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Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Deicide: 6:21pm On May 10, 2020 |
People aren't saying the most important thing, which is the course you study matters! 4 Likes |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Oladayo12(m): 6:23pm On May 10, 2020 |
OJURONGBE1:Lol, you na guru abeg no wyne me. |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Nobody: 6:29pm On May 10, 2020 |
Jarus:Lol. How many lecturers do you have in your department? In the course of a programme, one lecturer can take up to 7 courses. |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by OJURONGBE1(m): 6:30pm On May 10, 2020 |
Oladayo12: At all baba. May God bless our hustle. For the scholarship link ,you can befriend Milton Babajide McCauley on Facebook or sign up on his illumania page .The guy is vast and experienced on scholarship applications as he benefitted from Commonwealth scholarships through his PhD. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by diplomat058(m): 6:32pm On May 10, 2020 |
OJURONGBE1:pls, can you tell me how long the KPMG training lasted and how your friend scaled through the assessment? Thanks |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by OJURONGBE1(m): 6:38pm On May 10, 2020 |
Deicide: My thoughts exactly. Courses like Sociology, Metereology, Philosophy, Mass communication, Music, Anthropology, Arabic studies, Physiotherapy, Forestry, Botany ,Soil science ,theatre Arts, Veterinary medicine, Animal science, Estate management, Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Geography and regional planning, Engineering physics, insurance, Political science, and to a large extent business admin/management and some professional certifications like NIM, Institute of customer relations of Nigeria have outdated their usefulness except you make a very good grade and luck shines on you. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by SUGARCyprian247: 6:39pm On May 10, 2020 |
2005/2006 is far better than now boss. Then companies visit Convocation to pick up first class graduates. But Now, there is a risk of getting rejected as a GA even from the Dept U graduated from. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by KiloMarine: 6:42pm On May 10, 2020 |
Oladayo12:. As I read these your post,I just vex one mention school name when go shock you. |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by KiloMarine: 6:47pm On May 10, 2020 |
easyfem:. They don't know! If the mountain does not go to Okon,Okon should go to the mountain. |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by SUGARCyprian247: 6:48pm On May 10, 2020 |
Jarus: 2005/2006 is far better than now boss. Then companies visit Convocation to pick up first class graduates. But Now, there is a risk of getting rejected as a GA even from the Dept U graduated from. I finished with 4 points ... I know job is hard I'm even ready to purchase one if I see a legit link!! |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Jarus(m): 6:52pm On May 10, 2020 |
SUGARCyprian247: Lecturing is not one of the jobs I was referring to pls. The guys I’m talking about earn at entry level what professors earn after 25 years of lecturing. Then or now, I wont take up lecturing job. That said, I agree the job market was better when we entered labour market (2008 - after NYSC). 3 Likes |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by SOLARPOWER1(f): 6:59pm On May 10, 2020 |
ModestGal: Don't mind them.. Most people that talk down on first class students are usually the LAZY ones who failed beautifully after sleeping any how and wasting time in school, I knew most of them back then in school. One thing you can always take to the bank about any first class student apart from being brilliant is HARDWORK.....Recruiters will rush you as a first class with respect and they always like to give you an opportunity to defend your result, they just want to hear you talk... First class is a great asset anytime, anywhere, any day especially at the beginning of your career. 8 Likes |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by GraphicDesigner(f): 7:03pm On May 10, 2020 |
Bilabong: No..... Capital no.... I'm an example. Graduated 4yrs ago. Yet ntn..... Now I'm a prolific graphic designer. |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by jelel6: 7:04pm On May 10, 2020 |
MhizJoyce: So, the people who trade forex naturally qualifies as intelligent to you? Are you darn serious or just throwing shades? |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Oladayo12(m): 7:05pm On May 10, 2020 |
KiloMarine:Lol, abeg no mention o |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by david290(m): 7:06pm On May 10, 2020 |
From a firsthand experience, first class in Nigeria universities (fed & state especially) isn't as straightforward as is often projected. There are lots of factors beyond one's control. Missing script, for one. Not only that, given what is being taught in most Nigerian universities, writing as someone who passed through this same system, I'm sorry to report that I can't hire myself to replicate the same obsolete, impractical and isolated knowledge that I spent five years pursuing. Businesses/employers at the very least want someone who can help them increase revenue, block wastages, solve problems, etc. Needless to mention that majority of our public institutions aren't equipping their products with these competencies. During my days as an undergrad I paid 50:50 attention to study and skill and graduated with a 2/1 with eight years of experience in my area of expertise (totally unrelated to my course of study). Looking back, I wished I had paid my skills 75% and my studies 25%. This is because I'm not job-hunting; I'm doing what I love plus my skill and expertise is creating value, which means I'm earning fairly decently; best of all, I have job security. 1 Like |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Barney001: 7:07pm On May 10, 2020 |
ModestGal:Hmm... But why would you study Arabic course... cuz I don't understand oo Didn't you see other courses like engineering, law or even medicine... Or was it a parent factor that made you do it... ? Cuz I think that course is pretty useless in Nigeria ...even abroad sef...Wetin you want use am do ![]() |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by MhizJoyce(f): 7:10pm On May 10, 2020 |
jelel6:...who trade successfully |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Tolutheo(m): 7:11pm On May 10, 2020 |
Jarus: Louder sir. First class will open doors, but you need to enter by proving you can do the job. 1 Like |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by MASTERMIND04(m): 7:17pm On May 10, 2020 |
Aimoye first class graduates to n rin kaakiri nigboro. |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Salmom: 7:18pm On May 10, 2020 |
MhizJoyce:Is forex rocket science? |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Alexzular: 7:19pm On May 10, 2020 |
ModestGal:. I haven't never see a firstclass wity empty brain. I tell people who care to listen, if you Channel that energy and concentration into something else I bet you, you will succeed. Dont let their comments way you down, Make judicious use of the first class Apply for scholarships, write Gre or IELTS and apply for finding. That's when reality dawn on some of them that First class isn't a waste. I always appreciate one when I see cos I couldn't make first class but was close. Boy, Is time to explore the world and enjoy little of your hardwork. But dont forget the reward for hardwork is more work 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Jarus(m): 7:26pm On May 10, 2020 |
Tolutheo: One was complaining to me few days ago - that he had first class but isn’t getting jobs. Asked him how many job tests he had written, he listed about 3. Told him getting those test invites was what his certificate would get him, it is not the fault of the certificates if he couldn’t pass them. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by ndat(m): 7:32pm On May 10, 2020 |
Stargurl20:factual |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Heavance(m): 7:35pm On May 10, 2020 |
When life finally happens to many of you, e go shock una. Having good grades is great, it opens doors for you, only those prepared for the opportunity end up grabbing it. Having lesser grades is good as well, it makes you easily diversify into other things, and makes you easily convert your passion into money. Having worst grades even makes you quickly find how your life will be meaningful, you end up looking for your career path (money, business, traveling for other opportunities) while others bask on the euphoria of good grades. The truth is, what our parents told us while growing up are all looking like terrible choices, otherwise many graduates won't be taking up jobs with 60k pay and below. 2 Likes |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Oladayo12(m): 7:50pm On May 10, 2020 |
OJURONGBE1:Alright thanks bro |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Drizzy5001(m): 8:09pm On May 10, 2020 |
First class in mathematics!!! Chaaai Bros I comot cap for you oooh.. when some people dey struggle to pass maths as a borrowed course
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Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Xristars(m): 8:14pm On May 10, 2020 |
It should. But the issue is where r the jobs? My thoughts were since Nigeria got plenty of ministries and agencies get a job will be easy but connection has bastardize the process. To even get job for fashion house now with 2.1 you go write CV. Employment now is determined by qualifications,connection and location. |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Dammytrager(m): 8:44pm On May 10, 2020 |
So I see a lot of people downplaying the efforts of first class graduates. First Class graduates might not be the smartest people in the class but they are the ones who have put in a lot of work, consistency, discipline and many other traits into their academics. Which to me that attitude is more important than talent. If it was easy, everybody would graduate with First Class. Nonetheless, with the present reality of things in Nigeria, A First Class degree is not an automatic employment visa, you would have to work hard as much as those who graduate with other degrees. I feel the present Job market is a skill driven market and hence what makes you stand out is not your degree but your skill. If you can apply the same level of work and consistence you put in your academics into your business or developing a high valued skill then definitely your First Class attitude will lead you to success 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by locoster(m): 8:55pm On May 10, 2020 |
Oladayo12: God bless you. You spoke what I've in mind. |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by Peace081: 8:56pm On May 10, 2020 |
Gab25:Why? |
Re: Does First Class Degree Guarantee One A Job? by damesilver(m): 9:17pm On May 10, 2020 |
Jarus: Hmm |
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