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Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by addempsea(m): 7:18pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
oyeludef: wat do u mean by dat. watin happen to lautechit is a sub standard school. |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by oyeludef(m): 8:20pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
addempsea: it is a sub standard school.ok. it wld b childish for me to start comparing sch wit u but u r 100percent wrong in ur thought |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:40pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
Jarus: The only thing I didn't get in my statement was thought. And that's because my phone automatically spells. Number 2 writing in long words when typing it's a bit tedious. Hence I used short forms at times.. If u judge my spoken English wiv those spellings, u are just trying to be mischievous. Anyway, i don't owe u or anybody any explanation. If u are pained by my statements it's ur problem. |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:45pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
ephi123: But u got worked up by my comment hence my reply so u need to chill. If u didn't quote me I sure won't no u exist. Meanwhile when did commenting on a topic as much as u want become anybody's problem? You should breathe in and out and stay on ur lane |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Nobody: 9:57pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
sandijey: & the punctuations? lol, just calm down. |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:01pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
kibo: And u are also missing my arguments. I believe a first class graduate is meant to back it up. If u carefully read my statements I was made to believe a first class graduate is all in all. Why should a first class graduate stay at home for more than 1 year. How can a first class graduate go for interviews and not be picked. How come many first class and 2'1 don't have jobs. Doesn't it mean that something is wrong somewhere. Doesn't it mean that it's not all about getting a first class. In those days first class graduates see jobs almost immediately. Why d sudden shift. Preferences were given to first class graduates. What happened to those special recognition. Does it mean they are not as exemplary as before. What more backing up do u need. Is the op not enough proof. I am tired. I don't expect u to accept my arguments but I won't accept yours too. 2 Likes |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:04pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
coolbibz: Yes and the punctuations.....i never give up. |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:06pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
woodcook:I'm not confused bro , You have to make yourself employable .... There are Jobs in Nigeria and you can get them either : a) Being recommended by somebody who has goodwill in an Organisation i.e someone who knows someone that knows someone Or b) Perform exceedingly well in your aptitude test and superbly deliver your lines in your interview and Gbam , win your dream Job without Man-No-Man but Merit !! There is this thing called ''cost benefit analysis'' ..... No employer will employed someone whose cost is beyond the benefit or @par with the benefit to reap from that person . Conclusion, if you don't know anybody , know your profession very well both academically and professionally , know the company under review very well , know there Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Show the company the passions you have for them in deploying your skills to boast their Opportunities and Strength and Eradicate their present threats and weaknesses It works well for Private sector but Public Sector is majorly strictly by ''recommendation'' i.e ManKnowMan !! Therefore, you wanna work in public sector , please make yourself employable , by knowing somebody who knows somebody in the Ministry,department or agency of your choice and gbam , you will get the Job ! Wetin again ? |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Marvin67: 10:18pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
I've read all sorts on this thread. Including the good the bad and the ugly posts. Here's my opinion. @Op. Yes, to an extent, graduating with a first class is over hyped. But that's the same way studying GMATS is over hyped, Preparing for Interviews is over hyped, and developing yourself is over hyped. All those are very necessary because it gives you an edge (no matter how small) over others. However, I've come to realise that nothing gives a person a Job faster than the Grace of God upon that person's life and who you know (especially in Nigeria). I know what I'm saying. This is how it works. Okay, you have a first class degree, that's fantastic. You apply for jobs, note that even if the employer requests for applications from only first class holders, he'd still get thousands of applications. You're invited for test, where you'd face GMATS, at the point, forget your university first class. You eventually pass the test, you get invited for an interview, infact at this stage, your first class becomes more of a liability, this is because the employer wants you to prove you're a first class material, he therefore fires questions at you, you have no excuses not to perform, because you're an almighty first class holder. You pass the interview stages and go for a medical. At this point fast and pray that one "oga at the top" doesn't remember that he has one unemployed cousin somewhere, cos if he remembers, he'd most likely remove one name from the list of successful applicants. So at this point, your first class can't help you. Only God can direct his hands to pick another name and not yours. All said, please don't misunderstand my point. Getting a first class is fantastic, studying GMATS is very necessary, preparing for interviews is very important. But most important of them all, is the Grace of God, because that grace can make even a third class holder get a good job without going through any of the recruitment stages. Lastly op, three months without a job is nothing. I woke up last week to realise that I've stayed for six months. Just keep yourself busy. Look for a teaching job, let children benefit from your first class brain. 4 Likes |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by DrGroove(f): 11:21pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
Thank God for Medicine and surgery.... We don't do first class things..Spend 6 years or more(as the case may be)Struggle to pass exams,get your certificate, start housemanship and earn a lovely 6-digit salary.For the smart ones,add private practice.. More cash. Go for NYSC, earn more than all other corpers. Write primaries, start residency, become a consultant in 6-8years and you rule! God bless doctors!! |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by alhabeeb(m): 11:33pm On Sep 02, 2014 |
awayeyebundle: My fellow commentator in Nairaland please know this that someone comes out with Pass in University does'nt mean that someone with 1.1 or 2.1 is more knowledgeable than him/her take for example someone that studies Applied Geology with Pass and someone that has 2.1 in Agric.Science are not the same,no matter how brilliant he/she maybe...so pls course are different,rigorous than each other and also some people cannot defend their result because of bribery issue in most of our higher institution....wht ar u sayin? Is obvious u ar absolutely ignorant. If nt what is called "Agric Sci." U thought is secondary sch subject right. Get this straight, Agriculture is a faculty/college that comprises of various depts such as Ani sci, Crop sci, Soil sc, Fisheries etc. How on earth could a Pass certf Holder in Geology or wateva u said can b better of/intelligent/hardworkin than 2:1 in any specialization of Agriculture. Certainly they offered the same basic science courses(chm, Mat,Phy,Bio,Sta etc) in 100L . Mind you the field of Agriculture arnt meant for lazy pple . #Proudly Agriculturist. |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by seribroo56(m): 12:55am On Sep 03, 2014 |
addempsea: it is a sub standard school.what are you saying. It is now your school that is standard she.rubbish |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by alentyno: 3:32am On Sep 03, 2014 |
ephi123:Check her profile pic you will understand why she is sounding so aggressive |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by alentyno: 3:48am On Sep 03, 2014 |
DrGroove: Thank God for Medicine and surgery.... We don't do first class things..Spend 6 years or more(as the case may be)Struggle to pass exams,get your certificate, start housemanship and earn a lovely 6-digit salary.For the smart ones,add private practice..More cash. Go for NYSC, earn more than all other corpers. Write primaries, start residency, become a consultant in 6-8years and you rule! God bless doctors!!It's always about money........... Passion indeed is BS. Funny thing is 99% of nigerian students deny this fact. We are actually in for the cash that's just the end game! |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by lymelyte(m): 5:50am On Sep 03, 2014 |
DrGroove: Thank God for Medicine and surgery.... We don't do first class things..Spend 6 years or more(as the case may be)Struggle to pass exams,get your certificate, start housemanship and earn a lovely 6-digit salary.For the smart ones,add private practice.. More cash. Go for NYSC, earn more than all other corpers. Write primaries, start residency, become a consultant in 6-8years and you rule! God bless doctors!!keep quiet my friend.. That is how u pple spoil d medical profession and become quack doctor.. " struggle to pass exam" SMH... |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Yemisi63: 8:01am On Sep 03, 2014 |
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Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by toygod2: 8:18am On Sep 03, 2014 |
hmmm 1 Like |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by ziidamsel: 8:29am On Sep 03, 2014 |
sandijey:So whats the right answer to give? Yes I know someone or No I don't |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by ziidamsel: 8:36am On Sep 03, 2014 |
SamSara01: I studied Banking and Finance, I just completed a professional course and I'm now a Chartered Banker and no I'm not frustrated. The class of degree I'm carrying as just not so far lived up to the hype students, lecturers and professionals alike have given it.Meanwhile banks are recruiting well now na. Try access its still on. U know when I started reading your post, at a point, I thought you read an engineering course tho. Just keep the hopes high. Its still early(for the Nigeria situation sha) to loose hope. |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by ephi123(f): 8:55am On Sep 03, 2014 |
alentyno: LOL! I can see why now oooh |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by luvola(m): 9:43am On Sep 03, 2014 |
sandijey:Take it easy. |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Nobody: 10:19am On Sep 03, 2014 |
ziidamsel: It depends on who told u about the interview. The person that told u might not want to be known so his/her job won't be jeopardised. If the person is among the panel, the person will help u secretly, But if u say u no this person, he won't be able to talk on ur behalf because they will say he is biased. That's usually how it's done in non governmental org.... if na govt org. u might not even do any interview. They' d just fix u somewhere. |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by ThaSlimKidd: 10:27am On Sep 03, 2014 |
LOOL!! Just read painstakingly through all the posts, comments, backslashes etc Look... Don't be deceived, having a first class is a huge bonus. It gives you an edge that's all. You have to do the rest.. I.e. Prove your worth. Also, I think your personality also matters in getting jobs. Most get past the test phase but fail woefully in the interview stage due to this. I've been to group interviews where the interviewer was shocked at the lack of any sort of personality by these so called first class holders. Most of them have no life outside books.. So just keep applying and get your head outta your arse. Get out there, get experience no matter how small, have a personality and most IMPORTANTLY don't forget to pray and ask for grace. #MyInput 2 Likes |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by abdulwastecx(m): 11:07am On Sep 03, 2014 |
DrGroove: Thank God for Medicine and surgery.... We don't do first class things..Spend 6 years or more(as the case may be)Struggle to pass exams,get your certificate, start housemanship and earn a lovely 6-digit salary.For the smart ones,add private practice.. More cash. Go for NYSC, earn more than all other corpers. Write primaries, start residency, become a consultant in 6-8years and you rule! God bless doctors!! and live an average life for the rest of your life.. salary paying job always end you up in the ' rat race'. educational excellency us highly recommended, read ws if yout life depends on the degree, get practical experience in your field of study, plan how to capitalized on the great potential we have in this country. Wolrd richest people are entrepreneurs, that create opportunities in mining, agriculture, trading, telecommunications, construction, manufacturing etc. salary earners will always be in the rat race |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by buzoo: 4:38pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
Gorimakpa: My dear you are still in a relatively good situation. You have been in the labour market for only three months, which I do not consider long enough to provoke angst or despondency......Pls, how does 1 get 2 Earn a living providing Niche Services. pls explain cos I am quite interested. |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by buzoo: 4:47pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
Gorimakpa: My dear you are still in a relatively good situation. You have been in the labour market for only three months, which I do not consider long enough to provoke angst or despondency...... |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by buzoo: 4:53pm On Sep 03, 2014 |
[quote author=buzoo][/quote] pls how does 1 get to earn a living providing niche services. Can u please explain better as I highly interested in wht it wud take to earn a living this way. Thank U. |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by thankyouJesus(m): 9:49am On Sep 04, 2014 |
laplace19:Good Morning Sir. Can I ask for a favour? Could you please send me a copy of the GMAT on ayadifayowole@gmail.com. Thank you in anticipation of your favourable response. |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Nobody: 12:38pm On Sep 19, 2014 |
edogho: know one thing, u are damn correct. 2sexy is smart believe me. he can learn this art and more only i feel he's overly distracted from a lot of things. i wish him success tho. it is wellbros, I don't understand... wetin I do? |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by liliangmail(f): 1:43pm On Sep 19, 2014 |
MARVIN@ u ar so so good... ur write up is kul.... so on point... |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by edogho(m): 2:22pm On Sep 19, 2014 |
2sExy1: bros, I don't understand... wetin I do?u did nothing wrong bro. just want u to relax, don't worry too much. less than a years job hunting shouldn't be a cause for worrying. i'm just trying to say u'll figure it out. and things will fall in place, that's all. [url href=www.facebook.com/kelvin saturday adigheji] kelvin saturday adigheji [/url] remember me now. i'll to chat more with u on facebook when u're less busy or network permits. i'm thinking of just dropping messages in case i don't meet u online. d best bro |
Re: The Over-hyping Of First Class Honours In Nigeria by Nobody: 4:32pm On Sep 19, 2014 |
edogho: u did nothing wrong bro. just want u to relax, don't worry too much. less than a years job hunting shouldn't be a cause for worrying. i'm just trying to say u'll figure it out. and things will fall in place, that's all. [url href=www.facebook.com/kelvin saturday adigheji] kelvin saturday adigheji [/url] remember me now. i'll to chat more with u on facebook when u're less busy or network permits. i'm thinking of just dropping messages in case i don't meet u online. d best browhere you the one that spoke with me today on facebook? the guy that asked if I was busy or it's network and i answered by saying both? |
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