Most Nigerian graduate leave an
utopian dream. They have a false
idea of life after the four walls. I
was chatting with an undergraduate
one day when she told me she can't
take any job that doesn't pay at
least N500,000. I was shocked to
my bones. Nigeria graduates needs
to brace up to reality and accept
that they ahve to work extra hard to
make a successful career after
school. Here are 5 timeless lessons
for every Nigerian graduate;
1. Don't Wait for Employment.
Every graduate irrespective of their
final grade in the university,
polytechnic or colleges expects to
serve and get a job straight off. This
feeling is even automatic among
those finishing with first class, 2nd
class upper or Higher credit.
NO! - Prepare yourself for the worst,
start thinking of at least a source of
income, if possible more right from
your final year in school or during
your youth service. That dream job
might not come automatically, so
don't wait.
2. Don't rely on your course of
study. - Be ready to diversify
More than 50% of bank workers
didn't study banking and finance or
related courses. Sane can be said of
so many profession too.
If you're in a course where
employment oppurtunity is limited
then eg Zoology you would agree
you might not end up in a zoo or
around animals.
The solution is to begin to diversify
in your knowledge and skill
acquisition or trade. Eg learn
tailoring and become a fashion
designer.
I'm summary, don't expect you
would get a job in your chosen
industry, so don't wait.
3. Don't expect a bank business
loan.
For those who have 1 & 2 sorted
out, and looking to be young
entrepreneurs, done wait for a bank
loan, you might not meet their
requirements, so don't wait.
The solution could talking to family
and friends, colleagues for
partnership or part sponsoring or
even fund raising.
4. Don't lose your school, NYSC
contacts.
Keep your contacts, they are your
first client. It's easier to convince
family and friends to patronize you,
that could then build your CV,
portfolio or profile which would be
used to get more clients. Value your
links, don't lose them.
5. Don't give up
Need we emphasize this further? If
you give up, your dream dies - keep
going, keep doing the right things
and you'll sure to stand out.
Remember, whatever happens don't
give up rather change plans or you'd
way of doing things.
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