I understand the excitement that goes with passing out of service. In fact, you are so excited, you want the whole world to know. A lot of people show this by sharing their POP pictures and NYSC Certificates on social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, BBM
etc. You won't have to go for the CDS again, no more khaki trousers, no more of those heavy orange boots, and for some, no more issues with your LI and so on and so forth. You just can't wait to pick your NYSC Certificate and run!. The Big question is, run to where?
The truth is, it's tougher out there in the Nigerian Labour
Market. As a Corper, at least you had a monthly income. But after POP, if not
retained at your work place, many of you will income less (if there's a word
like that) and hop into the world of job search.
The bad news is: Nobody really cares
about you. It's cold and rough out there and that's not funny. The good news? I
care in my own little way. Consequently, I've compiled 7 tips to help you in
this process.
1) Exchange Contacts with Others and
keep in Touch: It's very common for most of us
to
get so drowned in the excitement of
passing out. During your POP, don't just pout your lips and take selfies with
your supposed Corper friends. Exchange phone numbers, emails,
BB Pins with them and keep in touch afterwards. This way you can know what is
going on in
their lives and vice versa.
2) Create a Professional Profile:
I've come to realize that a lot of fresh
graduates today underestimate the importance of a professionally drafted
profile. Prepare a good CV and Cover Letter and keep them handy. Always have a
copy in your mail box and if possible in your phone. You never can tell where
they will be needed. You don't want to lose that mouth watering job in an Oil
Company in Lagos just because you couldn't provide your CV when needed.
3) Relocate to Lagos, Abuja or Port
Harcourt:
Talking about Lagos. The truth is, Lagos
is a Haven of opportunities. No city in Nigeria has as much opportunities in
Nigeria as Lagos.
With lots of places to work and lots of
things to lay your hands on, from banks to Oil firms,
muiltinationals, NGOs, and even to the
Entertainment industry! Abuja is another good place to live if you are a job
seeker. Though many claim that you have to know somebody who knows somebody
that can give you a job. But in all, there are lots of opportunities in the Federal government parastatals,
Ministries, International NGOs etc.
Last but not the least is Port Harcourt,
the Oil city of Nigeria, with a bunch of opportunities in the Oil and Gas
industry and other lucrative sectors. My point is, these cities are the job
hub of the nation. If you have long being a job seeker and not residing in any
of these cities, I guess it's high time you packed your bags and and made a
smart move to these any of these cities. This doesn't mean you cant find jobs in
other cities of Nigeria. But odds the are high here.
4) Network: Leave your nest and start
networking with other professionals. The
jobs are out there. But you never might know until you seek.
5) Announce yourself: Except for you
parents and siblings, most people really do not care what you are doing. You
have to tell them yourself. Let them know your are jobless
and need a job. Be humble and stop forming what you are not.
6) Play: All work and no play makes you
dull. Do you think Exxon Mobil is looking for a dull
employee? Hell No! So make out time and
play from time to time. It refreshes you.
Believe me.
7) Subscribe to JobZilla: Lastly, you
need to subscribe to an up-to-date job blog like
JobZilla
(**winks**) to keep yourself updated
with the Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria.
More interestingly, join The JobZilla
Community for interesting discussions and updates via our BBM Channel at
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If you know anyone passing out from NYSC
today why not send this link to them. You can also share this post as much as
you can on Facebook, Twitter, BBM etc. You never can tell who you will be
helping.
Good luck in all your endeavors.
(Jobzilla)
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