Many job seekers don’t realize this, but the reason their requests for jobs go unanswered is because of this common phrase.

This phrase seems innocent enough. Many unknowingly repeat this phrase to their detriment in their discussions with key influencers, in social media and LinkedIn posts, to friends and families without thinking about its consequence.

What is this phrase, you might wonder? It’s this:

“I need a job”


What does “I need a job” mean? Is it a blue-collar work, like artisan, trader or mechanic? Because those are all jobs.

Is it a full-time or part-time job you need?

Is it a banking job, a teaching job or a manufacturing job?

Is it an HR job, a marketing job or a sales job?

“I need a job” does not tell us any of these.


This phrase is doubly dangerous. It confuses those that sincerely want to help you, and attracts to you those that want to exploit you. Those that want to help you do not know where to start from, because you have confused them with the phrase “I need a job”. There are too many varieties of paying jobs available, so they have no idea how to advise you properly or what direction to point you to when you say this phrase.

“I need a job” screams of desperation. It positions you as a beggar desperate to find work and eager to take any crumbs thrown your way. It attracts you to opportunists that only seek to capitalize on the unemployment crisis by either defrauding you through unauthorized pre employment fees, or connecting you to low-paying jobs in abusive environments with meager benefits.

What do I say then if I’m looking for a job and have no real idea what work I can do? Great question. Read the book “Navigating the Nigerian Job Market” on Okadabooks. It gives a guide on how to formulate your replacement to “I need a job”, a Personal Pitch that summarizes your unique strengths, interests, capability and target Lane into a compelling proposition that makes it easy for others to connect you to your dream job. Book is free to read for a limited period.

Oga when you tell someone 'I need a job', the next logical question is 'what is your qualification' or' what type of job can you do'.
All you wrote up there is just trying to force content on your blog,it doesn't make sense.

If I don't have a job, and actively looking for one; isn't it apt to say I need a job?

What's it with the aspire to maguire

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dat9jaguy:
Oga when you tell someone 'I need a job', the next logical question is 'what is your qualification' or' what type of job can you do'.
All you wrote up there is just trying to force content on your blog,it doesn't make sense.

It’s good to stay off topics you don’t understand. If it were as simple as what you described, why then is the rate of unemployment this high in this country?

And there is no blog being promoted in my post, anyone with seeing eyes and a thinking brain can recognize this.

If seeing jobseekers remain unemployed is not an issue that concerns you, then stay in your lane. This comment of yours is the equivalent of diarrhea - absolutely zero value.

dat9jaguy:
Oga when you tell someone 'I need a job', the next logical question is 'what is your qualification' or' what type of job can you do'.
All you wrote up there is just trying to force content on your blog,it doesn't make sense.

Op ended up making no sense at all, I didn't even bother to read all the jargon he posted up there.

mollie12:
Many job seekers don’t realize this, but the reason their requests for jobs go unanswered is because of this common phrase.

This phrase seems innocent enough. Many unknowingly repeat this phrase to their detriment in their discussions with key influencers, in social media and LinkedIn posts, to friends and families without thinking about its consequence.

What is this phrase, you might wonder? It’s this:

“I need a job”


What does “I need a job” mean? Is it a blue-collar work, like artisan, trader or mechanic? Because those are all jobs.

Is it a full-time or part-time job you need?

Is it a banking job, a teaching job or a manufacturing job?

Is it an HR job, a marketing job or a sales job?

“I need a job” does not tell us any of these.


This phrase is doubly dangerous. It confuses those that sincerely want to help you, and attracts to you those that want to exploit you. Those that want to help you do not know where to start from, because you have confused them with the phrase “I need a job”. There are too many varieties of paying jobs available, so they have no idea how to advise you properly or what direction to point you to when you say this phrase.

“I need a job” screams of desperation. It positions you as a beggar desperate to find work and eager to take any crumbs thrown your way. It attracts you to opportunists that only seek to capitalize on the unemployment crisis by either defrauding you through unauthorized pre employment fees, or connecting you to low-paying jobs in abusive environments with meager benefits.

What do I say then if I’m looking for a job and have no real idea what work I can do? Great question. Read the book “Navigating the Nigerian Job Market” on Okadabooks. It gives a guide on how to formulate your replacement to “I need a job”, a Personal Pitch that summarizes your unique strengths, interests, capability and target Lane into a compelling proposition that makes it easy for others to connect you to your dream job. Book is free to read for a limited period.

Biko tell us what to say, you just brought this up and you are referring us to another link, what should we now say instead of " I need a job "?

mollie12:


It’s good to stay off topics you don’t understand. If it were as simple as what you described, why then is the rate of unemployment this high in this country?

And there is no blog being promoted in my post, anyone with seeing eyes and a thinking brain can recognize this.

If seeing jobseekers remain unemployed is not an issue that concerns you, then stay in your lane. This comment of yours is the equivalent of diarrhea - absolutely zero value.

Oga leave story. So the the unemployment rate of this country is caused because we ask people 'I need a job'.
You see people creating contents, you think say e easy. Put on your thinking cap, my friend, and stop being lazy.

*HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE PROUD*

*1. If you cannot* submit yourself to higher authority.

*2. If you find it* difficult to accept corrections.

*3. If you are too big* to say “sorry”.

*4. If you think that* your success or achievements are based on your efforts.

*5. If you don’t have* respect for people.

*6. If you are always* feeling superior to others.

*7. If you always want to control* or dominate others.

*8. If you think that you* are better than other people.

*9. If you cannot work under* those with lesser qualifications.

*10. If you always want people* to respect and honour you.

*11. If you want people to* notice you anywhere you go.

*12. If you are a graduate and you* feel too big to do any small job till you get a big one.

*13. If you cannot marry* those with lesser qualifications (especially as a female).

*14. If you are always angry* at those who correct you.

*15. If you avoid those* who criticize you.

*16. If you feel* too big to learn.

*17. If you feel ashamed* to ask questions about what you don’t know.

*18. If you are always bragging* about your achievements/connections.

*19. If you don’t consider it necessary to say* “thank you” to those who help you.

*20. If you desire to always be* addressed by your title.

*21. If you think that nobody* knows more than you.

*22. If you think that you cannot* make mistakes.

*23. If you are fond of blaming others* for your actions/inactions

*24. If you think that you know* everything in life.

*25. Pride limits a man's destiny*
Pride destroys glory.
Pride devalues grace and anointing

*26. The earlier we make a change* and accept adequate corrections.

*27 When you look at those who helped* you to get to the top as nothing.

*28 When you refused to appreciate those* who have been a blessing to your life even when you have over enough to do so.

*29 When message of God has no value or meaning to you* through the same man of God or person God has tremendously used for your upliftment.

*30 When you are too* officious about position.

Don't be conscious of tittle be humble. Remember, God resist the proud but gives Grace to the humble.

Thanks.✍️