by Amaka Emili — 1 year ago —

Win N50k with #NgcareersOfficeSelfieContest

#NgcareersOfficeSelfieContest Who says Ngcareers doesn’t care? Ngcareers is celebrating millions of people who work hard everyday in thousands of companies in Nigeria. The #NgcareersOfficeSelfieContest is a way to display your best office... Read more →

by ngcareers — 3 years ago —

2 Ways to Sniff Out Scarce Job Opportunities Ahead of Others

The situation of the job market in Nigeria means that jobseekers are in a mini-war; it’s a survival of the most connected, smartest and fastest scenario. Thousands of people out there are looking for the same jobs you are also on the lookout... Read more →

by ngcareers — 3 years ago —

How to Deal with an Insulting or Over-Agitated Boss

Depending on your career trajectory and where you work you probably would have worked with a supervisor, manager or superior who gets angry at the slightest provocation and hurls insults without thought. If you have a boss who directly or indirectly... Read more →

by Taiwo Adeyemi — 3 years ago — 1 Comment

What Makes the Ideal Teacher

Before I get lost in the hysterical euphoria of writing, I need to make a confession. The original idea for this piece isn’t mine. I stole it from the educative work of a consultant Melissa Kelly. Because I’m also in one way or the other... Read more →

by ngcareers — 3 years ago —

Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited 2014/2015 Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme

Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), on behalf of the NNPC/NAE/OANDO PSC, is committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.In pursuance of this, NAE invites applications... Read more →

by ngcareers — 3 years ago —

Checklists for a Successful Job Interview: Important Things You May be Overlooking

Print this out if you wish and keep in your wallet whilst job seeking. Congratulations; you’ve got a job interview! Now prepare to make the most of the precious time you’ll get in front of the hirer. Homework: After researching the company... Read more →

by ngcareers — 3 years ago —

Interesting Jobs Featured on Ngcareers this Week

Hi everyone, happy month of June as you read this. As we get into June we have profiled for you a list of very interesting jobs that have been featured on Ngcareers this week. These are jobs that are unique and mostly require a little bit of... Read more →

by Andy — 3 years ago —

Top Reasons You May or May Not be Employable

There had been a heated debate on employability of fresh Nigeria graduates on Nairaland recently. Many HR persons on the forum stated that most fresh graduates are unemployable while the graduates defended themselves blaming the employers for... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago —

How to Apply to Jobs Within Your Organisation: Positioning Yourself to Take Advantage of Internal Job Vacancies

If you are working in an organisation and not taking advantage of internal job openings to advance you surely are not doing yourself any favours. Many large organisations regularly have need to fill in jobs and while they may advertise publicly,... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago —

Re-Applying to a Company You Earlier Resigned From: Matters Arising

It’s not everyday that an individual resigns voluntarily from a company only to start seeking appointment again in same company. When that does happen what should such an individual do? Is it proper or self respecting to even consider... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago —

10 Ways to Instantly Boost Your Self Confidence

The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it – J.M. Barrie Self confidence definitely helps improve the quality of work we do and the things we tend to achieve. For how then can we get others to... Read more →

by ngcareers — 3 years ago —

Exclusive: Best Paid Jobs and Careers in Nigeria for 2014

Last year ending we published a report on the best paid jobs for 2013 which was well received. As year 2013 runs out it’s time to look again at what career paths are looking more promising in terms of income prospects. Note: Just as our... Read more →

by ngcareers — 3 years ago —

Why Becoming a Mining Engineer Would be a Smart Career Move

The world doesn’t run on coffee. It runs on minerals. To get those minerals, a mining engineer is needed. Mineral extraction is a very exacting science and requires that an individual be involved in the practice, theory, technology, and science... Read more →

by ngcareers — 3 years ago —

Careers in Wildlife That Are Non-Existent or Disappearing in Nigeria

Government in Nigeria places low importance in conservation and promotion of wildlife resources in the country. As a result there are several careers in wildlife that do not have promising prospects. For some of these career paths the opportunities... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago —

How to Create an Online Profile That Targets The Attention of Recruiters

These days when you want to be noticed you have to take charge of your online profile and image. Your social media accounts and online forum postings has never been more important than it is today. More and more employers are beginning to use... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago —

Five Ways to Make Yourself Irresistible to Job Recruiters

Are you looking to get a job in the near future? If so, you are going to have to make yourself look as good to recruiters as possible. What are some things that you can do to have recruiters beating down your door with job offers? 1) Build Your... Read more →

by Taiwo Adeyemi — 3 years ago — 6 Comments

Five Things You Must Not Toy With in Your Career

Careers. Jobs. Employment. Salaries. Job security. Productivity. All these form the basis of our frequent visits to this blog. We want tips on how to write the award-winning resume, how to dazzle the panel at every interview or how to package... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago — 1 Comment

Hot, Interesting Jobs This Week (You Will Never Find Elsewhere); NGO Jobs, Marketing, Admin Positions

This week we have published some very exclusive jobs from a variety of employers and recruiters. Whether you are looking for executive level NGO jobs in Nigeria or administrative, marketing positions we regularly publish real jobs from employers... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago —

Letter to a Fresh Graduate: How to Start and Build a Successful Career

Dear Graduate, Now you are out of school and probably through with serving your fatherland I want to talk to you about how you can embark on a successful career for yourself. You probably didn’t know or care much about the future when you... Read more →

by ngcareers — 3 years ago —

Federal Government Urged to Create More Entrepreneurship Development Centers to Boost Job Creation

A director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), South South EDC, Mr. Gbenga Owolabi has urged the Federal Government to establish more Entrepreneurship Development Centers (EDCs) across the country to improve access at affordable costs for... Read more →

by Andy — 3 years ago —

What Kind of Smart Are You?

A good IQ is often required for success at work, but more often than not it’s other forms of intelligence that really make or break a team. This is a guest post (infograph) by Bonnie More from besteducationdegrees.com In summary the real indicator... Read more →

by ngcareers — 3 years ago — 1 Comment

Career Opportunities for English Graduates in Nigeria

Almost every person educated up to higher education level speaks some decent level of English so what exactly, some may ask, are the job prospects for a graduate who majored in English language? The English language no doubt is the dominant... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago —

Need a Salary Increase at Work? Here’s How to Ask for a Raise

Do you feel like you have been doing a great work consistently over the past months or years and should be ripe for a pay rise? Do you believe that despite your work the management may not just give you a raise until you ask for it? Then you... Read more →

by Paul — 3 years ago — 3 Comments

What To Do When You Lose Your Job: 6 Tips to Cope

Many can relate to how irritating and depressing it feels to suddenly wake up and find oneself out of a job. Losing your job (for any reason) isn’t always a savoury experience. While getting relieved of your job is a big issue, the single... Read more →

by ngcareers — 3 years ago —

A Few Tips to Overcoming the Bad Omen of Unemployment

Being unemployed can have severe implications on your domestic and social life. The very thought of living a jobless life can be nerve-wracking and devastating. We tend to relate ‘bad luck’ with all the adversities that happen in our life.... Read more →