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great miracle I must say, it can be anybody's turn tomorrow don't ever give up

Lessons Learnt:
1. Good grade aid job hunt. The op emphasized he got many job tests solely because he had 2.1. That is to tell you what you rarely get job tests for a lesser grade.

2. Personal Responsibility. He didn't sit down at home waiting for one uncle to give him a job. He "hustle" by himself. He took responsibility.

3. He's only a fool that does a thing same way and expects different results. He changed tactics about 3 times. From applying online, to making call and sending messages and then physical application. Don't stick to one method. Change tactics and see which works.

4. Persistence pays. It's not immediately that he changed tactics that he yielded desired result. Hr was persistent. He didn't give up. He wasn't discouraged. Eventually it paid off.

Good one op. Congrats to you.

fashoo2010:
Thanks OP for ur reply.... Pls on ur application, do u always include the position u're applying for in d company.... Thanks for ur response once again.... My plan is to start this type of strategy next week, bt initially, I was thinking of just going to drop CV, bt with ur revelation nw, I'm thinking of adding application to it... Bt I don't know maybe to include the post someone is applying for. I'm a graduate in Microbiology and certificate In HSE... Which I can fit in more than one position. Pls ur reply as per the application letter will be appreciated

You need to choose a career field you want to follow, if it is HSE or FMCG or Manufacturing Companies. Then you can apply for any entry-level position in the company, you can get that from Google. Just do a research on the services and activities of the company and see where you can fit in. That is all

Haryoryhemie:
Congrats Bro, the job will lead u to greater heights in Jesus' name
Ti wa na a de oooh

AMEN ooooo

ejitemi1:
Don't be discouraged, it might be a means to an end. Have a plan, improve urself in your field to have an edge over others. Then pray hard and combine it with fasting.

Xoxo

Pls like how much will it cost to learn pdms and the name of d other Engineering softwares

ejitemi1:
To answer your questions about field of study. I studied Petrochemical Engineering, I only learnt PDMS &AutoCAD to widen my options in the engineering field. The other 2 softwares I learnt was HYSYS & PVTP.
Also every1 asking for lists of oil companies, all I used was google. It's just for u to know what u want and d skills u have and cross-check with d companies that dey might be needed and start hunting.
Hope I have answered all your questions.
Thanks every1.

Xoxo

sup pls someone here studied petroleum and petrochemical science but she graduated with a third class. can she get job in oil and gas company?

Congrats sir (you don turn sir now. lool). This is a testament of sheer willpower and persistence.

ejitemi1:
I have got a job finally!! 
I want to thank God for d miraculous way in which he did it.

Let me tell you all my story. I studied an engineering course in the University, graduate with a 2.1 and  finished my NYSC early  last year. I have submitted countless applications online,(because I had a 2.1 I always get test invitations) & did over 20 tests and interviews but always get the "we will get back to you" feedback.

Out of frustration I took a 35K job offer as a Sales rep in a FMCG company, the MD of the company is very abusive and always hire and fire at will. I did this job for over a year till I got fed up because I couldn't take it anymore.

During the 1year period of working in the FMCG company, I kept updating my skills by learning AutoCAD, PDMS and 2 other engineering softwares from my savings because those trainings are very expensive.

I resigned few months back and relocated to Lagos. Then I continued applying for jobs online and then I compiled a list of almost 200 oil and gas companies in Lagos through google and linkedin contacts, wrote their names, addresses , fone numbers and emails. I sent unsolicited applications together with my CV to all the companies and waited for 2 weeks but yet no positive responses.

Then I changed tactics and started sending text messages & calling the landlines of those companies yet I kept getting the same responses of "we are not employing for now", "the oil industry is in crisis", "We'll get back to you if we need you". 

Then last week I got fed up and started visiting those companies physically to drop hard copies of my CVs and applications. Then within few days, I started getting test & interview invitations, but all are still inconclusive. Then I got a call last week friday to come to an oil servicing company I submitted CV in VI. I went there I was told they are interested in me because of the engineering softwares I said I know and we did the interview and on the spot the told me the job function as a Trainee Engineer, and I was really happy that I will get good experience with the job, but what shocked me the most was when the issue of salary came, they asked what I would collect I wanted to mention that it is in the region of 70-90K so as not to discourage them because we are all aware of the Issues in the Oil & Gas industry and also because the company was a small one with just an ugly bungalow and am sure their staffs are not up to 20,  then I told them am willing to go with their company's structure for entry-level engineers. Then the HR just told me the will start with an amount (over 100K) & that I am to start immediately, and asked if I will take it, I was speechless and just said Yes, because despite the mass sacking in the oil industry & bad economy I still got a good job without any connection or experience in the oil industry. I couldn't hold my joy when I was shown to my work station and work commenced. Pls fellow applicants don't loose hope, keep trusting God and He will do it for us all.

Xoxo

ejitemi1:
I have got a job finally!! 
I want to thank God for d miraculous way in which he did it.

Let me tell you all my story. I studied an engineering course in the University, graduate with a 2.1 and  finished my NYSC early  last year. I have submitted countless applications online,(because I had a 2.1 I always get test invitations) & did over 20 tests and interviews but always get the "we will get back to you" feedback.

Out of frustration I took a 35K job offer as a Sales rep in a FMCG company, the MD of the company is very abusive and always hire and fire at will. I did this job for over a year till I got fed up because I couldn't take it anymore.

During the 1year period of working in the FMCG company, I kept updating my skills by learning AutoCAD, PDMS and 2 other engineering softwares from my savings because those trainings are very expensive.

I resigned few months back and relocated to Lagos. Then I continued applying for jobs online and then I compiled a list of almost 200 oil and gas companies in Lagos through google and linkedin contacts, wrote their names, addresses , fone numbers and emails. I sent unsolicited applications together with my CV to all the companies and waited for 2 weeks but yet no positive responses.

Then I changed tactics and started sending text messages & calling the landlines of those companies yet I kept getting the same responses of "we are not employing for now", "the oil industry is in crisis", "We'll get back to you if we need you". 

Then last week I got fed up and started visiting those companies physically to drop hard copies of my CVs and applications. Then within few days, I started getting test & interview invitations, but all are still inconclusive. Then I got a call last week friday to come to an oil servicing company I submitted CV in VI. I went there I was told they are interested in me because of the engineering softwares I said I know and we did the interview and on the spot the told me the job function as a Trainee Engineer, and I was really happy that I will get good experience with the job, but what shocked me the most was when the issue of salary came, they asked what I would collect I wanted to mention that it is in the region of 70-90K so as not to discourage them because we are all aware of the Issues in the Oil & Gas industry and also because the company was a small one with just an ugly bungalow and am sure their staffs are not up to 20,  then I told them am willing to go with their company's structure for entry-level engineers. Then the HR just told me the will start with an amount (over 100K) & that I am to start immediately, and asked if I will take it, I was speechless and just said Yes, because despite the mass sacking in the oil industry & bad economy I still got a good job without any connection or experience in the oil industry. I couldn't hold my joy when I was shown to my work station and work commenced. Pls fellow applicants don't loose hope, keep trusting God and He will do it for us all.

Xoxo

i tap from ur testimony to myself, my sister and all those still seeking 4 a better pay and company

barnabas91:
i tap from ur testimony to myself, my sister and all those still seeking 4 a better pay and company

Amen.....God that did it for him will definitely do it if u can trust him.

ejitemi1:
I don't touch my salary then I always save it, incase u are not aware there's always small change dat comes out from mark-up on products in every sales job, so I was able to raise like 10-15K monthly from the mark-ups, that's what I spend on my up-keep. Hope I have answered your question?

bros I ll like to av a private chat with you. Need some advice, kindly help me with your contact

ejitemi1:
I have got a job finally!! 
I want to thank God for d miraculous way in which he did it.

Let me tell you all my story. I studied an engineering course in the University, graduate with a 2.1 and  finished my NYSC early  last year. I have submitted countless applications online,(because I had a 2.1 I always get test invitations) & did over 20 tests and interviews but always get the "we will get back to you" feedback.

Out of frustration I took a 35K job offer as a Sales rep in a FMCG company, the MD of the company is very abusive and always hire and fire at will. I did this job for over a year till I got fed up because I couldn't take it anymore.

During the 1year period of working in the FMCG company, I kept updating my skills by learning AutoCAD, PDMS and 2 other engineering softwares from my savings because those trainings are very expensive.

I resigned few months back and relocated to Lagos. Then I continued applying for jobs online and then I compiled a list of almost 200 oil and gas companies in Lagos through google and linkedin contacts, wrote their names, addresses , fone numbers and emails. I sent unsolicited applications together with my CV to all the companies and waited for 2 weeks but yet no positive responses.

Then I changed tactics and started sending text messages & calling the landlines of those companies yet I kept getting the same responses of "we are not employing for now", "the oil industry is in crisis", "We'll get back to you if we need you". 

Then last week I got fed up and started visiting those companies physically to drop hard copies of my CVs and applications. Then within few days, I started getting test & interview invitations, but all are still inconclusive. Then I got a call last week friday to come to an oil servicing company I submitted CV in VI. I went there I was told they are interested in me because of the engineering softwares I said I know and we did the interview and on the spot the told me the job function as a Trainee Engineer, and I was really happy that I will get good experience with the job, but what shocked me the most was when the issue of salary came, they asked what I would collect I wanted to mention that it is in the region of 70-90K so as not to discourage them because we are all aware of the Issues in the Oil & Gas industry and also because the company was a small one with just an ugly bungalow and am sure their staffs are not up to 20,  then I told them am willing to go with their company's structure for entry-level engineers. Then the HR just told me the will start with an amount (over 100K) & that I am to start immediately, and asked if I will take it, I was speechless and just said Yes, because despite the mass sacking in the oil industry & bad economy I still got a good job without any connection or experience in the oil industry. I couldn't hold my joy when I was shown to my work station and work commenced. Pls fellow applicants don't loose hope, keep trusting God and He will do it for us all.

Xoxo

congrats op.I key into your testimony.

esejessy:
congrats op.I key into your testimony.

thanks

Prince16:
Congratz!
Can u kindly state d courses/skills/Engineering softwares u learnt in other for aspiring eagles to follow suit.

Stay blessed.
Thanks.

AutoCAD, PDMS, and PETREL.
i hope this helps everyone out there.

It has been a great journey since i wrote this my experience 3 years ago. I have never stopped my passion for greatness. I got much better opportunities after i spend few months in this company and i kept pushing myself harder everyday. This has always been my motivation. My advice to other young people out there is this:

"A man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore"

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xoxo

Just checking in on you guys....stay strong

-xoxo