Simple approach to getting a good job during this recession.

It is no longer news that Nigeria economy is currently in recession, and this is not peculiar to Nigeria alone, many countries across the globe are experiencing the same. It is also a trend that may be on for a while. Some of the things that characterise an economy that is in recession is, company downsizing and people loosing their jobs. This means, getting a good job will become highly competitive. Considering the fact that, the job was even scarce when there was no recession.

However, some of the point stated bellow will surely give you an edge even in the face of scarce job.

• Do what  others wouldn't want to do

The first thing is for you to be sincere with yourself. This is not the time for you to be thinking that some jobs are too small for you. You have to be realistic in your search. Even if it is just for the sake of having some experience, get ready to take that job which others will not want to take. Many young graduate are mentally lazy because of the taught they have been fed with while on campus.

An average graduate hate marketing job. They will rather want to be somewhere in front of computer, operating behind the scene. Meanwhile, many organisations are in  dire need of good marketer/sales person. And it could be very rewarding for anyone who can take the bull by the horn. This is because eighty percent of the business of every companies is in the hands of marketers/sales staff.

• Develop passion for whatever job you find

Its just all about having passion for whatever you find your hand on and not what you actually study.

I know of someone who study Agriculture related course in the university, but due to lack of Agric related job, he eventually find himself in insurance selling. He is today a very senior manager in one of the notable insurance companies in the country. The secret of his success is quiet simple, he developed passion for that job he find himself doing and he is now very successful at it.

• Change your mentality

Your mentality is a major determinant of what you can achievement in life. Many people are just looking for money without first thinking of the value they are to provide in exchange for the money. The mentality of always looking for money without any outstanding value you intend rendering for the organisation will get you to no where. Even if you are able to get a job with such mentality, you may no be able to keep such job for long.

Be sincere with yourself! So many people are looking for that same job with more excellent credentials. Therefore it goes beyond just credentials, the employers are looking for someone who can give them value they want in exchange for money.