Quantifiers. Common in English Language. And necessary in giving a clear picture of what you are referring to.

Some Nigerian men are animals.
Most Nigerian men are animals.
All Nigerian men are animals.

Which do you think I should have used? We both know 3. isn't true, and 1. isn't realistic.

"Most" is a quantifier. And my usage of it is perfect. Except if you wish to lie to yourself and stick to the delusion that Nigeria is filled with gentlemen. If that's the case, why do we still hear of men assaulting girls and women? Why do we still hear of physical violence on women? Have you been to Yaba? Do you see how girls are treated when walking in that area? Are those men gentlemen? There are numerous cases of women who have been put through hell by these men, and the only thing you seem to be concerned about is "most". Which I find very funny by the way. I mean, if you don't fall into this category, why are you hurt?

And you were talking about statistics. Do you need statistics to know that girls and women have steadily become victims of these cruel men? Take a look at northern Nigeria where child marriage is seen as a norm. Or in villages where widows are forced to marry men they have no interest in. Take a look at women beaten by their husbands, and girls assaulted my cruel men. With these numerous cases, including those that you never hear about, can you honestly tell me that we have mostly good men in this country. If yes, then you're deluded. Which is actually fine by me because I do not care. I have stated my point, any you only need to be a woman or know a woman who has come across these cruel men to fully understand that the usage of the word "most" is perfect.

Do not bother to respond to this post, I have no further interest in educating you about harsh realities. Good night.

MoltenMagma:
And you got your statistics from...?

Where in my post did you see stats? Can you do yourself a favor and not twist my words please? Thank you.

charmmy

I am not going to advice you to either decline the offer or agree to it. But I am going to tell you this: Most men are animals, and they see no problem in taking 'forcefully' what is not theirs. So it is not a matter of making your 'no' firm or giving sharp responses. It is a matter of seeing trouble and avoiding it entirely.

Now someone has told you to give it a try and never slack in prayers. I find this funny in a way because Nigeria is filled with the most religious people and it has remained one of the most corrupt countries yet. So all the prayers, where do they go?

The fact is this, most men in this country are animals. Say 'no' all you want, pray about it all you want, there are animals disguised as men in this country. Everyone knows this. You know this, and you've seen it. And why you still want to dine with the devil is beyond me. But do what you want, and good luck with whatever decision you make.

iwadobo:
If u are so sure, can u follow me to my village so that I introduce u to a small wizard who will play with u for just a night? Try Ishan in edo state before u talk.

I don't think anyone is interested in your small wizard. You can keep him entirely to yourself and let him play with your life. I'm certain rational-thinking people would rather put their time to productive use rather than obsess over 'wizards'.

HirstMOG

I'm only replying this because, somehow, my username found it's way into your posts, which resulted in me being mentioned.

To answer the question above; I do not think there are witches and wizards. However, I do believe there are people who believe themselves to be witches and wizards. There's a difference, you see; and it is that I just think of these people to be mere individuals who like to think they have power over other people. I mean, if you say you serve a greater being, why should you believe anyone else can have power over you? You see the contradiction?

The Bible grants knowledge, yes, but most of the time, it is often misinterpreted to mean something else entirely. And that is the case of so many Christians. People misunderstand the messages being passed across and then pass on their irrational fears to other people. I just think that is the case here. How can you tell someone that the in ball is in their court to choose to fear something? Do you realize how ridiculous that sounds?

Still though, TrajansKong, everyone is entitled to what they think or believe in. I do not think it is right to go about putting down other people's beliefs. We must learn to respect our differences and not mock them.

Boyowa:
The text states that 50 naira stamp charge has been deducted from my Diamond bank account.......so painful

I see.

Boyowa:
Just got a text!!!

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Eddodoh

I disagree with the above comment. Your CV should always contain relevant information. Not everyone will give you a chance to drone on and on about yourself during an interview. So it is very important you state clearly in your CV everything you think employers/interviewers might find useful, and that includes relevant work experience. It doesn't matter if you started working before you graduated - if anything, that says a lot about the kind of person you are. I agree that it would cause any employee to raise their eyebrows, but as long as you have evidence to back that claim, I do not see anything wrong in putting it up on your CV. What you have on your CV determines the kind of questions you will be asked during an interview. Any brilliant interviewer would be curious about why you decided to work through school. They would see you as someone who can handle many things at the same time - and that's a good attribute to have.

The only thing you need to be concerned about while drafting your CV is making sure the information provided are brief and straight to the point. Avoid irrelevant information. Work experiences, especially those that would paint you in a good light, are not irrelevant. As long as your CV doesn't exceed three pages, you're good.

You want to secure a job that offers study leave.
You want a job that pays well.
You want to travel out of the country to get a Masters Degree.
You want to earn oil money.
You want an M.Sc. in Reservoir Engineering (and yet somehow you are looking at Diamond Bank).
You want to get a Masters Degree early.
You want this.
You want that.

Well I think it's quite clear that you're confused.

Don't get me wrong, it's good to want things. But you seem to want everything. And that's not feasible. Are you about the money or is it career growth you're after? Are you looking to work in the banking industry or do you want to work in an oil company? Are you after a career in Reservoir Engineering or do you want a career in the financial services industry? What do you really want?

I'm not quite sure what it is you're looking for, neither do I care. But your questions have been answered - the ones that can be answered anyway. What's left now is your indecisiveness regarding trivial issues. No one cares if you want to make oil money or if you want a post-graduate degree before you reach a certain age. But can you please make up your mind already? I'm tired of groaning everytime I open this thread and discover that I'm not getting news about the Diamond Bank recruitment, but news of someone's inability to make up their mind.

Harjet:
Av contacted someone in lag and the person said it's all these gnld folks

Alright then.

I don't think Eco Bank sent you that invite. The text says "opposite Eco Bank", not "at Eco Bank". Perhaps you should call that phone number to know the company that sent you this invite.

The questions you are asking here, you should have asked during your interview at GTBank to have a clear understanding of what they are willing to offer you if you accepted their offer. Same with the travel agency. That way, you will be able to make an informed decision concerning which offer to accept.

What you're going to get here is just hearsay. The person above this post has already suggested you runaway from contract jobs at banks without giving you a reason why. Yes, contract jobs in Nigerian banks come with their different share of problems/benefits. But I cannot speak for every bank. Banks are different - even the different branches of the same banks are different - and therefore, they treat their employees differently. People have come out to share sore experiences about being a contract staff, others have come out to say it was a learning experience that was to their benefit. Views about this issue vary, and as a result, it will be difficult for you to make a proper decision concerning working at GTBank.

This is why everyone should always ask questions during their interviews; questions about career development, amongst many other things - so your career decisions will be made by you based on firsthand information, and so you won't have to base important career decisions on the sometimes misguided opinions (someone said whichever job pays better is your best option - wrong! - Whichever job offers the prospect of career development and growth is your best option. - Money will only take you so far, it is career growth that will take you places.) of total strangers.

I think everyone has just succeeded in missing the point. The post is titled "The Dangers of Choosing a Wrong Job". For someone to make a choice about anything, there has to be options. You might not be one of them, but there are people who have at one time or the other, been faced with difficult decisions to make when it comes to choosing a job amongst an array of options. We see them here, you can't deny that. Someone is always asking for advice concerning which job to choose. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say this post is for them, and anyone who might come across a similar problem in the future. The information provided is quite useful, grumble all you want. You might not identify with this post, but there are other people who do.

maximunimpact

You could not have written this piece better.

I've always made it clear in my posts relating to this issue that not everyone will become entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship is great! It's a remarkable feat. It has its benefits. But the truth most people are not ready to accept is that it is not for everyone. After all, if everyone is selling, who will purchase?

The Nigerian mentality has always been a problem regarding this issue; the "I am better than you mentality". People have been made to believe that because they've chosen the entrepreneurship path, they are better than those who choose to be employees, hence the notion than anyone working in an office is a slave. And it is such a shame to see grown men and women think like this.

Everyone has different objectives, and different means to achieve them. And no one has the right to belittle anyone's achievements. Some people will grow to become great entrepreneurs, others will grow to become top management executives.

Being an entrepreneur is legit. Being an employee is also legit.

GrammarNazi:
The OP has raised some very valid points in his post. This is something I keep telling people; entrepreneurship goes beyond just starting a business. It's not enough to just say "I'm tired of submitting CVs or I don't want to work for anybody, therefore I'm going to start my own business".

Research claims that over 70% of start-up businesses fail within the first two years!

This doesn't mean people (especially youths) shouldn't go into self-employment ventures, but that we all need to be very careful before we use whatever little money we've saved or borrowed to start something we cannot continue.

We should all realise that the present economic climate of Nigeria doesn't favour all kinds of entrepreneurship (take agriculture for instance), even with all the lip service our politicians and motivational speakers pay to the idea.

Entrepreneurship means innovation and creativity, a deep understanding of the prevailing conditions of the market one wants to go into, and a strong desire/willpower to go the extra mile, while learning from one's mistake.

So before you think of yourself as an entrepreneur, ask yourself..."do I have what it takes to see this through"?

Nicely written. Unfortunately though, people are determined not to see the valid points raised in that post. According to them, it is a personal attack on their dream to become entrepreneurs. That's the problem with Nigerians; they despise inconvenient truths and would rather stick to a convenient lie - lies fed to them by motivational speakers; that anyone can be an entrepreneur; that entrepreneurship is the answer to every problem; that being a successful entrepreneur and running a successful business is as easy as lighting a match. The truth is it isn't that easy. Real entrepreneurs ('real' because most people have a wrong notion of entrepreneurship) face problems created by harsh economic conditions. So far on this thread, there are only a handful of people that are aware of and understand these problems. And that's sad.

I agree with your post, Charism. Everyone advocates entrepreneurship, but there is hardly anyone willing to tell the truth about it, like you did. I've seen posts about 'starting your own business' and 'being your own boss', and they usually lack all the important factors that a startup needs for expansion and growth. All they are concerned about is 'making money' and 'working on your own time'.

The truth is not every business started by an aspiring entrepreneur will survive or grow. The reason for this, amongst many others, include:

* The harsh economy (the main reason, actually)
* Lack of proper financing
* Lack of business management skills (people fail to acknowledge the strategic aspect of owning businesses - their own understanding of the term 'entrepreneurship' is 'owning a small business' - they fail to see that entrepreneurs are creative, innovative, and consistent people)
* Lack of innovation by an aspiring entrepreneur (another important factor people fail to acknowledge; there's actually a Nairalander advertising his ability to make a forum exactly like Nairaland - no creativity whatsoever, just a blatant rip off.)

Unless these problems are dealt with, unless the government of this country contribute to the growth of SMEs, and unless people have a thorough understanding of entrepreneurship, business will either continue to be 'small businesses' or will fail.

thisisayus:
If u ain't in a way with them, I wonder why you'll go through that stress to upload ur interview invites.... defending them tirelessly blablabla...... Ion believe you bruv.

Well no one is putting a gun to your head and forcing you to believe anything.

Shortlist send job opportunities, but you are required to subscribe and pay a certain sum before you can gain access to the opportunities sent. And that's not fair as subscription doesn't guarantee you get the job. They aren't 'scammers', just people looking to profit from the unemployed.

I don't see how the usage of the words 'nervous', 'weakness', and 'mistakes' is regarded as taboo during an interview session.

Anyone who has ever been interviewed knows that two of the most asked question during any session are "Have you ever made mistakes in the past?" and "What are your weaknesses?" - Are we to ignore these questions when we are asked? Or are we supposed to lie, look the interviewer in the eyes, and say "I have never made any mistakes in the past," or "I have no weaknesses."

I'm not sure what you are suggesting we do, but lying about or failing to speak of our weaknesses/mistakes paints us as dishonest, and I'm not sure that is a trait the interviewer is looking for. Because there is no one who has never made a mistake or who doesn't have a weakness, except of course you've decided to pose to your interviewer as Clark Kent.

Being nervous during an interview isn't a pretty sight, but if your interviewer should ask, there's no harm in admitting it. Throw in a smile and make a light joke to ease up the tension. It would make you appealing in the interviewer's eyes. - If you are asked about your weaknesses, do not hesitate to share them and also explain how you are working on them; that's a subtle way of telling your interviewer that you are always looking to improve yourself. - If you are asked about the mistakes you've made, go ahead and speak about them explaining the steps you took in fixing those mistakes; it will show the interviewer that although you are not perfect, you are always willing to right your wrongs and get back on your feet.

Sometimes we need to question and make sense of some of these 'rules' random people come out to share with job seekers. An interview is not a math problem that needs a particular formula for the right answer to be arrived at. An interview is conducted to know the calibre of person the job applicant is. - Is this person honest? Can s/he get back up and running again after they've been kicked to the ground? Can s/he handle tough situations, or will s/he quiver in the face of fear? Will s/he be relentless in getting the job done despite mistakes? - Most of the time, interviewers look for uniqueness in potential employees, not the recycled bullshit you find online or in books. The most important thing for anyone to be during any interview is 'smart and unique'.

Hello watzz

Look at it this way. This FMCG firm is a private outfit looking to employ people to be a part of their company. They would train these people, pay their remuneration, take care of health insurance, and offer other benefits. Considering all these things, do you honestly think this firm will not exercise their right to pick the caliber of people they want to employ? It might seem unfair, but it is not wrong. If I am investing in someone, I have the right to pick the kind of person I want to invest in.

The fact that graduates of other schools are ignored does not in any way mean they are the inferior class of graduates. It only means this FMCG firm will miss out on all the incredible people these other universities offer. And it seems that is a risk they are willing to take. So why then should anyone waste their time wailing about this firm's decision?

The reality is no one owes anyone anything in the job market. If you feel you are being discriminated against, look elsewhere. It's that simple. Complaining about it is just an utter waste of time.