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heskeyw:
I am a graduate. A full fledged marketing graduate of nnamdi azikiwe university. To hold body and soul together for d mean time, I decided to take up this job as a manager in a small estate management company with a monthly pay of 20k. No allowances. Yesterday, the man gave me an agreement contract to sign. Here r the picx of the contract. That contract is somehow ooo. Na slavery.

Goodmorning OP.Inasmuch as I always advice fresh graduates to start from anywhere not minding the pay but I have my reservations about yours.

My reasons are not farfetched:

Marketing in the real sense is a profession that is bubbling now(that is in vogue).For any Marketing graduate to complain of unemployment(no matter the grade he/she graduated with), one of this might be the reason:

Either he/she does not want to pursue marketing as a Career.

Either he/she does not understand the importance of his/her profession in different Establishments.

Either he/she lack the required knowledge or career coach that will guide him/her in his/her career sojourn.

Marketing is a profession relevant especially in Nigeria present day economy.

20k is just too small considering the pressure you will be subject as regard meeting your monthly targets.

If you want to enjoy your profession, compile a database of reputable companies (companies with well defined structures in place)and forward your applications to them.

You can also visit recruiting firms like Mayakorp(in Surulere),IVI consulting (on the Island),Mactay Consulting (Lekki Phase 1),Sumeru(google the address), Tami Consulting (Lekki)etc.Cheers

izzou:
Thank you verymuch sir
You have been a blessing to us

You are welcome bro.Cheers

Giba:
Help pls! Am looking for an IT placement.
Location:Lagos
Course:Microbiology.

Hi,why not visit companies and submit your application. Please make sure you go to places you know you will gain practical experience.

Apply as Laboratory Assistant/Technologists or any role you think you will want to pursue career wise.

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

Marketing Executives and Personal Assistants needed at Certificate Edge.

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:

jobs@loranchegroup.com

Application deadline is today,27th of August 2016.

Graduate Client Support and Accounts Officers at Ascension Consulting Services.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree(Minimum of Second Class Upper).
HND(Minimum of Upper Credit)
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.

HR interns needed at Smart Partners Consulting Limited.

Are you a fresh graduate who wants to build a career in HR?
Are you less than 27?

Send your application and cv to: adeola@smartpartnersng.com

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
Ref Code: PRHRA 02

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:
recruitment@peoplesourceconsulting.com
with the Subject code and reference as Subject of mail.