You are reading this, and definitely you have a degree or HND result sitting somewhere. You have possibly sought jobs and didn’t find. Or you might be graduating soon, and you ar confused on the next step to take. This post will put it right for you. We’ll be exploring what you can do with your Degree or HND result notwithstanding the grade in Nigeria.
This post is culled from Afolayan Juwon Samuel’s helpful post on Facebook. You’ll find it very useful.
Many are at this junction right now and they are lost in options. I hope you find this useful.
You should note that aside degree and HND results, other forms of certificates are explored like Nursing Diploma and HND.
What you can do with your Degree or HND Result notwithstanding the Grade in Nigeria …
1. First-Class Degree or Distinction HND
Local Job (public, private)
International Jobs (skill based)
Master’s degree (local and international). For some universities, HND graduates are required to do a Post Graduate Diploma program.
Direct PhD (international).
Self employment
For HND Distinction
Conversion to BSc (Local Universities).
Master’s degree (international, but limited options).
Direct PhD (international, with supporting standardized results. Options are also very limited but feasible).
2. Second Class Upper Degree or Upper Credit HND
Local Job (public, private)
International Jobs (skills based)
Master’s degree (local and international)
Direct PhD (international)
Self employment
3. Second Class Lower Degree or Lower Credit HND
Local Job ( Mostly private. Requirement into the Nigerian military, paramilitary and civil service is usually second class upper division).
International Jobs (skills based with supporting credentials).
Master’s degree (local and international).
Direct PhD (international, with supporting standardized results).
Self employment
4. Third Class
Local Job ( mostly private)
Degree conversion (2- 3 more years)
Master’s degree (international, expecially self funded).
Self employment
5. Pass
Degree conversion.
Self employment
6. OND
Local Job (public and private)
Direct entry to HND
Self employment
7. Nursing Diploma (Registered Nurses/Midwives)
Local Job (public and private)
Direct Entry (Bachelor’s degree)
International Jobs
International Master’s degree (especially if you have worked for desired hours)
Self employment
Please NOTE: The use of local here is to denote country of residence other than rural or underdevelopment.
Conclusion
Thus, this post solves the problem and question of what you can do with your Degree or HND result notwithstanding the grade in Nigeria. It is a great guide to enable you get the process of after school right. You should read, learn, and endeavor to get out of the best of your result and certificates.