The title of my todays blog is an inscription I saw on the door of my university after graduation. I was to go and collect my basic degree certificate then. I thought about it. How could anyone demean a thing I worked hard to get.
I felt disgusted about such an inscription then. I took solace in the fact that many of them that were working in that office too had graduated and they must meant what they were trying to say. Today I understood better. So many interpretations that can be given to that inscription. Coupled with this, I read something yesterday and I think it is worth sharing to my about to graduate or graduate audience. One, a degree does not guarantee a better job even though it will be considered necessary.
I remember those days, as recounted to me by my former boss while I was doing the one-year compulsory service somewhere here in Nigeria, my boss told me that if you were about to graduate in the early 60s till late 70s, employers would be on queue to seek your appointment for a posh job. But we all know the realities on ground today. Gone were those days. To escape this, you as a graduate must learn to develop marketable skills that will push you ahead of others. Be available for internship, volunteering jobs while on campus. This will help you to master your own destiny while others are still looking for theirs.
Two, the earlier you find what you love to do and pursue it the better for you. I wasted a couple of years doing what I did not like in the name of just above broke ( JOB). I hope you learn a lesson. Never give an excuse of lack of money.
Money will come if you pursue your passion. As we know majority of what you learnt in school will not be relevant to the real world. So use the time immediately after graduation to identify and follow after your dream. If you were able to do this before graduation, it will be an excellent thing. Three develop and learn how to interact with people. Relationship is core to success. Meet new people and be concerned about others. Show genuine interest in the development of others. You must maintain social network, get to know people in different industries and keep the old contacts viable. You may one day need old buddies as well as new one for one thing or the other.
