THE QUANTUM LEAP: A Guide to Escape Unemployment/Underemployment after Graduation

A Lecture Delivered at The National Association of Computer Engineering Students (NACOMES) Week, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti state, Nigeria.

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1. By: Ajayi, Abdulganiyy Abiodun BTech. Computer Engineering Quantum Minds @ National Association of Computer Engineering Students (NACOMES) Week, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State. April 18, 2018 THE QUANTUM LEAP: A Guide to Escape Unemployment/Underemployment After Graduation
2. A Little About Me • Front-end Developer • Graphic Designer • Business Developer • Retired Network Engineer • Educator • Digital Strategist • UI/UX Designer • Techpreneur A Quantum Hustler! • Aspiring ‘Hacker’
3. The Time is NOW!!!
4. Why are you here What will you take out of here ? & ? Questions for You
5. The conveyor-belt mystery!  Birth >>  Primary School >>  Secondary School >>  Tertiary Institution >>  Work & Make Money >>  Raise Family >>  Die 
6. But the conveyor belt is broken! 60% of Nigerians are Youth 45% of Graduates are Unemployed ~ NBS, Jobberman. Not PESSIMISM This is the REALITY
7. But there is good news! You can take a quantum leap today, and claim your dream career with ease.
8. Get Your Aspirations Right The PMS Framework PASSION: Where your heart belongs. MARKET: Where the money is. SKILLS: Your passport to claim your share.
9. Getting Your Aspirations Right Passion + Market + Skill = Your Dream Career Skills + Market - Passion = Money + Frustration Passion + Market – Skills = Rejections Passion + Skills - Market = Frustration + Bankruptcy  
10. Landing Your Dream Job A Recipe for Success • Valuable Skills at Industry Standard (Technical & Soft Skills) • Experience (Demonstrate your proficiency) • Connections (build influential networks) • Graduate with good results Be Irresistible!!! With open arms and smile, the labour market welcomes you on board.
11. The Entrepreneurship Journey Some Myths • The next option when there are no jobs • An escape route from bosses • The only way to pursue your dreams Case Studies:  Space X  Andela  Pass.NG  Data Bundle Reseller An entrepreneur is a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money. ~entrepreneur.com
12. Where Creativity and Innovation Stand • Creativity: ability to conceive new ideas. It‟s an attitude! • Innovation: the process of bringing the best ideas into reality Innovation = Creativity + Risk-taking Case Studies:  Facebook  Google  Amazon  Paystack Some Myths • A „Eureka‟ idea, and I will “BLOW” • Ideas rule the world • Must be new to everyone INNOVATE OR DIE !!! It’s the soul of your business
13. • Get Involved associations/committees/groups, etc. (GDG, JCI, Rotaract, UCJ, SIFE, etc.) • Get Mentors (colleagues, lecturers, industry experts, etc.) • Get Credentials (Internship, Volunteering, Contests, etc.) …Try, Fail, Learn, & Grow. • Don‟t Get Boxed (Read, Explore, and Discover your true passion) Don’t Misuse Your Undergraduate Opportunity The Campus Advantage
14. Remember, It’s a Journey
15. In summary • Take responsibility for your career • Build your skills in a profitable market that you are passionate about • Build influential Network & keep nourishing it • Be at ALERT (always keep an eye on the market) Now, you know what you need to take out of this campus! Wake up from your sleep and pursue your dream.
16. Ajayi Abdulganiyy Abiodun @AbdulganiyAjayi 08062413170 @abdulganiyyajayi abdulganiyy.ajayi@gmail.com