The year 2023 wraps up in a few months and many Nigerian organizations have begun to set goals and put strategies in place for the coming year, one of which is the recruitment program. Several organizations, especially financial institutions are looking to hire recent graduates of any university or polytechnic in Nigeria who qualify to work with them as graduate trainees.
Who is a Graduate Trainee?
A graduate trainee is an individual who recently graduated from a higher institution and is looking to move into the workforce. This stage of their career journey where they are called “graduate trainees” is the very early stage where they are expected to get practical work experience from the organization/industry of their choice. Therefore, an individual who just finished the university, polytechnic, or college of education program and possibly, their Nysc (National Youth Service Program) is likely to look for opportunities in companies that are willing to offer it.
What is the purpose of Graduate Trainee Programs?
Graduate trainee programs expect you to “come as you are” because they provide you with on-the-job training and development opportunities. The program may require you to work with diverse departments within a company to get a broad knowledge of the industry as a whole. Also, because you are in your learning period, you are attached to mentors to support and guide you as you transition into your new field. Graduate trainee programs are designed to hold your hands down the road of your career. And, as you ply this road, the goal of the program is to enhance your skills and knowledge; this can include hard or soft skills. Furthermore, recent graduates who are insecticide about the way to go can find clarity working as a graduate trainee and mind even get a permanent position with the company.
Responsibilities of a Graduate Trainee
In case you are wondering what a typical day may look like for a graduate trainee, we cannot exactly say because it varies across companies and organizations. But, we can tell you a few things that are expected of graduate trainees:
- Actively engaging in learning and development activities.
- Completing tasks and projects assigned by the department/organization.
- Documenting learning experiences, project work, and progress.
- Working alongside other graduate trainees on various tasks and assignments and contributing to the success of the team they find themselves in.
- Setting goals and looking out for additional opportunities.
What Nigerian companies are currently hiring Graduate Trainees?
If you have missed out on graduate trainee opportunities before now, you’ve got these. These companies are currently hiring and you may want to take advantage of this chance.
Nigeria produces thousands of graduates every year and these graduates seek opportunities everywhere possible. This only means that getting into graduate trainee programs in Nigeria is competitive and you have to put your best foot forward.
Qualifications and Requirements
While the qualifications and requirements to be a graduate trainee may be different for all organizations. Most of them can still have the following listed as criteria:
- Zero (0) year of experience
- Candidate must have completed/been exempted from the mandatory National Youth Service Corp program and have a certificate to show for it.
- Candidate must have a minimum of 2:2/2:1 (as requested by the organization) from a reputable University/polytechnic
- Candidate must not be older than 28years
Sending in your Graduate Trainee Application
Applying for graduate trainee positions is sometimes the quickest to do because much isn’t required and you just have to fill out the application forms as designed by respective organizations. If you are looking for a way to connect with these graduate trainee programs, all you have to do is sign up on our website and verify your registration via the email you provided. Then, you can go ahead to insert the keyword ” Graduate trainee” and there you have tons of graduate trainee opportunities waiting for you. Here are some of them
Graduate Trainee
Location: Rivers
Application Closing Date: 29th September, 2023
- IT Horizons
Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Application Closing Date: 15th September, 2023
Location: Lagos
Application Closing Date: 16th September, 2023
Location: Lagos
Application Closing Date: Not specified