If your're struggling to get a job, and you're wondering 'What am I doing wrong? What is that employers want that I don’t have?' - this interview will help you gain a level of clarity.

I had the rare privilege of interviewing an international HR practitioner, who is currently the HR Director of a global multinational, working in their Lagos office. I asked her to provide answers to some of the most burning questions on the minds of young job-seekers.

She gave the inside scoop on:

1. The key employability skills employers look for in graduates
2. How to use social media platforms like LinkedIn to find jobs
3. How to negotiate your salary / pay package
+ lots more!

It's an audio recording and you can listen here:

http://skillsonthehouse.com/insider-tips-and-tricks-from-an-international-hr-practioner/





That's me on the left by the way

Nice one a @ OP. I listened to ur guest. Well said and good job to you too.

But wait o, all those things they(HR) want from an applicant, how much would they be ready to pay. An HR wants the best hand in the market and most times they will not keep their part of the bargain.
I guess their is no job in this country jare. The Supply for Labour is higher than the demand for labour and that's the reason for all those skills and qualifications. Eg she said ur look matters a lot, what if you have not been employed for like one year after sch, how does she want u to look? Good right? Without maintenance abi? Abeg u guys shud just chill. Some pple who are working today are not better than those who have not been opportuned to secure a job jare.

This should boost the chances of smart job seekers in the Labour Market. Good job OP

I already signed up on the site and hoping to get your Newsletters. Great initiative. The latter part of the recording however wasn't that clear. Please take note in case of next time. Seriously, I would love to hear more recordings like this. I already bookmarked the site (feels like this is gonna be one addiction. LOL)

Would be glad to be part of this if the chance ever surfaces. Presently running my Masters in Industrial and Labour Relations.

At OP nice one

@komek

Most of this HR executive were dullards in the various field they graduated from, but were just opportune through connection to get to the level they are now.

You see many if them getting 3rd class and pass on their various courses in the university. Yet they come here on social media to brag. I personally know of one in my street, she graduated with pass in Statistics (very simple course), but through her uncle got a job in a small firm not even a big one self, yet if you hear her downgrade Nigerian unemployed graduate, you will cry.

Hi everyone, thanks soo much for the feedback, I'm glad you liked it. The plan is to get into as many Nigerian companies as possible, and get the people in charge of HR and recruitment to give us the inside gist.

Really sorry about the poor audio, not sure what happened but it suddenly went wonky at a point - I will try my best to make sure it doesn't happen in subsequent interviews

@komek, thanks for you comment. So I COMPLETELY understand where you are coming from, and yes you are right - it is sometimes not fair that recruiters make all these demands from job-seekers - unfortunately it is what it is, they have the upper hand simply by virtue of the fact that supply of labour is higher than demand like you rightly pointed out. Having said that, it doesn't mean that there are no opportunities out there - it's a 'survival of the fittest' kind of situation, and only the strong will survive. So I generally advice job seekers to learn as much as they can about what it takes to get a foot in the door, and that is one of the things Skills On The House is trying to do.

komek:
Nice one a @ OP. I listened to ur guest. Well said and good job to you too.

But wait o, all those things they(HR) want from an applicant, how much would they be ready to pay. An HR wants the best hand in the market and most times they will not keep their part of the bargain.
I guess their is no job in this country jare. The Supply for Labour is higher than the demand for labour and that's the reason for all those skills and qualifications. Eg she said ur look matters a lot, what if you have not been employed for like one year after sch, how does she want u to look? Good right? Without maintenance abi? Abeg u guys shud just chill. Some pple who are working today are not better than those who have not been opportuned to secure a job jare.

The interview is quite illuminating. she seemed to emphasized on skills.

But @op you tall oh.



Anyway Anyone who needs Dragnet, SHL, Workforce PQ & answers should check this thread

https://www.nairaland.com/2685888/myjob-mobile-app-android

Someone please create a link to download the audio content.

palladin:
The interview is quite illuminating. she seemed to emphasized on skills.

But @op you tall oh.



Anyway Anyone who needs Dragnet, SHL, Workforce PQ & answers should check this thread

https://www.nairaland.com/2685888/myjob-mobile-app-android

I finally wrote the piece. See this:
http://www.thejobseekerscreed.com/2016/02/myjob-mobile-app-job-seekers-app.html

Akosxxx:
Someone please create a link to download the audio content.

You want to spoil business for OP?

I'm running outa data (MB ) already....could you highly the key points here?

GenoMI:
...

What are u exactly?


And u seem to have 3 monikers on nl
...

MiddyO
Flowers

@GenoMI Well done .

Thanks @Samspeaks

Samspeaks:
@GenoMI Well done .

Ahh @abumeinben - my name is Genevieve a.k.a GenoMi on NL (no other handle or 'moniker') .

I have my profile here - http://skillsonthehouse.com/about/

abumeinben:


What are u exactly?


And u seem to have 3 monikers on nl
...

MiddyO
Flowers

Pure Statistics very simple? wakeup may be the gave you statistics for sociology. If it is pure statistics as a course under Physical or Natural Science. U won't say such.
@FrankLampard : 1:22pm
At OP nice one
@komek

Most of this HR executive were dullards in the various field they
graduated from, but were just opportune through connection to get
to the level they are now.
You see many if them getting 3rd class and pass on their vario
us
courses in the university. Yet they come here on social media to
brag. I personally know of one in my street, she graduated with
pass in Statistics (very simple course), but through her uncle got a
job in a small firm not even a big one self, yet if you hear her
downgrade Nigerian unemployed graduate, you will cry.
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Nice One GenoMI and you got a nice blog/website too.
But aside advisory services, what else do you offer?

FrankLampard:
At OP nice one

@komek

Most of this HR executive were dullards in the various field they graduated from, but were just opportune through connection to get to the level they are now.

You see many if them getting 3rd class and pass on their various courses in the university. Yet they come here on social media to brag. I personally know of one in my street, she graduated with pass in Statistics (very simple course), but through her uncle got a job in a small firm not even a big one self, yet if you hear her downgrade Nigerian unemployed graduate, you will cry.

you called statistics a simple course. please tell the whole world what you study and let compare and contrast.

FrankLampard:
At OP nice one

@komek

Most of this HR executive were dullards in the various field they graduated from, but were just opportune through connection to get to the level they are now.

You see many if them getting 3rd class and pass on their various courses in the university. Yet they come here on social media to brag. I personally know of one in my street, she graduated with pass in Statistics (very simple course), but through her uncle got a job in a small firm not even a big one self, yet if you hear her downgrade Nigerian unemployed graduate, you will cry.

Na so my brother.

nenergy:


I finally wrote the piece. See this:
http://www.thejobseekerscreed.com/2016/02/myjob-mobile-app-job-seekers-app.html

Wow. I'm impressed and grateful. It's good. Thanks.

obinoral1179:
you called statistics a simple course. please tell the whole world what you study and let compare and contrast.

Sorry bro, don't take it personal, I did some a STAT courses and they were very simple to me then. Sorry for generalizing.

GenoMI:
Thanks @Samspeaks

I am a presenter and content writer. Let me know how we can work together. Heres my mail. samspeaks1@yahoo.com.

FrankLampard:


Sorry bro, don't take it personal, I did some a STAT courses and they were very simple to me then. Sorry for generalizing.

apology accepted, that is the beauty of statistics. They are few courses that will not offer statistics in our tertiary institution but what you guys offer is just the application aspect of some model but will formulate the model you used. we are called the unsung hero and we can fit in anywhere especially where human and data are involve. if Nigeria can get their statistics right, then we are good to go. gracias to you bro.

GenoMI:
Ahh @abumeinben - my name is Genevieve a.k.a GenoMi on NL (no other handle or 'moniker') .

I have my profile here - http://skillsonthehouse.com/about/

Well...it's alryt.

Will go tru u blog later....would've love Listen to that chat...no data..

I don't know if you can send me the audio

Nice one Madam Genevieve, you are doing a great job with this. Is this what you do full-time?

obinoral1179:
apology accepted, that is the beauty of statistics. They are few courses that will not offer statistics in our tertiary institution but what you guys offer is just the application aspect of some model but will formulate the model you used. we are called the unsung hero and we can fit in anywhere especially where human and data are involve. if Nigeria can get their statistics right, then we are good to go. gracias to you bro.

i was shocked when he/she claimed statistics was a CHEAP COURSE....what they did was a brief aspect of statistics taught in SS1.But i am not blaming him/her because it was an emotional statement

Hi @ndcide, not yet, I still work a 9 - 5, but will soon transition to this full-time

ndcide:
Nice one Madam Genevieve, you are doing a great job with this. Is this what you do full-time?

Hi davide470, thanks for your comment. I will be launching my signature online course in June to help young job seekers successfully transition from education to employment. I will continue to publish my weekly videos and HR expert interviews and those will be accessible to everybody!

davide470:
Nice One GenoMI and you got a nice blog/website too.

But aside advisory services, what else do you offer?

Hi @abumeiben, I will summarise the interview and let the house know once I put it up on the blog

abumeinben:


Well...it's alryt.

Will go tru u blog later....would've love Listen to that chat...no data..

I don't know if you can send me the audio

I listened to your audio it was nice tried to volunteer myself in an organisation once in the accounting dept to get experience nd I was told the accounting dept was meant for only yorubas