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understand the excitement that goes with passing out of service.

In fact, you are so excited, you want the whole world to know. A

lot of people show this by sharing their POP pictures and NYSC

Certificates on social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,

BBM etc. You won’t have to go for the CDS again, no more khaki

trousers, no more of those heavy orange boots,

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and so forth. You just can’t wait to pick your NYSC Certificate

and run!. The Big question is, run to where?

The truth is, it’s tougher out there in the Nigerian Labour

Market. As a Corper, at least you had a monthly income. But after

POP, if not retained at your work place, many of you will go

incomeless (if there’s a word like that) and hop into the world

of job search.

The bad news is: Nobody really cares about you. It’s cold and

rough out there and that’s not funny.

The good news? I care in my own little way. Consequently, I’ve

compiled 7 tips to help you in this process.

1) Exchange Contacts with Others and keep in Touch:

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height="200" width="142"> It’s very common for most of

us to get so drowned in the excitement of passing out. During

your POP, don’t just pout your lips and take photos with your

supposed Corper friends. Exchange phone numbers, emails, BB

Pins with them and keep in touch afterwards. This way you can

know what is going on in their lives and vice versa.

2) Create a Professional Profile:

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height="200" width="190"> I’ve come to realize that a

lot of fresh graduates today underestimate the importance of a

professionally drafted profile. Prepare a good CV and Cover

Letter and keep them handy. Always have a copy in your mail box

and if possible in your phone. You never can tell where they

will be needed. You don’t want to lose that mouth watering job

in an Oil Company in Lagos just because you couldn’t provide

your CV when needed.

3) Relocate to Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt:

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Talking about Lagos. The truth is, Lagos is a Haven of

opportunities. No city in Nigeria has as much opportunities in

Nigeria as Lagos. With lots of places to work and lots of things

to lay your hands on, from banks to Oil firms, muiltinationals,

NGOs, and even to the Entertainment industry!

Abuja is another good place to live if you are a job seeker.

Though many claim that you have to know somebody who knows

somebody that can give you a job. But in all, there are lots of

opportunities in the Federal government parastatals,

Ministries, International NGOs etc.

Last but not the least is Port Harcourt, the Oil city of

Nigeria, with a bunch of opportunities in the Oil and Gas

industry and other lucrative sectors.

My point is, these cities are the job hub of the nation. If you

have long being a job seeker and not residing in any of these

cities, I guess it’s high time you packed your bags and and

made a smart move to these any of these cities.

4) Network:

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height="185" width="200">Leave your nest and start

networking with other professionals.

5) Announce yourself:

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height="191" width="200">Except for you parents and

siblings, most people really do not care what you are doing.

You have to tell them yourself. Let them know your are jobless

and need a job. Showcase your skills and qualifications to

Employers on the biggest database of job seekers in Nigeria –
Manpower

Nigeria

6) Play:

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All work and no play makes you dull. Do you think

Exxon Mobil is looking for a dull employee? Hell No!

7) Subscribe to JobZilla:

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Lastly, you need to subscribe to an up-to-date job blog like

JobZilla (**winks**) to keep yourself updated with the Latest Job

Vacancies in Nigeria.

You can do that by:

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target="_blank">Subscribing via Email, so you could get

the jobs delivered to your mail box

target="_blank">Liking Us on Facebook, so you could have

the jobs appear hot and fresh on you Facebook news feed.

More interestingly, Add me on BBM (294B7F95)

and I’ll always keep you updated while you are on the move.

Share this post as much as you can on Facebook, Twitter, BBM etc.

You never can tell who you will be helping. Valentine is by the

corner, remember?

That reminds me, I’ll be sharing lots of Phone Airtime on

Facebook and BBM tomorrow on Val’s. Why not
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"_blank">Like Us or Add Me on BBM(294B7F95) to be

part of this!

Good luck in all your endeavors.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

7 things Every NYSC Corper should do after POP