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funkyprof:
Good Day House,

Pls I need your help in deciding how to proceed with a career in IT.
I have a B.Tech in Industrial Chemistry from 2006, from one of the universities in Nigeria and a MSc in IT & Management from a UK university from 2010.

I did the MSc IT and Management as a conversion course in moving into the IT field. Most of my courses were mostly geared to towards Management and the Managerial part of IT and not much into the technical areas like programming, networking etc.
My problem is this, most times when I go for an interview in an IT role, I am usually asked, which part of IT do you specialize in? is it hardware or software? Database, programming, web design, networking etc?

I am at a loss on what to answer, and tell them that as I have basic knowledge in database, programming and web design which I did long ago from a fundamental computer course in Aptech back in 2007. They usually answer me with things like we want someone experienced in programming , web design , networking etc. I tell them that IT is very vast, and I have not really experienced all the fields but I am willing to learn but this is a no no for them and I end up not getting the job.

Abroad like in the UK, IT is vast and you have areas like IT Governance, IT business analyst, Project Management etc that are not really too technical but a combination of management and IT. But in Nigeria, once you mention IT, most people only think of the technical areas, like programming, web designing, database etc of which IT is much more than that.

I have been looking for an entry role like IT Support, Service desk roles as a way of building up experience to no avail. Currently, I have certifications in ITIL Foundation and Prince 2 Foundation but these certifications do not really seem to be of value to the employers I meet as they seem to see them as managerial roles and want certifications in the more technical roles like programming, web design, networking etc. Also, they usually say I have no experience.

One of my greatest problems is that I don’t really know which technical certification to go for and how best I can build experience when getting such roles or internships are difficult.

My questions are:

1) What are the marketable technical certifications in IT that I can go for that has high probability of giving me a job in the Nigerian market? I ask this because I am scared of spending so much money on a certification and at the end of the day, u end up still looking for a job (like with my ITIL Foundation & Prince 2)

2) How best do I proceed to build a career in IT? I am confused at this point as I have been looking for a job since 2011? Getting internships are hard as they seem to be mostly geared towards younger people in their twenties & I am in my thirties.

3) What entry roles can I do to get my foot into the IT career industry given my educational background and my certiifications so far? A lot of people say volunteering but I have met different companies to volunteer to no avail or no career prospects & at times some will use you as a form of cheap labour without adding any value or experience to your career prospects.

I would really appreciate any advice the IT gurus & others in the house can give me as I run out of ideas on how to proceed. With the current economy now, most companies keep asking for experience with out giving a chance to newbies that want to build experience, so how do you get experience when hardly anyone gives you the opportunity to build it? This has seriously got me frustrated and depressed as I do not know how best to proceed.

A Million Thanks in advance for all your help!!!

I will advice you to follow the path of an IT Business Analyst.

It is actually a lucrative path and is a combination of technical (though not too deep)and non technical(business)courses.

There are lots of opportunities in this path and after your training, apply to Software Companies (with focus in enterprise,desktop applications development).

There are lots of Software Companies especially in Lagos(Emerging Platforms,L5Lab,Seamfix Nig.Limited,Coure Technologies,Exolve Technologies, AppZone etc),just take your time and compile atleast 1000 software companies.

Apply to the companies after your Business Analyst training, when invited for an interview, communicate your passion to grow as a Business Analyst in the Company(Always look out for the Major decision maker in each interview panel,make sure you impress him/her and trust me,other members of the panel won't be able to stop you from getting the job).

Success in your endeavor. Cheers

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Interested applicants should forward their cvs to: info@certificationedge.com.

Salary is between 100-150k.

Web Designers needed at Kings Elite Global Resources Limited.

Requirements:
Candidate must understand how to design graphics using Photoshop,Adobe etc.

Candidate must have experience in designing websites.

Proficiency in HTML,CSS,PHP/MySql.

Experience in WordPress and Joomla.

Interested and qualified applicants should forward their applications to: career@kingselitemedia.com.

Entry Level Account Officers at Loranche Consulting Limited,Lagos.

Are you an OND Holder?

Are you 25 or less?

Are you based in Lagos?

If yes to all of the questions above,
forward your application and cv to:

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Application deadline is today,27th of August 2016.

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Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree(Minimum of Second Class Upper).
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Not above 26 years as at September 2016.

Interested applicants should forward their applications and CVS to : hr@ascensioncsng.com using the position applied to as Subject of the mail.

Application deadline is 31st August 2016.

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Are you a fresh graduate who wants to build a career in HR?
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amicableSavage:
thanks pls where can i do it in lagos?

The training is very very expensive, as at 2013,it was a little above 100k.Do you have the capacity?

You can Google it online and get centres in Lagos.

Conceptz:
I intend to go for Aptech training on CCNA bt dey told me d certificate wil b ACNA ie Aptech certified network administrator instead of Cisco certified network administrator. my question is dt is there any difference btwn d two?

Yes there is,I will advice you to go train with another Organization that will teach you the nitty gritty of networking. Forget Aptech or all this India training centres with big names.

If you are looking for a place though to waste money and get theory via handouts,then you can go with them.

Heard of Structural Adjustment Program (SAP)?

amicableSavage:
pls how about me, i read mechanical engineering

HR Administrator job in a Biotech Company.

Job title: HR Administrator
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Requirements:
Have atleast 3years of experience in basic HR services,including recruitment, new hire onboarding,appraisals etc.

Interested and qualified applicants should forward their applications to:
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with the Subject code and reference as Subject of mail.

Bookiemart01:
Please go through previous posts on the thread



Suddenly your "partner " has decided not to do bank transfers again because peeps are asking you to pay 1sthe right?

So much for "integrity"

#ThinkingOutLoud......Awaritefe just keeps coming up with different methods

Lol,for the record, I made the decision and conveyed it to him.Like I said before, I won't want anything to tarnish my reputation (not even alibaba or aliexpress 6hours before confirmation of payment). I won't come to your level dear.Cheers and have a great evening.

Obynolee:
Hi,I am in Lagos,can we meet in the bank for transaction?, I want about 60,000rmb in Chinese bank.

Helo,in order to avoid the comments above,I have discussed with my partner and we are focusing only on those who want to buy from amazon or any store in the US.

Also,our focus is on those who want to pay their fees in the US,UK,Canada etc.Have a great evening.Cheers

You can get a cheaper accommodation around Sangoetedo,after Ajah,but again, you need money.