Since last year, Nigeria has been in a recession, and one of the hardest hit areas has been employment. Graduates are plentiful but the jobs are scarce. So scarce in fact, that one has to resort to creative methods to land a great job.

Yes, this method has been debated to death, but this is proof that it works.

Listen to Dr Joe Abah:

Unemployed and seeking employment, let me tell you a story. In my former job, a childhood friend referred a young lady to me.

— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) August 3, 2017

Testimonies

Story of my life! Worked for eight months no pay. Today, I am now the Brand Manager of the same institution. ?

— Nelly Ating (@NellyAting) August 4, 2017

https://twitter.com/Olucheyi_/status/893194797338550272

First job post MBA was an 'internship' with Bismarck Rewane's FDC. Forever grateful. Anytime in Nigeria I pay a visit to say thank you.

— adedayo ayeni (@adedayoayeni7) August 3, 2017

A guy I knw,rejected a job frm an advertising firm, to intern 4 free 4 anoda firm becos he wanted 2 get experience dere dat will propel him

— Nwadiuto (@Steph_Andy1) August 3, 2017

His folks n friends that he was jazzed cos it seemed foolish den, but now he's a top drilling consultant in the oil n gas industry

— Nwadiuto (@Steph_Andy1) August 3, 2017

Years ago, I started as an intern at a place without Pay. After sometime I started receiving half the salaries of others. Sometime later (1)

— Akinyemi Aremu (@AremuAkinyemi) August 4, 2017

I was earning the same thing as others, later I earned more than them. The process might appear unfair at the onset but it has its benefits

— Akinyemi Aremu (@AremuAkinyemi) August 4, 2017

For those who remember when I shared, this is strikingly similar to my story. From 'interning', I've been here 14 yrs. Read & be inspired. ? https://t.co/yWfomzvuh7

— Sam Hart (@hartng) August 3, 2017

When you're given a place to stand on, 'stand' so well that they can no longer move you.Grace is needed too. Godspeed. We'll read your story https://t.co/yWfomzvuh7

— Sam Hart (@hartng) August 3, 2017

There’s a catch

great thread. Doc I interned in a field for over four years and now I've got my dream job but I still need a job for survival.

— @BLAIZE (@temitopeidowu) August 3, 2017

Good story but there are so few people that can afford to do this. https://t.co/RU5yqdf5VB

— Bee! (@soibomari) August 3, 2017

I get the point of the thread and it's a good one but a system where master degree holders have to resort to this is a failed system.

— Jesse Onoriode (@jexsz) August 4, 2017

And like u said sir she was referred by a friend. How about those who don't have friends in positions of influence?

— Jesse Onoriode (@jexsz) August 4, 2017

There are people who have done same and were not this fortunate. Not all internships turn out this way.

— Jesse Onoriode (@jexsz) August 4, 2017

Endorsed

If you are waiting to start it big you might wait forever..Having Msc and PhD does not give you room to start big. Start somehow and grow

— Awe Olajide (@horlarjyde) August 4, 2017

@DrJoeAbah these are words of wisdom indeed. You just nailed the keys to career growth. ?????

— Segun Adegun (@EAdegun) August 3, 2017

A thread for ALL -Youths, "Yoots" & "Oldies"…

The sheer opportunities you ignite by being a person of VALUE – as an INTERN/VOLUNTEER/PAID https://t.co/LuaBxnaiRv

— Juliet 'Kego (@julietkego) August 3, 2017

This just inspired me… Starting my internship in a media firm next week.. I hope it all works out for me. ??

— IFEAYOLUCHUKWU ?? (@PweetyZora) August 4, 2017

Awwwww.