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Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by puyol5: 11:28pm On May 25, 2017
We have seen on NL here. How so many HR managers/executive come to give advice on how to write a CV and prepare for an interview in order to get a job.

These same HR are the people who recruit employees based on subjective criteria such as man know man, Abuja connection, brown envelope, long leggism and other means of subjective recruitment.

Before I continue, sm NL members would say learn a skill and I ask them with which money? I have been to interviews and aptitude tests and I discovered that most start-ups recruit on merit at entry level because they don't pay well but most big firms don't employ on merit at entry level. The funniest thing, their special candidate attends the interview/test with other candidates that apply to fulfill all righteousness.

What's the hope of that women who sold Akara to send her child to school? What's the hope of that carpenter who sent his child to school?

Enough of the how to write CV seminars and start recruiting the right way. You even put 2 years experience for 3months internship role. If someone did not give you a chance to prove yourself would you be where you are today?

Before you come for me I am a social media marketer and a sports editor/writer. Even if you learn a skill you might be employed by someone also, not everyone who has a skill is an entrepreneur.

No more advise, do the right thing all HR Managers and officers.


Thank you

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by monabass: 11:37pm On May 25, 2017
It's really painful.

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by tall2ce(m): 11:46pm On May 25, 2017
puyol5:
We have seen on NL here. How so many HR managers/executive come to give advice on how to write a CV and prepare for an interview in order to get a job. These same HR are the people who recruit employees based on subjective criteria such as man know man, Abuja connection, brown envelope, long leggism and other means of subjective recruitment. Before I continue, sm NL members would say learn a skill and I ask them with which money? I have been to interviews and aptitude tests and I discovered that most start-ups recruit on merit at entry level because they don't pay well but most big firms don't employ on merit at entry level. The funniest thing, their special candidate attends the interview/test with other candidates that apply to fulfill all righteousness. What's the hope of that women who sold Akara to send her child to school? What's the hope of that carpenter who sent his child to school?
Enough of the how to write CV seminars and start recruiting the right way. You even put 2 years experience for 3months internship role. If someone did not give you a chance to prove yourself would you be where you are today? Before you come for me I am a social media marketer and a sports editor/writer. Even if you learn a skill you might be employed by someone also, not everyone who has a skill is an entrepreneur.
No more advise, do the right thing all HR Managers and officers.


Thank you
The problem is greed and corruption. It's everywhere, is either dey pay to get the job or some form of s*x is involved before they give jobs

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Fatchi: 7:22am On May 26, 2017
honestly it really painful!!!!am just tired of all the struggle and sleepless night and at the end nothing to show for all those hard work. even the skill I learnt no money to even begin. I just need God!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by FixNaija(m): 7:58am On May 26, 2017
May we get to that point as youths where we will look beyond tribe, religion and region and look into our eyes and say enough is enough to what is happening in FG parastatals recruitment. We must fight for what is ours. Let meritocracy be our hallmark and not connections

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by NairalandCS(m): 8:27am On May 26, 2017
Lool I Laughter.

You all will do the same thing if given the opportunity.

Lubbish.

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Eberex(m): 9:13am On May 26, 2017
undecided

Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Ezedon(m): 9:14am On May 26, 2017
Nigeria is full of corruption that's why

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Nobody: 9:14am On May 26, 2017
very bad

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by daamazing(m): 9:15am On May 26, 2017
Because it's Nigeria and that's how Nigeria is!

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by TheWiX(m): 9:15am On May 26, 2017
Lies
Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by DollarAngel(m): 9:15am On May 26, 2017
Be your own boss

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Nobody: 9:15am On May 26, 2017
grin grin grin
Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Nobody: 9:15am On May 26, 2017
puyol5:
We have seen on NL here. How so many HR managers/executive come to give advice on how to write a CV and prepare for an interview in order to get a job.

These same HR are the people who recruit employees based on subjective criteria such as man know man, Abuja connection, brown envelope, long leggism and other means of subjective recruitment.

Before I continue, sm NL members would say learn a skill and I ask them with which money? I have been to interviews and aptitude tests and I discovered that most start-ups recruit on merit at entry level because they don't pay well but most big firms don't employ on merit at entry level. The funniest thing, their special candidate attends the interview/test with other candidates that apply to fulfill all righteousness.

What's the hope of that women who sold Akara to send her child to school? What's the hope of that carpenter who sent his child to school?

Enough of the how to write CV seminars and start recruiting the right way. You even put 2 years experience for 3months internship role. If someone did not give you a chance to prove yourself would you be where you are today?

Before you come for me I am a social media marketer and a sports editor/writer. Even if you learn a skill you might be employed by someone also, not everyone who has a skill is an entrepreneur.

No more advise, do the right thing all HR Managers and officers.


Thank you

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by abdeiz(m): 9:16am On May 26, 2017
Welcome to our blessed nation Nigeria, Hahahaha how can we expect to grow and move this nation when we would rather rather employ incompetent relatives or friends who will only bring about resource wastage

Ahswear our mindset in this country is messed up.

And op this is most prevalent in government agencies.

BTW self employment for the win....never give up. Don't lazy about, every breath you take should be towards making yourself better. shikena I have nothing else to say. I'm out....

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by kateskitty(f): 9:16am On May 26, 2017
It was hard for me before I got a job without connection but not impossible.
In 10 months I went from a 30K job to 150K. Got both jobs without knowing anybody, my well crafted CV did all the talking

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Nobody: 9:16am On May 26, 2017
Correct
Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by buchilino(m): 9:17am On May 26, 2017
OP, WELCOME TO NIGERIA WHERE MERIT N HONESTY R SCARIFIED 4 A SMALL PORRIDGE.

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by iamDannyBoy(m): 9:17am On May 26, 2017
Its a big lie...wake to see the big picture..one with God is majority...I got a high paying job with the grace of God on Merit...even in this recession..I dont know anyone....no Godfather...no contact..Just God..believe and you would make it

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by AceRoyal: 9:17am On May 26, 2017
NairalandCS:
Lool I Laughter.

You all will do the same thing if given the opportunity.

Lubbish.
Very myopic and corrupt mindsets such as this poster are the real problem of this country!I Pray u never attain any position of power until u change Ur mindset.
A morally bankrupt society can never make any meaningful progress or sustainable development.
My only consolation is that there are still very few upright people, have met some even on this forum

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by buchilino(m): 9:18am On May 26, 2017
NairalandCS:
Lool I Laughter.
You all will do the same thing if given the opportunity.
Lubbish.
I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH U ON DAT.

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by safarigirl(f): 9:18am On May 26, 2017
NairalandCS:
Lool I Laughter.

You all will do the same thing if given the opportunity.

Lubbish.
guilty as charged, huh?

So, which is it? You fixed your person or someone fixed you? The both perhaps?

@OP, the high level of incompetence I'm all institutions in Nigeria is a result of this repulsive man-know-man thing. When people slip in their dimwitted friends in roles better suited for sharp people, incompetence becomes the order of the day

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by buchilino(m): 9:18am On May 26, 2017
NairalandCS:
Lool I Laughter.
You all will do the same thing if given the opportunity.
Lubbish.
I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH U ON DAT.
Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Nobody: 9:18am On May 26, 2017
Jesus is the highest connection

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by abdeiz(m): 9:18am On May 26, 2017
TheWiX:
Lies
What is wrong with you??
ok first let me hear your truth
Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Nobody: 9:18am On May 26, 2017
The question is not why but what is to be done to survive it? Now a problem has been identified, the next thing to do is to proffer solutions. What are the alternatives to connection? What is to be done to have an edge over a connected fellow in any clime. etc

It's high time we the Nigerian youth started asking the right questions and approach problems properly. There is an urgent need to discard many negative beliefs and superstitions regarding our lives. There are mere excuses given to defend laziness, inability to do more than is expected, and a call to crime and criminal sources of income.

A lot out there doing great things and changing their stories themselves from scratch. Be one of us.

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by iamDannyBoy(m): 9:18am On May 26, 2017
buchilino:
OP, WELCOME TO NIGERIA WHERE MERIT N HONESTY R SCARIFIED 4 A SMALL PORRIDGE.

Big Lie..Merit does exist big time...its because you lazy to try...put your merit to action and let God rule..am a living witness...It happened this year not even last year..xo what are we not talking...Merit exists big time.

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Mixty: 9:19am On May 26, 2017
Don't believe all that. Believe in God and in yourself.

I wasn't connected but I have worked in tje biggest government firm in Nigeria and 2 other private corporations.

All I did was pass the aptitude tests and interviews. Sometimes you may be intimated by the sheer number of applicants. But believe me, if you distinguish yourself, you will make it and get called.

My first job - HR told us 5,000 to 6,000 candidates wrote the test. after the whole process, only 6 were called to resume. I was one of them.

My 2nd job - 250, 000 candidates wrote the test. After the whole process, about 530 were called to resume. I was one of them.

3rd and current job - About 17,000 wrote the test. After the whole process, only 32 were called to resume. I was one of them.

I didn't know even one person.

And I know several people who got jobs without knowing anyone.

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Jbuster: 9:19am On May 26, 2017
please, house help me verify this job invitation I got today, is it legitimate or scam.
HRM: You Have Been scheduled for an interview 9am With PMC NIG LTD, An NGO on 29/05/2017 @98 ada george rd,adjacent mouka foam,PHC,Rivers State. Ref/N1574. Come with your cv & 2 passports. For Equiry:07086752132
Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Mixty: 9:19am On May 26, 2017
Repeated above....
Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by gentlegenius(m): 9:19am On May 26, 2017
I don't think there's any other country in the world that practice nepotism more than Nigeria. This is why we will continue to see square pegs in round holes everywhere. I remember when I wanted to do industrial attachment in a company in my local government area. I wrote and send three application letters in one year but to no avail. I finally met a big man who happens to work there and all he did was to take me directly to the HRM of the company and I was asked to go for medical immediately and start work the following day. By the time I resumed work and met others, I was shocked to hear how they got to work there. Some told me they never applied to work there, some say they got a call from big men to come and resume work there. Some say they were sent there by people in government. But there were many other like me who are out there writing applications and trying to follow due process to enter the company but will never succeed.
This is why Nigeria will never move forward as a country.

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Re: Only The Connected Get The Jobs At Entry Level. But Why? by Sociologie(m): 9:21am On May 26, 2017
Becoming a Human Resources Personnel as always been my dream, Please I need any HR Jobs paid/unpaid to startup Career in Lagos (on the Island or Mainland).
I am a graduate of Sociology with post NYSC one year experience,am highly personable and organized wit focus on providing excellent and courteous services. I have a Strong analytical skill, result oriented, fast learner and excellent computer proficiency skills (Microsoft office suite),I had my Training in Network Engineering (MCSE) and I am a member of CIPM.

Your Swift-response will be much appreciated.

Please help!!

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