A lecture delivered at the Sift-Think Conference held at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Theme: Why Remain Jobless Topic: The Journey to Your Dream Career Date: June 16, 2018

1. The Journey to
Your
Dream Career
By:
Ajayi, Abdulganiyy Abiodun
(BTech. Computer Engineering)
June 16, 2018
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2. What is
Your
Current
Occupation
Let’s Get Started!

3. Yes You Are a Student, but…
Your Career Doesn’t Start After School

4. Your Thought
My Duty Labour Market’s
Responsibility

5. 60% of Nigerians are Youth
45% of Graduates are
Unemployed
The REALITY

6. Get it Right
.
.
.
Career
Life
Academics
Career & Personal Development

7. How to Build Your
DREAM CAREER

8. • Your career is your business, and you
are the entrepreneur.
(You are always a work in progress;
Career + Personal Growth)
• Develop a Competitive Advantage
(Assets, Aspirations, & Market Realities)
• Plan to Adapt
(Pivot when necessary)
A Blueprint

9. The Campus Recipe
Valuable Skills
(Technical & Soft Skills)
Connections
(build influential networks)
Experience
(Demonstrate your proficiency)
Graduate with
good results

10. • Not just Schooling, but Education
• Not just Education, but Career
• Not just Career, but Life
• Not just Life, but a Typical Business
Hustle Your Way to the TOP!

11. Ajayi Abdulganiyy Abiodun
@AbdulganiyAjayi
08062413170
@abdulganiyyajayi
abdulganiyy.ajayi@gmail.com