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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by TheGift: 7:22pm On Jan 12, 2021
whyteteeth:
First and foremost I am a 2.2 graduate. But from what I have seen so far, I have come to discover that job adverts specifically give preference to first class and 2.1 graduates and very few give room for 2.2 applicants. And I am yet to see any job specification that includes graduates of third class degree.

Now someone with a third class degree can only do masters after completion of a postgraduate diploma. However, job advertisements for lecturing positions still lay emphasis on minimum of 2.2 for lecturing positions. So a third class degree applicant who has masters and PhD still doesn't stand a chance as compared to first and 2.1 or 2.2 applicants.

So my question is, what is the way forward for third class graduates, should they abandon the degree and enrol for another first degree? Or universities should abolish the award of third class degrees to graduates.

In my own opinion, students who have poor grades that will eventually earn them a third class degree should be given some form of remedial programmes for a year or two which will attract additional fees so they can have opportunity to boost their grades and at least earn a 2.2 upon graduation. Just my opinion!

Please feel free to make your contributions as well. There are a lot of third class degree holders out there who are really frustrated and would want some advice on what to do!


If drop outs are running the world , Gates, Jobs, Zuckerberg e.t.c then you can do or be anything you want with a 3rd class.

Some of those drop outs have gone on to be visiting lecturers, graduation commencement speakers and honorary degree holders.

Just focus on and boost your own internal CGPA.

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Ihatemumu: 7:23pm On Jan 12, 2021
I graduated with a 2.1 but started learning how to code in my University days just by reading programing books and practicing.
My company have never requested from my grade of degree and I have both local and International experience. Also worked with some of the best IT companies in the world. So just maintain your focus and work hard. Paper sometimes doesn't define our destiny

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by kareemkamil(m): 7:25pm On Jan 12, 2021
As at today in Nigeria, certificate has nothing to do with ur achievement in life. Go engaged in skill aqusition.

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Faryal22: 7:27pm On Jan 12, 2021
You can apply for masters in some select universities in the UK, that is if you want to do a post graduate degree. Do your findings on schools who have their minimum requirements set to a 3rd. I think UCLAN, and the uni at Bolton are amongst them. All the best.
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by tholhusomhie: 7:28pm On Jan 12, 2021
Either of two things: 1) you should accept it as a failure and end up as an Uber driver/private school teacher or 2) you fire up and become the likes of Prof Wole Soyinka, the sage- Gani Fahinmi, Aliko Dangote etc. Either way, the choice is your's.

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by 1vid(m): 7:31pm On Jan 12, 2021
In Nigeria, 1st class to 3rd class no work. any class u fall in, just invest in ur self, start personal business, and the government will meet u on the way.

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by toprealman: 7:35pm On Jan 12, 2021
MajorOvakporaye:


I'm very sure you have no idea of what is being discussed on this thread
I'm certain you have limited experience and information.
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by larrypourl(m): 7:38pm On Jan 12, 2021
In Nigeria, your background, connect, circle, luck are the things that can pave way for you. I know of someone with pass that change federal jobs as it pleases her, any better slot that surface than her current job, she quits and join the new one.
3rd class and pass plenty for govt jobs.

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by AbooTasleemah1(m): 7:39pm On Jan 12, 2021
alamin0506:
Bro, Every grade is a good as the other. Just be focus and perhaps get more skills, that's what most compatible are interested in. You can talk to me in private for if you wish.
Thumbs up. Late Professor Olasehinde was a 3rd class graduate, he did his Pgd in Israel and he did well for himself to become a renowned professor of Geophysics in Nigeria. 3rd class or 4th class, what matters is what you can offer to your employers' upgrading via whatever services you can render. Empirically, many first class and 2.2 are good at passing exams than applying what they got A for in real life, some are very good with studying but oblivion of the application of what they were thought. How would one explain a first class Electrical student that couldn't fix 'just 100W bulb? How would you understand a first class Animal production and Health graduate that can't even carry a chick ? What actually matters is what you can offer to the public and/or your employer. These days, if you're smart enough during your interview, you stand a chance of making your interviewer question how you had 3rd class with your smartness.

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Foscons(m): 7:40pm On Jan 12, 2021
Third class is just a grade. You can do so much more working as a career person and as entrepreneur. The degree cannot stop you from achieving your dreams. I graduated with a third class but not doing bad ( junior management). My last salary increase 3 months ago was 100k+ I don't know anybody in all the firms I have worked. Entry level would be difficult at first but just get more skills and certification, Later your experience and skills would make you stand out by given you the needed advantage.
Being an entrepreneur is Cool, give it the very best. have a plan and work your plan, Know your onion and nations would come to you. My 1 cent

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by akilo1: 7:46pm On Jan 12, 2021
He can become a harbalist
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Toosure70: 7:46pm On Jan 12, 2021
Porn, driving, and political thuggery..
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Jez9(m): 7:47pm On Jan 12, 2021
Try Volunteer yourself in any firm of your choice or your spirit leads you to and leave the rest to God. God will give you a miracle job via that before March this 2021.

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by smart95: 7:49pm On Jan 12, 2021
PARADIZEPRIEST:
TEACH
BE A RESEARCHER
BE AN ANALYST
EXPAND YA MIND
BE BOLD
WRITE REMARKABLE BOOKS
SOYINKA IS 3RD CLASS

WHO told you Soyinka was 3rd class? that's how you people will be spreading hand to hand information that you don't even bother to confirm. Nawa ooo
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by holuwasheyiWGP(m): 7:52pm On Jan 12, 2021
I'd advise you a 3rd class graduate to never try to find a job because it seem he's not really passionate about education. Try to find what you're passionate about and make a job out of it. It's the only way to escape the misery that comes with having a job and life as whole.

Just try everything. This advice isn't for just third class graduate but for everybody.

Big wahala for person wey no get passion

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Soar2019: 7:53pm On Jan 12, 2021
1. It will interest you to know that Nigeria ‘system’ does not have respect for your grade or course of study; I am not sure if 20% of graduates each year lands with job; good or average earning.
2. In my view many 3rd class students ends with
‘first class life’ cos they mostly resolve into self development and creating their own world, that in a case does not devalue academic excellence.
3. Back to your question it all depends on individual goals and aspirations. And/ or individual definition of life and success. Lecturing is just ‘one out of a hundred thousand jobs across d globe..
4. While earning a second degree is an option doing it abroad will be preferred
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Easypro: 7:55pm On Jan 12, 2021
You have something more than that result. You have your mind which gives you the ability to think and be creative. Think of a way to create jobs by adding value to the society and let the A student come work for you.
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by AsiwajuNdigbo: 8:00pm On Jan 12, 2021
xProfx:


The best advice I would give to any 3rd class graduate is to enrol for another bachelor's degree immediately after graduation, even if it's an online program and try to achieve at least a 2nd class upper. At least the person would start from 200 or 300 level via direct entry considering the previous qualification.

Nobody wants to hire 3rd class graduates cos the bar is too low when the market is so competitive. There are more graduates than job offers and definitely the law of demand and supply will apply...

The 3rd class degree would be a complementary qualification while you have another one to show your grade. Then you can pursue a master's degree afterwards... That's the smartest thing.

I agree.

In addition, there are people that are superbly intelligent but do not know how to pass exams.

When you apply to harvard or oxford they look at grades and then will invite you for an interview. Through this personal assessment they have ended up securing scholars who looked very poor and inadmissible on paper.

nigeria does not place value on talents. Therefore our focus is totally on paper. The result is we hire people who can pass exams but are poor in critical thinking.

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by munezo(m): 8:04pm On Jan 12, 2021
Business.

Setup your business and employ First Class graduate. Nobody will even care the class of your degree.

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Ademoore07(m): 8:08pm On Jan 12, 2021
OP, i laughed at your analysis o. I knew of a university lecturer with 3rd class first degree and currently a Ph.D holder. Once u are called a Doctor, no one care the class of degree u graduated with. What you need to do is to further your studies to at least a master degree level, believe in yourself, be connected and be prayerful.
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Hassanmaye(m): 8:20pm On Jan 12, 2021
illicit:
It's Nigerian problem....


My cousin a third class graduate is a scholar now and teaches a Nigerian language in an American University....


Infact he was employed from Nigeria here....
God in heaven how does he do that?
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Hassanmaye(m): 8:22pm On Jan 12, 2021
tjslow:
Nobody is looking for job with grade nowadays, create one for yourself... Who school help
That's a valid question, my friend above that is saying you should go back to university and start again, how many people can do that?

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Hassanmaye(m): 8:26pm On Jan 12, 2021
immaq8:
I am a third class degree holder. when I saw my final result, I went ahead to beg my course adviser to "please dash me one point so that I can be in the group of 2.2". But the word she gave me, made me to beat my chest that I will never give up.
She said to me, My dear, to be candid with you, you are a brilliant lady BUT the society we are now, do not require your certificate before getting a good job.
I took the words & plan for the future.
today, I'm a Civil Servant in one of the best state in Nigeria.
Wow that is a good one, but just imagine one idiot Is advising a third class graduate to go back to university

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Hassanmaye(m): 8:27pm On Jan 12, 2021
PARADIZEPRIEST:
TEACH
BE A RESEARCHER
BE AN ANALYST
EXPAND YA MIND
BE BOLD
WRITE REMARKABLE BOOKS
SOYINKA IS 3RD CLASS,so what is d be deal.The world has changed forget first class or second class they arrsnge in naija.
Do you have evidence that soyika graduate with a third class degree? Because I heard him on interview denying it
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Dyinze31: 8:28pm On Jan 12, 2021
So so many things depends on the course u study sha. I am a proud 3rd class. But mehn I see road pass some 1st class.
Build good relationship, be creative, have. Skill and b innovative.
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Hassanmaye(m): 8:31pm On Jan 12, 2021
LongNipple:
Learn a Skill.

I finished with a Second Class Lower (2.2).
Man second class lower is good to go my friend especially if you have 3.0 above you can do your masters anywhere, dont forget we still have pass in our grade system, calm down me too I graduated with a 2.2

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Hassanmaye(m): 8:31pm On Jan 12, 2021
maigemuu:
Third class usually employs first class.

Don't ask me how? Ask google!
Most people don't know this

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Hassanmaye(m): 8:34pm On Jan 12, 2021
samwillyco1:


Good advice but how many people have the financial power to start up again as a fresh student; and proceed for further studies after first degree.
Secondly area of interest/your field or area of specialization matters a lot.
In Nigeria, connection and how much you have will give you any JOB, I have seen a lot even if you come out with PASS.

My advice is this, if the person is not interested in teaching ( lecturing ) and have the needed resources at his/her disposal BUSINESS IS THE BEST ( Trading or Production ).

N/B if you don't have 2.1 in your first degree, the only way you can beat a 2.1 graduate is for you to have PhD in that field under normal academic. certain.
Where do you get your last statement from that's a big lie my friend, do you know what is a PhD? Once you have a masters degree you are good to go straight
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Trustedpro: 8:36pm On Jan 12, 2021
[quote author=MajorOvakporaye post=97992662]

Insulting people seeking advice on a public forum such as this will only expose you as a social misfit.[/quote

Thank you adviser. At times the foolish parts of our imperfection jumps out of us without even knowing... Atimes it jmps out on a social media, atimes it jumps out in the oza room and atimes it jumps out where you will recieve the beating of your life. I wish to be perfect like you sir.
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Hassanmaye(m): 8:36pm On Jan 12, 2021
LaEvilIMiss:


my former CEO was a 3rd Class graduate and a damn good CEO
God in heaven how did he achieved that

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Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Hassanmaye(m): 8:37pm On Jan 12, 2021
Tonyspecial:
Learn a skill, thank me later
Which skill for example??
Re: What Can A Person Do With A Third Class Degree? by Hassanmaye(m): 8:40pm On Jan 12, 2021
sulaak:


Move into computer programming, degrees are irrelevant in the computer industry.

In my opinion, the majority of Nigerians 1st Class and 2.1 are expo degree (fraud) at least the 3rd Class degree holder worked hard for his or her degree.
How can he learn programming if he is not excellent in mathematics?

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