HOW NIGERIAN GRADUATES AND JOB SEEKERS CAN SEARCH FOR RECENT JOB VACANCIES AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO THEIR FIELDS.

Every other passing year in Nigeria, Fresh Graduates are regularly graduating from the various tertiary institutions spread across the country ranging from universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. But even as the joy of graduation happiness fills their faces on their day, the struggle to make it in life, the pain and hardship to achieve their dream career in this country beckons. That is the stress of getting the opportunity they need to pin point them to the great career they so dream about. The chance they need atimes in this country is somewhat elusive to attain, except for special brains or those that “know their way”.

The reason I have said the afore mention is for fresh Graduates and Job seekers in this country to know the struggle that awaits them in their quest to get that dream career opportunity (not a mere job/vacancy) they so much long for.

In Nigeria, the unemployment rate is so alarmingly that there are very few job opportunities available to go round the vast amount of Job seekers spread across the whole country, and this ugly trend is going geometric yearly even as big time companies and employers of labour are leaving the country for neighbouring countries like Benin, Ghana e.t.c. over what they say are difficult economic working conditions in the country ranging from inadequate power supply, multiple taxations, insecurity, poor transportation network and many more reasons. Other unemployment problems arise from employers alleging that most Job seekers in the country are unemployable, lacking basic technical skills requisite for the job.


These are enough setbacks for Graduates in the country to be discouraged and frustrated in their search for a job, but these things should not deter them but only make them the more relenting in their quest to clinch a good job, this is the reason why they have to devise strategic means and avenues that would aid them to get a job in the midst of very few jobs with numerous job seekers like themselves.

Some of the ways on how fresh Graduates and Job seekers in Nigeria can get Jobs and career opportunities include:

1. Getting latest vacancies information from friends, relations and fellow job seekers.
2. Reading newspapers and magazines for recent job vacancies advertisement as most companies and employers advertise their vacancies there.
3. Partnering or registering with reputable recruitment agencies.
4. Searching the internet for latest Nigerian Jobs vacancies opportunities.
5. Submitting CVs and resumes at appropriate and relevant places
6. Looking out for job vacancies advert posters along the streets
7. Subscribing to job vacancies SMS or email alerts.
8. Radios and TVs are also relevant avenues to getting a Job vacancy
9. and many more ways that you may also discover

It is important that job seekers secure that dream job they have been longing for and on time too as a great career would definitely afford them that which they want to get and achieve in life. Any of the above mentioned ways can easily get them that dream job, God willing.

Job seekers can search for recent jobs in Nigeria, latest Nigerian job vacancies, fresh graduate career opportunities in Nigeria by visiting our website dedicated to posting latest Nigerian Jobs, vacancies on www.nairajobsforum.com

Raphael A.

Nairajobsforum.com

HOW TO WRITE A RESUME THAT GETS INTERVIEWS

Ask yourself, what do “The Lord of the Rings,” “Catcher in the Rye” and your resume have in common?

If you consider them great works of fiction, then it’s time to rethink your resume.

A resume isn’t a list of exaggerations. It’s not a hodgepodge of cut and pasted job descriptions printed out on nice paper. Nor is it a forum to advertise that you’re 6 feet 2 inches tall, single, a non-smoker and willing to relocate.

Simply put, a resume is an advertisement that makes the reader act. And if your resume is well-written, the reader should want to interview you.

Get advice on how to create resumes that get interviews — right from a recruiter himself.

Keep It Simple

Recruiters want resumes that are simple to understand, especially when it comes to the skills needed to perform the job and employment history.

Be sure your resume clearly communicates that you possess the knowledge and experience needed to perform the job in question. Use the job description to tailor your resume to the position. Try to avoid industry jargon and Dilbert-esque words such as “facilitated” or “value-added” when describing your skills and experiences.

Your resume should also include your dates of employment. The absence of dates makes recruiters scrutinize your employment history even more closely.

Features Versus Benefits

Your resume should show how you can benefit an employer — not just list your features and skills.

Past performance is often an indicator of future performance. Explain how you made a past employer money, saved them money or improved a process or product.

Think about instances where you went above and beyond the call of duty. Look at past performance reviews to refresh your memory. Employers want the best employees, and your resume should reflect your value.

Truth in Advertising

People say that it’s the sizzle that sells the steak. That may be true but, when it comes to job searching, you have to have done what you claim on your resume.

Many employers today take steps to ensure that you have the background you claim. They have a wide variety of background checking tools at their disposal.

Background checks can include:

* reference checks,
* credit checks,
* criminal background checks,
* past employment verification,
* education verification.

If you’re dishonest in the hiring process, odds are that you’ll be caught. Rather than waste the recruiter’s time — and your time — be truthful on your resume. It’s not only the right thing to do, but the smart thing.

It Takes Two

You can’t create a strong resume alone. Everyone needs help.

Don’t rely on automatic spelling and grammar checking programs. You need to find an editor you trust. If no one in your immediate circle of family or friends can help, try other resources. Yahoo! HotJobs offers valuable resume tips and advice.


Staff at your state’s employment development office may be available to review your resume. Staffing agency recruiters may also volunteer to help you. And finally, you can even take advantage of a professional resume writing service.

Writing an effective resume requires practice and feedback. But once you get the basics down, interviews are sure to follow.