A lecturer in the university of Ibadan is fond of saying 'water water everywhere nothing to drink'. This may seem out of context but examining it closely, reveals an hidden truth.
Being just a booksmart graduate will depict you as a vast stream whose water cannot be deemed enough to quench the skill-thirsty employers out there.
In this era where interviews and job applications are finalised online based on competence, it is now an open-secret that business owners now craves competence over abstract theories.
Reports have shown that the labour market now prizes skills and competencies over mere certificates as these are what amount to the productivity and growth of an establishment.
Skill acquisition does not have to involve paying exorbitant fees. You can opt for free classes online like Allison and Google free classes. Even an hour spent every day or week on YouTube to learn amount to something eventually.
For you not to be overwhelmed, begin with such baby steps as learning to use google doc and drive to generate links that are accessible to others; begin writing on topics that interests you; play around with Canva and use CapCut for free-style video editing.
You can then proceed to using advanced software to gain professional edge such as Adobe premiere pro, Wordpress, SEO for topic visibility for writers, use of other websites like mailchimp for emails written for Ads, postermywall for fliers, Ilovepdf for PDF convertions and many others.
There's no hard and fast rule for where to start learning from; begin from what interests you. Continuous development along a particular niche through skill acquisition gives a firm foundation to your grades.
Afterall, what is the point of having a vast stream that is not drinkable? Begin building a firm foundation for your grades and see how those thirsty business owners will chug you down. Do not only be booksmart but also be skill- inclined.
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