The challenge of earning enough to cover bills is one that has become exacerbated in the last 2 decades especially in developing countries like Nigeria which have a significant youthful population and few reliable jobs available. The situation is dire, few have good jobs with good pay that help them meet their needs, while many are unemployed, relying on the goodwill of family and friends to survive.
If you find yourself in this category of people, there are a few things that you can do to remove yourself from this undignifying position. Let us look at them:
1. Embrace the Gig Economy
From Uber drivers, to Chowdeck delivery guys to AliExpress and Temu delivery agents, there are now opportunities for people with low income, to work to earn decent money by signing-up on these, platforms to deliver goods purchased to customers.
2. Remote Jobs
There is an increasing demand for professionals to help executives, researchers and other busy people with time-consuming and complex tasks. Positions like virtual assistant, product owner, project manager, website developer, data analyst and other related jobs are regularly advertised on different job boards. These positions are in high demand and you can place yourself on different platforms for remote jobs to become aware of such openings and apply to them.
3. Upskill
A lot of the practical skills required for work and business are often not taught in our schools. As a result, it is in your best interest to get training for skills like use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Excel, graphic design, digital marketing and others. These skills are required and if you have them, it is in your interest to promote yourself in the different remote job websites.
4. Be Dedicated
Finding a good job is a job in itself. It is important to be dedicated, while ensuring that you remain motivated to submit serious and well-put together applications. Take your time to properly structure your CV, apply for different employment opportunities while you keep improving your skillset and capacity before somebody else takes over your preferred jobs while you lament the poor economic situation of the country.
5. Build a Good Team around You
As a young person, it is vitally important that you have positively-oriented and focused individuals around you. There are also multiple online communities on different platforms where you can get quality advise and support in your journey towards getting a new job.
I hope you find these tips useful and you can reach me via WhatsApp if you need additional information or guidance via +2348085404500.
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