Look At Top 5 Skills That Can Guarantee Job For Unemployed Youth In 2017

Some Nigerian graduates undergoing ICT training in Lagos

For every advertised job in Nigeria, there are thousands of job seekers that apply for the specific vacancy which only the talented would get. 

 Unfortunately, there are lots of skills to learn; but not all of them can get you to your desired aim.

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The basics of learning a skill is targeted towards the line of career you wish to indulge yourself to. It is not just acquiring the certificate of attendance, it is about knowing the skill and being able to prove to the whole world that you know it.

In this article I will list the top 5 skills for job seekers, which I believe can guarantee a job. Even if not a super paying job, but a job that can put you on the line for further experience.

1. IT SKILLS

This wouldn’t come as a surprise to many, but the surprise here is that not every IT skill is actually hot skill. There are some IT skills that are considered drab skills; it means are not always needed and no much vacancy advert from them. So the hot skills under the IT sector include;

Programming

Your ability to write codes using various programming languages like Python, C#, Java and a host of them to create wonderful exciting stuffs like websites and computer software. This is one of the leading IT skills in 2017 because of its complexity, thereby creating a huge gap in the supply level of programmers. Once you acquire this skill, you can either work as a tutor or get picked up by a top level firm.

Graphics Design

Your ability to create exciting designs will easily help you locate jobs in so many firms. Most firms are no longer willing to outsource this service out, making them employ graphics designers in numbers. Having this skill can either allow you work from home, work as a tutor in an IT school or work for an organization that needs your services.

Digital Marketing

The competition among firms has forced them take most of their marketing campaigns online. Due to this new development, they are being forced to hire digital Marketers who will lead them through this campaign. Having this skill as a Job seeker guarantees you a job no doubt. Even without guarantee, your chances of getting something doing are on the high side.

Other Notable IT skills include: Computer Engineering, Website Design/Development

2. Marketing skills

Due to the competition for a larger customer base has made the marketing job to become a lucrative one as long as you have the skills to deliver.

NOTE: I won’t advise you to work as a marketing slave to some firms.

According to research, about 40% of daily job adverts has something to do with marketing. Getting this skill is something you would really love to have as an ace in you chambers. Your ability to show the recruiter that you can sell, and bring businesses to the company is a really something that most firms need now. It also opens up your chances of getting that job.

The opinion that marketers work only on commission basis is totally false. Marketing executives and Business Development officers earn cool and super amounts depending on your ability.

3. Communication/presentation skills

This is among the top 5 skills that can earn you a job. You must be someone who is outspoken and can be able to deliver messages precisely and clearly. A lot of consultancy firms are on the lookout for people with such abilities. You can either write a detailed letter of introduction about yourself and what you can do, forward it to broadcasting houses and other related firms. Make sure your press them for feedback and most importantly, don’t ever give up.

4. Writing/editing and proof-reading skills

Due to the increase of blog and websites, a lot of firms are employing those who can create super contents for them on daily basis. Even most of us with full time jobs are taking up such jobs as a side hustle. I believe that once you possess this skill, you can be able to gain employment for yourself with ease.

For every blog and website you see, there is a content creator for them all. All you need do is to write a sales pitch to the owner of the site, and wait for feedback. You can learn how to write a sales pitch

5. Customer service skills

If you can show a firm that you can help convert leads to customers, convert buying customers to long term customers, then there are jobs waiting for you to possess. This difference between this skill and others is that you must have a certificate to back up your claims.