I'm posting this to encourage someone out there.

My job hunting days started here on NL, in fact I got my first two (2) jobs here on NL after which recommendations and reputation opened more doors for me. There was one award I won in the job hunting section as the nairalander that crashes every job thread or something like that I can't remember

Below are what have been working for me so far.

Choose a career in the right industry
Simply put, "e get some kind work wey I no fit do."

I'm a very calculative person, I was kinda selective during my early days because I knew where the money was. I also understand that you have to start little, but no matter how little please don't settle for the low tier industries.

You will be behind in all facets of life, trust me on this one.

Competence
Nobody in life except your parents will be attracted to you if you don't have anything to bring to the table. Organizations will beg to have you and also dance to your terms when you have the right skill set to get the job done.

Under this point, I'll also add smartwork and personal development.

Networking with the right people
Do not hide under a rock, simply put do not hide behind your desk from January to December.

Go out and meet the people you exchange emails with, put names to faces. Have their whatsApp numbers and connect. They know you're competent, they'll be more than happy to have you on their team or strongly refer you .

You must jump ships
Make I use pidgin talk this one, dem no dey stay one place rise to the top. The people you met there will suppress you.

The people I left in my former places of work cannot lace my shoes right now. Please I am not bragging, I'm just stating the facts.

Jumping ships attract at least 40-60% and sometimes 100%+ salary increase and also position. So you decide where you'll pitch your tent.

The first 2 points will help you jump ships at your own will and terms.

On the other hand, don't jump ships too often.

The BIG God factor
As a Christian, I cannot overemphasize this. You're not the most hardworking or brilliant mind out there, in my career journey I see people with higher qualifications than me that are way behind and I ask myself many questions.

It will pay you to run with the grace of God, believe me on this one. I attend some interviews and I ask myself if this is an interview or a hangout. There was one I attended the top two officers were asking and answering themselves questions that was meant for me .

Or how do you explain when you'll put all your life problems in your salary demand (which is higher than the industry standard by 30% or so) and the company will agree 100%. Last I checked you're not the only one in the market.

I'm still on my journey, but I just feel led to share this to encourage someone out there.

Brilliant!

I tell most people this same story and some do not understand...

there's a God factor which is key... and there's the man factor which has to be intentional...

Congratulations

As long as you're doing what you love.

Congrats

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congrats..I hope those joining the Yahoo boys gang will see this.there is life outside fraud

This is really inspiring

Congratulations.
This is only the beginning of more success for you.
We just love reading success stories mehn!

Keep all your baloneys, I only came fr the bread

Nice and intriguing......

@Seniorwriter

OK.

You make it appear so easy,not everyone is that lucky...Anyway more power to your elbow.

Op, this is very useful info you've given us o. That competence is very important, nobody cares about you if there's nothing you can deliver

Thank you very much

The BIG God factor

This supercedes all other factors. The race is not to the swift.

Wotoporiously speaking

He sure for you wotoporiously

As a mgt trainee, what position were you hoping for if not assist. Mgr

I'm inspired. Do you mind sharing the right industry and course to be taken.

Appliedmaths:
I'm posting this to encourage someone out there.

My job hunting days started here on NL, in fact I got my first two (2) jobs here on NL after which recommendations and reputation opened more doors for me. There was one award I won in the job hunting section as the nairalander that crashes every job thread or something like that I can't remember

Below are what have been working for me so far.

Choose a career in the right industry
Simply put, "e get some kind work wey I no fit do."

I'm a very calculative person, I was kinda selective during my early days because I knew where the money was. I also understand that you have to start little, but no matter how little please don't settle for the low tier industries.

You will be behind in all facets of life, trust me on this one.

Competence
Nobody in life except your parents will be attracted to you if you don't have anything to bring to the table. Organizations will beg to have you and also dance to your terms when you have the right skill set to get the job done.

Under this point, I'll also add smartwork and personal development.

Networking with the right people
Do not hide under a rock, simply put do not hide behind your desk from January to December.

Go out and meet the people you exchange emails with, put names to faces. Have their whatsApp numbers and connect. They know you're competent, they'll be more than happy to have you on their team or strongly refer you .

You must jump ships
Make I use pidgin talk this one, dem no dey stay one place rise to the top. The people you met there will suppress you.

The people I left in my former places of work cannot lace my shoes right now. Please I am not bragging, I'm just stating the facts.

Jumping ships attract at least 40-60% and sometimes 100%+ salary increase and also position. So you decide where you'll pitch your tent.

The first 2 points will help you jump ships at your own will and terms.

On the other hand, don't jump ships too often.

The BIG God factor
As a Christian, I cannot overemphasize this. You're not the most hardworking or brilliant mind out there, in my career journey I see people with higher qualifications than me that are way behind and I ask myself many questions.

It will pay you to run with the grace of God, believe me on this one. I attend some interviews and I ask myself if this is an interview or a hangout. There was one I attended the top two officers were asking and answering themselves questions that was meant for me .

Or how do you explain when you'll put all your life problems in your salary demand (which is higher than the industry standard by 30% or so) and the company will agree 100%. Last I checked you're not the only one in the market.

I'm still on my journey, but I just feel led to share this to encourage someone out there.

I studied electrical/electronics engineering. Lost my teaching job during the covid-19 scourge. I have been at home since march 2020. I've been trying to get another job but all efforts proved abortive. What can you advise me on? I would have loved starting a business but I don't have the capital at the moment... So, indebted at the moment. Believe me, life is really hard on me

Ok

Congrats.

When you are in a place that your efforts are being recognized and appreciated then you have every possibility to climb up the ladder very fast on the other if you deceitful you can also climb up the ladder very fast.

I am sure your story falls into one here, I am not trying to ridicule you, but just trying to make sure my thesis is correct.

Good one

Congrats Bro.

Congrats Man; you are right about what you wrote up there but it maynot work for everybody in life, as competent & smart working some pple are yet life is just unfair to them, coined this from physical experience.However, itz always good to try one's best than not trying at all.

Peace.

bonnyhope:
As a mgt trainee, what position were you hoping for if not assist. Mgr

I had to reply this...

From management trainee > Executive > Senior Executive > Assistant Manager.

For someone that's considered fast in the industry it takes a minimum of 2 years in between.

Congrats op.


Meanwhile, my advice to young graduates reading this, don't let depression kill you in the name of struggling to get a job or a good paying job. Sometimes challenge yourself, derail from the main track of job hunting and look for personal development.


Let's be realistic, no matter how good and skilled you are in Nigeria, the saddest truth is that not all graduates will secure a job to even talk of getting their dream job or a well paying job, so knowing this sad reality, what do you do? Die of depression that you can't find a job while your mates are getting good jobs? No!


What then is the solution? Entrepreneurship!


Starting your own business may sound impossible as a graduate with no startup capital, but I tell you, if you have the right skills (not really in your discipline of study), you will laugh last more than thosd your mates that got big paying jobs at first. You will become an envy of others. I speak as a living testimony.


Internet technology and social media are very great tools to Kickstart your entrepreneurship journey.


Don't focus all your time, energy and resources looking for a job or for a well paying job, create one, it is possible. If i could do it, then any other Nigerian youth out there with ambition and zeal can do it.



Don't be shy to become a cobler as a Law Graduate. Don't be shy to become a fashion designer as a graduate Accountant. Don't say its shameful that your mates are working with Mobil while you are still struggling to start a baking business. Be focused in whatever you find doing and be proud of it. Be innovative and be distinctive. Distinguish your business and handwork. Be honest. Have integrity and deliver solution to your customers.



It doesn't matter how you started but how you end up is what matters most. You will be discouraged, downcasted and feel like giving up sometimes but don't give up. Consistency is key to building grear business empire and brand.



I will stop here.

The way you guys paint landing a job to be easy May tempt a hustling to sell off his business assets and start applying this misleading tactics that does not work for Everyone.

What did you share now, I can even picture any thing from you wright up, the deadline is deferent from the topic.