Things I wish I knew
Once bitten, twice shy
Hi Superstar,
Welcome to a fulfilling week and hello new subscriber. My name is Mary-Esther, your Career Cheerleader. I’m here to guide you and help you secure your dream remote job. If you would like a mentorship session with me, kindly schedule a time here on Chat with Mary-Esther.
Today, I will be sharing few things I wish I knew before I took on jobs in the past. Searching for jobs can be very overwhelming and it can put you in a dark place mentally. Once, I received 6 rejection mails on a Sunday, one was in a middle of a meal and the sixth mail came when I was getting ready for bed….Bruh, I can’t even describe how I felt that day.
Now, I wish I was more strategic when applying for jobs. Then, it didn’t matter if the jobs paid little or were in conjunction with my career interest. All I cared about was that I wanted a job. This isn’t a bad thing, however if you are like me that loves structure and career growth, then it’s bad for you. I ended up paying badly for my decisions. I got lost in the role and soon I ran out of enthusiasm to work. Choosing the wrong job or working in the wrong company can affect you negatively in ways you can not even imagine. You need to be tactical when searching or applying for jobs, know your worth and don’t settle for less. Most importantly, be patient, this can be very hard but trust me, it’s better than choosing an offer that isn’t for you.
Secondly, I wish I was more confident in my ability. There have been times I came across a job application, an executive looking for early talents or a recruiter’s post asking for candidates interested in a HR entry-level position and I shied away. I always told myself, Omo, what if they don’t respond to me or what if I go and say rubbish. If anything, the worse quality a job seeker can have is Low self-esteem, it can deprive you of opportunities. These days, your resume doesn’t speak for you anymore. Most companies have started adopting the online video application where they ask you to walk them through your resume or personality evaluation questions. You need to believe that you are more than what your resume says and you are the best candidate for any company. Always remember your mindset is your superpower.
Lastly, I wish I was ready. Being ready for a job and wanting a job are two different things. You may want a job but you may not be mentally and physically ready for the job. This is one of the effect of job searching, it leaves you mentally tired. So, ensure you don’t jump too quickly in accepting any offer. Ask for some time to rest and get your resources ready.
This week’s digest is featuring more on the Tech and Crypto industry. Here are some juicy remote technical and non-technical roles;
Entry-Level Roles
These are jobs with 0-2 years experience;
Mid-level roles
These are roles with 3-5 years experience;
Senior Level Roles
These are jobs with 5-10 years experience
Contract/Freelance/Internship Roles
These are jobs that are require minimum hours, paid hourly and flexible
Musings
This week I lost a relative. I saw him last month in a family gathering where I stylishly chuckled in an attempt to shy away from the Igbo question he asked me. And on the 21st of April 2022, he took his last breath.
It made me understand that life is meant to be lived because our existence is finite. This is hard to comprehend but we must remind ourselves from the time to time that we are all living on borrowed time. We have to embrace ourselves in ways that makes us feel happy and chase the things that ignite us.
Most Importantly, we have to wake up every morning with the bravery to live a purposeful life. To stretch towards the light and bloom in the direction of excellence even when we don’t know what we are reaching for. We need to live everyday with care that it is our best.
With Love,
Mary-Esther