Securing a job in Nigeria has been indeed a herculean task. Its
either you know someone that's gonna help you clinch that job or you
wait for divine intervention.
Many graduates even after NYSC
have to run pillar to post to make ends meet. Sometimes i tend to blame
the government for not providing adequate jobs but then again, the
government isn't going to do everything for its citizens.
I have
heard lots of people say, 'Go into business'. This is actually a good
step towards entrepreneurship but a reasonable mind will know that
business is not for everyone. Many wanna start businesses but have no
capital. Many have capital and don't wanna go into business. Most have
these capital and refuse to loan because of lack of trust.
Anyway, without digressing too much here are ten things you should consider doing before the dream job comes.
1. Learn A Trade:
To
some people, especially those who went to private universities, it
might be a bit hard to learn a trade. I don't really mean like selling
milo and milk by the road side but i mean learning things like
tailoring, shoe making, carpentry. Etc. Its kinda hard for me mentioning
all these but it is what it is. We must learn to swallow our pride and
be independent.
2. Computer Training:
We are
in the jet age and learning a thing or two from the world of computer
would do as a little good. Also, it would as serve as a skill acquired.
Imagine yourself learning computer hardware and software for a stretch
of about 7-8months. That's knowledge and knowledge is power.
3. Help Mum Out:
Yes
this might sound funny and not even add anything to your cv but look at
the spiritual aspect of it. You are helping mum with all that stress
and in return, she will only pray for you. In fact, she will pray that
you get a job quick because considering all the time, money and energy
spent in school, she knows you deserve better. It helps.
4. Meet New people:
You
never might no who would be willing to lend a helping hand. So there is
need to create a wide prospect of new individuals in your life because
the more the link, the better your chances of securing a job.
5. Get A Masters Degree:
Some
people may not be financially buoyant to get a degree but that's life
for you. But, i would urge any of you who has the financial vigor, to go
for a higher degree as this increases your chances in securing a job.
If many people without masters degree applies for a certain job position
and you have a masters, that gives you an edge, over them.
6. Do you have a talent:
The
truth is, many people are not even destined to land that dream job.
This is simply because many have talents that will pay much more than
the dream job.
So are you good in acting, singing, comedy, walking
on needles, floating in air...lol. Anyway, whatever talent is it, work
on it because it might be your breakthrough story.
7. Go for counseling:
You
might not just know what you want or what you need to do. This is a
case whereby you need a senior figure to put you on the right track so
that one wont derail. Seek for guidance, have a heart to heart talk so
you will be able to discover that hidden ability you have. Most
importantly, so you will able to know the things you really want in
life.
8. Add yours....
I hope we all land that dream job soon... :)
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