How to Secure a Job in a High Paying Company without Connection in Nigeria

Securing a job in Nigeria can be a very tough task. Securing a job in one of the richest and prestigious companies in Nigeria is even a harder task.

In Nigeria, unemployment seems to be a very difficult problem to deal with. However, there are many Nigerians working in big companies that earn very enticing salaries. There are some companies in Nigeria that pays its workers up to N5 million per month while some even higher. With such an amount of money, you could live your life the way you always dreamt of. You could invest the money, go on expensive vacations, and so on.

Wouldn’t you love to secure a job in one of the highest paying companies in Nigeria? If you are interested, this article would be of benefit to you.

This article is written to give you an insight into how you can successfully secure a job in one of the highest paying companies in Nigeria.

Keep reading below to find out.

Tips on How to Secure a Job in One of the Highest Paying Jobs in Nigeria

The tips provided below are very important. Therefore, if you wish to secure a job in one of the highest paying companies in Nigeria, you shouldn’t take these tips lightly.

1.     Undergo an Undergraduate Program in the University:

The first step to securing a job in any of the highest paying companies in Nigeria is to undergo an undergraduate program in any accredited university in Nigeria or abroad.

 In Nigeria, a university degree more recognized than a polytechnic degree. Most big companies in Nigeria would consider those with a university degree above graduates with a polytechnic degree.

I know of a young man who lost the opportunity of securing a job at NNLG with really good pay because he was just a polytechnic graduate.

2.     Make Good Grades:

Undoubtedly, making good grades in the university will boost your chances of getting a very good job in Nigeria. Most big establishments seek to employ only university graduates with a minimum of second class upper.

Making good grades in the university is not so easy. You will need to be determined, committed, and persistent throughout your years in the university

3.     Earn a Master’s Degree:

The next step is for you to earn a master’s degree at any accredited university in Nigeria or abroad. My advice to you is to undergo a master’s degree program immediately after you are done with your NYSC. This is because most employers in Nigeria also use age as a factor of employment. So, you don’t want to waste any time.

Earning a master’s degree at any accredited university would give you an edge in securing a job in any of the biggest companies in Nigeria. You would also need to make good grades during your master’s program.

4.     Acquire Professional Certificates:

Next, you will need to be professional certified in your field. Luckily, there are various professional courses that cut across several fields in Nigeria. You would need to choose the one that is right for you and be professionally certified. Being professional certified reflect your professionalism or expertise in your field and that is exactly what most big companies are looking for from their employees.

5.     Improve your Skill 

You must improve the skill related to your career in whatever way you can. This may involve a regular personal practice or undergoing a course on the internet or from an expert. Improving the skills related to your career helps you to boost your confidence and subsequently makes you more unique.

6.     Grab the Opportunity:  

All the above tips involve you building your capacity and value in such a way that you be a hot cake in the labor market. The next step is for you to grab the opportunity of working in a big company in Nigeria. This is possible through an effective job-hunting strategy. You can choose to subscribe to any Nigerian job site to get the latest job vacancies or simply frequently visit the website of various top companies that is in line with your field of study to check if there are any job vacancies.

One thing is certain; the opportunity would always come and when it comes, you would be truly prepared not to miss it.

7.     Compose an impressive CV:

A curriculum vitae is a written overview of one’s career achievements. Your CV must be quite impressive.  An impressive CV is capable of impressing your employers and can boost your chances of securing a job.

8.     Be Prepared for an Interview:

You must get prepared as much as you can for an interview. So many people have lost valuable opportunities to secure a really good job because they did not prepare well enough for it. This doesn’t mean that didn’t have what it takes to get the job but the problem was a lack of preparation. So before going for an interview, plan extremely well.

Conclusion

Securing a job in one of the highest paying companies in Nigeria simply involves building your value or capacity in such a way that employers would have no choice but to employ you.

It also involves you grabbing the opportunity when it comes. You should know that it isn’t all the time that big establishments in Nigeria would need to recruit new workers but when they do, you shouldn’t miss it.

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