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Six 6 career opportunities for graduates of English (SHARE THIS)

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Many Nigerian students who study English language find it hard to get a job. However it is important to note that even with an English degree, there are some career opportunities available to you. Here are some of them:

1. Media and journalism

The media sector covers everything from film to television, newspapers to news blogs, advertising to PR and gaming to game reviewing.
Depending on your area of interest, there’s a niche for just about any English graduate, whether you want to produce, write, edit, review, schedule, promote, manage or run.
However, students should be aware that careers in media can be very competitive, and unless you’re dedicated to the industry and have the work experience record to show it (see below), strong starting salaries for careers in media are hard to guarantee.

2. Publishing careers

In recent years, the publishing industry has seen much disruption, thanks in large part to the digital revolution.
Although this means many traditional print publishing companies are becoming smaller or struggling to survive, those that have adapted to the world of digital publishing are continuing to thrive – and in need of graduates with the skills to help them keep evolving.
Digital publishing encompasses areas such as e-books and electronic journals (e.g. scientific periodicals), as well as online magazines and news sites.

3. Teaching and academic careers

An English literature degree can be a great way to develop the academic knowledge and communication skills needed.

To teach at primary or secondary level, you’ll usually need to complete a professional teaching qualification and gain some experience working with children and/or young adults.
For university-level teaching, you’ll be required to gain at least a master’s degree (in the field you wish to teach) and often also a PhD; many universities combine teaching and research roles.

4. Advertising, marketing and PR careers

Roles in advertising, marketing and public relations are all popular options for English degree graduates.
While still involving high levels of creativity and excellent communication skills, these roles all demand more of an explicit focus on generating profit and expanding business or brand reach.

5. Careers in law

Those who study English at university are also likely to develop many of the skills required for careers in law and the legal sector, although a graduate-level degree will be needed for many legal roles – including becoming a barrister or solicitor.
Despite this restriction, there are many careers in law available with just an undergraduate-level degree.

6. Business, accounting and finance

If you’re that rare breed of student who can manipulate both words and numbers with equal dexterity, then you may want to put your broad skillset to use within the business world.
For highly numerate graduates, careers in accounting and finance are a very real prospect; even as an arts graduate you shouldn’t be treated any differently when applying for these roles, so long as you can prove your mathematical skills.
Graduates of English can also look into these jobs:
  • Academic librarian.
  • Advertising account executive.
  • Advertising copywriter.
  • Arts administrator.
  • Information officer.
  • Marketing executive.
  • Public relations officer.
  • Records manager.
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Six career opportunities for graduates of English (SHARE THIS)

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Many Nigerian students who study English language find it hard to get a job. However it is important to note that even with an English degree, there are some career opportunities available to you. Here are some of them:

1. Media and journalism

The media sector covers everything from film to television, newspapers to news blogs, advertising to PR and gaming to game reviewing.
Depending on your area of interest, there’s a niche for just about any English graduate, whether you want to produce, write, edit, review, schedule, promote, manage or run.
However, students should be aware that careers in media can be very competitive, and unless you’re dedicated to the industry and have the work experience record to show it (see below), strong starting salaries for careers in media are hard to guarantee.

2. Publishing careers

In recent years, the publishing industry has seen much disruption, thanks in large part to the digital revolution.
Although this means many traditional print publishing companies are becoming smaller or struggling to survive, those that have adapted to the world of digital publishing are continuing to thrive – and in need of graduates with the skills to help them keep evolving.
Digital publishing encompasses areas such as e-books and electronic journals (e.g. scientific periodicals), as well as online magazines and news sites.

3. Teaching and academic careers

An English literature degree can be a great way to develop the academic knowledge and communication skills needed.
To teach at primary or secondary level, you’ll usually need to complete a professional teaching qualification and gain some experience working with children and/or young adults.
For university-level teaching, you’ll be required to gain at least a master’s degree (in the field you wish to teach) and often also a PhD; many universities combine teaching and research roles.

4. Advertising, marketing and PR careers

Roles in advertising, marketing and public relations are all popular options for English degree graduates.
While still involving high levels of creativity and excellent communication skills, these roles all demand more of an explicit focus on generating profit and expanding business or brand reach.

5. Careers in law

Those who study English at university are also likely to develop many of the skills required for careers in law and the legal sector, although a graduate-level degree will be needed for many legal roles – including becoming a barrister or solicitor.
Despite this restriction, there are many careers in law available with just an undergraduate-level degree.

6. Business, accounting and finance

If you’re that rare breed of student who can manipulate both words and numbers with equal dexterity, then you may want to put your broad skillset to use within the business world.
For highly numerate graduates, careers in accounting and finance are a very real prospect; even as an arts graduate you shouldn’t be treated any differently when applying for these roles, so long as you can prove your mathematical skills.
Graduates of English can also look into these jobs:
  • Academic librarian.
  • Advertising account executive.
  • Advertising copywriter.
  • Arts administrator.
  • Information officer.
  • Marketing executive.
  • Public relations officer.
  • Records manager.
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See 4 Funny Ways To Get a Job in Nigeria

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Getting a job in Nigeria has become an increasingly difficult endeavor, especially if you cannot do some of the things, we will talk about in this article. Unlike other countries, however, Nigerians have come up with the funniest ways to search for jobs. So which of this do you have the ability for?

1. Carrying Placards

See 4 Funny Ways To Get a Job in Nigeria
See 4 Funny Ways To Get a Job in Nigeria
First there was the woman in Port Harcourt with the first placard, then another at Lekki and then yet another guy recently. Funny enough they all got job offers, so it doesn’t obviously matter about your degree. Just be ready to carry a placard into the street, get your picture taken, and you are on your way to getting a really nice job.

2. Who Do You Know?

This question would likely throw someone not used to Nigeria, off his/her guard. But in Nigeria, it is very normal. Who you know will likely determine whether you get the job or not. So it is usually a case of family or family friends giving you a job, than your certificate or qualifications. So please know somebody, somebody important, or forget the job.

3. Wear a Tie

It doesn’t matter what job you are applying for in Nigeria, from construction work to banking, everyone wants you to wear a tie and a suit. Never mind the weather, the type of work and every other factor, we want you to wear a tie, or you better not interview. Do you think we are here to play?
4. Where is Your CV
Still Nigerians will ask for your CV like they care. Which they actually don’t. Yet Nigerian CVs are very funny, sometimes they are larger than CD in file size, i mean, what is it in your CV that makes it so large? I mean it is a CV, not a mixtape?
Which can you do to get a Job?
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10 Most Marketable Courses to Study in Nigeria

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This is not based on hard data but on observations. It is compiled by JarusHub editor and 2 other contributors on Nigeriauniversity . Note also that this is not based on who earns the highest salary, but who has potential to earn decent income with his degree. Potential is the operative word here.

 10 Most Marketable Courses to Study in Nigeria

1. Medicine: Medicine may not earn you N500k per month at entry level, but it is the course that guarantees you job the most. I have never come across a jobless medical doctor. The pay may not be as heavy as the Chemical engineering guy in the IOC, but you are guaranteed of better-than-average income as a doctor. Medicine is number 1 on our list.

Most importantly, I share the opinion of this gentleman that it is you, and hardly your course of study, that matters in marketing yourself.

 2. Estate Management/Architecture/Building/Survey/Civil Engineering: A degree in any of these courses places you in a good position for self-employment. Even from school, Architecture students make money drawing plans for people. We consider these courses the second most marketable courses in Nigeria.

3. Chemical/Petroleum Engineering: These courses have the potential to fetch you the fattest pay check after graduation because the companies that ask for them are those that pay heavily – the oil companies.

 4. Geology: It is also a course that places you in good position to penetrate the much-sought-after oil industry.

 5. Computer Science/Computer Engineering/IT courses: IT professionals are in hot demand the world over. Nigeria is not different. With special IT skills, your chance is even brighter. The downside is, anybody can learn IT skills, even if he doesn’t study computer engineering.

 6. Economics/Accounting/Finance: The good thing about Economics is that it fits into many roles. I hesitated to include Accounting here because Accounting degree alone without professional qualifications is not usually so helpful; however, I included it because I expect the accounting graduate to do the needful of writing professional examinations after his degree. Even without professional qualifications, you can still get a decent job with Accounting degree only in the many small to medium scale firms that require the services of accounting graduates. Finance is another great course. The three courses, sometimes alongside Management and Business Administration, are usually in hot demand, although supply still exceed demand and many graduates of these courses are still jobless.

 7. Mechanical, Electrical & other related Engineering courses: Engineering courses generally sell in the oil and gas industry. In addition these courses are also asked for in other major industries.

 8. Nursing/Laboratory Science: Nurses don’t earn mouth-watering pay, but they are hardly jobless. I see Nurses change jobs like clothes. Hospitals and clinics – private and public – are springing up everyday, and a medium size clinic needs at least 4 Nurses. Some may have as much as 20. Same goes with Lab scientists, although in lower demand.

 9. Law: Maybe the supply is fast outstripping demand and affecting pricing, Law has declined in economic value. However, it remains a Top 10 course. Whether you decide to practice or go into corporate world, or you decide to go into allied things like real estate agency, you still stand a decent chance of earning decent income with a Law degree.

 10. Mass Communication/Journalism: Mass Communication will remain a marketable because not many Universities do it, but many institutions need it. The downside is, journalism is not seen as exclusive preserve of MassComm graduates, as graduates of almost any course are recruited by news outfits. Yet, the course still stands a decent chance.
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See 10 Most Common Job Interview Questions and Answers

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10 Most Common Job Interview Questions and Answers (SHARE THIS)
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Below are 10 questions you should expect at any job interview and their best answers.

Can you tell me something about yourself?

This is typically the first question in a job interview. If you answer it well, you will make a good first impression, feel better and logically have better chances to succeed and get a job.
You should focus on work related things in your answer. That means, what you do and did for living, what you are good at, what you are looking for in your career, etc.
You can mention your personal life and hobbies briefly, but it is not what the recruiters are interested in.
For example:
“I like to manage people and be involved in interesting projects. I have been working for IBM for the past six years, but I am looking for a new challenge right now. I like to do sports, especially athletics. I spend free time with my wife and kids.

Why did you apply for this job?

Interviewers try to understand your intentions and motives. It is perfectly all right and actually good for you too! If you prepare a good answer to this question, you can convince them right in the beginning that it makes sense to talk to you and to spend their precious time interviewing you for a job.
The key is to speak about the company, not about you (this will be described in detail later). You should definitely spend some time reading their website and the job description, so you know what to answer to this question. Here are good examples:

“I really like the job description and the working duties on this position. I believe to be a perfect match for the job and a potential asset for your team. That’s why I submitted my application. I have similar working experience too…”

“I decided to apply because I really like the vision of your company and the career growth possibilities. I can use my full potential at this position and help your company to grow and prosper.”

Why did you leave your last job? / Why are you planning to leave your present job?

Change belongs to life. However, employers want to understand the reasons behind your decision to make a move, to change employment.
It is crucial to stay positive and to not mention negative things about your previous employer or colleagues. You should simply focus on the future, not stay locked in the past. Let me show you few good answers to this question.

“My last job was not challenging enough. I was not motivated to wake up to work anymore. I liked my colleagues and boss, but I simply can’t keep myself motivated anymore. Based on the job description I really believe that I can find new motivation and challenges in your company.”

“There was a downsizing in our company. Similarly to most people from financial department, my contract was terminated. However, it is the past. I am ready to utilize all the knowledge and experience I gained there to start my new career, possibly in your corporation.”

“I have been with ABC company for the past seven years, achieved great results and helped them to become the leader on the local market. However, they never offered me a raise and I was never promoted, although I asked for it. I believe that the results of my work can be rewarded better somewhere else. That’s why I want to leave.”

Can you tell me something about your education?

For some employers and on certain positions, your education is very important. Employers inquire about it. Degrees like MBA are prestigious and many employers prefer candidates with a degree to other applicants.
However, if you do not have a degree, you can still offer a good answer to this question. Try to focus on the knowledge you gained,not on the names and labels of the institutions.

“I have studied at ABC University. I acquired knowledge of statistics, project management and process management. I was active during my studies and took part in practical projects and courses too. Overall my studies were pretty practical and I believe to be ready for job of a project manager.

Can you tell us something more about your working experience?

You should always talk about the most relevant experience. Many job seekers spend twenty minutes answering this question. That’s a mistake. Employer is not interested in your experiences from McDonald’s, if they are interviewing you for a job in marketing… So, you should pick just one or two from your previous jobs and briefly describe what you did there and what you learned there. Of course, if you have had one job only, you should talk about it, doesn’t matter if relevant or not.

“I have done lot of things in my life. It helped me to gain a good overall understanding of business. From 2001 to 2004 I worked like a project manager for Siemens. We were working mostly on smaller energetic projects, water plants built on rivers. I believe that I can utilize the knowledge and contacts I gained there in your company. I learned how to budget the projects and lead it from the scratch to completion and success. From my other working experience I can mention my role of marketing manager I hold in CDE from 1998 to 2001 and my freelancing experience from 2005 to 2009. If you want, we can discuss it in detail.”

Why should we hire you?

This is one of the most difficult interview questions. However, if your answer is convincing enough, it really has a power to convince the employer to give you a job! So, what to say?
You should focus on your USP (Unique selling point). It means to show the employer something special, something other candidates can not offer as employees. General phrases will not help you at this place. You simply need to find something unique you can offer.  Following answers and help you with your inspiration.

“I have a relevant experience and I am strongly motivated to work for your company, as it has always been my dream to work there.”

“I fulfill all the job requirements. However, I am sure some other applicants do fulfill it too. But I am a nice guy and always try to create a good atmosphere on the workplace. This helps, especially nowadays, when people are stressed and negative about everything.

“I believe that I bring success with me. All the companies where I worked were prospering. It is good to have such a worker in your team, isn’t it?”

What are your strengths?

Questions about strengths and weaknesses are typical for many job interviews. All you have to do is to pick one or two strengths relevant for the job.

“I am very responsible and always accomplish all my duties on time.”

“I am pretty organized, what is strongly reflected in a quality of my work.”

“I have good communication skills. I believe that communication skills are crucial in every job, but especially in this one.”

What are your weaknesses?

The most important thing is to define how exactly you try to get rid of your weakness, or at least improve on it. This is what the employers want to hear from job applicants with right attitudes to work and themselves.
Secondly, you should choose weakness that is not important for the job you are applying for. This is pretty straightforward and you should manage to do it right. Here are some good examples.

“I am not very patient. That’s obviously bad. But I am working on it every day, trying to control myself and be more tolerant to the others. It’s not easy, but I definitely made good progress in recent years.”

“Sometimes I struggle to concentrate in job. However, I practice every day and my concentration has improved over the years. I try to eliminate other thoughts and focus purely on my job.”

“I trust people too much. It is nice to live with such feelings, but it caused me many troubles in the past. However, as I am getting older, I can much better distinguish friends from foes.”

What are your goals in five years horizon?

Every responsible person has some goals. Employers know this. When recruiters ask you about your goals and dreams, they simply want to hear that you have some.
However, one can make a mistake at this place. Some people love to dream about running their own business. This is not a good answer. Companies do not want to hire people who leave after two years to start their own business and get freedom.
Therefore, you should either talk about personal goals, or connect your career goals with the company where you apply for a job. Let’s have a look at some good answers to this interview question.

“My goal is to become a better manager and to help my employer to achieve exceptional results as a company.”

“I want to start a family and have a good job. That’s all I want. I believe that your company is a right place to start realizing my goals.”

“I would like to have a really good job in five years time. However, I understand that firstly I need to learn a lot and I believe that this position is a perfect start for me.”

 What are your biggest achievements so far?

Achievements are more important than experience. This is a fact. Other fact is that everyone of us has some achievements. We just sometimes do not realize it, or are unable to talk about it.
Recruiters can be impressed with both tangible and intangible, working and personal, achievements. For example, if you were a heavy smoker and were able to quit, it would show that you have strong determination and will. Think about it…
Our life is full of achievements. You just need to choose some for your answers to interview questions. Just like other job applicants did.

“I ran marathon under three hours. I trained for it very hard and it strengthened me both physically and mentally.”

“When I hold Sales Manager  job at ABC Inc., the sales grew by twenty percent every year.”

“I became a better person over the years. I learned to listen to the others and see the good in people. I consider this as the biggest achievement of my life.”
  
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JOB SEEKERs: 5 Wears Should not Put on To Interviews

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JOB SEEKERs: 5 Wears Should not Put on To Interviews
Struggling to decide on an outfit for your upcoming job interview? What you wear to an interview creates an image or perception of the type of person you are, so choosing your attire is critical to presenting yourself as the right candidate to hire. Most people know that their dressing will affect their chances of getting the job, what they do not know is that somethings are outright wrong to wear. What are they?

1. Too Much Makeup

Some people, mostly women make the mistake of wearing too much makeup. While you might look good, remember that it is not your wedding, neither is it a party, so tone down the makeup well. Nude makeup is best to avoid sending a wrong message to the interviewers or making them uncomfortable.

2. Hats

It either distracts the interviewer or prevents the two of you from making eye contact. While it might look extremely good with what you wear. It is vital that both sexes avoid wearing hats to interviews, it is unprofessional and may lead to clumsy and awkward situations.

3. Bow Ties

Bow ties are best for dinner parties and great for weddings. Yet, for job interviews, it is best to use a regular tie. Many do not agree with this but it is dictated by etiquette.

4. Jeans

Even if you will wear them as parts of your work attire, staying away from jeans at an interview is smart. They are casual and comfortable but not professional. Unless of course you are applying for a job in construction. Jeans are quite casual, so it is best you avoid them.

5. Heavy Perfume

Avoid wearing perfume or cologne if you can unless it is understated. Heavy perfume or cologne will make people around you uncomfortable, no matter how great they smell.







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