Why most Nigerian job seekers lose before the interview — a 200-CV teardown
I reviewed 200 real CVs sent to a Lagos employer. 81% failed the same three checks. Here is exactly what they were, with before/after fixes.
Essays, teardowns, case studies and frameworks - direct from Precious's desk.
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You're a top professional in Nigeria. You've excelled in your field. You've navigated the complexities of the African market. Now, you're aiming for the global stage. You've found the perfect remote j...
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Welcome to the Nigerian job hunt. Your CV is polished. Your degree (or your "hustle") is ready. You've found a job advert, and you're ready to apply. But here's a picture of your competition: You and...
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You’ve done the hard part. You’ve written a killer opening hook. You’ve detailed your achievements in the body paragraphs. You've proven you're the best candidate. Now you’ve reached the end, and you’...
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You've seen the dream. Your friend in Lekki just landed a remote job with a US tech company. Your former colleague in Abuja is now a remote consultant for a firm in Germany. They live in Nigeria but e...
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You’ve done it. You’ve found the perfect job advert on Jobberman, LinkedIn, or MyJobMag. You've polished your CV until it shines. Now, you face the final boss: the cover letter. You start writing. You...
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You did it. After years of lectures, assignments, and exams, you've finally graduated. You're a fresh graduate in Nigeria, full of potential and ready to start your career. You've polished your CV, yo...
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You're a fresh graduate from UNILAG, ABU, or Covenant University. You've got your B.Sc. (maybe with a 2:1 or First Class), you've finished (or are about to start) your NYSC, and you're ready to take o...
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You've done the hard part. You've graduated, served (NYSC), and polished your CV until it shines. You're scrolling through Jobberman, LinkedIn, or your WhatsApp groups, finding openings. You fire off...
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A recruiter at a top bank has 150+ new applications for a single role. Their email is flooding. Their phone is buzzing. They open your application. They see your name. They see your attached CV. They...
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You’ve done it. You’ve found a job vacancy that feels like a perfect fit. You spent hours polishing your CV until it shines. You’ve even written a powerful, persuasive body for your cover letter, full...
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You’re a student in Nigeria. You're smart, you're driven, and you're navigating one of the toughest academic and professional landscapes in the world. Between ASUU strikes, a hyper-competitive job mar...
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You’ve done the hard part. You’ve found the job vacancy on Jobberman, LinkedIn, or maybe even through a WhatsApp broadcast. Your CV is polished, updated, and ready to go. You’re about to hit "send," b...