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This post will attempt to answer some of the career questions submitted by readers of this careers advice blog. If you have specific career-related questions, please send them through our advice page.

Uju from Lagos writes:

I am a graduate of Archeaology/Tourism from UNN. I am pursuing two career prospects - HR and Advertising. My career goal is to be Minister of Culture and Tourism. Am taking CIPM exams, and also APCON, all to make me versatile in the job industry. Am I on the right path? Currently I work with an advertising company. Thanks

Careers Nigeria Advice:

We reckon that you are on the right path. However, at some point you will have to decide on one career. To do this, you need to identify your interests and passions and clearly define your career goal.

Sosi writes:

I am a graduate in mechanical engineering and I would love to have a career in the aviation industry. I want to know if a Masters’ degree in Aeronautical Engineeering would be suitable and which schools abroad would offer admission?

Careers Nigeria Advice:

Yes, a Masters’ degree in Aeronautical Engineering is just perfect! You can search for schools in the UK and US through Google, if you want to study abroad.

Etim from Lagos writes:

I have been in the industrial security industry for some years but would like to know more about professional qualifications, HSE certifications that would improve my marketability.

Careers Nigeria Advice:

We suggest that you read this article on how to increase your chances of getting a job by writing professional certification courses. Also, you can become a member of the Nigerian Insitute of Safety Professionals (NISP). Visit their site at www(dot)nispnigeria(dot)com

Kador from Akure writes:

I’m a fresh graduate of Economics. However, I have this “very” strong urge for Information Technology and software applications. Can I build a career in ICT, given the background I have in Economics? 

Careers Nigeria Advice:

Absolutely! Please read these 5 steps on building a successful IT career in Nigeria.

Jane from Lagos writes:

I am a recent graduate of Linguistics. I would like to build a career in Human Resources (HR), and want to know what courses or professional exams I can take to achieve that?

Careers Nigeria Advice:

For a career in HR, you can take the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) professional exams. You can visit the site at www(dot)cipmnigeria(dot)org

Eze from Lagos writes:

I am a medical doctor with 4 years post-NYSC experience. I have very good people skills and and have a flair for public speaking. I wish to take a u-turn from medicine and branch into a different career path. I wish to take exams in Management at NIM. What advice do you have for me?

Careers Nigeria Advice:

We suggest that you use your current skills, interests and passions in Public Speaking to move up your career. You can get certified as a professional speaker in Nigeria by attending professional speaking training classes. In the meantime, you could also practice speaking to groups, student organisations, etc on your choice topics. Find out institutions that may be interested in having you speak to their students, groups, etc and organize your speaking schedules and records. This way, you would be getting more exposure and experience on the field of public speaking until you become a Certified Speaking Professional. For tips on how to change careers successfully, please read this article.

Ngozi from Lagos writes:

I would like to find out how many stages of exams someone interested in being a stockbroker has to take in order to be a registered stockbroker in Nigeria.

Careers Nigeria Advice:

The examination body to be a registered stockbroker in Nigeria is the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria (CISN). The professional exam has 3 levels or stages. You can click here to download the Examination Guidelines & Syllabus.

Bright from Port-Harcourt writes:

I read engineering and would like to have a career in Oil & Gas. Are there cheap ‘Safety Training’ I could undergo? 

Careers Nigeria Advice:

You can find information on NISP courses on their website at www(dot)nispnigeria(dot)com/courses.html

Azeezat from Ibadan writes:

Am a student of physiology and am looking for a placement for my IT. I don’t know if you know where I can get a placement for my IT? With my physiology background, what else do you think I can do to improve my career since am interested in anything medically concerned?

Careers Nigeria Advice:

We recommend that you read these 7 success steps to finding an IT in Nigeria. You can join the Nigeria Physiotherapy Network to meet other medical professionals in your field and also the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP).

Akan from Uyo writes:

I read Chemical Engineering but am very much interested in safety and environment. Please what can I do to bolster my career, in terms of certifications and Masters degree program?

Careers Nigeria Advice:

We suggest that you take the HSE certifications and become a member of the Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals (NISP).

[If you have a specific career question, please feel free to ask one by visiting the advice page]

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