Funaab Story: 5 Methods You Can Use To Successfully Gain IT Placement

5 Methods You can use to Successfully Gain IT Placement.

5) Word Of Mouth.

You have that neighbor/in-law/uncle/brother working in that firm, let them know you are interested in working there. It is very easy to let people who are close to you know that you are in need of placement. Besides, there is always someone that knows someone that knows someone.

However, it is important you tell them early so they can put in word for you at the HR office.

4) LinkedIn

You spend so much time on Instagram and you don’t have a linkedIn account? Seriously? LinkedIn helps you connect with people you would otherwise find it difficult to connect with. However, I must be evil if I do not tell you that most professionals would decline your request to connect, especially if you do not have robust connections. There is a way around it, If you ask Makavelli nicely, he just might tell you.

It is a good idea to start building your linkedIn profile now. Click here

3) Don’t Miss That Owambe(Social Events)

Meeting and introducing yourself to people can be a more laid back way to land that internship. This is easiest when you have a lot of functions to attend. Parties are my “go to” place for meeting people I wouldn’t have access to on a normal day. A party is a place where you could run into members of the upper echelons of the biggest firms in Nigeria. Three weeks ago, I had to go for a naming ceremony in my extended family. I was busy serving drinks when I heard that the ED(Executive Director) of one of the top banks in Nigeria was there. As a sharp guy, I had to famz the man sharp sharp! The rest, they say, is history.

Advice: If you jam Dangote for Party, no allow fear cripple you. Fortune favours the bold.

2) Direct Contact

I did this at GTB Sango. I was making a Remita payment on behalf of someone when I decided to use the opportunity to make enquiries about applying for an internship there. It was easier getting information from an insider. Compare that with the information glut online.

You can walk up to that place to inquire, if it doesn’t take much of your time.

1)Godwin Style

This is for those that apply for Shell and Chevron Internships where you have to take tests and go through a lot of bureaucratic brouhaha. If them choose you, na Godwin!