- A lady who had been finding it tough to land a local job shared tips with others on how they might improve their fortune.
- Despite having several degrees, she struggled to find employment easily.
- She posted her recommendations on her LinkedIn page and garnered numerous responses from individuals who echoed similar views.
It may have been said that education is the gateway to success; however, many of us have come to understand that merely possessing a degree isn’t enough for landing a great job. One must also adapt to current developments and changes.
Esther Ekoko, a woman holding three degrees, posted advice on her LinkedIn page for individuals struggling to find employment. She outlined the requirements currently sought after in the job market to help improve their prospects of getting hired.
Guiding individuals on obtaining employment
Esther points out that job seekers these days prioritize experience, initiative, and personal skill sets over academic qualifications when considering companies to join.
She recognizes the value of education, yet having been an unemployed woman holding multiple degrees without work for half a decade, her fortune shifted once she acquired two digital competencies: copywriting and data analytics.
See the post here.
South Africans find the woman's message motivational.
Soon after, LinkedIn users flooded the post with encouraging remarks, recognizing educational qualifications as a key to a brighter tomorrow and emphasizing that networking plays an important role too. Numerous people also expressed their gratitude to Esther for sharing the post.
User @Adu JoshuaOpeyemi added:
Having a degree isn’t sufficient; acquire a skill and build connections.
User @Nkechi Earnest commented:
Wonderful, this post is both inspirational and easy to connect with. Your journey brings to light crucial aspects such as abilities, self-presentation, and connections. Abandoning formal qualifications to concentrate on tangible outcomes requires bravery, and your narrative shows that it indeed leads to success. Thank you for providing this boost of encouragement, Esther Ekoko.
User @UmunakwezeChisom said:
Esther Ekoko, the third person to catch my eye 😆😆, crafted an impressive personal brand on LinkedIn 😌. Great job 💪🏽.
User @Esther Akande shared:
Educational qualifications are precious, yet integrating them with extra abilities can truly make a difference. It’s impressive how you didn’t solely depend on your credentials but went the extra mile.
User @Niall Cleaver added:
As degrees hold less significance, an increasing number of individuals are prioritizing practical experience. Share what you've accomplished that could prove advantageous to others.
User @AduJoshuaOpeyemi shared:
Having a degree isn’t sufficient; acquire a skill and build connections.
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