Very true.

We wrote a piece on this topic not too long ago as well. You can find it here: http://www.gainrecruitment.com/to-mba-or-not-to-mba/

MBAs are almost becoming a plain achievement and not a necessity to scale higher up the ranks of employment.

Instead of waiting in anticipation, try contacting them to inquire on if your telephone interview was indeed successful and when you should expect a face-to-face.

Best of luck.

taiwolusol:


Makes 3 of us .

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Hello Temmiedee,

Have your cousin apply to work at The Concept Group. I know they are currently recruiting great talent and hard workers to join their team. The address is http://www.conceptgroup-ng.com/portal

Wish her the best of luck.

(P/S: And as a newbie in the professional world, I suggest you recommend to her to follow our social media channels. G.A.I.N. ltd is a recruitment agency and we try our best to provide quality candidates for employers; some of which get better than their current state through following our channels due to the tips and insights we share along the way. Visit www.gainrecruitment.com for more information)

temmiedee:
I have a cousin who is an HND graduate. She studied Accounting and presently looking forward to starting her career in Accounting or Customer Service. She graduated with Upper Credit. I will appreciate if anyone in the house can help. Thanks in anticipation.

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An innovative IT solutions company in Lagos (mainland) is seeking to hire a new Product Analyst/ Market Researcher.

The ideal candidate should be able to do the following:
- Design & implement information systems that optimize organizational efficiency
- Know how to conduct market research
- Be able to test new IT system designs & suggest solutions to fix design problems found
- Write reports describing findings

The following requirements are also essential:
- Relevant research experience required.
- Ability to think outside the box; think logically & analytically in problem solving environments.
- Must be imaginative, with skills in creative reasoning.
- Able to accept responsibility.

If you strongly fit into this criteria or know someone who does, kindly forward CV to info@gainrecruitment.com; subject line: MPAnalyst.

Only ideal candidates will be considered.

Thank you.

Abejimico:
Location pls?

Mainly Lagos (however, with the possibility of frequent traveling to other locations)

A food manufacturing company requires the services of:

- Sales & Marketing Coordinator (min. of 4 years previous experience)
- Sales Manager (min. of 8 years previous experience)

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[center] Generating and Evaluating market research [/center]
[center] Analyzing market information [/center]
[center] Coordinating sales teams [/center]
[center] Creating and Maintaining customer & vendor relationships [/center]
[center] Planning and Implementation of thought-out strategies [/center]
[center] ... and all other general sales and marketing expectations [/center]

Previous experience in the Food industry is also key. NIM membership is an added advantage.
Attractive remuneration.

Only ideal candidates should apply by sending an e-mail to info@gainrecruitment.com, with subject: SALESFM. Feel free to recommend this opening to friends or family you know are right for this role.

Thank you

A food manufacturing company requires the services of:

- Sales & Marketing Coordinator (min. of 4 years previous experience)
- Sales Manager (min. of 8 years previous experience)

...for immediate hire. Suitable candidates must be good at:

[center] Generating and Evaluating market research [/center]
[center] Analyzing market information [/center]
[center] Coordinating sales teams [/center]
[center] Creating and Maintaining customer & vendor relationships [/center]
[center] Planning and Implementation of thought-out strategies [/center]
[center][/center] ... and all other general sales and marketing expectations

Previous experience in the Food industry is also key. NIM membership is an added advantage.
Attractive remuneration.

Only ideal candidates should apply by sending an e-mail to info@gainrecruitment.com, with subject: SALESFM. Feel free to recommend this opening to friends or family you know are right for this role.

Thank you.

Another company in Lagos (located in Ikota) is seeking to hire a few Marketing Executives immediately. The company is into the exportation of goods.

The following requirements must be adhered to:
- Previous marketing experience,
- Computer skills,
- Good use of initiative,
- Good communication skills.

Interested and suitable candidates should indeed apply.

P/S: Kindly Like our facebook page at www.facebook.com/gainrecruitment to get more updates on vacancies and HR tips.

I agree with a good number of you who believe writing your CV on your own is a good way to build ones self/ esteem.

Wishing you all best of luck in the real world. It indeed is tough and whether you are being charged for it or not, recruiters do have their foot one step closer than you do.

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Nature129:

The multinational Julius Berger Nigeria plc is calling for applications from civil engineering, architecture, internship, Information Technologists, etc.

Goto and apply:

http://www.julius-berger.com/career/job-application/

Hello Nature129, do you work at Julius Berger?

EvangTimothy:
@Gainltd, Are u on whatsapp, 08145333543. If yes, i wil appreciate using it to reach you better.

An e-mail will suffice. It is easier to store and retrieve. Thank you

EvangTimothy:
@ GAINLTD & ALl: i am into production of customised paper air freshener for calls, home and offices. Kindly link me with contacts of companies or organisation dat i wil produce customised paper air freshener with thier logo or pic for. Thanks

Sounds awesome. EvangTimothy, do you have a website?

Dera25:
I love the analyses keep it rolling much things have been learnt already from this thread. How I wish I have any to contribute but never the less @op I pray that God will guide u through

It's funny. This thread started out almost dead and now someone else can gladly say they are actually learning from it. That's awesome.

You can also subscribe/ follow our blog at www.gainrecruitment..com for more insightful HR issues being addressed.

EvangTimothy:
@ Gainltd. Am so impressed on how you are taking ur tyme to asist d op to discover himself. Thanks a lot.

We appreciate your kind feedback. Thank you

Eddyken:

I appreciate ur sincere advice. I am aware dat difficult people can b found in every career but my passion for HR is born out of d quest for new responsibilities and challenge. I believe in career growth and professional development. I av taken few professional courses like NIM and Project Mgt wit IPMP during national service year but i now see them as worthless as no employer has ever refer to them even when i use them on my CV. That's my person, i am driven by professionalism. My present role do not offer d growth i desire. On the on line course, i will b greatful if u recommend one for me and the institution where to do it. Thanks

Try some free online courses first. Visit Alison.com or Coursera.org. Search for Human Resources related topics.

Good luck Eddyken

Eddyken:

Thanks @GAINltd, I discovered that i am a people-oriented person. I like meeting people, building relationship n solving problem. I believe dat with my people management skills, the HR field will avail me the opportunity to enhance and utilize my potentials.

That's pretty awesome Eddyken. But HR is much more than meeting people. The same angry people you are running away from will be right there (and worse) in HR. This people will also not easily go away like the ones you encounter in Customer Service.

Do note that I am not trying to deter you from HR. I just believe you should be much more away of the whole scope of HR. Take a few free online courses on it and see if it is something you still have an affinity for.

Abduletudaye:


Maybe paper work...you know, documentation.. Things that have to do with written stuff... I also love social media..the cloud of knowledge hidden behind it. I just like finding out about things...

Documentation... Finding out about things... Sounds like you might have an affinity for something in the lines of Business Administration, doing Analysis/ Research.

If this sounds close to it, you are almost there. Make good use of the search engine Google (as they do say, Google is your friend). Use it to 'find out' what you can do if you like documentation, social media, and finding out about things.

Sound good? Let me know what you come up with.

Eddyken:
@GAINltd, I have being thinking of taking a professional course in HR (CIPM to b precise) so dat I can venture into d HR field or to concentrate on my present job as a Call Center Agent and build a career from there. Pls, advice

Why do you want to venture into HR, Eddyken?

Abduletudaye:


i mean i thought i loved writing articles and sourcing for stories, news but its really not my thing..so am tired...

Sorry to here that Abduletudaye. At least we can rule out Public Relations/ Communications from your ability to be "versatile" on a job.

Now to move on to what you are good at or passionate about. What can of job/role will have you thinking about continue the work you just left behind on your way home or on a weekend?

Abduletudaye:



I will look inward...altho' I have tried blogging....I feel its lucrative over time but i only tried it because i thought I had the passion..

this month will make it a year of blogging...and I feel tired, frustrated already.... infact, I have considered to call it quit.

Thanks for your responses so far and I hope I haven't derailed so much from what you have said.

For your question, yes. I haven't been employed for the past two years.

But... Presently, i am an admin of one of the nigerian entertainment website just to keep my fingers busy..I don't really consider this as a job tho'..

You thought you had the passion? Kindly explain.

Abduletudaye:


I feel its so hard...I really don't know what i want....sometimes i might tend to be versatile... I feel there's nothing I cant do.. But am really confused.. Been home for 2years and I'm not sure what steps to take.. I've been applying for jobs like everybody else but I'm not sure of what i want..

Abduletutdaye,

I save the real question for last.

Everyone/ At least more than half of the graduates in Nigeria believe they are versatile. You need to think of what sets you apart from this larger number of people. What are you passionate about that you are equally great at. e.g. a lot of people believe anyone can be a customer service agent, however if you have no patience or are generally a rude person, then this line of work is not good for you (you have no passion for it). So, it's time to stop thinking of how versatile you can be, but more on what you can see yourself doing for a long period of time without complaining.

When you figure it out, seek employment in that area. Be open-minded too. Even if you have to start as an intern/ volunteer, do so. This will at least help you build on your experience level (and give you a clearer picture on where you would rather go, career-wise.

Now the real question... Have you been home for 2 years straight with no employment?

Abduletudaye:


No I don't sir...

That explains why you have no idea what you need advise on.

Take a moment to evaluate your life (career-wise, social-wise, health-wise): what have you done right, and what could have gone better. Think of where you (ideally) would rather be or what you would rather be doing.

Now ask a direct question.

A company in Lagos (mainland) is seeking to hire a new Product Analyst.

- Relevant work experience required.
- Ability to think outside the box.

Send us a message or reply if you believe you are up to the task. Serious/ interested only candidates should contribute.

Thank you.

@Abduletudaye
Let's start from here: Do you work/ have a job?