Things You Can Do To Get A Good Job WithA 2.2 Or 3rd Class

Having studied Nigeria’s university system thoroughly, I dare
say that grades don’t truly represent students’ IQs. The thing
is, really intelligent people sometimes end up with Lower
Credit/Second Class Lower and Third Class Honours in
Nigeria because of the dysfunctional structure of university
education. And the sad thing is, nobody cares about your
struggles through school; employers merely care about your
grades. So, if you finished with any of the honours
mentioned earlier, the harsh reality is that you have a big
challenge staring you in the face. This big challenge of
course is getting a good job – the very type you dreamt of in
school. But then all hope is not lost yet because I’ll tell you
5 ways to get a good job with poor grades. Let’s do this!

1. Perfect your skill :
The truth is, many HR personnel are quickly realizing that
grade does not solve problems but skills do. Yes, you are
employed in companies to solve problems. Much as many of
these HR personnel have realized this, a lot more still
believes in “the class thing.” Now, you could secure a juicy
job with the former category of companies if you become a
practical problem solver. To achieve this, go beyond those
boring theories you learnt in school and acquire practical
skills. Perfect your skill in web development, programming,
engineering designs, writing articles, accounting, etc.

2. Networking:
Let’s face it; most companies have gone beyond allowing
job seekers drop their CVs in person (or hard copies) as they
prefer the use of the Internet to advertise openings. If you
finished with a not-so-good grade, you may want to avoid
online job application for your job search. Meet people in
social gatherings, cinemas, beaches, malls, etc. and drop a
copy of your CV with them. Ensure you network and talk
people into assisting you get a job. Trying online application
may not favour you because most HR personnel would often
prefer applicants with better grades over you.

3. Learn to write an impressive CV .
Good CVs imprint on the minds of your prospective
employers what impact you could make if given a chance in
their company. Mind you, good CVs don’t give good jobs per
se; they merely get you an interview. So, you should learn to
write a good CV to get a chance to impress a potential
employer during an interview session. Writing a good CV and
later blowing the mind of your employer in an interview.

4. Go for additional professional courses.
Stop wallowing in self-pity, and stop pondering over what
you could have done differently to finish top of your class!
You don’t need those! Accept the situation as it is and go
for additional professional courses or higher degree
programmes to stand out. Go for courses in Project
Management, Customer Care, HRM, HSE, Oil and Gas,
Accounting, ICT, etc. These short courses may not be
related to your area of specialization, but by doing them you
are increasing your chances of securing a job. When these
are attached to your CV, an employer would invariably seek
your audience because you’ve taken big steps to add value
to yourself. The impression you leave with him/her is that
you’ve cut the cost of retraining you.

5. Take a smaller job to get experience.
The truth is, grades matter just immediately after your
national youth service (NYSC) in Nigeria. When you’ve
worked for a smaller company for a long time, after this
stage, you’ll gain experiences that will help you solve the
problems of bigger companies. So, be patient and take a
smaller job to get that experience. This way, you’re qualified
for juicy jobs meant for people with 3 to 7 years’ working
experience. Therefore, taking a smaller job to get experience
is one of the 5 ways to get a good job with poor grades in
Nigeria