UNDER-GRADUATES WITH THESE QUALITIES MAY NOT BE EMPLOYED QUICKLY AFTER GRADUATION

1.Those that will graduate with low grades: With the increasing number of first class graduates from local and overseas universities, it is very likely that the labour market will be saturated by graduates with high grades. Also, you may not be able to proceed to your masters degree programme directly. With the ongoing reviews in the educational system, it is likely for the bench mark to be raised. If you graduate with a low grade, then you need your prophet to do some spiritual work for you to scale through because very soon graduates with 2.2 and below may not be considered in some aspects since the number of masters degree holders and first class degree holders is increasing geometrically.

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2.Undergraduates who are only focused on class room work: In as much as it is pertinent for all undergraduates to be studious, it is also important for them to be productive outside the classroom. Focusing only on class room work may end up cutting you off other things like socializing and networking with people who can recommend you for a job after graduation. Being too engaged in the classroom may kill your ability to think and become creative. It is very paramount for you to engage in vocational jobs and skills acquisition during your off school periods. If you are not creative, then you will not be productive and this may hit you badly after graduation especially for people from poor homes. You may realise after graduation that your colleagues who created time for activities outside the class room had engaged in stuffs that earned them some skills, money and that some socialized to have enough network with people and became connected hence stands a better chance of having a job than you.

 3.Those who lack passion for their chosen field of study: If you don’t love what you study, then it will be difficult for you to succeed in such a field. This happens mostly to students who opted for a course simply because they were denied admission in their chosed/preffered course of study. They had to study what was available just to be at par with their colleagues who had admissions. Lack of passion for your subject matter will kill your talent and reduce your productivity. Hence, you may struggle to have a job after graduation.

 4.Those who do not socialize: In this present age, socializing with some key figures especially in your field of study is very important as it may take you closer to some big wigs and highly placed people in the society. If you don’t want to struggle after graduation, then you should learn to socialize, as you don’t know who can help you. This is very necessary for people from poor background. Have a mentor(s), endeavour to make more friends, connect with former school or college mates and relate with people of all ages, be good with people and this may end you a very good connection for your dream job.

 5.Those who are not vested with the practical application of their subject matter: Graduates with low or no practical ability in their chosen fields of study will find it very difficult to be employed. Both local and international companies are on the look out for graduates who can add value to their ventures. A computer a science graduate who does not know programming is equivalent to every other person that learns computer on the streets. Hence, he/she will struggle to be employed. We know that our curriculum in Nigeria and the general delivery of the lectures are not structured to not support practicals, but you have to add value to yourself by going for training in areas that are relevant to your course of study. This can be done during off school or holiday periods. You can also make use of the NYSC period to fix this up. Knowing the practical application of your course of study can guarantee you of self- employment after graduation

. 6.Those whose parents and relatives are not in their chosen field of studies: In Nigeria of today, you are likely to struggle for employment and connections in a field where you don’t know anyone. Imagine if your father is a professional civil engineer, and you also go to study engineering. I bet You will not lack connections or employment as your father would easily slot you in in the field. It is advise-able to consider factors such as this when choosing any course to study.

 7.IF YOU ARE NOT VERSATILE: In Nigeria today, it is very common for people to work in a field where their academic skills are not applicable. It is easy for you to find an engineering graduate that works in the bank, an education graduate in an oil company or a political science graduate as a school teacher. All these things are very possible in Nigeria, so to stand a chance of being employed, you have to be very versatile. You must prepare your mind and be ready to work anywhere. If you are not ready for this, then you are done for!

 8.IF YOU ARE NOT INDUSTRIOUS: The earlier Nigerian undergraduates learn to be industrious, the better the unemployment status of the country. A student who engages in some money making ventures like petty trading, teaching and other services is likely to be employed immediately after graduation. Such students are very industrious. They hate to depend on their parents. They strive to make good money. Such students are likely to be self employed and become a Boss after graduation as they will not have to wait for white collar jobs. Follow @freshgossipsng