euromoney: I personally think that finding jobs in Dubai/UAE is not that different from finding jobs anywhere in the world. but if You needed to look for jobs today,this is what You should do:

- Don't forget you need to write an updated CV and a good presentation letter and be ready to send your CV online to companies and recruitment agencies and you have to also go and hand a hard copy of your CV to prospective employers and recruitment agencies in the free zones.
- Add Your CV to the websites of the UAE recruiters
- Make a list of the companies You'd like to work for,check their websites to see if there are any jobs listed on their careers section that you could apply for. If not, still upload your CV or email it to their HR departments.
- Have an updated and comprehensive Linkedin profile.
- Join all the relevant Linkedin groups. Many recruiters also have Linkedin groups where they post vacancies.
- Network, network, network
- Have a look at the classifieds sections on the newspapers.
- Do not be afraid to make lots of phonecalls.

valen2ony :
we met a white man after our interview yesterday .he specializes in pimping exotic rides ....
he asked us where we were going .
I told him that we are going to submit our cv's for jobs
. he asked what kind of Job and I said ,any Job .
he asked ,can You paint, weld, repair car/tyre?

we said no.
he said ,what can You do?
I said ,we are graduates, we can do office work .
he said ;no ,I want people that can work with their hands.


that was my first experience .
second one,coming..

goodtalk: . @ sleekydot, my friend, i like to add a little to what d' igwe and his chiefs have spoken so far on your questions, d internet connectivity Acess has bin explained to u i.e u can share with friends to make it cheaper, how else do u tink our igwe all d' way from dubai can talk to us and resolve issues in d' kindom, also valentony talks to us, so internet acess no be problem. U asked about accomodation issues i.e how to pair up with 3 or so people in a room, my friend are u sure u read d' account of valentony very well on how he got accomodation, my fly into dubai, stay overnight in a hotel in deira area u will c fellow nigerians u can ask of how to get guys with which can pair up with to rent accomodatio. And finally d' result certification at d' ministry of eduction and foreing affairs let me explain it to you. From any where in abuja abeg enter moto to federal secretariat, from there ask of d' ministry of education, take d lift to 8 floor dats d' certificate verification floor, ask for direction to d' office were u can pick ur form, pick d' form and fill it, on dat same 8 floor ask were u can buy d' waec or neco scrach card d' cost is 600 naira for a card, pls note if u are veryfying two or three waec or neco result u go buy one scratch card for each of t'he waec or neco resuly u want to verify. Abeg tell d' girl u bought d' card to scratch am for u o, i scratched d' somtime back na so i damage two of d' number i had to cough out another 600 naira to buy another one. After dat go into d' ofice u collected d' form and submit d' form u have already filled with d' scratch card , them go verify d' waec and neco online for u on d' computer and print two copies each for u and then dem go sigh am, u will pay them 300 naira for d' internet service they renderd to verify ur result online, dey will now tell u to go to sky bank to pay 3oo naira per document u intend to verify i.e waec 300 naira, neco 300naira, degree 300nairan masters 300 naira, so it depends on how many certificate u wan certify so wen u come back from d' bank they would now sign and seal d' back of ur cerificate and d' other two copies they printed out from online. Calculatiion of money spent in ministry of education, scrach card money 300 per result , Bank payment 300 naira per document also, internet online verification by ministry staff 300naira so in all u go spend about one thousand per one result. U can finish all dis stuff in two to three hours just arrive at t'he ministry by nine am and before one o clock u don finish with education ministry. Abeg dis is strictly DIY becos even for d' ministry of education touts self they there looking for quick money. My hand they pain m'he for typing i will return later to brief u on d' foriegn affairs ministry Level

euromoney:
I'll advice you read through the thread as ogakpatapata has suggested.staying in a hotel for few days when you arrive in dubai is a choice..and I don't think staying two to three days in a hotel before you arrange your accommodation wouldn't be a bad idea as well..

euromoney:
I'll advice you read through the thread as ogakpatapata has suggested.staying in a hotel for few days when you arrive in dubai is a choice..and I don't think staying two to three days in a hotel before you arrange your accommodation wouldn't be a bad idea as well..

ogakpatakpata: 1. u can get internet alone in Dubai, if u choose to, but might be expensive for u, so most guys share or tru wifi.

2. Go back to this thread again and read properly, the issue of accomodation for a first timer in Dubai has been addressed over and over again.
3.Attestation of certificates has also been addressed over and over several times on this thread, pls go back again, pick a pen and paper and note down every info given by different people. all ur questions have been answered. Dont be in haste, try and start from d first page, by the time u reach the last page, u will almost be a consular on travel issues.lol

ogakpatakpata: 1. u can get internet alone in Dubai, if u choose to, but might be expensive for u, so most guys share or tru wifi.

2. Go back to this thread again and read properly, the issue of accomodation for a first timer in Dubai has been addressed over and over again.
3.Attestation of certificates has also been addressed over and over several times on this thread, pls go back again, pick a pen and paper and note down every info given by different people. all ur questions have been answered. Dont be in haste, try and start from d first page, by the time u reach the last page, u will almost be a consular on travel issues.lol

earthgreeners:

You are a learner if u havent heard the story of the 2 Female Nigerian students of University of Regina that resorted to hiding in a Church after violating the off campus work rules....

Be careful oo, u better carry enough money when u dey go Canada cos Canada no be Malaysia wey u fit sell ur Kidney ooo....

uchechuwku:


you sef wan dey hide for inside church abi?

wetin concern schooling with working ( at least for the first 6 months)

Paschal137: Yea,international students can work off campus if they have an off campus work permit.They are only allowed to work 20 hours a week during school period, or full time during school breaks like summer and xmas break.

Yvete: I have never posted on this education forum but I feel the need to say a few things to those experiencing difficulties here. I came to the US in 2005, did my undergrad, worked for 2 years and now pursuing my MBA in Texas. *Btw I'm 26 so you know how young I was when I came to the US. Plus, I'm not a nurse nor in the healthcare field.

1. Avoid expensive cities like a plague. (You need a cheap city where you can live comfortably and make excellent grades at school without distractions). For instance, If you like the city of Miami because of its popular beach, take a vacation there. You don't need to reside there permanently. I'm just saying....
Texas is a best friend for new comers. I'll tell you why --- Cheap accommodation. (Roughly about $400 monthly, All bills included plus free transportation to school. I'M NOT ASKING YOU TO MOVE TO TEXAS OH. ITS JUST AN EXAMPLE. Small cities anywhere are less expensive.

2. On-campus jobs are not provided to help pay your tuition --- Do NOT come to the US broke, Period! Have enough funds to cover at least one semester of your stay, in terms of feeding, transportation, etc. During my 4 years as an undergrad, I worked on campus for $8/hr x 20hrs/weekly (plus a lil' overtime). I USED to take home roughly about $640/monthly, but it was enough. Student housing rent for $385 (which my brother still pays here in 2012) and the change for my personal use.

If you need a job on campus, walk into their office and boldly ask for the supervisor. Don't be scared, this ain't Nigeria. Explain that you're an Intl student in dire need of a job. Make sure you've applied on-line and take a copy of your application. Prepare a resume with part-time experiences in Nigeria (For females, maybe babysitting experience, part-time secretary & for males, part-time Admin Assistant). Basically you need a resume that highlight basic communication skills, computer use, team-player skills and time management). Nigerians are usually timid, i think!

3. NEVER buy new textbooks. Shop for textbooks on ebay, amazon or craigslist. Wait till a week after school to find out what books your professors need.Some will give you handout and not really care about the books. There is also a book rental service at your schools' bookstore. Take advantage of that as well. PLEASE TRY TO MAKE EXCELLENT GRADES ..C is unacceptable. A's & B's only.

4. You need a laptop. If you don't have one, use the desktop at the library. I didn't buy a laptop till the next semester, but I was ok. November Thanksgiving sale is around the corner, you can get a cheap brand new laptop for about $399. Save for that if you can. That's the only time I purchase electronics.

5. Education is the US is all about time management! Learn to prioritize. Don't spend money on phone cards calling "Friends" in Nigeria. CUT SPENDING: Avoid eating out as much as possible. Cook noodles, noodles and noodles! Ramen is your best friend. Look for cheap grocery stores and cook! cereals, noodles, rice, chicken...basically, do not spend money eating out. It wont help if you're struggling financially.

6. Look for cheap housing on craigslist.com . You'll find people looking for students to sub-lease a room from their homes (choose wisely), or students looking for roommates, or people that are dropping out of school and need someone to take over the contract for housing. Trust me, you'll find amazingly awesome deals there.

7. BE FREAKING PATIENT! I graduated with Intl. business and it took a whole year for a company to hire/sponsor me to get a work authorization. It was rough but now I'm living comfortably in Houston. If your family struggled to send you here, do NOT equate yourself with children of those that got millions to shut down a nightclub. Be frugal and stingy to yourself, IF NEED BE.

8. A city with a lot of Africans or Nigerians will help you. You will be able to familiarize yourself with other Nigerians and could get help. They can always hire you ----- you know what i mean----- even without your ------- because many people here run private businesses. As a student, I've always worked under the ------- and has nothing to do with my social --- number. Look for Nigerian owned small businesses and Do NOT tell them that you've got the ----- s---y number. Be honest about your status.

9. If you're in an expensive city, spend one semester and TRANSFER TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Unless you're a dummy or if you can afford it, that's fine. Houston Community College averages less than $2000 per semester for 12 hours(4 courses). Who wouldn't take advantage of that? After 2 years, you can transfer to your intended university. I did it and can guide you if you need help.

10. All my 4 siblings live in this city and life is easy for everyone. Its best to go where you know somebody. 5 of us, each coming from Nigeria one after the other is a success. Look for an old school friend (they might not help you financially, but guide you and introduce you to other Nigerians). I knew 4 Nigerian guys that shared a 2 bedroom condo years back and they were fine. It was the party place and regular hang out spot for us...fun times xx. You might end up paying less than $300 monthly, all bills included. Talk to your friends and ask if they're willing to share. IF YOU'VE GOT ANGER ISSUES,INTOLERANCE, ETC...Just STAY BY YOURSELF TO AVOID WAHALA!

11. If you intend to live/work in the US after graduating, please get a very solid degree. Theatre arts, communication, marketing...sounds good, but it would be almost impossible for a US Company to sponsor you for a work authorization/green card. Medical field, technology and business are great. I majored in International Relations but my business MINOR is my saving grace. You need a degree that markets you to potential employers. When you settle comfortably in the US, look for unpaid volunteer positions, community service and free internships. That's another gateway to building a solid resume.

I'm kinda tired of typing ...lol. If anyone has questions with finding jobs, school transfer, etc,....holla! I think every necessary info. has been listed on this thread since part 1. THERE ARE OTHER EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS THAT I CANT WRITE HERE. PM me if interested.

KingMEXX: ehh....so who we go believe now??

jimtosam:

The name of the school is Western Illinois University (www.wiu.edu). Their tuition is even cheaper compare to other American Universities.Most of Naija guys here are on GA cos it's not easy to pay the tuition with 20hrs on campus job. And most of the times their GA here is not about grade. Cos, 2.2 guys even get GA. It's about department. I know about 4 sure departments; Communication, Economics, Mathematics, Physics. Unless if the student does not apply. They get lot of research grants from Federal Government. Others get too but a little competitive. Others may require interview but those 4, they don't always interview. I still know about 3 more in Illinois that gives GA a lot...The stipend goes to the tune of 1.1k (full).Two-third (900).

ferdiii:

Sent both toefl & gre.

Adanyebe: here is more of the list
1. Shina Rambo 14. Jaywon
2. B-Red 15. Seriki
3. K solo 16. Ghetto P
4. Assorted 17. Wacomzy
5. D Prince 19. Mc Collins
6. Terry G 20. Muna
7. KC Presh 21. Mallam Spicey
8. Jukeline 22. Side One
9. Konga 23. Rayce
10. Omo Akin 24. W4
11. Ikechukwu 25. Eldee
12. Rock Steady 26. Maleki
13. Skales 27. Basket mouth
28. Niko Gravity
29. Nigga raw
3o. X-project
and the list goes on and on

mruknaijaboy:

I agree no talent what so ever

my next three I would add to the list in order are:

3. Naeato C - I think he absolutely sucks as a rapper

2.Vic.O - I dont even need to justify

1.Speed Darlington - This guys saves Vic.O from being the worst nigerian artist ever! check the video below to see what im talking about


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uh24FxyB-4

ferdiii:

why SAT?

FeistySMD: this press release is a goof. .the United states of America no longer allows dual citizenship. .you are required to relinquish any previous citizenship held and are barred from accepting any other after. .if yankee sees this pres release davido can kiss his yankee citizenship goodbye

Whisper..:
What is Tinubu?

king1_00:

It really depends on what you want to do. But let me quote from the advice i had from my siblings here as a matter of fact my brother finished from Morgan and presently works in the US. There is something about Morgan and scholarship. I think they give it alot especially to black students, and off course there are a lot of nigerians there too. It really depends on what you want to do and details of your admission in terms of funding. i dont know much about East Bay, but Morgan i know very well. So make up your mind based on that.