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| Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Nobody: 5:31pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Please I need advice, any advice. I graduated with a 3rd class in Chemistry from three years ago (I only blame myself for that) and after I finished my NYSC a year ago I just plunged into a depressive state in regards to my mistake (my education) and my future (career) sometimes breaking down in tears when I think of things I've taken for granted in my life. I started working on myself a few months ago and I've made some progress I proud of but every now and then it's easy to be overwhelmed with self doubt. I made a cv without work experience along with a cover letter a few days ago and applied for a few entry level jobs like graduate intern, sales, restaurant supervisor etc via jobberman and the companies email but I'm not too sure I'll be getting any calls from them. I didn't come here to get sympathy just an honest advice or opinion on what to do. Can I do a pgd in chemical engineering or just chemistry or pursue a business or computer/tech course, are there jobs I can get with my degree maybe to get skills and work experience? I deeply appreciate any advice. Thank you. 42 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Xscape1993(m): 5:34pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Don't give up on yourself bro. Keep pushing up. Greatness is in every man. 123 Likes 5 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Bigredmachine: 5:35pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Make una advice us abeg... We plenty for this cycle 110 Likes 8 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Nobody: 5:43pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Xscape1993:Even as I type this I have tears in my eyes. I'm grateful for the mere fact that I'm alive but sometimes I just don't know what to do. I wake up, eat, read and sleep, my life for the past two years has just been a mostly unfulfilling cycle. 57 Likes 5 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by thesicilian: 5:51pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Don't blame yourself for graduating with a 3rd class or not having work experience. Blame yourself for your lack of direction. You should take out some time to map out a plan for your life, or else you'll find yourself just floating aimlessly along from one boring job to the other. 119 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Xscape1993(m): 5:53pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Dizzyish:Where do you stay and from? I almost gave up in life, but thank God I did not give up. I am bouncing back by His blood that He shed on the cross for my sake. 30 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by illicit(m): 5:54pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Wetin do 3rd class  Don't let Nigeria get to u bro My family is a Fulbright scholar presently, he has 3rd class from Nigeria 159 Likes 6 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by chatinent: 5:55pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
More reasons I advise students not to subscribe to the “dem no dey carry first” nonsense in tertiary institutions. By the way OP, it is not the end of the world. With perseverance and hard work, you can make the subsequent results bring smiles to your face. You are welcome. 19 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Xscape1993(m): 5:57pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
We all need to remain focus no matter what. 4 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by othermen: 6:01pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
I think it is better if you say ‘seeking direction’ rather than ‘with no direction’ … seeking direction itself is a good direction. Also I think you need to stop seeing yourself as inferior. Try to take your circumstances as an opportunity to propel more. If job is not forthcoming, It may be God telling you that he did not intend you to be an employee but an employer. Rather than applying as a supervisor in a restaurant, you should be able to start one for instance. If you still feel oriented towards academics, you have to ask yourself, to what end that is. Is it to equip you to be employable? How many of your classmates are working in a chemistry related role? If there (they) are, maybe continue down that road then. Whatever skill you learn or acquire, you should ask yourself…to what end. If it’s to increase your chances in the labor market; that sounds reasonable but are there better reasons that could inform your choice? Allow the opportunities that surrounds you inform your decision. I know young medical Doctors selling hair, I know barristers or law graduates doing events planning and I know many engineers working as tellers in the bank, unfulfilled in the role. Look at the informal sector and do so with your best efforts. There’s certainly something for you there if your intent to make something meaningful of your life is strong enough. All the best to you. 73 Likes 8 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Nobody: 6:19pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Xscape1993: 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Nobody: 6:25pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
othermen:Thank you. Please what would you suggest? I was thinking maybe I should do a pgd in chemistry or chem engr. (if that's possible) so at least I can have a fighting chance applying for shell, moni pulo or maybe nnpc because oil& gas is why I choose chemisty, I don't know.. 2 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Nobody: 6:29pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
thesicilian:That's the thing- I don't even know where to start let alone make a plan. 5 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Karleb(m): 6:40pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
First things first, stop pitying yourself and stop encouraging people to pity you. You have a third class, so what? Employers don't want to see the 3rd class on your CV, so remove it and just put B. Sc Chemistry. Keep trying bro. Don't be afraid of failure. Try to join a group of like minded fellow. 73 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by neoG(f): 8:06pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Your certificate is just a mere paper. What will determine your how successful you will become for me is: 1.Knowing God for your self 2.Change your mindset. Use a year to reprogram ur mind. U can't go far with the way I see u think about yourself 3.Develop street smartness 4.Skill upgrade. Leave adding certificate upon certificate and pursue raw skill on what is profitable, lasting and u will love doing. 37 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by David2221(m): 8:11pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
FaithfuII18: Olofofo oshi! Why u won know? Give advice if you get one. Act mature man 60 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by David2221(m): 8:17pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
FaithfuII18: Lol. Sey u dey ask as to why he graduated with 3rd class won't solve anything. He realized his mistake already. 13 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Bigredmachine: 8:17pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
FaithfuII18: yes... my life has been filled with depression of some kind over the years, i am currently learning how to become a ui/ux designer to see if i could start a career from there i have also tried forex, but its not working betting nko, that one has showed me more pepper than anything else... i just tire and i dont want to go the wrong side of life to make it 35 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by David2221(m): 8:18pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
FaithfuII18: Keep trolling,we already know your type. 10 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Bigredmachine: 8:18pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
FaithfuII18: you no get sense i swear, u wey no be third class... how much u dey earn in a year... 22 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by jeph19(m): 8:35pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Get up bro, you're not the only one with a 3rd class, you may be the only one speaking up. Use the internet to develop your self You May even be more charismatic and sophisticated when you're done with yourself! 13 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Xscape1993(m): 9:18pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Dizzyish:Okay. Let's see what our good Lord can do for His kingdom children. 6 Likes |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by samwash(m): 9:26pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
@Op, you graduated with a 3rd class & you are there crying foul, some pple nor near school gate. If you want to aquire more papper, go for a Pgd, before switching to the course you want. By the time you hit the real world you will kwn that your 3rd class even the 1st class is irrelevant, and you will realize that you have been wasting your time after all these years of graduation. You are just wasting your time in depression & self pity, dust up your self & keep moving. The world is looking for entrepreneurs, innovator's, Creators, nobody send what you graduated with, the secret in skills,that is what will market you to the world. If you are still in doubts go & ask Senator Dino Malaye. SDM. 33 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by macnino399: 9:48pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Don't loose hope bro It won't take more than a minute for God to change your story. The richest of Men are those that provides solutions to problems. Think deep |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by sunnx(f): 10:29pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Even Dino Melaye graduated with 3rd class and became Senator of Federal Republic of Nigeria and cruising with Nigeria Naira on social media and living extra large. Bro., no let that weigh you down certificate no be success like one of the best musician in late 80's and early 90's says in is music " grammar, grammar, grammar no be money, grammar, grammar, grammar no be success, grammar, grammar, grammar no be my language ~~ Shina Peter. Indirectly, he's letting us to know that success is a choice if you can work things out for yourself and if you believe is certificate, it's still your choice. But there's a Yorubas parable that says " A child that made money back home is the one to be praise" 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by sunnx(f): 10:33pm On Sep 29, 2021 |
Even Dino Melaye graduated with 3rd class and became Senator of Federal Republic of Nigeria and cruising with Nigeria Naira on social media and living extra large. Bro., no let that weigh you down certificate no be success like one of the best musician in late 80's and early 90's says in is music " grammar, grammar, grammar no be money, grammar, grammar, grammar no be success, grammar, grammar, grammar no be my language ~~ Shina Peter. Indirectly, he's letting us to know that success is a choice if you can work things out for yourself and if you believe is certificate, it's still your choice. But there's a Yorubas parable that says " A child that made money back home is the one to be praise" Bro abi na aunty you be, use your brain with the little education you had acquired to grow in life. 1 Like |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Elijah348(m): 5:38am On Sep 30, 2021 |
Dear OP, The fact that you finished with a third class shouldn't mean the end of the world and the blame game wouldn't help you either. Yes you finished with a third class and all hope seems lost but it really isn't. This is the time to actually fight harder and smarter and learn from the mistakes of your past. Applying for jobs is an okey move but know that even first class and second class in nigeria never see job finish so I'll advise you to think outside the box in your search as connections is what would serve you best right now. I know it's though but I want to assure you that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. You just have to work harder and smarter from now on. Good luck. P.s- I graduated with a third class and have a job in a reputable company without knowing anyone there and if I can then so can you. 23 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by Emmanuel909090: 6:13am On Sep 30, 2021 |
If you intend to be in nigeria, forget job and build a tech skill. 14 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Third Class Graduate With No Direction by webhead: 6:55am On Sep 30, 2021 |
Dizzyish:Bro, the best advice anyone can give you is to start an online business!!!!! Self publishing on Amazon, while difficult at the start, is an online business you can start with no money. You can start by publishing low content books with just a laptop and internet connection. Check the thread for that here on nairaland or buy a course to make things easier. Or start doing freelancing, youtube, digital marketing Checkout the fiverr accelerator course. I hope you found this helpful. 3 Likes |
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