Beyond Borders: Leveraging Digital Skills to Build a Global Career

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1. Beyond Borders: @cnndev Leveraging Digital Skills to Build a Global Career
2. Who is Chihurumnanya N. Nwanevu @cnndev Beyond Borders: Leveraging Digital Skills to Build a Global Career Founder, Designer, Developer, Community Advocate
3. Current and Previous Work Experience (2014 - 2024) Chief Strategist & Founder - Zurge Head of Design - The 100k Club National President - Nigeria Association of Computing Students (NACOS) Graphic Designer - Oracle Academy Senior Brand Designer - Fabulous Branding Agency (USA) Senior Graphic Designer - Nigeria Computer Society Graphic Designer - International Development Group LLC (USA) Product Designer - Salesbox (USA) Developer Students Club Lead - Google Brand Designer - GDG SSA Graphic Designer - Python Nigeria Graphic / Web Designer - HTYIF Foundation Graphic Designer - Ashpot Graphic Designer and PhotoManipulator - Joel Digital Productions
4. Why Go Global? The Power of a Borderless Career
5. @cnndev Beyond Borders: Leveraging Digital Skills to Build a Global Career In today’s interconnected world, having a borderless career can offer unique advantages and open up opportunities that are otherwise unreachable. Benefits of embracing a global career 1. Increased Job Opportunities 2. Diverse Cultural Enrichment 3. Advance Skill Enhancement 4. Higher Earning Potential 5. Networking and Collaboration
6. Essential Digital Skills for a Global Career
7. @cnndev Beyond Borders: Leveraging Digital Skills to Build a Global Career TECHNICAL SKILLS Data Science, Cybersecurity, Mobile App Development, Web Development, Graphic Design, Product Design, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing SOFT SKILLS Communication Skills, Adaptability and Flexibility, Problem -Solving, Teamwork and Collaboration, Leadership Skills, Time Management, Networking Skills, Creativity and Innovation.
8. I DN GADA THE SKILLS, WETIN I GO DO LAIDIS?
9. ONLiNE PORTFOLIO BUILD A STRONG @cnndev Beyond Borders: Leveraging Digital Skills to Build a Global Career
10. Suggested Platforms @cnndev Beyond Borders: Leveraging Digital Skills to Build a Global Career    L
11. Higher Earning Potential (Let’s Calculate) $$$ @cnndev Beyond Borders: Leveraging Digital Skills to Build a Global Career
12. “Growth and Comfort Do not Co-Exist.” ~ Ginni Rometty, Former CEO of IBM.
13. Challenges in Global Career Cultural Differences Language Barriers Time Zone Differences Communication Hurdles Technological and Infrastructure Limitations Adapting to Different Work Practices and Norms @cnndev Beyond Borders: Leveraging Digital Skills to Build a Global Career
14. “Tell them I Sent You” is Greater than any First Class Degree. Create Meaningful Connections! ~ Chihurumnanya Nwanevu Chief Strategist & Founder, Zurge @cnndev Beyond Borders: Leveraging Digital Skills to Build a Global Career
15. Networking Across Borders Join Online communities Attend Virtual Events Connect with Professionals on LinkedIn. Participate in Virtual Competitions / Hackathons Volunteer with Resonating Non-Profits Carve a Niche for yourself @cnndev Beyond Borders: Leveraging Digital Skills to Build a Global Career
16. Set your Personal Goals
17. Global Nigerian Professionals (in Tech) Sultan Akintunde Adora Nwodo Prosper Otemuyinwa Edidiong Asikpo Oyeleye Ogunsanya Confidence Staveley Samson Goddy Ruth Ikegah
18. Conclusion Let Your Career be Borderless
19. Session
20. Thanks for listening linkedin.com/in/cnndev