Life after School; Navigating Life as a Fresh Graduate by @rossnenye
Life hasn't been easy since graduation but I have been surviving due to the little business I was able to build while in school. On several occasions, I went to job hunt in order to get something doing while waiting for my school Senate to release our graduation list, in order to enable me register for the compulsory 1 year Youth Service Program. Guess what, all the job offers I got at the moment weren't favourable. After subtracting my Transportation and feeding money from the salary most of them offered to pay me they was nothing to take home.
| Tips for navigating life as a fresh graduate |
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Some tips for surviving life after school includes.
- Be prepared to hustle
The job market is quite competitive so any legit thing you're doing to survive give it your best shot. Don't look down on any work as long as it's paying your bills.
- Learn to network
Network with people, attend events, network with people in your industry. Learn to build long lasting relationships with people, some of the people we meet would be our destiny helpers.
- Learn Tech skills
Tech is the new oil money now and they're varieties of them. Look for the one you're good at and venture into it.
- Be flexible
Be open to different job opportunities, don't be idle.
- Learn continuously
Always stay updates on new skills and upgrade yourself.
- Be positive
Always stay positive.
- Prayer
Of course our lives isn't complete without praying to God, always seek the face of God before anything you do.
Finally, remember that things won't just work out once, always remember to take it one step at a time. Life after school isn't a bed of roses but don't give up keep pushing.
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