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How Did You Get Your Last Three Most Recent Jobs? by Dr90210(op): 1:18pm On Mar 26, 2016
Hey nairalanders,

I am trying to understand how most people in Nigeria got their jobs. My cousin told me that the only way to get a job in Nigeria is through connection, but I find it hard to believe. Although the last three interview and the only Nigerian job i've had so far has been through a connection. Is applying for jobs any other way pointless ?


According to a post online this are the stats I see for American employed


Source of New Job

Networking ------------------41%
Internet Job Board------------------ 25%
Agency/Search firm------------------11%
Direct Approach ------------------ 8%
Online Network (2010) ------------------ 4%
Advertisement ------------------ 2%
Other ------------------10%


I would like to make a survey based on these variable. So please answer in this format a readable format. For example, if you got your third most recent job through networking (eg through a friend or colleague) , second through an internet job board (eg Jobberman, ngcareers,etc), first through online network (eg Linkedin, Facebook)

3rd- Networking
2nd- Internet Job Board
1st- Online Network


I would post the stats once I get enough responses. This information would be valuable in assisting job seekers to understand how to prioritize their job search method. If only 2 % get their jobs online and the remaining get it through networking. A job seeker would understand that they should spend the bulk of their time dedicated to securing a job but building and enhancing their network. Once you've responded please share to others so I can get as much input as possible to collate the data.
Re: How Did You Get Your Last Three Most Recent Jobs? by ojnnaco(m): 1:20pm On Mar 26, 2016
Jobs in Nigeria now is strictly Man know man.
Re: How Did You Get Your Last Three Most Recent Jobs? by Dr90210(op): 1:24pm On Mar 26, 2016
ojnnaco:
Jobs in Nigeria now is strictly Man know man.
Please what was your experience exactly.
Re: How Did You Get Your Last Three Most Recent Jobs? by Nobody: 1:49pm On Mar 26, 2016
By your standards: 2nd
My standards: favour.
Re: How Did You Get Your Last Three Most Recent Jobs? by Dr90210(op): 1:55pm On Mar 26, 2016
Eyekandi:
By your standards: 2nd
My standards: favour.
For your last three jobs you may use either

Networking
Internet Job Board
Agency/Search firm
Direct Approach
Online Network (2010)
Advertisement
Other
Re: How Did You Get Your Last Three Most Recent Jobs? by Nobody: 2:30pm On Mar 26, 2016
Dr90210:
For your last three jobs you may use either

Networking
Internet Job Board
Agency/Search firm
Direct Approach
Online Network (2010)
Advertisement
Other
1st job.... Advert
2nd... Advert
3rd... Internet job board
Re: How Did You Get Your Last Three Most Recent Jobs? by DracarysD: 4:23pm On Mar 26, 2016
3rd ------ Direct Approach
2nd ----- Networking
1st ------ Networking
Re: How Did You Get Your Last Three Most Recent Jobs? by unofficial(m): 12:45am On Mar 27, 2016
1st Job - Advert
2nd Job - Advert.
My current job has a going-concern so I don't anticipate leaving soon for a third.

I didn't have to know anyone to get the jobs I've had so far. Online application works.
Re: How Did You Get Your Last Three Most Recent Jobs? by highmey(m): 11:29am On Mar 28, 2016
1st. School: The company requested for names (based on grades) 2nd. Was called by same company (Based on performance) 3rd. Nairaland (job/vacancy section)
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