ONE of the greatest problems confronting the world today, especially Nigeria is unemployment. For example in Nigeria, every
year the various universities in the country churn out graduates to chase the few jobs available, and when they don’t get any, they are left with no choice than to join the legions already in the unemployment market. Its negative effects on the globe is worrisome, that is why all efforts are geared towards finding a solution.
These and some other related issues are what the duo of Olugbenga Seyi Hodonu, a legal practitioner with a passion for positive change and Kester Audu, a human resource consultant addressed in their new book, entitled Use the L.I.F.T.:It has also been revealed that the major cause of unemployment is over reliance on paid jobs, which is an off short of the career they choose while in School. How do we come out of this mess, how can the youth know what to do, the career to choose and how one can discover and hold his field, delve into fortunes, and drive yourself to fulfillment.
Proven Techniques for Choosing and Excelling in a Career Path. In the 142 pages book published by Ink-spire Ventures Ltd, Lagos, the authors takes the reader on a step by step approach that will aid them in choosing their dream career and help them in getting out the best from their career and also become their own master.
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Divided in six chapters, the duo chapter by chapter implores the youths to think about the direction of their life as it relates to their career path especially with so many choices on hand? It features the following: Structured tools, techniques, and essential principles necessary for professional and project success ,Exploration of various career options and skills for attaining your summit ,Tested principles for running your own business ,Inspiring words from leading lights of various fields and Career self-assessment questions and many inspiring subjects.
In chapter one titled, The Big Career L.F.F.T, the book introduces all to career and its importance. Here it posits that choosing a career is one of the biggest decisions one will ever make, as your career becomes part of who you are in no time. But before buying into a career path, it is essential you consider how fitting the career you are about picking will be as there are so many things that can influence man’s action towards his choice of occupation or career.
The book evidently carved out four key notes, Lustre, Interests, Footholds and Targets. These four points will help you to plan for the future you desire, by figuring out the career that is best for you, in addition to making you know more about yourself.
Chapter 2, titled Many floors ahead, gives an overview of various career paths. Here they takes the reader to a tour or exploration of different career options available to discover your best choice. While chapter 3 states x-rays the importance having certain kits while on board the lift as you cannot do without it.
Chapter four, titled Learning opportunities implores the reader to seize every opportunity as you can access your career path from various learning ends or routes, so as you journey along these routes, you are bound to pass through several scenes and phases.
In chapter five titled Running your own business, the book addresses the important topic of how to become your own boss by creating a job for yourself and others. How to start the plan, the ideas required and other factors were discussed. Finally, the authors concludes by pointing out that the reader must have the big picture of where he/she is going and work towards that.
The book,Use the L.I.F.T. is a helpful starting point for self-analysis, a book that will introduce you to yourself and take you beyond yourself. Apart from providing informed advice and choices on career planning and employment, it will challenge your thoughts or stimulate your thinking and lead you to productivity.
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