Career Acceleration for Engineers
A comprehensive 5-module program for Nigerian engineering graduates (petroleum, mechanical, electrical/instrumentation, chemical/process) to navigate the energy job market, get professionally registered, build a standout brand, win graduate-trainee places, master technical interviews and assessment centres, and execute a 90-day plan to land their target role.
Course Content
Section 1: Course Introduction
Start here — what this course is and how it gets you hired as an engineer in the energy sector.
Section 2: Module 1: Understanding the Nigerian Energy Job Market
A reality check on Nigeria's energy industry and where engineers actually get hired.
Section 3: Module 2: Building Your Professional Brand
The CV, LinkedIn profile and professional registration that get an engineer noticed.
2.1 CV Optimization
lesson • 12-15 minutes
2.2 LinkedIn Profile
lesson • 10-12 minutes
2.3 Professional Registration & Certification (COREN & SPE)
lesson • 12-15 minutes
2.4 Professional Associations
lesson • 8-10 minutes
2.5 Common CV Mistakes
lesson • 8-10 minutes
2.6 Module Activities
assignment • 15-20 minutes
Section 4: Module 3: Finding Opportunities
Graduate-trainee programmes, the hidden job market, and multiple strategies to find your role.
3.1 The Hidden Job Market
lesson • 10-12 minutes
3.2 Graduate Trainee & Internship Programmes
lesson • 10-12 minutes
3.3 Job Boards & Platforms
lesson • 8-10 minutes
3.4 Networking Strategies
lesson • 10-12 minutes
3.5 NYSC as a Launchpad
lesson • 8-10 minutes
3.6 The Direct Approach
lesson • 8-10 minutes
3.7 Module Activities
assignment • 15-20 minutes
Section 5: Module 4: Mastering the Interview
Aptitude tests, assessment centres, and technical & behavioural interviews for engineers.
4.1 Interview Preparation
lesson • 10-12 minutes
4.2 Aptitude Tests & Assessment Centres
lesson • 12-15 minutes
4.3 Technical Questions
lesson • 12-15 minutes
4.4 The STAR Method
lesson • 10-12 minutes
4.5 Nigerian Interview Culture
lesson • 8-10 minutes
4.6 Salary Negotiation
lesson • 10-12 minutes
4.7 Module Activities
assignment • 20-25 minutes
Section 6: Module 5: Your 90-Day Action Plan
Turn knowledge into a concrete, time-bound plan to land an engineering role.
5.1 The 90-Day Framework
lesson • 8-10 minutes
5.2 Days 1-30: Foundation
lesson • 10-12 minutes
5.3 Days 31-60: Active Search
lesson • 10-12 minutes
5.4 Days 61-90: Interview to Offer
lesson • 10-12 minutes
5.5 What If It Takes Longer
lesson • 6-8 minutes
5.6 Module Activities
assignment • 15-20 minutes
5.7 Course Completion
assignment • 10-15 minutes
What You'll Learn
- Understand the Nigerian energy job market and the engineering employer landscape (IOCs, independents, service/OEM, EPC, power & refining, regulators)
- Build an ATS-optimized engineering CV and LinkedIn profile that showcase projects, tools and results
- Navigate professional registration (COREN), SPE membership & certification, NSE and discipline bodies
- Win graduate-trainee and internship places through the hidden job market and direct outreach
- Pass aptitude tests, assessment centres, and technical & behavioural interviews
- Execute a structured 90-day action plan to land an engineering role in the energy sector