Thread by @ondoga

#360Mentor discussions on career always have a new vibe because the experiences are as diverse as the people you listen to on the topic.
@J_Nkiriki,a PHD fellow joins @rkabushenga and
@Comrade_Otoa to speak about shaping careers.
Come along! twitter.com/i/spaces/1OwGW…

@J_Nkiriki acknowledges that she is where she is because she took the counsel of one of her cousins that her undergrad degree should not limit her.
She also had mentors from her networks that enabled her gain insight from females that were in the same field.
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Her first experience with rejection was from applying with the mindset that she could learn even when she did not have the requirements, something that many men do but females shun. That didn't deter her but rather propelled it, even refining her resume to increase her chances.

You need to be tenacious and know exactly what you want.
Realise that what you want may not be clear so try other things as well.
I smiled when @J_Nkiriki said that the fact that there is still a Job ad means the search for a candidate is still on and it could be you.
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@J_Nkiriki encourages us to always ask our why as it enriches your career and will keep you going. It makes the work that you do enjoyable because it is aligned to a purpose and not just the paycheck.
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Knowing what you don't want to do sometimes is more important than knowing what to do.
Wise words from one of @J_Nkiriki's mentors.
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@J_Nkiriki also says there is untapped potential in each one and that can be accelerated by looking at life beyond oneself!💡

Not being intentional is being selfish because you are where you are to lift up others, to bring others along and raise them up, create a positive impact in their life.

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Asking someone for help does not mean you have shifted the responsibility for your growth to them.
It starts with you! No One is coming.

Appreciate the help and support rather than develop a sense of entitlement.

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@J_Nkiriki references @John Maxwell's 15 invaluable Laws of Growth specifically The Law Of the Rubberband which reminds us that we are only useful when we''re stretched.
Yr personal and professional growth stops when U lose the tension between where you are and where U could be.

Nuggets from @J_Nkiriki
1. Find your voice
2. Read because then you come across accounts of others who have gone through what you are going through and you can learn how they went about the same scenario.

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A goal is not one until it is SMART
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time bound- Joan has a daily, weekly, monthly schedule and fits her goals into that framework.

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@J_Nkiriki has already started her sketch plans for 2022💡💡 aligned to her strategy to work with a schedule

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@J_Nkiriki went through Uni in the USA by identifying a community that helped her go through the time in there in addition to family.
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On brain drain, @J_Nkiriki believes that a good place is to challenge anyone thinking of leaving UG to be a part of the solution rather than "running away" .Change what you have issues with back home. If you feel there are things that need to change, who better to do it than U?

@J_Nkiriki is driven by building a legacy of being part of those who powered a digital future for all especially those in rural areas and solutioning for the problems like practices that are health hazards.
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@J_Nkiriki wants to be remembered for transforming people's lives and providing sustainable means of empowerment for generations to come.
She acknowledges that it is tough but we need to manage our narrative in solutions for climate change that do not stagger socio econ dev't.

@J_Nkiriki on personal community building:
Use cold emails, phone calls and soft introductions. Utilize sites like LinkedIn. Be bold enough 2 introduce yourself, express what you admire about them and ask to connect and you never know how the interaction will play out.
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Nuggets to an 18 year old and their parent from @J_Nkiriki
1. Remind them that they shouldn't feel rushed when making big judgement calls.
2. To parents, let the child know it's okay to say I don't know.
Allow her to express her ideas then identify who can help her.

Contd;
3. Always understand the children before you seek their understanding. Inspired by 7 Habits of Highly Effective people by Steve Covey.
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Parting shots
@J_Nkiriki
1.Believes in the impossible with the foundation of her faith in God.
2. She encourages us to read, read and read some more.
3. Open up yourself to diversity and reiterate where needed
4. Confidently articulate your value!

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With such mirth and lightheartedness and a sense of community, @J_Nkiriki reassures one that with faith in God and a sense of positively impacting society, you can be driven to achieve your full potential and the career paths are only enablers for God to do his work on earth.

Thank you so much for sharing @J_Nkiriki. Gratitude too to the hosts @rkabushenga& @Comrade_Otoa. Full transcript - @davidkangye
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