Ezegozie:
Before I start my main story, I will like to do the first thing first, which is to recognise, respect and thank this wonderful and nice Gentleman, (walex360) who I met on Nairaland few months ago, who was of great help to me today.
Inshort, without him today, my trip to Eket would have been futile and I would have ended up being frustrated.

Now back to the main gist,
sequel to series of advice being given on this particular section of Nairaland about Job hunt and prior preparation, I decided to take the bull by the horns today by going to the most industralized part of my state of deployment, Eket.
But before my journey , I browsed for the contacts and address of the companies I intended to visit, so that everything would be easy for me.

On getting to Eket, the tune of the music changed and I started seeing what I didn't expect.
I noticed that majority of the oil servicing companies at Eket don't put any conspicuous sign post at the entrance of their office and it made it extremely difficult if not impossible to locate them.

Then, an Idea came to my mind, and I remembered this honest Gentleman I met on Nairaland who works at Eket, and fortunately for me, he was "OFF" in his work place, and he immediately gave me the address to his place and I wasted no more time branching to his area.
I must confess, he really made my trip to Eket meaningful by leaving what he was doing to follow me to so many companies which I never knew were companies because there was no sign post at their entrance.

Today, I really experienced what Job hunt is like and at a particular place, I was indirectly insulted but I took it as one of these bad sides of job hunt.
I entered the company and after explaining to the man my reason of coming, hoping that he would be of help, he started discouraging me.
He started by asking me the state I come from, which I enthusiastically told him hoping that he would perform some wonders.
He told me that he must be sincere with me, that there is no Job in Nigeria and that I should go back to my state and start farming in order to be entitled to the monthly #5000 Buhari promised.

To be sincere, I was surprised with what the man said, but I just managed to thank him and leave the environment.

Anyway to cut the story short, I managed to submit my CV in two places, and I am really hoping to hear from them before or after passing out next month.

Ezegozie:
Before I start my main story, I will like to do the first thing first, which is to recognise, respect and thank this wonderful and nice Gentleman, (walex360) who I met on Nairaland few months ago, who was of great help to me today.
Inshort, without him today, my trip to Eket would have been futile and I would have ended up being frustrated.

Now back to the main gist,
sequel to series of advice being given on this particular section of Nairaland about Job hunt and prior preparation, I decided to take the bull by the horns today by going to the most industralized part of my state of deployment, Eket.
But before my journey , I browsed for the contacts and address of the companies I intended to visit, so that everything would be easy for me.

On getting to Eket, the tune of the music changed and I started seeing what I didn't expect.
I noticed that majority of the oil servicing companies at Eket don't put any conspicuous sign post at the entrance of their office and it made it extremely difficult if not impossible to locate them.

Then, an Idea came to my mind, and I remembered this honest Gentleman I met on Nairaland who works at Eket, and fortunately for me, he was "OFF" in his work place, and he immediately gave me the address to his place and I wasted no more time branching to his area.
I must confess, he really made my trip to Eket meaningful by leaving what he was doing to follow me to so many companies which I never knew were companies because there was no sign post at their entrance.

Today, I really experienced what Job hunt is like and at a particular place, I was indirectly insulted but I took it as one of these bad sides of job hunt.
I entered the company and after explaining to the man my reason of coming, hoping that he would be of help, he started discouraging me.
He started by asking me the state I come from, which I enthusiastically told him hoping that he would perform some wonders.
He told me that he must be sincere with me, that there is no Job in Nigeria and that I should go back to my state and start farming in order to be entitled to the monthly #5000 Buhari promised.

To be sincere, I was surprised with what the man said, but I just managed to thank him and leave the environment.

Anyway to cut the story short, I managed to submit my CV in two places, and I am really hoping to hear from them before or after passing out next month.

Prales:
Ezegozie and Walex360? Hmmmmmm! Igbo and Yoruba dudes? With all the tribal bashing on nairaland? O ma se oo? Anyone that takes these bashings too seriously would end up having heart attack and even losing personally. Thank you Walex360 for being true. Thank you Ezegozie for recognizing and appreciating his efforts. That's what we need now in Naija.

amicable09:
Lol.
Welcome to the club!

All the best with your CVs already submitted, continue sending more out.

pendusky:


Ezegozie Nice one, U gat an edge,

though I didn't stay at home for a day after service before starting work, I must say ur heading in the right direction.

sbabs1:
@Ezegozie good one. I personally admire your sincerity and the diction in your tone in this piece isn't traditional nor typical of a regular job seeker. Sincerely you impress me. Please send your CV to TheHRLeverageAfrica@gmail.com I think am interested in your case.

Ezegozie:
Before I start my main story, I will like to do the first thing first, which is to recognise, respect and thank this wonderful and nice Gentleman, (walex360) who I met on Nairaland few months ago, who was of great help to me today.
Inshort, without him today, my trip to Eket would have been futile and I would have ended up being frustrated.

Now back to the main gist,
sequel to series of advice being given on this particular section of Nairaland about Job hunt and prior preparation, I decided to take the bull by the horns today by going to the most industralized part of my state of deployment, Eket.
But before my journey , I browsed for the contacts and address of the companies I intended to visit, so that everything would be easy for me.

On getting to Eket, the tune of the music changed and I started seeing what I didn't expect.
I noticed that majority of the oil servicing companies at Eket don't put any conspicuous sign post at the entrance of their office and it made it extremely difficult if not impossible to locate them.

Then, an Idea came to my mind, and I remembered this honest Gentleman I met on Nairaland who works at Eket, and fortunately for me, he was "OFF" in his work place, and he immediately gave me the address to his place and I wasted no more time branching to his area.
I must confess, he really made my trip to Eket meaningful by leaving what he was doing to follow me to so many companies which I never knew were companies because there was no sign post at their entrance.

Today, I really experienced what Job hunt is like and at a particular place, I was indirectly insulted but I took it as one of these bad sides of job hunt.
I entered the company and after explaining to the man my reason of coming, hoping that he would be of help, he started discouraging me.
He started by asking me the state I come from, which I enthusiastically told him hoping that he would perform some wonders.
He told me that he must be sincere with me, that there is no Job in Nigeria and that I should go back to my state and start farming in order to be entitled to the monthly #5000 Buhari promised.

To be sincere, I was surprised with what the man said, but I just managed to thank him and leave the environment.

Anyway to cut the story short, I managed to submit my CV in two places, and I am really hoping to hear from them before or after passing out next month.

Mescopaul:
Were is Walex360!?
Pls make sure Ezegozie is fully employed before 3months so as to complete what you started. Thanks.

Mescopaul:
Were is Walex360!?
Pls make sure Ezegozie is fully employed before 3months so as to complete what you started. Thanks.

Mescopaul:
Were is Walex360!?
Pls make sure Ezegozie is fully employed before 3months so as to complete what you started. Thanks.

Mescopaul:
Were is Walex360!?
Pls make sure Ezegozie is fully employed before 3months so as to complete what you started. Thanks.

Mescopaul:
Were is Walex360!?
Pls make sure Ezegozie is fully employed before 3months so as to complete what you started. Thanks.

Mescopaul:
Were is Walex360!?
Pls make sure Ezegozie is fully employed before 3months so as to complete what you started. Thanks.

guente02:
Cool.
Keep it up. Don't stop, it might not take upto 9 months to take it.

crispberry:
Dropping CVs seems to be getting out of fashion. Most CVs won't even get to the reception talkless HR

Ezegozie:
Before I start my main story, I will like to do the first thing first, which is to recognise, respect and thank this wonderful and nice Gentleman, (walex360) who I met on Nairaland few months ago, who was of great help to me today.
Inshort, without him today, my trip to Eket would have been futile and I would have ended up being frustrated.

Now back to the main gist,
sequel to series of advice being given on this particular section of Nairaland about Job hunt and prior preparation, I decided to take the bull by the horns today by going to the most industralized part of my state of deployment, Eket.
But before my journey , I browsed for the contacts and address of the companies I intended to visit, so that everything would be easy for me.

On getting to Eket, the tune of the music changed and I started seeing what I didn't expect.
I noticed that majority of the oil servicing companies at Eket don't put any conspicuous sign post at the entrance of their office and it made it extremely difficult if not impossible to locate them.

Then, an Idea came to my mind, and I remembered this honest Gentleman I met on Nairaland who works at Eket, and fortunately for me, he was "OFF" in his work place, and he immediately gave me the address to his place and I wasted no more time branching to his area.
I must confess, he really made my trip to Eket meaningful by leaving what he was doing to follow me to so many companies which I never knew were companies because there was no sign post at their entrance.

Today, I really experienced what Job hunt is like and at a particular place, I was indirectly insulted but I took it as one of these bad sides of job hunt.
I entered the company and after explaining to the man my reason of coming, hoping that he would be of help, he started discouraging me.
He started by asking me the state I come from, which I enthusiastically told him hoping that he would perform some wonders.
He told me that he must be sincere with me, that there is no Job in Nigeria and that I should go back to my state and start farming in order to be entitled to the monthly #5000 Buhari promised.

To be sincere, I was surprised with what the man said, but I just managed to thank him and leave the environment.

Anyway to cut the story short, I managed to submit my CV in two places, and I am really hoping to hear from them before or after passing out next month.

olydedon:
Try Online Submission. Most Company do not accept hard copies CV.

megareal:
You will see all that and more in your hunt for a job, but never be discouraged. Keep searching and may fortune smile on you. Also look into graduate trainee programs. Good luck.

sbabs1:
@Ezegozie good one. I personally admire your sincerity and the diction in your tone in this piece isn't traditional nor typical of a regular job seeker. Sincerely you impress me. Please send your CV to TheHRLeverageAfrica@gmail.com I think am interested in your case.

samuel3818:
OP...I can relate very well. I left Sokoto for Abuja last month on a similar mission. I was lucky to get my CV submitted at about 5 companies (many thanks to my uncle who helped me). Those security men can sometimes frustrate ehn...


Passing out soonest too. Meanwhile, nairalanders, I need a job o. I am a 2:1 graduate of Civil Engineering, 21 years old. Once served as a manager of a water producing factory (my pre-NYSC months). Please help o. I created a thread in this regards but sadly, I got only views and no comments..God bless as you help.

cecegorz:


Are you serious about your age?
Have you tried all the big 4; KPMG, Delloite, PWC, Ernst & Young, even McKinsey?
Give them close marking, no way they won't invite you for a test/chat.

All the best!

walex360:
.........uncle paul u ar very funny.It is only God that Gives Job,as human we ar mere instrument God uses.I strongly believe My friend Eze will not be Stranded after service,the God that did it for me has not resign or tired of Giving job to his children,he sees our struggle.ve a nice day bro

Ezegozie:


Thanks so much.
I am even planning to go to Rivers and stay for three days in my cousin's place to apply to companies before I finally pass out next month.
God Wey do am for you, shall do it for me.

samuel3818:

Yes sir, very serious. Graduated 2014 and came for national service last year May. I was amongst the top 10 in my class. I am just surprised that despite creating a thread, I only got views and no comments. My Abuja experience wasn't funny, only God used my uncle to help me.
Sir, about the 'Big 4', I recently applied to KPMG and I got a test invite. Sadly, I couldnt make it down to Lagos from Sokoto here. I got the invite about three days to the exam date. Writing a formal letter to my LGI and traveling to lagos to catch an exam which starts by 9am proved too difficult within the time. Do they accept unsolicited applications?
Thanks for taking time to attend to my case! I wish you God's best too sir!

Nadoson1:
Mine was when i got to the company(power generating company) i was stopped by one of the security men and his question was WHO YOU DEY LOOK FOR? then I troway salute to him " GOOD AFTERNOON SIR" which i told him my mission after he replied my salute, then he told me that nothing like employment is going on in the company that i should go then when i stepped out about 3 feet span someone greeted the same man with our local language which i turned back to correct my self by greeting him the TRIBE GREETING, then guess what!! the same man asked me where i come from which he later knew to be the tribe of him then he called me out and told me that he never knew i was his brother, that the information(there is nothing like employment here) was a lie but the truth about it is that there is ONGOING SECRETE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMPANY and his final infor was"" you better go see if there is any body wey know any oga here. I became tired even to go was problem to me.

cecegorz:


Dude! 3 days is too much of a notice time really. Back in the days when we were in the job hunting trenches, I had an interview once in a different city from my abode then, on A DAY's notice. I entered night bus and hit the town, then discovered in the morning while dressing up, that they stole my shoe from my luggage in the bus, so I dashed into the market, got a new shoe and still made it to the interview

What I'm trying to say is that, you must be prepared like a soldier, to take on any opportunity as they arrive. Most of these opportunities come only once a year, many people will not even get an invite, you have both age and class of degree to your advantage, so don't take it for granted.
Even when you eventually land the job, you'll still be having dead lines that must be met, WITHOUT excuses.