CARREER PATHS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE POTENTIAL UNIVERSITY

SCHOLAR

BYDR M.O. DAODU

B.SC., MBBS (BENIN)10/12/2015

OUTLINE• INTRODUCTION• THE NEED FOR PROPER EDUCATION• IMPLEMENTS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS• CARREER PATHS• ROADMAPS FOR CARREER CHOICE • CARREER PROSPECTS• FAILING FORWARD• CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

• “A learned man is an idler who kills time by study”. George Bernard Shaw

• National Library of Nigeria in Al-Bishak (2004) says that “reading simply refers to the skill of getting information mainly from books. To read means to understand or interpret written information. Therefore to read is to learn by developing conscious efforts and skills in order to be informed”

INTRODUCTION

• “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ― Dr. Seuss.

• Irrefutably, the reading culture among Nigerians is progressively dying. There is need for revival.

• The career choice of an individual is a function of how much knowledge the individual has of the occupation or profession. Therefore, no studies, no knowledge, no lifework!!!

THE NEED FOR PROPER EDUCATION

• In the words of Plato, “the direction in which education starts a man, will determine his future”.

• Education is central to development, empowers people, strengthens community, eradicates poverty (as an equalizer)

Olufemi, (2013).

THE NEED...

• He further stated: “the UN also believe that massive investment in education benefits individuals through:

• improving health and nutrition• increasing productivity and earnings• reducing inequality • BENEFITS TO WOMEN:• increasing women’s fertility rates• lowering infant and child mortality rates

THE NEED...

• lowering maternal mortality rates• creating intergenerational education benefits• BENEFITS TO COMMUNITY:• drives economic competitiveness • has synergistic, poverty reducing effects.• contributes to democratization • promotes peace and stability• promotes concern for the environment”

THE IMPLEMENTS OF ...SUCCESS

• ...and he answered: “How can I unless someone explains it to me”. The Ethiopian Eunuch

• Books• Reading• Teachers• Lecture houses• Schools• Good company• Mentors

THE IMPLEMENTS OF ...SUCCESS...

• Mentors• Devotion• Goal-settingTime table: SMART (Specific, Achievable,

Measurable, Realistic, Time-bound)• ‘H’ Factor: “if I ever saw beyond my

contemporaries, it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants”. Sir Isaac Newton. Humans!!!

• ‘G’ Factor: “Commit your plans to GOD; and he will make them prosper” Prov.16:3 . GOD!!!

CAREER PATHS• As a secondary school or pre-university student,

you’re probably thinking about graduation and what comes next.

• You’ve got many important decisions ahead of you. What are you going to do after graduation? What are you going to study in tertiary institution? What do you want to do with your life?

• Finding the answers begins with choosing a satisfying career.

CAREER PATHS...Agricultural Science Geology Accountancy Entrepreneurship Biochemistry

MilitaryEducation TheologyEngineering PoliticsJournalism ChemistryLaw PhysicsMedicine Veterinary MedicineNursing ArchitecturePharmacy Computer Science

CAREER PATHS...

ROAD MAPS FOR CAREER CHOICE

• The first thing to consider when choosing your career path is YOU.

Your interests, strengths and personality play a big part in determining which careers will provide you with the most personal satisfaction

Do not choose a career to satisfy your friends and family.

ROAD MAPS...• Think About What You LoveWhat classes have you found especially inspiring?

What activities keep you so absorbed that you don't even notice how much time has passed? Listing 10 things you love can help reveal possible paths.

Can you make connections between elements on your list? Are a group of items related to the arts or social activities or technology? What can you build by combining your passions?

ROAD MAPS...

•  Identify Defining ExperiencesThink about three experiences that taught you

something about yourself. Choose the one that gave you the greatest sense of satisfaction and write a sentence that explains why that was so. If you can pinpoint what makes you happy, you can aim toward a career that will provide those types of experiences.

ROAD MAPS...

• Create a Self-PortraitAre you friendly, creative, impatient, funny,

organized? Try writing down a list of 10 qualities you feel describe your personality. Ask your friends and family to name some of your qualities — sometimes other people see us more clearly than we see ourselves. Add their suggestions to your list. Now think about what sort of career fits the person your list describes.

ROAD MAPS...•  Consider Your Strengths and WeaknessesMake a list of your five top strengths and

weaknesses. What sorts of employers would be interested in your strengths? If you’re a good public speaker, for example, explore what types of careers call for that skill.

Your weaknesses can also tell you a lot about where you might go. You can either steer away from careers that require . (Kate Southam, 2010).

ROAD MAPS...

• To help you get started, work through these questions alone or with family and friends:

What are you really good at and love doing?What are you are good at but hate doing?What do you love doing but are not that great at?What are you not good at and hate doing?

ROAD MAPS...

CAREER ROAD MAPS

CAREER PROSPECTS• We would accomplish many more things if we did

not think of them as impossible."C. Malesherbes • CHEMISTS:Industries Related To Petroleum, Coal, WoodProducts, Plastics, Textiles, And FoodManufacturing Firms Developing New SyntheticMaterials And New Production ProcessesResearch OrganizationsFederal And State GovernmentColleges And Universities

CAREER PROSPECTS• MEDICINE:

Hospitals Large CorporationsClinics Armed ServicesPrivate Practice Government AgenciesHealth Networks Colleges/UniversitiesNursing Homes Correctional FacilitiesRehabilitation Centers Medical SchoolsMental Health InstitutionsFederal, State, & Local Health Departments

CAREER PROSPECTS...• PHYSICS

Government Laboratories Planetariums Research Centers Military

Airports observatoriesColleges And UniversitiesCommercial IndustrySpace IndustryNational Aeronautics And Space Administration

CAREER PROSPECTS: why the smile?

FAILING FORWARD• You can learn more from failure than from success.

Harry millner• Finalize your goal – the goal shapes the plan, the plan

shapes the action, the action achieves the results • Order your plan. • Risk failing by taking action. • Welcome mistakes • Advance based on your character • Reevaluate your progress continually. • Develop new strategies to succeed. J.C. Maxwell

FAILING FORWARD...

CONCLUSION

• According to Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon by which the world can be changed”. You must invest in it by attending lectures and reading hard

• Interests, Personality Type, Academic Ability, Learning Preference, Technical Skills, Strengths, Weaknesses, Vision, Values and Education are a Sine Qua Non for choosing career path.

YOU TOO WOULD SMILE AT GRADUATION