₦airaland Forum

Annalise:
Hi and thank you for your response (email). I'm not quite sure how nairaland dms work but I replied. I don't know if you got it.

Yes, I did.

Annalise:
I have applied to corner store accounting firms. I have applied to account payable and credit officer roles. Graduate schemes and internship positions from big 4 to the UK Civil service. I have run out of ideas.

Hello!

Jokenuga:
Kindly check Kpmg career site they recruit almost every time. I'm really happy for you as regards the achievement,my only advice is for you to impress whomever calls u for an interview be it aptitude or oral.All the best.

Thanks.

Urine:
Geez, you have all these and you haven't applied to KPMG? Common man apply straight away, if you impress, you will be working there within the next couple of months.

I've applied. Thanks sir.

leoblaze:
It is all about God's favour ......


Third class are working in big firms


First class is looking for a Good job


Bro surrender to Jesus nt ur CV



Wish you luck ......#makeam

Such is life sir!

The race is not to the swift....

GuyTye:
Quantitative Analyst have a lot of job postings here in the US, it is one of the most competitive job titles you'll find. I can only imagine it is just as competitive everywhere else too. All I can say is it's a matter of background in terms of what your undergraduate studies were about and what you're seeking to focus your Ph.D on. If I know what you studied it's paint a clearer picture for me because I'm not sure if you're into physics, finance, education, etc. Those things will tell the tale for sure.

My background is Mathematics and I am into finance.

Thanks sir.

uckennety:
Y did u come bk wid all ur skills and work experience u came to dz hell-hole!pple Here wan travel out!u dt v swt opportunity to v another citizenry came bk!my dear days are Gone wen u come aboard study was relevant!if u like study in heaven!if u dnt v connect!sorry is ur name!wEll I wish u luck but know dt ur wasting ur time here

It's not as you think sir.

Pamelayoung:
Do u need glasses or touch light? ain't you seeing this thgs u asked upthere

It wasn't there when he asked.

issylarry:
u said u made it out with first class n u cudnt tink bynd d box.smh!u v got all u needed to b d boss of ya self;u said u studied abroad ryt?n u weren't proactive to hustle for funds in oda startup your own business;Ugowaitire;well I pray God send u a benefactor n to me also.njoy

Thank you sir!

SmartMugu:
Where is 'abroad'? Togo? SA? Europe? America?

Europe.

PM me. My fiancé is willing to help with your CV.
The quality of your CV will matter.

Caracta:
You returned few months ago. This is the first month of a new year. Most organizations are still warming up. A little bit of patience. Trust me, very soon, you would have difficulty in selecting the organization you want to work with. It's going to come like a flood.

I didn't get employed at my present place of work until more than a year after I had written the aptitude test. I had completely zero-ed it off my list and had to settle for lesser jobs in-between.

Don't despise any job lesser than your dream job. A step at a time. Little drops make an ocean. Get busy. Volunteer. Etc.

I'll tag Jarus. I think he can help too.

cc Jarus, obinoscopy

I thank you for your counsel and efforts ma'am.

Oga Jarus, obinoscopy, and peleson where are thou sirs!.

uchechimark:
Don't you worry about it, dispatch your CV to so many companies, but hardcopy and softcopy and meanwhile, whatever job you get please Dont look at it as something not worth your qualification rather look at it as a stepping stone and your starting point .finally commit it to the hands of God. All the best!

Thanks ma'am.

Vikings007:
You've got an impressive resume. I seriously can't believe You're jobless.

Thanks sir!

It's just so unfortunate that I am.

Perhaps, I don't know where to look.

I returned to Nigeria few months ago and I've only been shortlisted once for an aptitude test which I aced mercilessly. Yet, hr just dey post me for interview.

MathsChic:
Mekyno brought me here and I must say you seem to have a really good profile. Touched by this. At the same time however, it's important to know which foreign college you finished from. What did you specialize in under Financial Mathematics? What was your thesis on?

Then again, don't be so scared someone will identify you on this forum. There are more than a million people here and you can be sure more "employers" will spot you than would acquaintances.

I would advise you don't settle for less. If you don't like to teach in a school or a university, don't do it. If you don't wanna work in some off-field discipline, don't do it. Target the financial institutions in the country; make a list and submit your CV+cover letter to ALL of them. There's only so much anyone can do to "help" you into a multinational. Most employ on merit.

Anyways, I'll see what's possible. Let me ask around first before getting involved.

I've been doing the highlighted ever since my return.

Thanks very much ma'am, and please do have me in mind.

Karleb:
Even as an undergraduate, I'm impressed. If I had a job the OP has clearly made the first list upon application.

But why were you withholding all these information earlier on? I guess your village people almost followed here.

lol..@ village people

Thanks.

ogawisdom:
Hw can u b jobless with a first class in mathematics.
A lot of private schools r looking for a mathematics teacher u kw. I can bet my hands u attended a private university in Nigeria where they dash u ur first class. If u made first class in maths in a federal uni, u will b given instant job upon graduation as a graduate assistant.


Which sch did u do msc abroad BC some countries msc is way below quality, like d ones done in institutes. Was d masters done in UK, usa

D best part of ur qualifications is dt ur first class which sch in naija

Ogawisdom, things have really changed sir.

I finished from one of the best federal university in naija, and also from one of top 10 university in England.

By the way, please do not bet your hands cuz you will lose it, sir.

Godditex:
Go to Bain and Company Nigeria web site and contact the recruiting officer for Africa or the Managing partner for Nigeria.

Send him a mail and he will respond Asap and take it up from there.

That is if you're interested in a career in Management or Strategy Consulting.

Top Secret: Do a research on the major firms in Lagos that you know won't overlook your qualifications. Find out about their CEOs online and you will surely get in contact with their direct emails.

Compose a well structure cover letter outlining your skills and most importantly what value you can add to their organisation.

Believe me! Even if you're not invited for interview immediately, they will surely respond to you. And the advantage here is that you won't face many competition when you're called for interview. Continue that way till you get what you want.

I am where today because of this uncommon common strategy.

NB: It won't come easy but it will be worth it.

Wish you the best!

Wow! Thank you very much sir.

ekay39:
Mr finance mathematician, send your CV to recruit.world class@gmail.com.

Thanks sir.

profeoo:
KPMG affords you a good opportunity considering you are in your mid twenties.... You only have one shot at it in a lifetime. They conduct test every 2weeks.
PWC is also there
I'm really impressed with what you have obtained at this young age.
Be patient, it's just a matter of time.

Thanks sir.

davide470:
QuantAnalyst, send your CV to recruitment@nasdng.com using Research Analyst as the subject.
Cheers.

Thanks sir.

Caracta:
Wow! You've got skills mehn...

I think you should change the title of this thread. It's not catchy and not presenting the message at first glance. First Class too?

"A First Class Overseas Graduate Needs a Job" isn't bad. Sell yourself.

All the best.

Thanks ma'am.

wallmosh:
I have been expecting your SMS as we discussed on phone.

I just PM you sir.

Seun:
"I want a job but I won't tell you what course I studied." Unfollowing due to lack of time.

Boss it has been fixed since morning. Apologies sir.

Mbkite:
ok. Job will definitely come.

Thanks sir.

LaurelP:
Oga I'm not an employer. I'm just helping you in case someone in a position to offer you sth comes around.

Since you gave out other information, why withhold your degree?

Fixed sir.

Seun:
Why? You're afraid that you might get an unwanted job?

No sir. It has been fixed.

Mbkite:
Tell us what you studied. We aint asking for your name, age, school, state of origin etc.

MSc what?
BSc what?

Msc Financial Mathematics
Bsc. Mathematics

LaurelP:
what did you study?
there's no such thing as quantitative

I'm happy to PM you my CV sir.

Please understand that I don't want to spill much info here on nairaland.

Thanks.

Seun:
Your degree is "quantitative"? Provide more details bro.

I am trying not to spill much information here sir.
My CV is readily available, or what do you think sir?

Dear Nairalanders,

I bring my humble self to thee like a child in need would.

After few years of working and studying abroad, I'm finally home. And indeed there is no place like home!

Yes! home is sweet and I am very happy to be back to my love ones, friends, and even foes that I cherish nonetheless.

However, I am writing this in a perturbed state of mind. The reality of unemployment is making me increasingly apprehensive.

I've got skills, experience, and qualifications to magnetize that dream job, but it seems like there is none in the haystack.

This write-up is intent on getting a job through Nairalanders be it directly or indirectly.

I am aware that some Nairalanders are in a position to recruit in their individual organisations. Some are also highly placed in the corporate world and as such have access to privy information that could open employment doors and annihilate the shackles of unemployment in one's life.

So, once again, I bring my humble self to thee as I am in need of a job.

Without spilling much information, I present to us a little about me:

Age: Mid Twenties.

Qualifications:

MSc.Financial Mathematics(Abroad),

BSc. Mathematics(Nigeria) First Class

Work Experience: Financial Analyst (Abroad), and Assistant Accountant (Abroad).

Technical Skills: Excel, VBA, SQL, R, MatLab, Python, Oracle, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.

Other Skills: Numeracy, Analytical, Interpersonal, and Good Communication skills both verbal and oral.

Other information is available upon request including details of my job experience and specific competencies.

All I need is an interview to prove my mettle and I won't disappoint you. Thanks you all.

Contact: analyst.quantitative@gmail.com

Moderator: uboma, davide470, Lalasticlala, and Seun, please do the needful...Thanks.

Dear Nairalanders,

I bring my humble self to thee like a child in need would.

After few years of working and studying abroad, I'm finally home. And indeed there is no place like home!

Yes! home is sweet and I am very happy to be back to my love ones, friends, and even foes that I cherish nonetheless.

However, I am writing this in a perturbed state of mind. The reality of unemployment is making me increasingly apprehensive.

I've got skills, experience, and qualifications to magnetize that dream job, but it seems like there is none in the haystack.

This write-up is intent on getting a job through Nairalanders be it directly or indirectly.

I am aware that some Nairalanders are in a position to recruit in their individual organisations. Some are also highly placed in the corporate world and as such have access to privy information that could open employment doors and annihilate the shackles of unemployment in one's life.

So, once again, I bring my humble self to thee as I am in need of a job.

Without spilling much information, I present to us a little about me:

Age: Mid Twenties.

Qualifications: MSc.(Abroad), BSc.(Nigeria).

Discipline: Quantitative.

Work Experience: Financial Analyst (Abroad), and Assistant Accountant (Abroad).

Technical Skills: Excel, VBA, SQL, R, MatLab, Python, Oracle, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.

Other Skills: Numeracy, Analytical, Interpersonal, and Good Communication skills both verbal and oral.

Other information is available upon request including details of my job experience and specific competencies.

All I need is an interview to prove my mettle and I won't disappoint you. Thanks you all.

Contact: analyst.quantitative@gmail.com

Moderator: CrazyMan, Lalasticlala, and Seun please do the needful.

leo1234:
I will like to know why you came back to Nigeria since you have started working there already.
What advice do you have for those that want to leave Nigeria with the believe that life is better over there?

I would like to use a bottom-up approach to answer your questions.

Firstly, Life is better everywhere if we know what we are doing. At least I know few Nigerians with Yankee and European "pali" that are working and living in Nigeria. These folks are born abroad but prefer to live in Nigeria.

I would advise anyone preparing to leave Nigeria to choose carefully his/her next destination. Most European countries have very strict visa rules that would most certainly make it difficult for African migrants to get a permanent/career job. To buttress my point, the so called "Resident Labour Market Test" in the United kingdom readily comes to mind. On the other hand, going for a master study in Canada will guarantee a post graduation work permit which could lead to permanent residence permit.

I hope you get the drift?