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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Sucre6: 10:45am On Jan 09, 2023

To be honest, I have worked since I graduated not through a CV, I have submitted CV's before though, nah grace

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by seunlayi(m): 10:47am On Jan 09, 2023

Hollyharjii:
Please help a brother too, studied Banking and Finance HND holder

Try to get more relevant skills

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by xxgig(m): 10:49am On Jan 09, 2023

Dogshow:
Gone are the days where HRs or Recruiters employ jobseekers based on their skills, expertise and competencies. We are in an era whereby most Nigerian jobs are based on recommendations, referrals, amongst others.

Mine was even before I graduated from school that I've been rolling out multiple CVs due to the fear of the unknown, and not a single feedback up until now. I really do not know maybe there's something I'm just not doing right or is a Nigeria factor happening to everybody.

I would like fellow nairalanders to share their experiences.

Yes, the jobs I have ever done and currently doing

Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Eraddray(m): 10:58am On Jan 09, 2023

Ur chance of getting job through your CV is 50/50....but u can increase Ur chances by knowing somebody and by God's grace too

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by bet9ja(m): 11:01am On Jan 09, 2023

Dogshow:
Gone are the days where HRs or Recruiters employ jobseekers based on their skills, expertise and competencies. We are in an era whereby most Nigerian jobs are based on recommendations, referrals, amongst others.

Mine was even before I graduated from school that I've been rolling out multiple CVs due to the fear of the unknown, and not a single feedback up until now. I really do not know maybe there's something I'm just not doing right or is a Nigeria factor happening to everybody.

I would like fellow nairalanders to share their experiences.

Yes most of my past jobs are based on CV. My CV and linkedin always get me interviews and jobs often.

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Olumaeme: 11:01am On Jan 09, 2023

Recommendation is just one of the ways of getting jobs.

I have never gotten a job through recommendation in my life. All the job I have gotten was through CV application and this is the second NGO I am working. My friends too got jobs by application without knowing anyone. Me I graduated with third class served and I got a job immediately in Abuja. I receive offers for every 5 out of 7 interviews I have done . I have also been approached by recruiters on LinkedIn.

I have even noticed that, not that there are no jobs but the quality of graduates are very poor. I have been part of interviews and I just wonder why lots are not getting jobs. Some have very poor CV, no achievement, they basically copy and paste the job responsibilities verbatim, some are unprofessional they just attach CV without a small body to convince the recruiter why they should open that attachment, some snap and attach cv to email, some with ridiculous email addresses; Sexygirl247foru@gmail .com, some have very poor communication skills, some don't know how to use basic IT software and equipment. Imagine, how can you be looking for a job in 2023 and you cant use excel? Dey Play, just dey play.

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Focusmind: 11:02am On Jan 09, 2023

The three places I worked when I was in full time job were gotten after applying with my CV.

However, since I became an Independent Consultant, I have not been given any assignment based on the application submitted. Everything has been through referral, friends, former colleagues, former employers and my alumni association network.

As a consultant, it would be difficult to be hired based on your experience or previous jobs. This is what I have observed in Nigeria.

Everything is about referral (Ima mmadu) - connection and recommendation. I have stopped submitting quote to any consultancy role that I dont have any connection.

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by SirJerrie(m): 11:02am On Jan 09, 2023

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by NaijaCover(m): 11:03am On Jan 09, 2023

SirJerrie:

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by GoldSantana: 11:10am On Jan 09, 2023

Esseite:
Be a Job creator.... its easier to find partners who would venture into your well thought out business plan which you have initiated into reality even if its 10%..

Business opportunities are thought out in the period of need.. what you raised is a problem in the society, the urge should be on seeking a solution rather than amplifying the problem..

GAP as a clothing coy was thought out because they never had his size of jean in the stores, he could have complained to the manager to mandate the company to deal with his problem.. but he started a multimillion dollar company that solved a problem..

Find the solution in your problem.. thats your grace..

Thank you!

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Jeromejnr(m): 11:11am On Jan 09, 2023

Dogshow:
Gone are the days where HRs or Recruiters employ jobseekers based on their skills, expertise and competencies. We are in an era whereby most Nigerian jobs are based on recommendations, referrals, amongst others.

Mine was even before I graduated from school that I've been rolling out multiple CVs due to the fear of the unknown, and not a single feedback up until now. I really do not know maybe there's something I'm just not doing right or is a Nigeria factor happening to everybody.

I would like fellow nairalanders to share their experiences.

I would like to see your CV sef.

Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by MarketDispatch: 11:13am On Jan 09, 2023

Dogshow:
Gone are the days where nairalanders to share their experiences.

You are not using the right keywords in your CV. Go and take a 2nd look at your CV and rewrite it with the right keywords that will filter it out as what recruiters are looking for

Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by w1sEmAn: 11:13am On Jan 09, 2023

There exist vacancies for position of Medical officer and pharmacy Technician in a specialist Hospital Wuse 2 Abuja
Qualified applicants should forward cv to stcatherinesabj@gmail.com

Thank you
stephen

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by PerfectStranger(m): 11:17am On Jan 09, 2023

OboOlora:
Yes Op!
But LinkedIn is more reliable.

Recruiters scout LinkedIn for who to recruit like yahoo boiz scout babalawo shrines for where to do strong oshole.

Update your LinkedIn page and make it ‘rich’ and watch recruiters bombard your page with offers.

Goodluck!

That LinkedIn is mostly for people residing around Lagos. We wey Dey different state nkor?

All the interview invites I got was Lagos Lagos Lagos, no single one from my state or nearby and I couldn’t meet up due to accommodation.Life is just scr*wed. angry

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Advancedman(m): 11:20am On Jan 09, 2023

macjurek:
Yes,CV has got me Interviews and a have gotten employments

Employments?
How long do you keep a job.

Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by flexxyworld(m): 11:22am On Jan 09, 2023

PerfectStranger:

That LinkedIn is mostly for people residing around Lagos. We wey Dey different state nkor?

All the interview invites I got was Lagos Lagos Lagos, no single one from my state or nearby and I couldn’t meet up due to accommodation.Life is just scr*wed.

Then move, life is all about sacrifices. you wanna eat your cake and have it, move out of your comfort zone, you can later asked to be transfered to your base if your lucky to find a coy that spread across town. You are even getting interview invites, you aint attending none and here screaming life is screwed. If you want a different result, you need to do things dofferently. all the best mate

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Sukkyy2010: 11:24am On Jan 09, 2023

Even without CV at some level through power of connection job is certain. My roommate in school got his job without no interview no Cv no result presented( even up till now he's yet to collect his result). He's Dad work for a CEO of a big Accounting firm in lagos. As a technician person thus my friend Dad use to take my friend along with him to work right time before my friend secure admission, the CEO always see this my friend efficiency at work with his Dad and his efficiency at work made the CEO like my friend for his hardworking. So when my friend got admission he will always go work with his Dad during holiday at some point when he no longer present at work while in school the CEO will asked of him from his Dad.

To cut the long story short, the CEO gave job to my friend on a silver platter, he hand over my friend to the HRM of the firm, he was shown he's personal office the same day and he started work the following day. POWER OF CONNECTION.

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Komu1048(m): 11:24am On Jan 09, 2023

Dogshow:
Gone are the days where HRs or Recruiters employ jobseekers based on their skills, expertise and competencies. We are in an era whereby most Nigerian jobs are based on recommendations, referrals, amongst others.

Mine was even before I graduated from school that I've been rolling out multiple CVs due to the fear of the unknown, and not a single feedback up until now. I really do not know maybe there's something I'm just not doing right or is a Nigeria factor happening to everybody.

I would like fellow nairalanders to share their experiences.

After carrying cv upandan, na 25k n secondary school job I dey c.

Lastly I learnt painting n decoration, now na my previous job b my cv.

Glory be to God

Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Isabi4lov: 11:25am On Jan 09, 2023

All the places I have worked and where I'm working presently was through my CV plus God's grace. God will see you through.

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by JahBwoy: 11:26am On Jan 09, 2023

YES, 6 companies in 5 years, including 2 offers on the UK and Germany , and yes, I have never gotten a job by referral.

Everything has been on the internet, including the first job that brought me to Lagos from nowhere.

I am not invested in networking at all, I just build my expertise for the next job and sprinkle God;s grace

Needless to say I graduated with 2:2

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by engrrichie92(m): 11:29am On Jan 09, 2023

Dogshow:
Gone are the days where HRs or Recruiters employ jobseekers based on their skills, expertise and competencies. We are in an era whereby most Nigerian jobs are based on recommendations, referrals, amongst others.

Mine was even before I graduated from school that I've been rolling out multiple CVs due to the fear of the unknown, and not a single feedback up until now. I really do not know maybe there's something I'm just not doing right or is a Nigeria factor happening to everybody.

I would like fellow nairalanders to share their experiences.

Throw away this mentality completely...please
I had this same mentality during my NYSC days, until I met someone on NL here that exposed me to the right information

People land jobs based on merit, well
I did and I still am...worked in 5 major organizations so far, currently working with one abroad atm...and all has been on merit, no connect, no referrals whatsoever

For entry level jobs,
What did you finish with?
you are in a good space if you finished with 2:1 and above because there are tons of entry level jobs with no experience requirements out there.
You just need to prepare for those technical tests and interviews like your life depends on it -Gmat/SHL/Aptitude practice tests were my bible at the time

If you didnt finish with 2:1 and above,
now is the time to dig into sellable and marketable skills: front end, back-end, digital marketing, cybersecurity, etc
6-9months of diligently acquiring any of these skill sets will land you internship job opportunities (research Fintechs in Nigeria) and then you can take it from there

If you have the right skills/information, getting a Job will be the least of your issue
Always remember, looking for JOB is a JOB in itself....don't sit and wait for anybody; WAKE UP and put in the work; you will be glad you did

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by PerfectStranger(m): 11:30am On Jan 09, 2023

flexxyworld:

Then move, life is all about sacrifices. you wanna eat your cake and have it, move out of your comfort zone, you can later asked to be transfered to your base if your lucky to find a coy that spread across town. You are even getting interview invites, you aint attending none and here screaming life is screwed. If you want a different result, you need to do things dofferently. all the best mate

Bro Nigeria is a mess already, talking about security tho, you don’t expect me to relocate down to Lagos when I got no one nor accommodation. Do you expect me to sleep under the bridge?

A couple of friends I had then in Lagos disappointed me. I know life is all about risk but it should be a calculated risk. No one is just willing to help, trust issues here and there. If you be OG you’ll definitely relate. Thanks for the advise tho cool

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by flexxyworld(m): 11:38am On Jan 09, 2023

PerfectStranger:

Bro Nigeria is a mess already, talking about security tho, you don’t expect me to relocate down to Lagos when I got no one nor accommodation. Do you expect me to sleep under the bridge?

A couple of friends I had then in Lagos disappointed me. I know life is all about risk but it should be a calculated risk. No one is just willing to help, trust issues here and there. If you be OG you’ll definitely relate. Thanks for the advise tho

Everybody has sweet and reasonable excuses but achievers just find a way around those excuses. Regardless. when you are trully willing and ready, you will find a way. coming for an interview doesn't mean relocating. you can beg for virtuals, HR are humans. There are churches, there are cheap motels, UNtil you get rid of your expectancy on people, you will just keep getting disappointed. Take responsibility man, Nobody owes you anything. Trust God and Trust your timing. everything will just fall in place. Thanks for understanding too. my best wishes bro

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by PerfectStranger(m): 11:40am On Jan 09, 2023

flexxyworld:

Everybody has sweet and reasonable excuses but achievers just find a way around those excuses. Regardless. when you are trully willing and ready, you will find a way. coming for an interview doesn't mean relocating. you can beg for virtuals, HR are humans. There are churches, there are cheap motels, UNtil you get rid of your expectancy on people, you will just keep getting disappointed. Take responsibility man, Nobody owes you anything. Trust God and Trust your timing. everything will just fall in place. Thanks for understanding too. my best wishes bro

Thanks man, I appreciate cool

Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by faithfull18(f): 11:40am On Jan 09, 2023

@OP, yes and also work on your linkedin profile, got offers for interviews just from LinkedIn.

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by OhiOfIhima: 11:41am On Jan 09, 2023

seunlayi:

Very possible to get appointments thru sending CV out. Gave jobs to many thru seeing their CVs.

try to get more relevant skills, am always interested in the skills aspect.... Its a major aspect in recruiting. And you may end up not searching for jobs once you got the necessary skills as you may end up bn the one asking for others cv

pls can you highlight few of those necessary skills?

Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Lehksyen4life(m): 11:46am On Jan 09, 2023

GoldSantana:
No, got my first two jobs through recommendations

Abeg, connect me or link me up with someone that can connect me please. 08165843790

Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by justdogitto: 11:47am On Jan 09, 2023

All the jobs I have ever had came though submission of Cv online. I was a chronic Job applicant and was always called for interviews. most of them i usually ace until when it comes to the compensation package. I don't lower my standards. My best Advice..Apply for Jobs when you're still gainfully employed. No one will toss you around because they know you have options.

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by GoldSantana: 11:48am On Jan 09, 2023

Lehksyen4life:

Abeg, connect me or link me up with someone that can connect me please. 08165843790

I know not of any, for now

Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by aycapri(m): 11:50am On Jan 09, 2023

I see people posting “YES, they did” I don’t think most of the jobs came with good Renumeration. Not marketing jobs or contract jobs that comes with crumbs. Better job with a good salary na man know man.... I am not here to argue..

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Re: Have You Ever Gotten A Job Through A CV by Legacy7438: 11:51am On Jan 09, 2023

Yes ooooo

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