Take the risk to ask for whatever you need and want. If someone says no, you will not lose anything. If someone says yes, you have a lot to gain. ― Abhishek
Hi Superstar,
Welcome to my country where the Yoruba word, Soro Soke, which means ‘‘Speak Louder” was famously used to agitate the voices of Nigerian youths in 2020. It was the slogan of the year and went on to become the face of a struggle, an agitation spearheaded by a generation desperate to make a loud statement.
Today, as I recollect memories on my career journey, the word Soro Soke isn’t just a viral slang I heard in 2020 but has been a movement that has allowed me to seek and ask for opportunities. Like my mother would say,
A closed mouth is a closed destiny.
She would always advise me to speak up if I wanted something. As I grew older, this helped me avoid sitting on the fence.
In 2019, I put my mothers’ advice into action. With no experience but a burning passion, I decided I was going to intern in a multinational firm. After, searching on google for opportunities, it dawned on me that I couldn’t intern in the places I wanted because it was either the job posting had expired, I had no industry experience or educational requirements.
What did I do?
I decided I was going to reach out to the people with the keys to the door. As daring as it sounds, it wasn’t easy. There is a lot of mental, emotional and psychological strength that goes into cold emailing. The anxiety of constantly checking your mail for any response. However, it’s better than not trying at all.
After over 50 rejections in the year of 2019. The art of Soro Soke helped me land an Internship at Deloitte in two weeks and made me realize my career passion for People Operations.
Sometimes, opportunities lies in other people and to utilize those opportunities, you have to ask.
ENTRY LEVEL JOBS
Requires 1-2 years experience
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Requires 3-5 years experience
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Requires 5plus -10 years experience
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With Love,
Mary-Esther