■ Things you should do before going for NYSC
Most graduates do have the urge of going for NYSC after they're done with their degree. you find out you're left with nothing to do and you're anxious to be called for service.
University journey and NYSC is mostly misinterpreted by most fresh graduates as a time to relax from all stress and troubles the university have caused them, Probably true but might be bad if you can't probably provide independent source of income or fend for yourself after school.
It is clearly visible that most fresh and young graduates awaiting NYSC lacks valuable source of income. Though, youths need help but most find themselves borrowing from people around them. We've highlighted ways to avoid this by setting your goals right and high, Use you time well & productively, plan your life respectively.
It's no more a fact that one of Nigerian government even commented that "Nigerian youths are lazy" but I won't dwell much on the headline as it's a topic for another day. The highlighted tips will guide you through your journey as a graduate.
1. Empower yourself: "empower" simply means Ability and confidence or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their life or situation. self empowerment, we mean taking control over your life, setting goals and make positive choices. In short, discovering, knowing your strength and weakness and believing in yourself. Who exactly you are and what you can do, It involves building confidence and developing strengths to set goals that are achievable so that you can fulfill your potentials and dreams. As it helps you know what to do with your life, Have a clear vision of what you hope to be and start working on it from the zero resources you have. Starting From nothing to something.
2. Develop your talent: This is the time to put yourself together towards discovering and building your God Given talent you've one way or the other pushing or aiming to achieve while in school. Discover the things that interest you and where your passion lies. What complete you and things you can do better, work on yourself to become a better person. Every creature is blessed with a talent but many stress less to discover them.
3. Acquire a Skill: Most young graduates feel their degree is enough for them to earn a living. This maybe true but the high rate of unemployment in this part of the world should speak sense to your eardrum that white collar jobs are scarce. Having a degree is a good thing but shouldn't be an end rather a means to an end. It's very important to get a skill as what makes one to be successful in life is scarce on the pages of a book. We really must be prepared for any challenges we might find ourselves in life journey. Take a step today towards acquiring a skill as this might just be your wealth pot, your skill will remain your source of income if you develop it and get better leads. Hit a skill button and thank me later. You can learn skills like; Graphics Design, Digital Marketing, Web Design, Programming, Blogging, Barbing, Hairdressing, Fashion designing, Catering...etc
4. Get a Job: Applying for a job before NYSC might just be the right thing for you. You can get something doing by outsourcing company, business organization or Educational sectors that can hire you for short period while you wait for service. It might just help in getting some cash to your wallet.
To be precise, this might help you when you're finally done with service? Yes! it might just help you to achieve the highlighted tips if you're conversant and active in the organization you work with.
i. Have connections with people that can help you in the future.
ii. Boost your curriculum vitae.
iii. You can be retained by the company if you are good enough.
iv. Gain knowledge and experience which will be an added advantage, no knowledge is a waste.
Lastly, you will earn money at the same time.
5. Start a business: Start from nothing to something then a lot, you can start up a business with a little capital and keep growing the business with a step by step marketing and leads. Starting up a business with no or little capital might seem difficult from the beginning but with mentors help and advice. You can keep learning while doing your business to stay alerted and give better service to customer's.
You can get a proposal with an online help desk with just a click. So, get your business proposal and plan ready. You may also partner or collaborate with other business Entity to fashion a way out of income.
6. Take professional Courses: Don't ever limit yourself to the pages of a book as stated earlier, Add value to yourself by enrolling professional courses as this will give meaning to your degree. Most professional courses can be garner within the period of 3-6months and you will be rewarded a certificate. Professional courses are recognized qualifications awarded by a professional body within a particular relevant industry. It is a value to your degree and help boost your chances of getting an employment.
Finally, I believe this help out to keep you informed about "things you should do before going for NYSC". If there's any other thing you think will help that I didn't include in this post, kindly use the comment box. Always do the right thing at the right time.
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