The career space is filled with wrong advice. They are outdated or totally wrong in the real world of work. Most of the time, they cut through flawed theories and ideas that are not product-market-fit. The modern world career trailblazers are young professionals, who get substance from mentors. This book uses the hands-on approach towards finding the right course of study based on your interest; people who have done what you want to do, prevalent market realities and timely in-demand skills.
During my early career, I really don't know what to do or how to go about launching out. All I have to do was to find a mentor, follow her trail, and then, chart through uncharted territory to live my own path, my own career.
In the real world, industries and companies need good help and they will fight to get you. Your competition is not steep or unassailable, signal your experience by showing competence that can compensate and cement your certificate, and keep yourself competitive in the real world.
In today's world of work, who is more extra-ordinary?
Someone that read three marketing books and passed a test, or someone who built and launched a landing page with great contents, search engine optimized, and an email campaign that had a 50% open rate and increased sales by 17%?
No match!
Therefore, in one's schooling and career, it would be better to build relevant in-demand skills, publicize them, and let the world come for you. To join the rank of real world learners and career trailblazers; inside this book you will not only find out why, but also, how you would. Ready! Set! Go!
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AFTERWORD:
It's a better version and I think that for every reader there is some wisdom to glean from the book. It is an encyclopedia of great ideas not just for academics but for professional as well.
---Dr. Tunde Oseni (Associate Professor and Consultant)
This resource book by Eric Nwachukwu, redefines academic learning through critical thinking, communication, creativity, information literacy, independent research, and leadership. This experiential learning process creates a dynamic journey between knowledge and understanding its intended implementation.
This has always been my focus as a global consultant and trainer on financial crime compliance. The focal point of a lecture or training should be to equip students and graduates with the necessary skills needed to succeed in the job market.
A student hoping to succeed in the real world must be able to construct meaning from the learning before implementing knowledge management initiatives in practice. When students are encouraged to build skills like problem-solving, planning, and communication, they are better prepared for future success. This book helps reinforce and solidify many core 21st-century skills employers look for, including creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal relationship building. The basic mental skill, and basic practical skill, and basic social skill, and basic developmental skill will help students and graduates to actually function efficiently and effectively in any assigned job at the workplace.
This resource book also provides students and graduates with inspiration to explore an entrepreneurial path and tools to overcome the initial challenges of building a business. The learning principles and practical examples provided in this book will challenge students and graduates to get away from their computer or smartphone screen and into the community to make a real impact.
---EHI ERIC ESOIMEME ESQ., LLB (NG), BL (NG), ICA (UK), LLM (UK), IICFIP CACC (US), FIMC (NG), CMC (NG)
