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Education / Re: National Open University Of Nigeria (NOUN) Students by qanda: 7:05am On Oct 26, 2022
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Education / Re: UNILAG POSTGRADUATE (UNILAG MS.c, LLM, M.Ed, MBA, PGD) PROG DURATION & FEE! by qanda: 7:20am On Oct 25, 2022
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: 2017 KPMG Graduate Trainee Recruitment Thread by qanda: 6:50am On Oct 25, 2022
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Education / Re: Unilag M.sc Qualifying Exam for 2022 by qanda: 10:25pm On Oct 22, 2022
Education / Re: National Open University Of Nigeria (NOUN) Students by qanda: 11:41pm On Oct 20, 2022
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Education / Re: National Open University Of Nigeria (NOUN) Students by qanda: 6:38am On Oct 19, 2022
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Career / Re: Sterling Graduate Trainee 2022 - Aptitude Test Invitation by qanda: 6:27am On Oct 19, 2022
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Education / Re: Unilag Postgraduate 2022/2023 Information Thread - Questions & Answers by qanda: 5:57am On Oct 19, 2022
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2. MSc. Economics PT/FT

3. MSc Marketing

4. MSc Molecular Diagnosis

5. MSc Organisation Behaviour

6. MSc Political Science

7. MSc Community Health

8. MSc System Engineering

9. MSc Finance

10. MSc MFM Estate Management

11. MSc Environmenal Management

12. Master of Arts in English language & Literature

13. Master of Project Management

14. Master of Public & International affairs

15. Master of law and International law

16. MSc Mathematics and Statistics

17. Master of Business Administration

18. MSc In Microbiology

19. Master of Public Administration

20. Postgraduate Diploma in Education PGDE

21. MSc Accounting

22. MSc Clinical Chemistry and Molecular diagnosis

23. Master of Criminology

24. MSc Physics

25. MED,MPHIL Education

26. MSc Sociology

27. Masters in Geographical Information System

28. Master of Diplomacy and Strategic Studies

29. Masters in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management

30. MSc Actuarial Science

31. MSc Cell Biology and Genetics

32. MSc Mass Communication

33. Building dept

34. MSc Electrical Engineering (Power Options)

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39. MSc Information Technology

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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Perfect Your Interview By Doing The Following: by qanda: 3:16pm On Oct 10, 2022
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Zenith Bank Interview 2016 by qanda: 6:56am On Oct 08, 2022
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Career / Re: 2022 Access Bank Graduate Trainee Recruitment Has Been Extended by qanda: 5:47am On Oct 06, 2022
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Application For GTBank Entry Level Programme by qanda: 5:40am On Oct 06, 2022
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Apply For KPMG Graduate Trainee Programme 2022/2023 by qanda: 5:39am On Oct 06, 2022
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: 2022/2023 FRSC Recruitment by qanda: 6:03pm On Sep 25, 2022
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Why Physically Commuting To Office Everyday Isn't Worth The Stress! by qanda: 3:26pm On Sep 22, 2022
Career / Re: Tech Is The New "Oil" Money by qanda: 2:51pm On Sep 22, 2022
HOW I SWITCHED CAREER TO SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND SECURED A FOREIGN REMOTE JOB.
…..After 8 Years Telecoms Engineering Career.

It is often said that Tech is the new oil and the future of work. The interest in a tech career has reached new heights in recent times due to the exciting opportunity of living in Nigeria and earning in foreign currency via remote work. As exciting as a remote job is, it takes determination to secure one. Here is an account of my transition to tech and remote work.

Upon graduation as an Electrical Engineer, my ambition was to practice my engineering craft in a multinational oil and gas or telecommunication firm. My career dream was fulfilled as I got employed by one of the Nigerian GSM operators shortly after graduation.

I had an engaging career as a telecoms engineer, but I needed more fulfilment and a better career prospect. I met a software developer at a friend’s wedding who enlightened me about his job and spoke about the prospects and financial gain. After meeting with the developer, I resolved to learn to code.

I started learning java using E-books. A notable E-book I used was: Java for dummies by Wiley Brand. It took a lot of effort and practice to grasp the OOP concepts. Several months into learning java, I decided to enrol for the Oracle Certified Associate Java Professional (OCAJP) exam to validate my skills. Preparations for the exam, lead to more research on java and a deep dive into algorithms. I wrote the Java exam in July 2015 and passed.

I took a break from coding for two years to focus on a master's degree. I however resumed and decided to learn android development after I connected with a senior android developer, who later became my mentor. I used the Newboston tutorial on youtube to learn android development. My experience in Java made it easier to learn android. However, I encountered a lot of brick walls along the way and I had to consult my senior android developer mentor. There were several times I almost gave up after encountering challenges, but I somehow managed to pull through. I did all my training while maintaining a full-time job as a telecoms engineer. I had to study and code in very uncomfortable and extreme conditions even while on active work responsibilities.

I needed to validate my skills with android projects and I needed a backend for the project. So I picked up PHP/MYSQL training. I went ahead to build the frontend and backend of a fully functional android app and hosted it on the google play store. Building a fully functional portfolio app was an integral part of my learning, as I had to learn several concepts, frameworks and best practices along the way.

In 2019, I decided to make a career switch to full-time software development. It was a very daunting task as all my over eight years of work experience was in telecoms engineering. It was difficult to prove that I had experience in software development even despite having a portfolio of a functional app. I kept applying for jobs for up to 2 years. While at it, I was taking up app development gigs. I wrote several tests and had several interviews until I finally got a job offer in 2021 with a Nigerian tech start-up. Job search could be very draining, but my advice to job seekers is never to give up. Keep honing your skills, take feedback from the interview process, and invest in constant CV review.

After working in the Nigerian startup for about 6 months, I decided to attempt the big one, which is a foreign remote Job. With my now relevant over 6 months full-time experience, I reshaped my CV and managed to present 5 years’ experience by framing my side gigs into experience. Getting a remote job is even more difficult than a local job, as you are competing with nationals from all over the world for the same opportunity. My focus was on android development and the recruitment process usually involved algorithm test and building a live project. I used LinkedIn a lot for my applications by setting notifications for android developer roles. I had several reject messages and frustration was setting in until I finally landed my first remote Job in April 2022.

The remote working experience is the dream of every software developer. It is a very herculean task and takes a lot of persistence and constant honing of your craft. It is however easier to get another remote job after the first. I am on my second remote job at the time of writing this article.

My advice to newbies in tech are as follows:

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Career / Re: 2022 Access Bank Graduate Trainee Recruitment Has Been Extended by qanda: 8:27am On Sep 22, 2022
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Career / Re: 2022 Access Bank Graduate Trainee Recruitment Has Been Extended by qanda: 8:26am On Sep 22, 2022
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Career / Re: 2022 Access Bank Graduate Trainee Recruitment Has Been Extended by qanda: 5:12am On Sep 22, 2022
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Career / Re: 2022 Access Bank Graduate Trainee Recruitment Has Been Extended by qanda: 5:11am On Sep 22, 2022
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: What Are The Best Remote Career Options For Graduates? by qanda: 2:23pm On Sep 21, 2022
Education / Re: Thesis And Dissertation Writing Service For International Schools, Hire a writer by qanda: 7:07am On Sep 21, 2022
Career / Re: 2022 Access Bank Graduate Trainee Recruitment Has Been Extended by qanda: 8:35am On Sep 20, 2022
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: As A Graduate What Position Can I Apply For INEC by qanda: 12:47pm On Sep 17, 2022
Career / Re: Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commision by qanda: 5:25am On Sep 17, 2022
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ("NERC") Is Recruiting. by qanda: 10:02pm On Sep 16, 2022
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ("NERC") Aptitude Test by qanda: 8:33pm On Sep 16, 2022
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ("NERC") Is Recruiting. by qanda: 6:53pm On Sep 16, 2022
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ("NERC") Is Recruiting. by qanda: 2:44pm On Sep 16, 2022
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STORY!!!! grin grin grin

I hear you.

People who are not problem solvers, not entrepreneurial and up-to-date with ICT development will definitely not understand.

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