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Top 5 Reasons Why You Can Not Get Job In Nigeria
Yes, you have applied for
every latest job Vacancies that has been advertised online on job sites in Nigeria and offline, yet, you have remained
unemployed or stuck on your present job that doesn't pay well. Maybe you might
have even attended several job interviews and you were absolutely sure of
succeeding at one of those. But, like the others, you never got the job offer.
What are the reasons why your job search has been unsuccessful?
After conducting intense
research and studying unemployed people in Nigeria, five traits are very common
among them. These characteristics will prevent you from getting the ideal job
you think you deserve.
- You have a Negative Mentality/Attitude
1.
As surprising as it may seem, this is the
most important attribute that determines how successful you will be in your job search. If all you can think about when applying for a job is “what if I don’t
get the job?” then there’s a huge possibility that you will never get the job
or any job at all. Many people in Nigeria believe that they do not have any
chance of getting employed if they are not related to the employer or recruiter!
If you believe you are too insignificant to work in a reputable organization or
you are not smart enough to be hired in a job where thousands of applicants
were interviewed the same time that you were, then, you are obviously a
pessimist.
What
to do
It must all start from within. You must believe in yourself and in your
abilities. Employers like positive people and they can discover this in your CV
and during interview. It is important to put up the “I can” mentality in your
job search in Nigeria. Even if you think you are not qualified for a job position, apply
anyway, it doesn't hurt anyone.
2.You Don’t Have a Strong and Large Social Network
The
numbers of people you know constitute your social network. Over 80% of jobs in Nigeria are found through
networking. The vast majority of job openings are
never advertised; they’re filled by word of mouth. That’s why networking is the
best way to find a job in Nigeria. If you’re only applying through job
boards, searching the internet, counting on recruitment agencies or submitting
random applications to job postings …you’re not doing enough.
What to do
You
need to start building a strong network and getting in
touch with everyone you know for your job search. Great places to meet
people
are in Places of Worship, Social events, Workshops and Seminar,
conferences,
social media such as LinkedIn, etc. Always get to know people more than
just exchanging compliments. Get their contacts and make conversations
that build stronger professional
relationships.
3. You Graduated with the Wrong
Degree
Do
you still wonder why you can’t find an employer who needs your skill? It’s
because your job title is either outdated or absorbed! Most jobs are being done by people already in
the company. However, some companies will employ you irrespective of what you
studied and give you training, but, don’t count on it as it may be difficult to
find such.
What to do:
It will help
to go back to school and take relevant short professional courses, update your
skills through further training or change industries. Some of these
short courses offer certificates and doesn't cost as much as unemployment will
cost. Examples of short courses that are on high demand are Project Management,
Information Technology, Event Planning, Basic Life Support/First Aid, etc Take
a course that is relevant to your industry.
1 4. LACK OF NECESSARY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Companies
often seek to hire candidates with experience, but the question new graduates
often ask is ‘How do I get experience if no one agrees to hire me?’ Recently,
some companies employ new graduates and subject them to essential training; however, important well paying positions require adequate experience.
What
to do:
You
are better off applying for jobs openings for new graduates. An excellent
method of accumulating work experience is through volunteering! Yes, most
volunteer opportunities are unpaid but the benefit far outweighs the energy and
resources you invested. It is important to volunteer in industries that are
relevant to your skills. Here are some Volunteering opportunities.
Also, never leave a job before securing another if you are gainfully employed.
5. YOU LACK INTERVIEW SKILLS.
It is
one thing to have an ‘attention catching’ CV and a different game entirely to
get hired after an interview. The only opportunity to prove your worth before
your potential employer is during the interview process, once you miss this
opportunity it is difficult to get it again.
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What
to do:
There
are several interview skills you must possess to impress your interviewer and
prove that you are the right candidate for the job. These will be elaborated in
our next article. Stay Updated!
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