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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by HRMK: 3:49pm On Nov 17, 2021
as a unigraduate.ur matured enough to pick whichever u like!

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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Jackipapa: 3:50pm On Nov 17, 2021
Follow your heart!
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Nemesis0147(m): 3:50pm On Nov 17, 2021
Abalado:
Meet ur pastor and pray about it , u won't get a right answer here
pastor ti bawo undecided

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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by nextstep(m): 3:50pm On Nov 17, 2021
Be a solar installer, then distributor, then graduate to electronics manufacturer.
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by AZControversial(m): 3:53pm On Nov 17, 2021
I am from an Electrical Electronics Engineering background.

In my humble opinion.... this is very rare. Many would kill to have this. You're very fortunate.
You can develop from there. And be sure to have hands-on experience as you go. The opportunities are endless.


My one kobo.
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Swealy: 3:54pm On Nov 17, 2021
You can enter into the marketing field with no degree but you cannot get into the engineering field without a related degree.

So just get the engr degree but develop skill sets programming, IT or project management, Do as much free online courses as you can I beg you.

In Nigeria only skill set will differentiate you and it might not even be enough but God is your strength

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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Nobody: 3:56pm On Nov 17, 2021
Engineering. Take some HSE certifications and apply for jobs outside the country especially in the middle east and you will thank me later.

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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Angelacruz: 3:56pm On Nov 17, 2021
Go for engineering
Grand194:
I work as a senior brand designer in one of the multinationals in the country. My being there sparked my interest in building a career in marketing.

I am from an Electrical Electronics Engineering background. While in school i loved both engineering and graphics design. I have also wanted the opportunity of working for brands to change or improve consumer perception of a product from ideation to final production.

Here's the thing, I want to start a career in marketing if I'm to remain in Nigeria next year, I'd have to take the necessary certifications needed and jobs that will get me to the peak of the career. On the other hand, I want to continue my career in Engineering. This would mean I travel out of the country for masters and stay there for the next 10 years building that dream.

Reason is the discipline of Engineering I chose, getting jobs is not easy in Nigeria, especially when you want to grow in the core of electrical /electronics engineering and make good money. Please not companies like Ikedc.

Now I'm confused on which to go for. I completed my youth service last year. I'm just starting life fully and don't want to waste time and opportunities.

What path would you advise me to take and why?

I'd really appreciate your thoughts.




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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by anyilalaz: 4:00pm On Nov 17, 2021
Op, it sad and unfortunate you want to ditch engineering to marketing. Who told you there is no job for electrical and electronic engineers in the country. Do this program : PLC with expertise in any two of Allen Bradley, ABB, Honeywell or Siemens and you will come and thank me latest six months after knowing all about it in solving problems and providing solutions. I rest my case... You could earn as more as 500k to million for a start as an expert

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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by cooooooks(m): 4:00pm On Nov 17, 2021
With Graphic Design and marketing, you can work anyway and for yourself.

With engineering, you pretty much need an employer.

I'd suggest that you go for graphic design with the aim of working for a tech company within 4 years.

Grand194:
I work as a senior brand designer in one of the multinationals in the country. My being there sparked my interest in building a career in marketing.

I am from an Electrical Electronics Engineering background. While in school i loved both engineering and graphics design. I have also wanted the opportunity of working for brands to change or improve consumer perception of a product from ideation to final production.

Here's the thing, I want to start a career in marketing if I'm to remain in Nigeria next year, I'd have to take the necessary certifications needed and jobs that will get me to the peak of the career. On the other hand, I want to continue my career in Engineering. This would mean I travel out of the country for masters and stay there for the next 10 years building that dream.

Reason is the discipline of Engineering I chose, getting jobs is not easy in Nigeria, especially when you want to grow in the core of electrical /electronics engineering and make good money. Please not companies like Ikedc.

Now I'm confused on which to go for. I completed my youth service last year. I'm just starting life fully and don't want to waste time and opportunities.

What path would you advise me to take and why?

I'd really appreciate your thoughts.




Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by wentroublecomes: 4:01pm On Nov 17, 2021
SamuelAnyawu:
Go and Learn Civil Engineering.

My Bro graduated as a Chemical Engineer after the search for job he settled as a Secondary school teacher grin

After two years he got tired and resigned. He started following Civil Engineers to site and also got admission form a PGD in Civil.

Now he is a full blown money making Engineer residing on the Lagos Island grin

Go into what’s profitable in Nigeria. Our country doesn’t Favour all courses grin

Please, can you connect me with your bro?
I'm a civil engineering graduate (HND 2015) and I'm jobless right now.
It's really affecting my family and my wife is even about to give birth. I'll appreciate it.
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Sorrento: 4:04pm On Nov 17, 2021
seanwilliam:
Marketing




Most people that studied engineering in Nigeria are now working in different fields not related to their course of study. It’s hard to get a job with that course grin.. As far as you’re in Nigeria , I’ll suggest you go for marketing— you can always land a part time job for marketing or you create one yourself . DYOR..

grin



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You just opened mouth and talk trash
Engineering has the highest success rate in Nigeria. Just search for electrical engineering jobs on Google and see how many openings you will see undecided

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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Joetttimua1811(m): 4:21pm On Nov 17, 2021
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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by abobote: 4:22pm On Nov 17, 2021
Imagine question, market is not in the same class with engineering
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Realrex(m): 4:31pm On Nov 17, 2021
I am a Surveyor but I am into affiliate marketing.

Acquire your engineering experience and venture into marketing...
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Olakunleyakub(m): 4:37pm On Nov 17, 2021
I can't agree less you have really spoken the truth.
okeyumez:
With your Engineering certificate you can also be a good marketer provided you can do make a good presentation.
Why not work first in any engineering company for better practical experience before going for masters in engineering. Why is black man too keen about masters certificate? Masters certificate is good but highly overrated and doesn't make the holder better than field engineers with less than first degree. HND holder in China/ Japan is far far better than a Nigerian with
PhD in engineering. We only use our multiple degrees to speak grammar and deceit. Producing zero
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by MrPresent(m): 4:38pm On Nov 17, 2021
This one that everyone is now moving to IT, what now happens to those of us that don't have passion for anything IT.

To operate laptop sef na war not to talk of Programming. We will just faint undecided

I don tire

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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Olakunleyakub(m): 4:42pm On Nov 17, 2021
Among all those engeering courses civil and petroleum engineer tend to be the lucrative ones among them but others takes the grace of Allah to survive in Nigeria
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by NairaMaster1(m): 4:59pm On Nov 17, 2021
Grand194:
I work as a senior brand designer in one of the multinationals in the country. My being there sparked my interest in building a career in marketing.

I am from an Electrical Electronics Engineering background. While in school i loved both engineering and graphics design. I have also wanted the opportunity of working for brands to change or improve consumer perception of a product from ideation to final production.

Here's the thing, I want to start a career in marketing if I'm to remain in Nigeria next year, I'd have to take the necessary certifications needed and jobs that will get me to the peak of the career. On the other hand, I want to continue my career in Engineering. This would mean I travel out of the country for masters and stay there for the next 10 years building that dream.

Reason is the discipline of Engineering I chose, getting jobs is not easy in Nigeria, especially when you want to grow in the core of electrical /electronics engineering and make good money. Please not companies like Ikedc.

Now I'm confused on which to go for. I completed my youth service last year. I'm just starting life fully and don't want to waste time and opportunities.

What path would you advise me to take and why?

I'd really appreciate your thoughts.





Both
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by NairaMaster1(m): 4:59pm On Nov 17, 2021
Grand194:
I work as a senior brand designer in one of the multinationals in the country. My being there sparked my interest in building a career in marketing.

I am from an Electrical Electronics Engineering background. While in school i loved both engineering and graphics design. I have also wanted the opportunity of working for brands to change or improve consumer perception of a product from ideation to final production.

Here's the thing, I want to start a career in marketing if I'm to remain in Nigeria next year, I'd have to take the necessary certifications needed and jobs that will get me to the peak of the career. On the other hand, I want to continue my career in Engineering. This would mean I travel out of the country for masters and stay there for the next 10 years building that dream.

Reason is the discipline of Engineering I chose, getting jobs is not easy in Nigeria, especially when you want to grow in the core of electrical /electronics engineering and make good money. Please not companies like Ikedc.

Now I'm confused on which to go for. I completed my youth service last year. I'm just starting life fully and don't want to waste time and opportunities.

What path would you advise me to take and why?

I'd really appreciate your thoughts.





Both.
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by SunTzu123(m): 4:59pm On Nov 17, 2021
Advice for the young; marketing skills can make you the MD of ANY company (including a bank!).
With only engineering skills, you can only become the Head of Engineering department.
Since you studied engineering, please embrace marketing.
Depends on you though. Lack of marketing skills is one reason why many startups with wonderful products never make it beyond five years.
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Ashirioluwa: 5:06pm On Nov 17, 2021
Your best bet is your passion
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by comrChris(m): 5:07pm On Nov 17, 2021
Olakunleyakub:
Among all those engeering courses civil and petroleum engineer tend to be the lucrative ones among them but others takes the grace of Allah to survive in Nigeria

I beg to disagree, if people know how versatile chemical engineering is, they won't come and talk down on the course.
With Chemical Engineering, you have so many opportunities, unless you don't know the course. Someone even said his brother studied chemical engineering and later went to civil because of lack of job, pls your brother is the problem not the course he studied

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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Luvvy01(f): 5:12pm On Nov 17, 2021

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Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by AllKnowing: 5:18pm On Nov 17, 2021
You’re deceiving yourself
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Lordbinsmar: 5:28pm On Nov 17, 2021
okeyumez:
[s][/s]With your Engineering certificate you can also be a good marketer provided you can do make a good presentation.
Why not work first in any engineering company for better practical experience before going for masters in engineering. Why is black man too keen about masters certificate? Masters certificate is good but highly overrated and doesn't make the holder better than field engineers with less than first degree. HND holder in China/ Japan is far far better than a Nigerian with
PhD in engineering. We only use our multiple degrees to speak grammar and deceit.[s][/s] Producing zero
Re: Marketing Or Engineering, Which Should I Choose? by Raxxye(m): 5:53pm On Nov 17, 2021
Unityp:
Choose where you have your passion and ask God to bless Ur hussle
Na d way your sentence rhyme, na im I like!

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