Aphrodite007:


You might need to walk into a store face to face. Maybe Curry’s PC, or any other big phone store. Alternatively you could go with a mobile provider, like O2 or EE- walk into the store. Explain to them that you want a mobile contract and a phone, they will explain everything to you and tell you if you’ll likely get it or not. This way you won’t apply and get rejected (I think this affects your credit score).

If you’re not a student, you may get a yes if you’ve been here for a minimum of 3 months. If you’re a student, pls just close your eye and buy china.

You should have added that the OP would need to pass an affordability interview, so he'd need to have a job paying some reasonable income before trying for a mobile phone contract.

Going in person is indeed the best way to get credit, that's how I got one too. Just show up, speak to a representative, show them you can afford the phone contract, and they'll clear it with their manager and you're done. Don't waste time applying online for the algorithm to use you and shine. I do think 3 months is a bit too early to make a try, though.

Same thing applies to when you might want to take out a credit card - I prefer to avoid the so-called credit builder cards with lousy APRs and limits and no perks, and so I simply showed up at my bank into which my salaries are paid and spoke to an advisor.

gratefulme40:


It was short. Less than 180 days in 5 yrs. I honestly didn’t think one would be asked for proof that periods of absence was authorised by employer. However, my friend’s application was delayed because they requested she sends a letter from employer covering a period of absence of about 2 weeks


@justwise

This shouldn't be a big deal, explain that in a letter then most importantly attach your outward and inward boarding pass or ticket/ stamp in your passport etc.

During my application i had to do that even as i did not spend more than 100days in total.

I printed out my exit and entry stamps and attach them in my application package while i made reference to it in my letter

canadaishome:


I need advice please
My iPhone is bad and was told there's no support for the iphone6 anymore.
I tried to get a phone contract but was declined. I guess due to lack of credit history.
How can I get a mobile phone contract without this credit history wahala?

You don't need contract phone, buy your phone from Ebay or Facebook market place and get a simcard from Smarty or other mobile phone companies, i mentioned Smarty because they charge you for only what you used and reload your balance at the end of the month.

..with £10 you get 30GB data a month and if you don't finish it you pay for only what you used

TheGuyFromHR:


You should have added that the OP would need to pass an affordability interview, so he'd need to have a job paying some reasonable income before trying for a mobile phone contract.

Going’s in person is indeed the best way to get credit, that's how I got one too. Just show up, speak to a representative,

Everything you’ve said is spot on. I kinda reference affordability when I said he shouldn’t try it if he is a student and to manage a china phone. If the OP (what does this mean sef) is a staff, 3 months payslip is enough.

For Tier 2, It has been norm for over 5 years for you to present letter from your employers showing periods of absence even if it is Annual leave. I had to get letter from my previous employer as well.

If you can contact the HR of your previous job, please do to make your application straightforward.

gratefulme40:


It was short. Less than 180 days in 5 yrs. I honestly didn’t think one would be asked for proof that periods of absence was authorised by employer. However, my friend’s application was delayed because they requested she sends a letter from employer covering a period of absence of about 2 weeks


@justwise

Aphrodite007:
Wait let me gist you guys about interviews fails for Nigerians. 3 Nigerians I interviewed recently had the most fantastic CVs, like men, I was proud.

Only for time for interview time:

Man 1 was shouting on us at some point I even said, “please.. calm down… take a breath and relax”.. he still no gree
The other interviewer was asking why Man 1 was so angry. I had to explain that it was the person’s nature and it was normal in Nigeria. But they were worried he would shout on (senior) staff

Woman 2: she was ace. But her personality was dull. We even made jokes, she no laugh. And she kept sighing. Even me sef, I couldn’t beg for her. Some interviewers like to know you’re enjoying the interview. Make jokes as well, smile, keep a positive personality. Also if you’re going to laugh, don’t laugh inside the mic biko.

Man 3: guys. I know we are proud of our accent, but even foreigners in Nigeria learn to speak pidgin or twist their accent to speak to us. I was the only one that could hear this Man. I was the only one laughing at his jokes- the others on the panel were puzzled. So please lighten your accent small.

So you could be the best candidate but the above things will just ruin it. Seem happy, crack non-sensitive jokes, don’t gesticulate too much,M (you’re not a traffic warden), pause before you answer questions (don’t rush to answer), you could even answer a question and say “has that happened to you too?” And the interviewer may laugh and tell their own story.. and that’s how interview will turn to gist. Let them enjoy your presence.

You’ll def pass.

I agree with everything you wrote... this hussle no easy at all . Finding job is a full time work

This flowing with their jokes and banter is not easy for everyone but in my experience time helps..... When I first came I just couldn't flow, you throw one at me , if you are waiting for response... o boy I was like brick wall. I just smile awkwardly . I just couldn't respond for a while. With time I got better and as I like money pass anything (lol) , I had to teach myself that to climb to the top , there no other way than to follow with the jokes, banter, conversation and all. Me I want to climb to the very top as that the only way I know how to make money. I am not business oriented, just salary oriented

Today I flow as if I was born and bred but I smile to myself and look back. It wasn't always like that , neither did it come naturally to me.

Preshyi:
Please I would like to know about the bold part, I am the student but I believe my husband has better chances cos he is a Biochemist but has over 5 years experience working in the health sector in Nigeria and some assume he read a medical course. For now he has gotten an Amazon warehouse operative job but we are thinking of how he can switch to the medical field that has chances of sponsorship. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Tell your husband to research about trainings in the medical field e.g trainings related to medical laboratory jobs, training on how to use pcr machine etc. With a certificate in such courses and his job experience. His employability in the medical field will increase tremendously.
Don't let him waste his energy and time with warehouse work( many people think the only jobs available for newcomers are usually warehouse or care and that isn't true) . He can also go to indeed. Some agency recruit for covid tester assistants and offer training, even for someone without any form of experience. Repackage his CV expressing the details of his job experience in nigeria. Be detailed about what he did, don't just put his job title. He can work as a covid tester assistant while figuring out the trainings to do to enter into the medical field. Once into the medical field, he can then search for nhs work or employers that can sponsor his tier 2.

Preshyi:
Please I would like to know about the bold part, I am the student but I believe my husband has better chances cos he is a Biochemist but has over 5 years experience working in the health sector in Nigeria and some assume he read a medical course. For now he has gotten an Amazon warehouse operative job but we are thinking of how he can switch to the medical field that has chances of sponsorship. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Tell him to try the NHS.
Covid testing, pharmacy assistant, things like that for starters.
With a healthcare background (you didn't specify what exactly he did back in Naija), he can also get a HCA job.
Depending on his work experience, he should also continue putting in applications where he feels he can fit.
As the previous poster said, some specific training would most likely be required to qualify one for a position with sponsorship.

Mamatukwas:


Done. Thank you.

I replied, please respond to my enquiries

Yeah, I agree with you and I have similar advise that people should come as a couple. The person with a better CV will be the dependent to the other, because that person is employable.

All the best![/quote]

Hmmmm, Me as a fresh graduate with only Nysc experience and my husband with 7years experience with 2 international organizations

should I be the student because no doubt he is more employable
The only ish I have is that I have HND and the school that accept this are very few

We are looking at September 2022 intake and we are already getting our documents ready but am confused bayii

How can I pay for flight from Abuja to Heathrow please? British airline not accepting debit card....

Please pardon me if this issue has been sorted out before. The slides are much to check through.
I stay in Leicester with my family although my school is at Sheffield. My husband rented the house with his name and I’ve applied for council tax exemption but I got letter saying is only 25% will be exempted since my husband is not a student. Is that how it’s been done?
Again we’re trying to buy a car and considering the best option for insurance monthly payment ? We’re barely 2months here.
Thank you.

Adewumi2888:
How can I pay for flight from Abuja to Heathrow please? British airline not accepting debit card....

Use travelstart

Thanks so much, will definitely do more research on the training cos that work no be here. But are these trainings something he can do while still working fulltime?

captainhoo:

Tell your husband to research about trainings in the medical field e.g trainings related to medical laboratory jobs, training on how to use pcr machine etc. With a certificate in such courses and his job experience. His employability in the medical field will increase tremendously.
Don't let him waste his energy and time with warehouse work( many people think the only jobs available for newcomers are usually warehouse or care and that isn't true) . He can also go to indeed. Some agency recruit for covid tester assistants and offer training, even for someone without any form of experience. Repackage his CV expressing the details of his job experience in nigeria. Be detailed about what he did, don't just put his job title. He can work as a covid tester assistant while figuring out the trainings to do to enter into the medical field. Once into the medical field, he can then search for nhs work or employers that can sponsor his tier 2.

He tried to apply for some pharmacy assistant jobs cos that was what he did back home but in his case he worked even as a Pharmacist most times (You know Naija style), so far the ones he has seen here requires some form of qualification that he doesn't have.

TheGuyFromHR:


Tell him to try the NHS.
Covid testing, pharmacy assistant, things like that for starters.
With a healthcare background (you didn't specify what exactly he did back in Naija), he can also get a HCA job.
Depending on his work experience, he should also continue putting in applications where he feels he can fit.
As the previous poster said, some specific training would most likely be required to qualify one for a position with sponsorship.

Great

justwise:


This shouldn't be a big deal, explain that in a letter then most importantly attach your outward and inward boarding pass or ticket/ stamp in your passport etc.

During my application i had to do that even as i did not spend more than 100days in total.

I printed out my exit and entry stamps and attach them in my application package while i made reference to it in my letter

Preshyi:
He tried to apply for some pharmacy assistant jobs cos that was what he did back home but in his case he worked even as a Pharmacist most times (You know Naija style), so far the ones he has seen here requires some form of qualification that he doesn't have.

Try searching for "Pharmacy Support Worker" which is the same thing we'd call a pharmacy assistant.

Preshyi:
Thanks so much, will definitely do more research on the training cos that work no be here. But are these trainings something he can do while still working fulltime?

Madam, you are not asking the right questions. I will answer this one because I sure say OgaHR dem no go answer this one.

You should find a training first, then adjust your schedule to fit it. There are all sorts of flexible options here, evenings, weekends, whatever, and even if its weekdays, then its for your husband to take out what time is needed to make it work for him.

Aminess1:
Please pardon me if this issue has been sorted out before. The slides are much to check through.
I stay in Leicester with my family although my school is at Sheffield. My husband rented the house with his name and I’ve applied for council tax exemption but I got letter saying is only 25% will be exempted since my husband is not a student. Is that how it’s been done?
Again we’re trying to buy a car and considering the best option for insurance monthly payment ? We’re barely 2months here.
Thank you.

The elders here will see this your comment and jump and pass. They will wonder if you really came to the UK to study.
Quick tip - if you dey find something and you don't want to read through "slides" as you put it, then google. Check this link:

https://www.google.com/search?channel=trow5&client=firefox-b-d&q=living+in+the+UK+council+tax+nairaland

You obviously misunderstood me Sir, I am already schooling fulltime and if its something that requires a full time training for him then it will definitely affect our finances. so I am looking at how soon he can start considering the financial aspect. I already said I will make research but need to be aware what to look out for.

MichaelUde:


Madam, you are not asking the right questions. I will answer this one because I sure say OgaHR dem no go answer this one.

You should find a training first, then adjust your schedule to fit it. There are all sorts of flexible options here, evenings, weekends, whatever, and even if its weekdays, then its for your husband to take out what time is needed to make it work for him.

LagosismyHome:


I agree with everything you wrote... this hussle no easy at all . Finding job is a full time work

This flowing with their jokes and banter is not easy for everyone but in my experience time helps..... When I first came I just couldn't flow, you throw one at me , if you are waiting for response... o boy I was like brick wall. I just smile awkwardly . I just couldn't respond for a while. With time I got better and as I like money pass anything (lol) , I had to teach myself that to climb to the top , there no other way than to follow with the jokes, banter, conversation and all. Me I want to climb to the very top as that the only way I know how to make money. I am not business oriented, just salary oriented

Today I flow as if I was born and bred but I smile to myself and look back. It wasn't always like that , neither did it come naturally to me.

Everything you’ve said is golden. Proud of your journey as well. This is the reason why I said all interviews you get is worthy of celebration because you’ll learn with each one. Well done

Aphrodite007:


A job ad would have some words in it. Make sure you have those words in your cv. What I mean is, if you’re applying for a Scrum master role, and your cv doesn’t have “scrum” in it, it will fall through.

What I advise my mentees to do is:

Pick 3 job ads that you like. Read & digest them very well. Paraphrase each sentence into your cv (if it’s a something you’ve done or can do o).

The reason I put that last sentence is because I have a few people that “lied” in their cv and are crying now in the job.

So be kiaful- no go do pass yasef.

If you don’t know the job line, invest time into learning it, that’s how you upskill yourself for a role. E.g. if the job line says sql, go to w3schools and learn basic sql. It will help you defend it well if asked in an interview.

Also make sure you don’t have things like age, gender, full address (just London or Leeds and postcode is fine) or state of origin (lol whenever I see these in cvs i k ow it’s a Nigerian ). Please don’t put picture.

If you have money, find a cv writer online and pay them to arrange your cv for you. It’s worth the investment because they make it look very fine and some more words you may not remember.

Very insightful… ahah i feel so messy right now lol
I just submitted an application for project management (apprenticeship)

On my cv i had my age and gender but definitely not my state of origin looool

I never knew that was a big no no

Irenenwaka:



[b]On my cv i had my age and gende[/b]r but definitely not my state of origin looool

I never knew that was a big no no

But to cheer you up, some online applications do ask "diversity" questions which includes your age range, gender and race.

@Aphrodite007 you no wan mentor me ba

Preshyi:
Please I would like to know about the bold part, I am the student but I believe my husband has better chances cos he is a Biochemist but has over 5 years experience working in the health sector in Nigeria and some assume he read a medical course. For now he has gotten an Amazon warehouse operative job but we are thinking of how he can switch to the medical field that has chances of sponsorship. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Omopapa did a thread on how Biochemist can get a job in NHS in the first part of this thread. You will have to look for it. Maybe Google it.

Funky123:


Yeah, I agree with you and I have similar advise that people should come as a couple. The person with a better CV will be the dependent to the other, because that person is employable.

All the best!

Hmmmm, Me as a fresh graduate with only Nysc experience and my husband with 7years experience with 2 international organizations

should I be the student because no doubt he is more employable
The only ish I have is that I have HND and the school that accept this are very few

We are looking at September 2022 intake and we are already getting our documents ready but am confused bayii

Sometimes it’s best to just take one’s time to get things right.
I will advise you to research if post studies degrees in Nigeria are accepted for MSc in the UK. You might just need to do that and increase your school options.
The ideal thing is for you to be the student and your husband the dependent.

Funky123:


Yeah, I agree with you and I have similar advise that people should come as a couple. The person with a better CV will be the dependent to the other, because that person is employable.

All the best!

Hmmmm, Me as a fresh graduate with only Nysc experience and my husband with 7years experience with 2 international organizations

should I be the student because no doubt he is more employable
The only ish I have is that I have HND and the school that accept this are very few

We are looking at September 2022 intake and we are already getting our documents ready but am confused bayii

My take.. apply to the few schools that take HND and let him work, your family would most likely be better served this way.

tshoboy:

Sometimes it’s best to just take one’s time to get things right.
I will advise you to research if post studies degrees in Nigeria are accepted for MSc in the UK. You might just need to do that and increase your school options.
The ideal thing is for you to be the student and your husband the dependent.

Thank you so much, I have been able to see more schools that accepts HND, I will apply for my transcript next week and start applying
God bless you

Santa2:


My take.. apply to the few schools that take HND and let him work, your family would most likely be better served this way.

Thanks so much for your input, switching to this option
God bless you

Need an advice: Got to the UK three days back and ordered a Covid-19 day2 and 8 test kits from Dante’s Lab, was told I should expect the kits the following day from a mailing company in the UK. The mailing company arrived and was unable to locate my address and had to return the item to the sender(Dante lab) since they couldn’t locate my exact flat. I got to know later that day that an attempt was made to deliver the kits to me but they couldn’t get to me and it will be sent back to Dante.
I have emailed Dante several times and no response from them, I had to purchase day5 test to release kits hoping that If the previous parcel is sent back I will do my day 2 and day 5 (test to release) then leave isolation, but up till this moment no response or mails from Dante and today is my 4th day in the UK.
My Question is:, can I carry out the day 5 Covid 19 (test to release) on the 5th day and if the result comes out and it’s fine, can I start coming out and live my normal life? Or are there implications for not doing the day 2 test.

Interestig times ahead.
Patel plans visa penalties for countries that do not cooperate on deportations.

Priti Patel will be granted new powers to impose visa penalties on countries that do not cooperate on deportations, under new reforms in the Nationality and Borders Bill announced on Friday.

The Home Secretary will be able to suspend visas entirely, impose a £190 surcharge on applications to come to the UK or increase visa processing times.

The powers will affect the whole visa service, including study, work, visitor and settlement visas.


The aim is to encourage other countries to cooperate with the UK Government when it comes to deportations and removals.

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/patel-plans-visa-penalties-countries-121450643.html

dustydee:

Please how can I join your mentorship club? I need a mentor badly. I am trying to change careers at the moment and think I have some skills but need guidance to put it all together.
Is it ok if I contact you?

I’ll reply in the next one