Oladapo Omitogun's Blog

No Father or Uncle will help you o. If you have someone promising you a job, while waiting also take some proactive steps. If you are looking for a job apart from the soft skill aspect of networking finding a job is a job on its own.  If you are in Nigeria, your job search can be facilitated by using any of these digital tools and platforms. Here are four of them that's as being helpful for me: ~ LinkedIn : LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that allows you to create a profile, connect with professionals, follow companies, and search for job postings. If you are not there then you are completely missing out. A simple Google search of it can take you there. ~ Jobberman : I once joked with this one but I cannot lie when I finished updating my profile here, I have in the past received calls from some of their Hiring Managers (HRs) after tailoring my application to some of the jobs I applied for. Jobberman is one of Nigeria's leading job search websites you ...

Here they are: 1. Procrastination : This is a very common deadly practice even to me as a person. This is when you delay important tasks for the latter, this can hinder your progress. The most important thing is to DO IT NOW! 2. Lack of goals : It might be rusty and unclear sometimes but you have to write your goals down. One common practice for me is to write it on the go even with the use of my phone because not all the time I go along with my writing materials. Failing to set clear, achievable goals can lead to aimlessness. 3. Fear of failure : Not even in this economic state that you should avoid risk. You have to take a step and do what others might be scared of doing. Whether it works or not, the thing is that you have tried and you would have learned better ways to try next time. Avoiding risks can limit personal and professional growth. 4. Ignoring feedback : One practice I emulate at times is to allow other people to evaluate me in terms of my working relationship,...

Thankfully I have completed my one year fellowship of the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative program. I'm now officially inducted into the Carrington Fellowship Network as an Alumnus. I'm grateful for the journey so far and the great people I have met in the program. Looking forward having a continuous reflection and building long lasting partnerships and opportunities to scale my impact.

On August 3, 2023, I was celebrated for my two years of dedicated commitment to Teach for Nigeria to shaping the future of education, making a profound impact on many young minds in low-income communities, and helping them reach their full potential. The journey doesn't end here; I'm determined to continue driving positive change. Wishing myself all the best for the future ahead.