tensazangetsu20:
As the poster before me just said there are no pros only cons. Doing a masters degree in a good university will be almost impossible with that grade so that option is out of it. A dream job will remain a dream job. Your best bet is to start a business or start acquiring skills. The earlier for you the better.

I graduated with a 2.2 and I'm currently running an Msc Program at University of Nigeria. 2.2 is not as bad as you make it look....

Formal education in Nigeria is overrated and has failed. Get a skill bro.. you're now a graduate and that's all that matters.

Aspiregreat:
Is there any advantage graduating with a second class? All you have is disadvantages.

Is it not on this nairaland you have a third class graduate rejecting job offers.....
You think its only 2.2 that cant get a job.. ..
Just ask of d people wey graduate with first class or 2.1.....you will be surprised

@OP don't be discouraged as opportunities are waiting for you. Just think Big and make yourself unique wherever you found yourself. I know someone that graduated with the same grade and his doing fantastically well at my work place. Be extraordinary. Cheers

Bukky001:
Please my people, I just checked my result now and found out that I had 2.2. (second class lower). I need your contributions on the pros and cons of graduating with such grade. I look forward to your contributions. Thanks. Please MOD help me shift it to frontpage please

Nigerians with their mentality...Oga I made 2.2 and I have worked in many firms from banking to insurance to real estate to Advert firm, these companies have sent me to most part of the world where 1st class dream of ...as official assignments.

Today, by the Grace of God...I run my own firm ...pls it's not about your paper certificates...it's worthless ,what is important is experience and hands on experience....fück certificate

uddeze:
Formal education in Nigeria is overrated and has failed. Get a skill bro.. you're now a graduate and that's all that matters.

I concur

dnt be scared,.....u ar in desame category with many ppl.,d issue is dat nomater hw hard d society might get u should be able to get sometin out of notin and if u dnt knw d value of wat hav, until u lose them den u wil nw regret...better develop yr own skills by yrself to survive my guy cos dis country! dis country!! dis country!!! hmm nawao

Olukokosir:




Egbon r u high ?.. Bros pls don't misquote us... Simply put it dz way... If u cum out wt 2nd class lower Buh not a 3pointer, u myt nt b chanced to do a master degree Buh if u cum out wt 2nd class lower, nd uhr cgpa is 3point nd above, u v d 100% proof of Gtn a masters degree..

Note dat dos wt 2nd class lower (2 pointer), enrol in PGD b4 Gtn a masters form.

This has even changed now, as a (2 pointer but above 2.5) you can still go straight to masters class without PGD, but only if you are not changing discipline, ie if you studied marketing and graduated with 2.978, you can proceed to masters in marketing, you will only go to PDG if you want to switch to say Accounting or Banking...

what should polytechnic graduates with distinction/uppercredit do, when a university graduate with 2.2 is looking for pros and cons in his class of grade?

AlagbaLekeLee:


Is it not on this nairaland you have a third class graduate rejecting job offers.....
You think its only 2.2 that cant get a job.. ..
Just ask of d people wey graduate with first class or 2.1.....you will be surprised

You are very right bro... 2.1 is great, but that is not the ultimate, I know a guy, super smart dude, even won an award as one of the best student in his department (banking and finance) graduated with 2.1 almost first class... Since 2006 still looking for a job, he is still doing attacheee work with any available NGO... Na just God, not the class...

w1sEmAn:
i graduated with 2.2 in Maths/computer but today am the Head of ICT in the Bank where am working,wher are the 1st class and 2.1?na just God bro

Great. Can I get an opportunity to apply for a job in your bank sir? BSc computer science, 2.1. grad 2014, NYSC done... Thanks

Joephat:


What are you saying bro?

That doing a master with 2.2 is impossible? Did you make inquiry before you vomit that rubbish assertion?

Op, no pros and cons, currently, if you don't have connection, there are no jobs for 1st class, upperclass and lower... So, you can get a teaching job while you continue with your Masters. Many Federal universities accept 2.2 for masters.. Don't allow all these nairalanders to discourage you,

What you need is connection

Most federal university requires 2.2 to do PGD before masters

menwongo:

Most federal university requires 2.2 to do PGD before masters

That is a super fantastic lie ...

w1sEmAn:
i graduated with 2.2 in Maths/computer but today am the Head of ICT in the Bank where am working,wher are the 1st class and 2.1?na just God bro

Nice motivation sir!

Sir, I'm a computer science graduate and I have 2 years plus experience in IT field support. Can I forward my CV to you for a job placement? Thanks Sir in advance.

this days u hardly find people who graduated with first class result u just have to work out something u different

dayo2me:
what should polytechnic graduates with distinction/uppercredit do, when a university graduate with 2.2 is looking for pros and cons in his class of grade?

I don't know why people like you compare poly with uni.
One is for practicals while the other for research.
What a poly graduate does most uni counterpart can do same e.g machine maintenance etc

tensazangetsu20:
As the poster before me just said there are no pros only cons. Doing a masters degree in a good university will be almost impossible with that grade so that option is out of it. A dream job will remain a dream job. Your best bet is to start a business or start acquiring skills. The earlier for you the better.

If it is up to 3 CGPA on 5 points scale he can do a Masters in any University home and abroad

menwongo:

Most federal university requires 2.2 to do PGD before masters

Currently running an Msc Program at UNN with 2.2

I used to be obsessed with grades buh an insight to what the labour market changed ma orientation...I haven't seen anyone tha graduated with a 2.1 at my place of work...it's either 2.2 or 3rd class and they are all doing fine... the real deal is develop yourself. Write professional exams... and develop a unique skill..than me later

w1sEmAn:
i graduated with 2.2 in Maths/computer but today am the Head of ICT in the Bank where am working,wher are the 1st class and 2.1?na just God bro

Encouraging

Some have given great advice but when you tell him to learn new skills, please be more specific, so that you don't confuse him the more.

femi4:
Do Msc as soon as possible, you ll even have an edge over 2.1.

Depending on his CGPA.Most schools don't admit intending Masters students who didn't get 3.0 and above in their first degrees.The only option in this situation is to enrol for PG.

mexyk:
It depends on your inner drive. Try to enroll in professional courses, get a masters ( very possible), get a PhD. Never stop climbing. You have even better edge cos of the zeal in you to rise above expectations. Supposed failure can be a strong motivation. I have seen many people succeed despite starting with a 2.2. I am a living testimony.

Cheers.

I graduated with 2:2, I am a Ph.D holder now. Glory be to God.

Prestdude:


Currently running an Msc Program at UNN with 2.2

Nice one

lazygal:




That is a super fantastic lie ...

CGPA matter bro

Your mates with second or first class are working for someone without Degree!! Why are you thinking of getting a job ? You be thinking on how to create something and let money work for you!

menwongo:

CGPA matter bro

Its is 3rd class that are required ..get your facts right and stop spreading false stories

Joephat:


What are you saying bro?

That doing a master with 2.2 is impossible? Did you make inquiry before you vomit that rubbish assertion?

Op, no pros and cons, currently, if you don't have connection, there are no jobs for 1st class, upperclass and lower... So, you can get a teaching job while you continue with your Masters. Many Federal universities accept 2.2 for masters.. Don't allow all these nairalanders to discourage you,

What you need is connection

Am not discouraging anyone. Am also a 2 2 graduate. Before I left university I applied to over 1000 companies but I only got a job with an NGO. I started my own business 2 months after graduation and it's thriving. Right now he should think out of the box because a paid job or a masters degree won't help him as he won't get into a top notch school with that grade. There's no use going to a rubbish university to do a masters degree.

menwongo:

Most federal university requires 2.2 to do PGD before masters

Yes,CGPA of 3.0-3.49 can go straight and do Masters in those schools

Joephat:


What are you saying bro?

That doing a master with 2.2 is impossible? Did you make inquiry before you vomit that rubbish assertion?

Op, no pros and cons, currently, if you don't have connection, there are no jobs for 1st class, upperclass and lower... So, you can get a teaching job while you continue with your Masters. Many Federal universities accept 2.2 for masters.. Don't allow all these nairalanders to discourage you,

What you need is connection

What's there to say again,, you just said everytin on my mind "Connection

My brother, everybody has advice for u both the once that kills or boast ur morals but the simple truth is enter street and u would see u dnt need advice frm anybody...2.2 graduates get job on daily basis all u need to do is mix up with the right cliq, join societies( church, union n so on), be articulate and smart... U can get job anywhr