Happy New Year, good people of Nairaland …and the guests.
I want to use this space to share some job hunting tips for fellow nairalanders. Afterall, I am a beneficiary to the goodies of jobs/vacancies section. This is borne out of questions and views of some people,(nairalanders included) about job hunting in Nigeria.
I hereby present to you some tips on Job hunting the Nairalander Way.

1. Send That PM
You are new to job hunting and you are feeling shy or too big to send a PM (That Send Email Message to so so so) to that dude with some job tips to share, bros/sis you must be on a long thing. I know females especially don’t find it comfortable. But hey! This is job and career we are talking about, not romance or dating. A friend in need is a friend indeed. I have sent so many PMs and have discovered the great minds and personalities behind these monikers. If you are still a guest, it will do you good to join Nairaland. No biggie.
2. Follow That Nairalander
Yes! Follow that dude. You know he/she has some wealth of experience on job matters. My dear, follow. There are some first-hand info you can get by just following. It could be through what he “shares” or the topics he creates.
3. Get a Smart Phone
Subscribe to credible job alerts and career sites. You need a “proper” email address. Yes, proper. leroforeallove2016@yahoo.com may sound attractive or trendy, it won’t do you good for submitting application. Use a simple email address that has at least your first name or surname. I know some friends that are very active on whatsapp/bbm and the likes, but they will still ask you about job openings even when there is a trending one at that particular period. Some have missed tests/interview invites simply because they don’t have a yahoomail/gmail app on their phones. My dad once said, “Lero, you and your phone everytime!...well, na so so phone you press sotay you get job” hehe.
4. Read Job Materials
Are you a job seeker, Corps member, awaiting NYSC, final year undergraduate?? Please get used to GMAT, SHL, CUBIKS,etc, DRAGNET and WORKFORCE-styled questions! How I wish we did some course about these materials in our undergraduate days, seriously! If you are seeing this and you don’t know about these job tests, please find out. We have numerous thread on Jobs/Vacancies section where some samples are shared

5. Buy that Suit
For interview purposes, you need it seriously. Your mode of dressing will go a long way in scoring you well during interviews. I know most guys don’t like wearing one, just roll with it!
6. Be Careful with Your Personal Details
Please don’t fall victim. Be careful what you upload on the internet, especially your phone number and email address. Scammers are everywhere. You will start seeing some funny invites on your phone about test/interview. First of all, Google the firm and link the search with nairaland. You will get enough info. If you need any help or material from a fellow nairalander, PM is the safest to go.
7. Do Something New
Be innovative.
Take risks.
Don’t be idle, while searching, you may do some freelance job, learn some computer software application, fashion design, music, name them…any that interests you. Don’t stay idle, please.
Learn from your mistakes and avoid repeating them.
8. Build up your self-confidence
Yes, this is critical. You go for interviews and you are “scared”. Scared of what, really? Interviewers are humans, not like they would bite. Of course I can’t deny the tension and all, but still you need to manage and package yourself well. Speak up, be audible. Don’t claim what you don’t have or what you cannot defend.

I will leave the rest to my bosses on this section (and any other nairalander) to do justice to this post.

Happy New Year!!!

Cc lalasticlala davide470 uboma

Nice points Lero15.

Networking cannot be overemphasize. On the Jobs & Career section, there is always an employee of almost all the white and blue collar sector in Nigeria. You just have to ask constructive questions, monitor comments/advise, make meaningful contributions, send that PM and quit attacking people especially Job posters

Just a few benefits:

.A little while back, a Nlander working with one of the big 4 sent me a mail requesting for some data on the Capital market, I obliged and he was praised by his colleagues and manager. He felt like a Superstar: His words. Lol.

.Funny how I went for an interview in the early part of last year and my interviewer was a Nlander who recognised my moniker as it was the email I used to forward my CV. The interview was very pleasant and nairalandish.

and many more..

Lalasticlala, wanna share your experience?

and I have just pmed you

- know what the Company of your interest does and mingle with people already in that practice.

- after any failed attempt do not conclude that you are a douche bag, dust yourself and brush up your skills.

- always prepare in anticipation of a potential opportunity. Try to reduce crash preparation to avoid tension.

- get on LinkedIn and connect with employees of companies of your interest, register your interest but don't be a pest. A silent vacancy can be available and you will be informed. It really works as I got my present job via this mode. Yes, a total stranger who has never asked for a reward.

- even on a good job, don't stop your search if that's not yet your Eureka. at your bus stop, thrive to keep being relevant.

- Seek God's direction. This can't be over emphasized as I don't believe a job seeker must apply to every vacancy. I may be wrong though.

MMXVI

Jamean:
- know what the Company of your interest does and mingle with people already in that practice.

- after any failed attempt do not conclude that you are a douche bag, dust yourself and brush up your skills.

Good points.
I copy

Don't ever assume that the interviewer knows the answer to the questions.

Answer like you're teaching them, as if they are mumu.

Job hunting: The Ideal Nairalander Way!
Very interesting piece OP! Job hunting on NL is a lot easier, free from hassles and you network faster on here.

Personally, I've gained from the points highlighted above.

Let me see if there's any Lero missed that I've done... brb.

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√ Get into the section chatroom from time to time and chat up a joblander you admire! Maybe someone who is currently in a certain job race with you or someone who has gone ahead of you. Glean some wisdom from them!

√ Don't be alone! As much as you can, connect with someone online, offline. There are certain convo you cannot have on a thread lest you derail it and face the consequence of your action. Therefore, connect with a few offline!

My own style! Try it out and thank me later *winks. Happy new Year Joblanders!

@OP, gud points. Thanx

Lero15:

Cc lalasticlala davide470 uboma

nice one

Nice one ..... This is my year ! I ll be back here to testify

Fucking true!

Nice....Very interesting read too.


Page bookmarked. We must get that job this year.

To add....

Have you CV everywhere and by everywhere I mean your phone,flash,mail,laptop and hard copies too.

amicable09:
Job hunting: The Ideal Nairalander Way!
Very interesting piece OP! Job hunting on NL is a lot easier, free from hassles and you network faster on here.

Personally, I've gained from the points highlighted above.

Let me see if there's any Lero missed that I've done... brb.

****** modified******
√ Get into the section chatroom from time to time and chat up a joblander you admire! Maybe someone who is currently in a certain job race with you or someone who has gone ahead of you. Glean some wisdom from them!

√ Don't be alone! As much as you can, connect with someone online, offline. There are certain convo you cannot have on a thread lest you derail it and face the consequence of your action. Therefore, connect with a few offline!

My own style! Try it out and thank me later *winks. Happy new Year Joblanders!

U r on point..

ambassadorgozie:



U r on point..

You don't come into the chatroom Gozie... Hope you will this year! A lot of interesting folks in there but I'm afraid you will soon be unavailable for the room *winks.

amicable09:

You don't come into the chatroom Gozie... Hope you will this year! A lot of interesting folks in there but I'm afraid you will soon be unavailable for the room *winks.

Lol..gona join


Tanx

Lero15:


Cc lalasticlala davide470 uboma

bro i sent u a PM, pls reply..tnx

nice one. learnt some new tips

davide470:


.Funny how I went for an interview in the early part of last year and my interviewer was a Nlander who recognised my moniker as it was the email I used to forward my CV. The interview was very pleasant and nairalandish.

and many more..

Lalasticlala, wanna share your experience?

Lols. I can imagine the kinda questions he will be asking you.
He'll be like "How are you coping with scammers and the likes" "Do you have Jarus' contact" "how do I become a MOD" Have you seen Tolutweety and therealadonye offline" etc

Jamean:
- know what the Company of your interest does and mingle with people already in that practice.

- after any failed attempt do not conclude that you are a douche bag, dust yourself and brush up your skills.

- always prepare in anticipation of a potential opportunity. Try to reduce crash preparation to avoid tension.

- get on LinkedIn and connect with employees of companies of your interest, register your interest but don't be a pest. A silent vacancy can be available and you will be informed. It really works as I got my present job via this mode. Yes, a total stranger who has never asked for a reward.

- even on a good job, don't stop your search if that's not yet your Eureka. at your bus stop, thrive to keep being relevant.

- Seek God's direction. This can't be over emphasized as I don't believe a job seeker must apply to every vacancy. I may be wrong though.

MMXVI

#wemoveup#
#itestify#
#careerexcellence#
#pleasantplaces#
#endlessopportunities#
#beauty4ashes#

Epic

LaurelP:
Don't ever assume that the interviewer knows the answer to the questions.

Lols.

amicable09:
Job hunting: The Ideal Nairalander Way!
Very interesting piece OP! Job hunting on NL is a lot easier, free from hassles and you network faster on here.

Personally, I've gained from the points highlighted above.

Let me see if there's any Lero missed that I've done... brb.

****** modified******
√ Get into the section chatroom from time to time and chat up a joblander you admire! Maybe someone who is currently in a certain job race with you or someone who has gone ahead of you. Glean some wisdom from them!

√ Don't be alone! As much as you can, connect with someone online, offline. There are certain convo you cannot have on a thread lest you derail it and face the consequence of your action. Therefore, connect with a few offline!

My own style! Try it out and thank me later *winks. Happy new Year Joblanders!

You are welcome, Amicable09.
Nice points too.

beau49:
Nice....Very interesting read too.


Page bookmarked. We must get that job this year.

To add....

Have you CV everywhere and by everywhere I mean your phone,flash,mail,laptop and hard copies too.

Amen

davide470:


Funny how I went for an interview in the early part of last year and my interviewer was a Nlander who recognised my moniker as it was the email I used to forward my CV. The interview was very pleasant and nairalandish.

and many more..

Lalasticlala, wanna share your experience?

did you get the job?



Nice thread...I'm learning some more

Lero how about this- "don't be scared to gatecrash a test if you should"

eipreel:



Nice thread...I'm learning some more

Lero how about this- "don't be scared to gatecrash a test if you should"

Yes o. That's true.
There are "gatecrashable" tests too.
It's either they allow you or they say no.
No crime.

eipreel:


did you get the job?

Lol. We agreed to disagree.

Lero15:


Lols. I can imagine the kinda questions he will be asking you.
He'll be like "How are you coping with scammers and the likes" "Do you have Suraj's contact" "how do I become a MOD" Have you seen Tolutweety and therealadonye offline" etc

Lool.

He does Investment and Politics section though.

4. Read Job Materials
Are you a job seeker, Corps member, awaiting
NYSC, final year undergraduate?? Please get used
to GMAT, SHL, CUBIKS,etc, DRAGNET and
WORKFORCE-styled questions! How I wish we did
some course about these materials in our
undergraduate days, seriously! If you are seeing
this and you don’t know about these job tests,
please find out. We have numerous thread on Jobs/
Vacancies section where some samples are shared

Dragnet, SHL, Workforce PQ & Answers are available here.
https://www.nairaland.com/2685888/myjob-mobile-app-android

Entrepreneurship all the way.I neva ready to look 4 job. Anyway,nice points.

davide470:
Lool.

He does Investment and Politics section though.

Hehe. Cool.

Nice.

Few tips for you guys:

A) When you do not hear from an interviewer after a week (Except they mentioned exactly when they will contact you), send a courtesy email or a courtesy call requesting for feedback.

B) When you lose out on a job you so much want, cry about it. Yes cry! It makes you stronger and it makes you understand the implication of mistakes, unpreparedness, being lackadaisical about your career pursuit. Cry about it but more importantly, be angered to be better.

C) One of the best ways to be shortlisted is to follow all requirements as specified. Follow thoroughly what they have asked you.
For Example; Kindly use your surname with the position as subject. That's a very simple instruction.

D) Stop forwarding emails from phones and Blackberries without editing. Even the "sent from blackberry wireless" signature can bring bad luck. Edit your CV to the job specifications and apply accordingly.

The implication of not following C and D above is that, there are softwares that HR personnels use now that uses key words to discard CVs and applications before it even gets to their inbox. It removes all OND if they have asked for BSc. It removes all the ones that did not follow the email subject accordingly. All they need to do is enter the command on the software.

E) Learn how to use power words in your emails, in your application and most especially in your interviews.
One of my King-Killer-Sentence is after each meeting (I call it meeting instead of interview) I stand up and with sincerity, I tell my interviewer that I so much like him or her. Sometimes I tell them they can expect good results if I am taken. Sometimes I can give myself targets during the interview and tell them in so so months, there will be so so and so.

The list goes on but don't not let me bore you.
Let Jarus and Mynd44 come and talk too. I admire their brilliance.


By; www.HRtechnique.com