My sincere advice to recent graduates and undergraduates

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It’s no news that thousands of young Nigerians are unemployed.

After the grandeur of the graduation ceremonies, the bachelors and masters degrees, and then NYSC have not translated as expected, to employment for scores of young people.

It could be a while before you secure a job. Until it comes, how will you survive? No money is coming in, but there are still bills to be paid.

Firstly, permit me to ask these questions

- Do you have any savings?

-How much do you spend every month on necessities? Divide that total into several months of “income,” that is the amount you need to live on each month.

Of course you don’t know for how long you will be without a job so create income for about a year.

“I said I am “unemployed”, which source are you talking about akeula”

If you are still an undergraduate, start saving money against your post graduate days, your NYSC allawe too

Be deliberate about your spendings, Knowing what your money is being spent on is a first step to cutting back on non-essentials without a drastic loss to your quality of life.

Network, Network, Network!

Your network is your networt.This is not the time to withdraw from your circles. Your network, including your immediate family, relatives, friends, colleagues, former clients, and business contacts, matter now more than ever. Everyone needs to know that you are on the job market.

If you don’t have a profile on LinkedIn, create one and start networking on this powerful platform.

In this century, data analysis is needed in almost everything, consider taking data analysis courses while still waiting to be called for the job!

With such skill, you can work as a freelancer, you will even become more employable.

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Continue to socialize. Too much time alone can be isolating and lead to depression. Look for cheaper ways to socialise.

Develop yourself! don’t rush off to do the first Masters or PHD program

Consider doing some volunteering jobs, Volunteering can have a positive impact in your job search. It may not always lead to paid work, but it certainly does come with benefits.

Volunteering will give you a sense of fulfillment. It will also enhance your personal skill set, introduce new knowledge and keep you in contact with people.

Take your time to Perfect your CV

Do not pretend to be what you are not; you will be caught out.

Your online presence matters; potential employees will look you up; it is so easy to jeopardise your prospects with inappropriate language, messaging or imagery.

If you are one of the tiny percentage of those that get to secure an interview, you owe it to yourself to be prepared. If you don’t know anything about the company you are interviewing with, it could be embarrassing. Do your research.

Don’t be too fixated on getting your dream job. Be prepared to accept a role that may not necessarily meet your expectations when you consider your qualifications, expertise, or your experience; this will tide you over while you continue the search.

Unemployment is one scenario that makes the need for emergency savings, glaring. If you have no savings, make this a priority once you’re back on your feet, immediately start preparing for the next possible emergency. If you are currently serving, don’t lavish your all alawee

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