The battle for admission into higher institutions in Nigeria is very fearsome. It is not always a case of who is most intelligent but who is luckier or financially fit to struggle for admission for their children. Oftentimes, the less lucky ones in a bid to get admission that year, do a JAMB change of course and institution to any polytechnic of their choice or enroll for part time. Upon completing their National Diploma certificate, the hustle for meaningful job surfaces and the popular questions pops up, where can I work with my ND certificate? which company accepts ND certificate holders? how much can I earn as an ND holder? Of course everyone wants the best not minding the educational qualification so long as it drives them towards their dreams.
In this article, we will be helping you with very vital information that many ND holders lack when job hunting. Most ND holders upon graduation fear that they might not be employable, in the sense that HND and university graduates are finding it hard to get jobs, how much more an OND certificate holder, this is very far from the truth, in fact ND holders are getting jobs that university graduates and HND holders are considering not fit enough for their educational qualifications. The lags or vacuums are where the ND holders fill up.
Where Can I With My ND Result?
As an ND result or certificate holder, you are fit to work in any sector of the economy, the only downside of this is that you will occupy lower positions in the organization, albeit you could climb higher based on your commitment, effectiveness and efficiency put into your job or rather, you can switch jobs based on the experience gained while furthering your education and boosting your qualification. Now based on where you can work as an ND holder, as stated in the above paragraph, you can work in any sector including the entertainment industry, Oil and Gas, Banking sector, PR (Public Relation) industry, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, Transportation, all federal government agencies and parastatals, Hospitality as well as others not on this list.
Surprisingly, National Diploma holders stand to gain employment faster than ND and B.Sc. holders because of their affordability which includes cheap the training fee because of the less professional position they occupy, affordable salary and lastly because most are outsourced from outsourcing agencies, other compulsory and basic welfares are avoided.
List of Companies ND Holders Can Work in Nigeria
As an ND holders can work in any private or public corporate organization, federal and state government agencies and parastatals. Below are the list of places you can work as an ND holder and position you are most likely going to be hired for;
| INDUSTRY/COMPANY | JOB ROLE/POSITION/DESCRIPTION | AVERAGE MONTHLY SALARY SCALE |
| Financial Institution: Access Bank First Bank GT Bank Union Bank Polaris Bank Zenith Bank Heritage Bank Citibank United Bank for Africa (UBA) Sterling Bank | Cashier/ Note Counter/Direct Sales Person Cashier/ Note Counter/Direct Sales Person Cashier/ Note Counter/Direct Sales Person Cashier/ Note Counter/Direct Sales Person Cashier/ Note Counter/Direct Sales Person Cashier/ Note Counter/Direct Sales Person Cashier/ Note Counter/Direct Sales Person | Between N50,000 to N85,000 per month. |
| PR Industry: Black House Media (BHM) The Net.ng RedMedia Upticomm Marketing Company Sesema Public Relations Phyllion and Partners Agency Marketing Edge Media Craft Associates CMC Connect Intergrated Indigo Ltd Soul Comms Alder Consulting Quadrant MSL Group | You can work as a research personnel or Office Administrator or Front Desk Officer in any of the PR Companies in Nigeria | Between N30,000 to N50,000 per month |
| Federal Government Agencies | You are to start at Level 6 in any of the list of government agencies or ministries. | From N30,000 per month, Check out the list of Govt. agencies and their salary scales. |
| ICT Industry | IT Assistant, Network Administrator, Office Administrator, Front Desk Officer, Security Personnel. | Between N80,000 to N150,000 per month |
| Entertainment Industry: | Field Assistant Front Desk Officer | Between N40,000 to N50,000 per month |
| Transportation Industry | Front Desk Officer | Between N20,000 to N40,000 per month |
| Hospitality Sector | Bar Attendants Laundry Attendants Room Service Personnel Executive Cleaner Front Desk Officer | Between N50,000 to N80,000 pending on the industry per month |
| Fintech Industry Oil and Gas Sector (Downstream) | Front Desk Officer Gas Station Assistants Sales Executive | Between N60,000 to N100,000 per month |
How To Get A Job With Your ND Result?
Getting a job with your ND result can be challenging, however, you need to be physically and mentally ready because you are going to get a lot of rejections emails in a diplomatic way (We will get to you when you fit into any future vacancy(ies)). To apply for a job with your ND result, you must ensure you meet the job requirement. After confirming the above, you are to follow the outlined steps below;
Step 1 – Visit the company’s website/application portal
Step 2 – Fill all necessary details, some will be ticked in red show its compulsory
- You will be required to fill in the following
- Your personal details
- Your educational qualifications
Step 3 – Upload your credentials
- Statement of result
- Proof of IT (Optional)
Step 4 – Attach a cover note (Not necessary but important)
Step 5 – Click on Submit application form button.
Note that you will be sent a confirmation email, so ensure you register with a personal active email address and you will not be required to make any payment when applying because companies that accept ND result for vacant positions will never request you pay before, during or after application.
I hope the information provided here has helped you. Getting a job with your ND result is very possible if you follow the instructions and information provided.
Please feel free to reach out via the comment section if you have any question and we shall respond accordingly.
