4 things to do to get Jobs immediately after NYSC.

In the early 60's-90's, it was said that there was nothing like unemployment in Nigeria. University students upon graduation were ushered into jobs with good pay. However, things are not the same anymore. It isn't easy to get a job now upon completion of your studies. But then as a graduate, it is good to be gainfully employed in order to be seen as a responsible person in contemporary Nigeria.

After graduation and while serving, questions which surely comes to play in your heart would be. How do you find a decent job? What is next? and What to do?

Here are the following steps to take in order to secure your first job immediately after NYSC:

1. Get a skill or a certification

To keep yourself busy and productive, it is advised you find a way to build yourself. And part of the ways of building yourself is by getting skills which will come in handy to you. Skills acquisition is also made available during your service year and it's free. Use that opportunity to get experienced in any skill which you feel will be advantageous to you in the long run. Additionally, graduates use the NYSC period to get certifications in their field of study. This is a period where you want to take advantage of any opportunity which will help you to be gainfully employed after NYSC and getting skills and important certification it is.

You should also use your free time to attend relevant seminars and workshops. This also gives you an opportunity to network with professionals and peers in your profession.

2. Prepare yourself and a CV

Although it is believed that you ought to have started preparing your CV right from your days in the University. This is to ensure you have an originally crafted resume. (A resume prepared by yourself) It is important you have a CV which clearly depicts your personality, which is different and strikes a cord in the hearts of recruiters.

Also, prepare yourself on how to ace interviews and aptitude tests. As a youth corper, you may only be able to apply for entry level or graduate trainee jobs because of a lack of experience. Most of the graduate trainee jobs often require for you to write aptitude test as the first stage of recruitment process. In order for you to pass the tests brilliantly, use your time during service to practice past questions and also research on how these tests are carried out.

3. Make valuable networks

It is said that you're only rich as the amount of your connections. Having valuable connections can help in your search for jobs after NYSC. Anybody can be of help to you same way you can be of help to anybody. NYSC is a place were the son of a civil servant can meet the son of a President. It is a place were you meet different people from varying backgrounds. This can be of help if you use it judiciously. It is advised you mingle, participate in educative and interesting activities organised. Never miss a chance to show the good and martketable qualities you possess. This is a very viable aspect of NYSC. Do not underestimate the opportunity of quality connection to people, as this have paved way for people beyond measures.

4. Start applications early

Make sure you start applying for jobs before the end of your NYSC year. It is advised because some companies recruitment process takes several months while some fines prefer candidates with fresh experience and it would be to your benefit to apply before you round up your service year. Infact, most firms would wait for you to finish your service if you meet their requirements. Applying early also helps in securing jobs faster as you become better from each recruitment process you undergo.

There is no cut out way to securing a job straight out of service. However the tips highligited above have proven to be a success overtime. Overall, build yourself in order for you to meet the requirements of the companies you want, then work towards applying to them and smash the recruitment process. It is also advised you savour every experience during your service