ASUU Strike Reaches New Level Today – Alternative Job Options For Students

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ASUU News Today – The unions members said that they will seek other legitimate means of survival

The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU just elevated the strike as the government continues to insist on the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System, IPPIS.

As the union’s members are now set on looking for other jobs to survive by, the students who have already lost time in crossroads to either use time well or waste it further.

Job options as ASUU strike go into new levels

The jobs that students need to stay busy during the ASUU strike often require little or no experiences. Most students already have undiscovered skills that can fetch them money the year long.

Mechanic Jobs – There are a number of local workshops that can allow students to work either as volunteers or trainees.

Photographer – Photography is a skill that many people develop without much effort. However, local photographers could also need assistants and want to hire students.

Blogging – Blogging is open to anyone who can run a website otherwise, students can also seek for blog websites that want to hire writers and work with them. Being an online job, most jobs just require working devices and the internet and also allows work from anywhere.

Graphic Designer – People who have design skills can put it to work and earn from it especially working as a freelancer for marketing agencies.

Software Engineering Intern – This would be an intern position for undergraduate students but it is also beneficial. Startup companies in Nigeria are looking for undergraduates who they can train in this field.

Brand Ambassador – Local startup companies also have a need for brand ambassadors who will promote their work. In return, students can gain experiences in different fields.

Sometimes, students in Nigeria need to have side businesses or part-time jobs depending on what suits them to beat the incessant ASUU strike.

Email marketing, social media managing, event management are some of the easiest jobs to begin for people who like to work as freelancers. Also, note that some of the jobs might pay while volunteering would be an option in other cases.

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Christina Ngene

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