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If all jobs require experience, how can you get that first job when your only experience is your degree? First, remember that everyone begins with no experience–so you’re not alone. When you are just out of University/Polytechnic and embarking on finding a career path, it’s easy to feel intimidated. Job searching without much work experience can be frustrating, but with some hard work, a lot of ambition, and confidence in yourself, it can happen. Here’s how to get there: 1. EMBRACE YOUR REALITY If you’re applying for entry-level positions, most people aren’t expecting you to come in with a resume filled with experience. Instead, embrace your inexperience and leverage it as motivation to learn. Highlight examples of your dedication, curiosity, and commitment to learning and growth. People who are hiring are looking for people who are willing to work hard and want to learn. 2. IDENTIFY YOUR SKILLS Make a list of all the skills listed in postings for the role you’re looking to get: comput...

Do you work and are yet to have a B.Sc.? Seize the unique opportunity to study while you work with Obafemi Awolowo University's eLearning programme in Accounting, Economics, etc. At OAU Centre for Distance Learning, we know you need that B.Sc. to advance your career but are too busy to enroll for a full-time programme or to keep up with travelling every other day to a physical campus for a distance learning programme. This is why we have come up with the innovative eLearning programme just for you. It allows our students to study from home or any location as a matter of fact, using their customized VigiTab tablets which contain all required lectures (in video format), materials and allows for interactions with faculty and course mates. Exams are still physical but that's just once in a semester. All our programmes are accredited by NUC and Online/Distance Learning will not be stated on your certificate. Application for the 2015/2016 Session is in progress. Hurry on and apply be...