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Brush up your computer/software skills, even if
you have the experience. For example, if you are a chartered accountant with 15
years experience and you don’t know how to use any accounting software, you are
at a disadvantage.
Make friends with other job seekers, and share information. Being at the right
place at the right time can make a lot of difference. They will tell you where
and when it is happening. Keep your network active
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d) Stay in Touch, and Keep Hope Alive
Follow up, if you can, the places you sent your CV to. Nowadays, you don’t have
to physically visit the offices to communicate, simply call. Sometimes, it is
not necessary to call. When they need you, they will get in touch. Sometimes,
you will get calls when you least expected, from companies or agencies you have
long forgotten after posting your CV.
Do not allow yourself to go into depression, especially if you have been on the
job hunting avenue for a while. Job hunting is not a full time job. It is
something you do a few hours a day. Find other interesting things to do, like
hobbies. With a lot of time in your hands, this is an excellent opportunity to
develop your talents and perhaps attain mastery. You can even take your talents
to the next level by turning it into a business. Before you know it, you may not
need a job anymore. You may be looking for good hands to employ.
Another way to get a job, especially if you are fresh from NYSC, without any
experience, is to offer to work for a neighborhood small business for free. It
may sound strange, but it does work. You need experience, and you are tired of
being idle (assuming you are still sure of a roof over your head and at least
two square meals). There is this company that has no vacancy, and has told you
so. You can approach the owner, tell him you are aware there is no vacancy, but
that you just finished your NYSC, you admire the company and would love to work
for free to gain experience. More often than not, the person will be quite
impressed, and may go out of his way to make room for you, and show you the
ropes. What happens when there is eventually a vacancy? Your guess is as good as
mine. You will get the job. Pure and simple. Not only will you get the job, you
will get a boss that has faith in you. If he says no, you simply move on.
After all said and done, have faith in God. Let him lead and direct your paths.
It is not a matter of if, but when. Someday sometime soon, the postman will
knock on your door with your employment letter. Keep hope alive.
Happy job hunting
Nigeria Galleria Team
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