The moment you leave the university, much is expected from you. My conversation with Oluwatoyin is on how to manage such expectations as you begin to build a career for yourself.

Oluwatoyin Omotayo is a People Development Partner and a Career Coach with competencies in Business Advisory, Organizational Development and HR generalist functions cutting across various industries.

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Sometimes it appears like the world of candidates differs from that of hiring managers during interviews. Learning to speak the language of hiring managers is important.

Recognizing that what you say at interviews, matching what your CV communicates and what the job is about is key.

Faith Akintunde on this episode shared some useful insight. Faith is a value driven HR professional having over 11 years work experience across Financial Services, Oil & Gas Servicing and the Manufacturing industry with competence in Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Learning & Development.

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A major impact of COVID-19 this year is job loss. But this episode is about how some ex-andelans who in the midst of this crisis launched a tech startup that helps organizations build remote teams and build teams for remote work.

This episode is about the neural pathways that help you turn challenges into job opportunities.

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This episode is to further my belief that people can only grow and build success when they see their lives and careers like a fish in the water. A fish is in its genius mode and fulfilling place only when it finds and stays in the water.

My discussion with Kemi Oye is centered on how she discovered and also helps people discover what they are designed to do.

Kemi, popularly called The Career Doctor, is a Career Coach, HR Professional, Trainer & Speaker based in London, UK

She works with people to discover their purpose-driven career so that they are impactful and fulfilled. Her work is based on a proprietary 3D framework - Discover, Design and Develop your purpose-driven career.

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Only a few individual after graduation consider their first job a career, but if you feel you are in a wrong job, how can that job be a launching pad?

On this episode, I discussed with Tolulope Olateju on how she made that transition from her first job to her dream career.

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One of the realities in the current economy is the changing dynamics of the workforce as more people swap the security of a 9-to-5 job for the flexibility of freelancing. It’s rapidly changing not only the way we work but also the way we think about work, view clients, and negotiate with those who deliver services to us.

On this episode, I discussed with Patrick Ndifon II on Freelancing and his career journey.

Patrick Ndifon is a tech social entrepreneur, product manager, web developer, digital transformation & innovation consultant. He holds certificates and has acquired digital skills training in the above-mentioned areas from organizations like FreeCodeCamp, IBM, Udemy, openSAP, Google, etc.

As a tech social entrepreneur, he co-founded and currently serve as Managing Director for his technology non-profit – PSIFON Org. PSIFON is a tech non-profit helping startups and organizations leverage technology to drive productivity towards increasing profits and enlarging impact margins. Over the last 3 years, PSIFON has assisted dozens of businesses and organizations in this regard. Additionally, thousands of persons have been impacted through her  training and workshops.

As a product manager, he has worked on several tech and non-tech products in the areas of fashion & accessory, agriculture, photography, e-commerce etc. Current, Patrick is building a tech academy product at PSIFON Org. that is aimed at impacting 10,000 persons with digital skills by 2025.

As a web developer, Patrick manages his own software development agency where he delivers top-notch websites using modern tools and technologies like WordPress or the Full JavaScript stack. His clients range from startups to individuals from Europe, US and Africa.

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Most times young people study courses they have no business studying and after graduation they get stuck trying to find just any job.

But it is possible to switch from what you studied to your desired career path. On this episode, i discussed with Segun Akiode on how he was able to switch from studying Chemical Engineering in the university to a totally new Career path.

This episode lays out insight and ways to help you make that switch.

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When it comes to starting a career, there seems to be various reason people start a career in any given field. On this episode, I discussed with Dr. Samuel Ekundayo on Starting a Career on Purpose.

Dr Samuel Ekundayo is a Senior Lecturer, author, preacher and transformational speaker. Often referred to as 'The Purpose Preacher', his mandate is to help people discover their purpose so they can maximise their potentials towards a fulfilled, influential and impactful life to the glory of God.

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On this episode, i discussed with Chinonye Ngwobia on Mentorship and how Career Starters can find a mentor and maximize that mentorship relationship for career success.

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On this episode, i discussed with Adedayo a.k.a Dejifan on how the future of work is driven and where career starters can begin from.

Dejifan is the Chief Data Analyst for Future of Work Africa

Resources Mentioned:

Outside Insight: Navigating a World Drowning in Data by Jørn Lyseggen

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