I got these basic truths from business insider and decided to share with all of my friends who are currently seeking for a job. I do also know that the 6 months max you will encounter (during the course of reading) as the longest time most people spend without having a job is exactly not the case in Nigeria. Ours can last 5 years and over, and we are still counting. Some of us are so lucky enough to get jobs through nepotism: Igbos usually call it ima mmadu. Most times this system of getting jobs doesn't look at skills and qualifications; rather, blood ties, friendship and amorous relationships are all it entails. For a lot of us whose parents are mostly treading the business line, knowing nothing about white collar jobs and also clueless about big job opportunities, we can find respite after reading this write up. Truth #1: Your Resume May Never Get Seen By A Person Today, applicant databases are used to enter resumes. These systems aren't...