apokan200:
please how can I learn programming online,do you have any link to how I can learn online ?

There are many resources available online
Udemy
Coursera
w3schools
freecodecamp
e. t. c

tensazangetsu20:
Well I did marine engineering. It took me a year after graduation with thousands of applications to get one interview. The jobs didn't even exist. I just sent out my CVs to the email address of shipping companies and prayed something hit.

I ran a business for a while and learnt to code and men it's so easy to get a programming job. It's only in the tech industry that one would apply for jobs and be getting an interview 3 hours later. Do well in an interview and you would be getting a job the next day.


I thought it's just me as a marine engineer but apparently many of my friends with engineering degrees can't get jobs. The jobs don't even exist. It's not about going online and sending out applications. How do you send out applications to what isn't there. The world is changing now. Proper research on the job market has to be done before one goes into the university. Don't go based on hearsay. Go and do your findings yourself.

wish you can tell me more about this programming. thanks

Beautiful

smartgenius:
2011-2012 - nysc
2012 - 2014- masters in Nigeria on Exxon Mobil scholarship.
2014- 2019- Manager at Nigerian Breweries plc
2019 to date- Canada Permanent Resident, manager at a top company, doing MBA and also doing PhD on full scholarship.
I graduated in Nov. 2010.
Resiliency is the word. Just keep pushing. Don't give up.

tensazangetsu20:
Well I did marine engineering. It took me a year after graduation with thousands of applications to get one interview. The jobs didn't even exist. I just sent out my CVs to the email address of shipping companies and prayed something hit.

I ran a business for a while and learnt to code and men it's so easy to get a programming job. It's only in the tech industry that one would apply for jobs and be getting an interview 3 hours later. Do well in an interview and you would be getting a job the next day.


I thought it's just me as a marine engineer but apparently many of my friends with engineering degrees can't get jobs. The jobs don't even exist. It's not about going online and sending out applications. How do you send out applications to what isn't there. The world is changing now. Proper research on the job market has to be done before one goes into the university. Don't go based on hearsay. Go and do your findings yourself.

This is VERY IMPORTANT

Dipsaint:


I'm also a student. I'm in level 4 You need a laptop

A laptop, some money for data and payments, patience and passion I presume?

Vyzz:




A laptop, some money for data and payments, patience and passion I presume?

Yeah

Well after my pop 25th August 2019, I stayed in the community for about 3-4 weeks to calm my nerves and get myself together though I was still attending some certificate courses then, I had to conclude everything before leaving, I did Hse 123, Data processing and strategic management . After the period I was the last person in my batch left behind though around my residence, I got to Abuja my base around September 15-20 8 can't really remember and it's took me 2-3 weeks to set up my local business with the help of friends, older friends though because I hardly keep friends and the few I have are older friends, they really supported me and if you most take advise from me always keep good friends it's very important, one don't have to give you money but they can lend you and guide you, mind you anybody who lend you money is somebody you should hold with high esteem and never lets them down. The business really settled my bill and keep me moving though the income was very poor around 2-3 daily mind you I started the business with around #200k -#250k, around November last year, 2 month from the start I got an information about a recruitment from a top Telecommunication company in Nigeria which I applied as God will have it , it was successful I resumed training on 16th December same year and I received my confirmation letter just last week. I left my shop with my elder bro who graduated for the past 7 yrs and he is very happy with the business as the business is fully developed now and I bet you he have nothing to do with seeking employment for now because he is fine running the business and he realized he have been wasting his time searching for job.

Dipsaint:


If truly you have passion for it, I don't think anything can stop you from achieving your dreams.

Remember, there will surely be obstacles but dedication and patience will make you achieve your set goals.

Thanks a lot for the heads up.

Ayilara1:
Who will answer my question, please.

Data analysis or the html, css and JavaScript route?
Which is better.

I should neglect both and move to something else?

Good advice please.

Take anything you can from this piece:-

When you start using words as 'better' to differentiate two different fields which solves two different problems, it's the first sign that you're approaching with an undesirable mentality.

Considering the topic of discussion and your questions, I think you're about to take a very important decision that will shape your future somewhat from here on. So, it's naturally that you're seeking for advice here.

When I was deciding to learn an IT skill, I literally spent more than a week doing my research and studying up to get a solid "overview".

I read articles on medium specifically. Medium is like the IT world playground. Read articles upon articles. I came across a 108 minutes-long articles on everything IT. It was the longest article I've ever seen written. ALL this I did before STARTING the journey proper.

I went through all those trouble because the last thing you'd want to do is second guess your decision to learn to code or do data science. You may end up spending more than a year without learning anything because your head and heart is not in the right place initially.

It may take you years to grasp any of the path you're contemplating. So take a few days to read ALL WHAT you can about data science and web development, independent of each other.

So don't start asking Google which is BETTER. Instead, ask what is web development and what is data science.

Whether you neglect or do both, focus on asking the right questions first. Don't take shortcuts when you're doing something like a 'feasibility study'.

Since I started on the programming pathway, I've only face what we call the 'imposter syndrome'. But I've never had self-doubt as to whether I made the right decision or not. And you can only give yourself that level of self-assurance when you know the PROS and CONS of what you're into.

Good luck

RedBlood01:
Because you are Olodo

Olodos actually end up with great jobs while d first classers kip roaming d tenth avenue with worn out shoes hoping 4 dat miracle to happen

tensazangetsu20:
Well I did marine engineering. It took me a year after graduation with thousands of applications to get one interview. The jobs didn't even exist. I just sent out my CVs to the email address of shipping companies and prayed something hit.

I ran a business for a while and learnt to code and men it's so easy to get a programming job. It's only in the tech industry that one would apply for jobs and be getting an interview 3 hours later. Do well in an interview and you would be getting a job the next day.


I thought it's just me as a marine engineer but apparently many of my friends with engineering degrees can't get jobs. The jobs don't even exist. It's not about going online and sending out applications. How do you send out applications to what isn't there. The world is changing now. Proper research on the job market has to be done before one goes into the university. Don't go based on hearsay. Go and do your findings yourself.

You have the catch.

All praise to God for the blessings. He bestowed on me
I am a potential graduate of funaab before the covid 19
I have I've 10 years experience as a fashion designer(11years actually) though I don't plan to walk that yet
This lockdown has seen me dwell into the IT world, and I will be having my CCNA soon
With this I hope for a future as a network engineer to get to the peak of this (CCIE)
Then when I feel like leaving, I can bounce back to my fashion realm

tunbebes:
Thanks for sharing your experience. I studied estate mgt, a mum and wife. I'm way above 18☺. A friend told me I can do Web programming/coding and work from home. She said there are companies overseas that will employ me once I'm good at it. I'm ready to go for it but I want to ask if it's true I can work nd be paid in dollars or pounds from home?

Cc @tensazangetsu20

yes it is true. But don't kid yourself, programmers are a dime per dozen out there. For u to land a job from those guys overseas, u need to stand out exceptionally in what u do. No two ways about that. Average performance won't get u anywhere

aikyg:
I turn down job offers. The exodus of highly skilled and experienced professionals to Canada, US and Australia has reduced the number of of people like us in the country. Companies are now competing the few that are here, because other option is to hire Indians and Chinese professionals; which is more expensive. I guess, after ten years, the job offers start rolling.

What kind of sector is that which you are into??

Davidganna10:
Thanks for sharing your experience, what programming language will you advice When you put into consideration the time required to learn it and the cost implication. Acticipating your reply.

marine Engineering what do you study there .....

Whizdorm001:
I'm 17, an undergraduate,200lvl to be precise and I have no skill whatsoever, please what skill will you advise me to learn.
Naija hard abeg

Little bro go and learn python programming

rafkollinz:
Al-amudulilahi ... I really thank Almighty Allah till tomorrow.. despite d fact I am jobless graduate 4 over 10year now, just got a car recent n it really relief me n my family.
It is not easy 4 joblessness but with Almighty Allah, everything has been calm down.

You must have a source of income. Not necessarily until you work for others.

Merimental:


Olodos actually end up with great jobs while d first classers kip roaming d tenth avenue with worn out shoes hoping 4 dat miracle to happen

I'm not sure that's correct.

Well, I thank God, with my Science Laboratory Technology Certificate, I still use it to work in a Laboratory in a pharmaceutical industry.

fashionhub:
All praise to God for the blessings. He bestowed on me
I am a potential graduate of funaab before the covid 19
I have I've 10 years experience as a fashion designer(11years actually) though I don't plan to walk that yet
This lockdown has seen me dwell into the IT world, and I will be having my CCNA soon
With this I hope for a future as a network engineer to get to the peak of this (CCIE)
Then when I feel like leaving, I can bounce back to my fashion realm

Best of luck
I'm intending to take Comptia A+ soon

jelel6:


Take anything you can from this piece:-

When you start using words as 'better' to differentiate two different fields which solves two different problems, it's the first sign that you're approaching with an undesirable mentality.

Considering the topic of discussion and your questions, I think you're about to take a very important decision that will shape your future somewhat from here on. So, it's naturally that you're seeking for advice here.

When I was deciding to learn an IT skill, I literally spent more than a week doing my research and studying up to get a solid "overview".

I read articles on medium specifically. Medium is like the IT world playground. Read articles upon articles. I came across a 108 minutes-long articles on everything IT. It was the longest article I've ever seen written. ALL this I did before STARTING the journey proper.

I went through all those trouble because the last thing you'd want to do is second guess your decision to learn to code or do data science. You may end up spending more than a year without learning anything because your head and heart is not in the right place initially.

It may take you years to grasp any of the path you're contemplating. So take a few days to read ALL WHAT you can about data science and web development, independent of each other.

So don't start asking Google which is BETTER. Instead, ask what is web development and what is data science.

Whether you neglect or do both, focus on asking the right questions first. Don't take shortcuts when you're doing something like a 'feasibility study'.

Since I started on the programming pathway, I've only face what we call the 'imposter syndrome'. But I've never had self-doubt as to whether I made the right decision or not. And you can only give yourself that level of self-assurance when you know the PROS and CONS of what you're into.

Good luck

Did u learn programming online?

tensazangetsu20:

You can work and be paid from home but it's gonna require a very huge investment on your own part. First of all you need to learn to code. This will take you around 6 months to at least get the front end part of web development right. Once you are proficient in the front-end you can start applying to jobs. Trust me you are gonna face a lot of rejections but the jobs are there. Let's say it takes 100 applications to land 10 interviews. You can send out 100 applications in one day if you are serious. There's also freelancing sites like Upwork but you need money to get started on Upwork or you would be frustrated and come to nairaland and shout it doesn't work.

Please do you have any tips to succeed on Upwork as a writer?

Show us the way about this HustleBombing Boss

Holyterrorist:


Did int'l relations in uni after graduation no job,I sent out application letters to every known major organization still yet no job.

Alot of people came with the idea that I should learn a trade and create job for myself,I put on my thinking cap but still yet I couldn't figure out what biz or trade I could venture into because of no capital.

Man cannot go and kill himself,I just jejely look for one hp system,bought Airtel WiFi,got a solar system that can power my laptops 24/7 and then start my bombing hustle and I have never for once regretted this decision because I now earn more money than the average bank manager.Even my colleagues criticizing me back then are the ones pleading now to learn from me.

donestk:
Well, i have realized that we live in changing times. What sells in 1990 isn't selling now.

Tech industry is the number one wealth creator today.

I studied mass communication and learn a bit of wordpress. Was able to put up https://errands.ng for nigerians to get things done quickly.

That is what has killed so many businesses in Nigeria. And new entrants will follow old stories and jump in and waste their capital.

Most guys don't follow the trend.

You.will see a business sector doing so well today, 5 years down the line, the sector becomes a ghost house.

Currently in my finals studying engineering, m into computer networking, have some certifications already but gathering money to take ccnp(i have my tutor as connect, he is a consultant and ready to assist me after graduation getting a job on this line)... Currently teaching 2hrs daily and earning 60k monthly, hoping to double this income by next month tho since m getting more link up to teach.... I believe which ever part you choose just be the best at it, when i started teaching b4 lockdown I was paid jst 5h per hours, I didn't mind jst wanted to impact knowledge but that service have opened doors for, my prayer is for university not to resume, because there is money in teaching if you are very sound... God help us all, reading comments here make graduation dey tire me, but i believe God... Work like you have not prayed and pray as tho you will never work

babyjoy92:
Currently in my finals studying engineering, m into computer networking, have some certifications already but gathering money to take ccnp(i have my tutor as connect, he is a consultant and ready to assist me after graduation getting a job on this line)... Currently teaching 2hrs daily and earning 60k monthly, hoping to double this income by next month tho since m getting more link up to teach.... I believe which ever part you choose just be the best at it, when i started teaching b4 lockdown I was paid jst 5h per hours, I didn't mind jst wanted to impact knowledge but that service have opened doors for, my prayer is for university not to resume, because there is money in teaching if you are very sound... God help us all, reading comments here make graduation dey tire me, but i believe God... Work like you have not prayed and pray as tho you will never work

Bro!
Let's Connect.
I'm in level 3 studying Agricultural Engineering and I'm also into Cybersecurity

smartgenius:
2011-2012 - nysc
2012 - 2014- masters in Nigeria on Exxon Mobil scholarship.
2014- 2019- Manager at Nigerian Breweries plc
2019 to date- Canada Permanent Resident, manager at a top company, doing MBA and also doing PhD on full scholarship.
I graduated in Nov. 2010.
Resiliency is the word. Just keep pushing. Don't give up.

I don't understand Canada per manent resident.how can u get into Canada in 2019 n get their permanent residency?

I know this guy. Bros, i dey hail oo.

tunbebes:
Thanks for sharing your experience. I studied estate mgt, a mum and wife. I'm way above 18☺. A friend told me I can do Web programming/coding and work from home. She said there are companies overseas that will employ me once I'm good at it. I'm ready to go for it but I want to ask if it's true I can work nd be paid in dollars or pounds from home?

Cc @tensazangetsu20

Hey there, yes you can work from home for any company as long as you prove your worth.
I have quality videos on various courses in various programming languages. These courses are perfectly suited for beginners. All you need is your computer and power supply. The videos are offline and you can watch and rewatch and keep it as reference.
Let me know if you are interested. I'm also going to be there to answer your questions, I have three people learning with my videos and they are doing so well.
I'm a practicing software developer with a degree in computer science btw

tensazangetsu20:
Well I did marine engineering. It took me a year after graduation with thousands of applications to get one interview. The jobs didn't even exist. I just sent out my CVs to the email address of shipping companies and prayed something hit.

I ran a business for a while and learnt to code and men it's so easy to get a programming job. It's only in the tech industry that one would apply for jobs and be getting an interview 3 hours later. Do well in an interview and you would be getting a job the next day.


I thought it's just me as a marine engineer but apparently many of my friends with engineering degrees can't get jobs. The jobs don't even exist. It's not about going online and sending out applications. How do you send out applications to what isn't there. The world is changing now. Proper research on the job market has to be done before one goes into the university. Don't go based on hearsay. Go and do your findings yourself.

Bro, i will like to ask u a question. Here is my whatsapp contact 08032655418

smartgenius:
2011-2012 - nysc
2012 - 2014- masters in Nigeria on Exxon Mobil scholarship.
2014- 2019- Manager at Nigerian Breweries plc
2019 to date- Canada Permanent Resident, manager at a top company, doing MBA and also doing PhD on full scholarship.
I graduated in Nov. 2010.
Resiliency is the word. Just keep pushing. Don't give up.

I know this guy very well. Bros I dey hail.

tensazangetsu20:

For programming language I would say it depends. If you are between 13 to 18 and want to get into programming. I would advice you to learn C and C++.

If you are above 18, JavaScript and PHP. I believe those above 18 would be looking to get into the labour market and those two languages have the most jobs out there. Cost implication. Well just data. You are gonna spend on data a lot and then you need a lot of time at least 4 to 5 hours a day.

this is a wrong advice, you can only advise people based on their preference.