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Polishing resume writing/drafting skills: Having good drafting skills is essential when it comes to creating your resume or CV. This can easily be learnt. A resume/CV is not a ‘one-fits-all’ document, unlike the usual practice among job-seeking Nigerians. Always tweak your CV to suit every prospective job.
You must not be self-centered in your draft; focus more on your employer. Your ‘Objectives’ section should readily show how you can contribute to the development of the prospective employer company, instead of what you want.

Gaining experience & expertise: Instead of the usual habit of Nigerian jobseekers of sitting home all day and expecting a call for interview, while watching TV or wasting time on social media, jobseekers should find something positive doing on the side while chasing their dream jobs. Employers/recruiters tend to favour candidates with any kind of useful experience over inexperienced others. Engage in less-fulfilling jobs or do some pro-bono or volunteer work, if you have to, just to gain more experience. Expertise also comes through practice and reading deeply on your field.
Attend seminars, conferences, and online webinars, read blogs in your field, ask questions from thought leaders, etc. Start a blog if you can.

Self-development: This is almost similar to the last point, but not limited to the field you wish to work in. Work on yourself generally; read widely and learn a lot of things. Improve your manners; your dress sense and eating ethics, etc. Remember first impression matters a lot.
Be current with the latest trends in politics, entertainment, and other fields, not ignoring past events. You can never tell what your interview would be like.
You should also hone your interview skills to perfection. Read a lot on interviews and look out for practical experience. Know what to do and what to say.

Establishing a good online presence: Optimize your online profiles – or blog(s) – to be strategically placed for job opportunities. Profiles should be kept professional and clean, with interests and contact info conspicuous.
Many employers check on unsuspecting job applicants’ online profiles. Keep your craziness out of your social media accounts and use your real names.

Researching on prospective companies: Jobseekers should search and read everything on the company they are applying to; the company website, brochure, news clippings about the company, and should also track social media information on the company and its officers. Having a great deal of knowledge of the company and its activities will give you an edge over fellow applicants, and it might impress someone up there.