Most important of this is that you are now a graduate, and it is expected of you to be self-sufficient. With NYSC, you are exposed to new things, cultures, and people. You gain work experience and as well as earn minimum wages. Now after all of that is achieved, what is next, after you have done servicing, how long will it take to get a Job is the challenge many people are facing now.
No one wants to go back home doing nothing, that is wise it would be wise to get a well-paid job as soon as possible. In that case, this is what you will need to do, follow these guides on what to do to get a Job after NYSC.
What It Takes To Get A Job After NYSC
In other to get a job instead of hanging around or staying at home twiddling your thumbs, follow these guidelines below.
- Acquire a Skill
- Build Relationship
- Prepare your Resume/CV
- Apply For Recruitment
- Job Search
- Prepare For Interview
Acquire a Skill
It is very surprising to know that most graduates do not have any skills after they have graduated from school. They find themselves wanting which is not supposed to be so. With the scarcity of Jobs in Nigeria, you will find yourselves struggling to get a well-paid job in your field of Study.
In that case, the best thing to do is to find yourself valuable skills that will help you start up your own business without the Job. With your skills, you could find a Job that will allow you to work from home a get paid handsomely.
You can register for online and offline classes and start learning skills, skills like Data Analysis, Software development, Web Design, Content Writing, etc. You can use YouTube and Google to do research and learn.
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Build Relationship
It is not wise to be alone. In this life, we all need someone in one way or the other. It is all about connections. You just need the right connection, After God’s Connection is man. In that case, it is wise to mingle and meet with people and build a strong and trusting relationship with people in every situation you find yourself.
With this kind of relationship, you can easily gain access to information at any time. If there are job openings, you would easily get that in formations if you had built good relationships with people who get legit information. Also, you can create a LinkedIn account connect with people, and follow professionals in your field of interest.
Prepare Your Resume/CV
With an eye-catching Resume/CV, it can help you stand out among the thousands of applications that recruiters have. You must make sure your CV is about the Job you are applying for and not the general CV that states all kinds of Jobs.
Modify your CV according to the Job and do research on how to write a winning CV, that will help.
Apply For Recruitment
Try as much as possible to reach out to recruiters and submit unsolicited job applications. One way to do that is by creating a LinkedIn account so that you can connect with people who can further your career.
You can also connect with companies and recruiters, this does not mean you are desperate, it only shows that you are confident about yourselves, and it is an opportunity to cold pitch them and stand a chance of getting a recommendation for a Job. Having an Attractive profile is of great advantage, a recruiter could easily want to reach out to you.
Job Search
Job searching is an easier way of finding a Job after NYSC. You can do that either online or if you looking for Job Openings. There are platforms where you can get notified of jobs or new openings, platforms as Jobberman and NgCareers.
You can visit companies you would like to work for just to know the updates about the company, they could be recruited at any time, so you don’t get outdated.
Prepare For Interview
Preparing for Interviews is very important because Interviews can be very intimidating, especially when you have to face a whole lot of panels asking you questions here and there. It is important to be ready and be prepared, who knows, you could be lucky to land yourselves a job.
Note these, apart from Oral Interviews, some companies or organisations include written exams as part of their assessment process. On that note, don’t fail to study GMAT questions and get acquainted with them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard To Get A Job After NYSC?
For some, it is very hard, while others can say it is not. It all depends on how well you build yourself, communications, connections, etc. If getting a Job is hard in Nigeria, then you can learn a skill online and develop yourself while Job hunting and making cool cash from your skills.
 At What Age Is It Hard To Get A Job?
From our research, we have found that worker who are 5o years and above are most likely not to get a Job, as the company will look at their age range and their capability to work.
How Can I Easy Get A Job After NYSC?
with the following techniques, you could easily get a job for yourself after NYSC:
- Acquire a Skill
- Build Relationship
- Prepare your Resume/CV
- Apply For Recruitment
- Job Search
- Prepare For Interview
Conclusion
Follow the tips on how to get yourself a job in Nigeria after your NYSC (National Youth Service Corp). No one will do that for you. Remember, a lot of people who graduated before you and more are doing so after you, it is your responsibility to do research, connect with professionals, build your CV to be attractive, and present yourself when you are opportune to work in any job.