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| Class of 2013 in communication MOI University. |
Its December, a month where many
university in Kenya organizes graduation ceremonies that took many months of
preparation. At least the last bunch of graduates to be conferred the power to
read. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2013 for navigating through a four-year
course. It was not a mean fete. However, the excitement will be short lived, as
tarmacking takes its course.
Many will look for a job ‘in their
field’- it’s expected, a natural occurrence for any ‘sane’ graduate. Tough
economic times and today’s corporate world, getting a job depends on whom one
knows and to some extent luck. A fixed mind in job hunt leads to frustration
frustration and more frustration. The sole purpose of a university degree is
generally for empowerment especially to the third world graduates. The world is
full of many fields, finding what you are good at, and keep better and better
at it is the best option.
The tragedy with many graduates
is harboring high expectations. This tends to breed disappointment and
disillusionment progressively. Getting a good job after campus and an
impressive salary is the dream of every graduate by the mere fact they are
‘learned friends’. That’s the societal unwritten rule that dictates attending university would land
one a good job. Veracity on the ground is to accept the thin line between
fantasy and reality. Life does not always follow a script.
Many graduates dictate their
failure with the success of their classmates back at campus. Some are on the
competing mode and that is where the problem starts. Life is not a competition everyone
has a destiny. Comparison is the death of contentment. God has a plan for everyone.
Don’t be intimidated by societal norms, peer pressure or pressure from any one.
Be yourself in shaping your destiny.
The 21st century is
churning out more graduates than employment opportunities bearing the
commercialization of education. The quality of it too has been compromised.
Networking serves a best dose of job hunting without much hustle. Open your
mind to all sorts of job opportunities. Take the available positions without
being choosy. Build relationship with the higher ups in many professional, they
will provide just that connection in the course of structuring a career. Remember
to be humble if successful. Be good to those around you. The purpose of
education is to make the world a better place. Strive to achieve this.
Meanwhile persevere, be patient
and stay positive. God’s time is the best
