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It is generally said that the size of your network is a pointer to your net worth. This indicates that the ability to interact and engage with others cannot be substituted by an abundance of formal skill. It is also important to be considered a channel of help as this attracts people to your network.
From my undergraduate days as a student leader, I have consciously developed my network by actively participating and lending my time and insight into the planning of student activities. Directly or indirectly, a huge part of my network today is tied to this phase of my life. My business partner and a number of people I work with today are products of that network. One recent example from this network, I was having difficulty with a certain project at work and I called on a contact from school who was able to provide some significant direction for me to close out on the project.
My first major chance to network outside of an academic setting was in 2013 when I attended the 'Lasgidi' Hackathon organised by IBM where I had the opportunity of meeting some of the leaders of the business for West Africa. I am presently in touch with some of these people and they give me career and business advice.
While undergoing my mandatory year of service to my country, Nigeria, I made myself available to assist my peers in any way I could. I was nominated by the outgoing leader and subsequently appointed the leader of my Community Development Service (CDS) group by my peers. I served in this capacity for about six months until the end of my service year. Under my leadership, we raised funds and carried out a relief program at a general hospital in the state, during which we provided some basic amenities and edibles to patients.
My volunteer work has also opened me up to a different network. My engagements with HOPE Foundation contributed to my current employment. I believe my prior engagements within the organisation stood me in good stead as a senior colleague directed my attention to a job at his place of work.
As a result of my current role as the C.I.T.Y Training coordinator at HOPE, I also boast of active connections with people across the country. These various connections have allowed me to receive first-hand information such as job openings, events and engagements that are of benefit thereby enabling me to add value to others.
One of my goals when selected as a Chevening scholar, is to connect to a network of like minds, that will help birth solutions that are scalable and improve the lives of people in our various countries. I have also begun to engage previous and current Chevening scholars and alumni in my preferred schools.
Chevening Scholarship - Networking Essay
It is generally said that the size of your network is a pointer to your net worth. This indicates that the ability to interact and engage with others cannot be substituted by an abundance of formal skill. It is also important to be considered a channel of help as this attracts people to your network.
From my undergraduate days as a student leader, I have consciously developed my network by actively participating and lending my time and insight into the planning of student activities. Directly or indirectly, a huge part of my network today is tied to this phase of my life. My business partner and a number of people I work with today are products of that network. One recent example from this network, I was having difficulty with a certain project at work and I called on a contact from school who was able to provide some significant direction for me to close out on the project.
My first major chance to network outside of an academic setting was in 2013 when I attended the 'Lasgidi' Hackathon organised by IBM where I had the opportunity of meeting some of the leaders of the business for West Africa. I am presently in touch with some of these people and they give me career and business advice.
While undergoing my mandatory year of service to my country, Nigeria, I made myself available to assist my peers in any way I could. I was nominated by the outgoing leader and subsequently appointed the leader of my Community Development Service (CDS) group by my peers. I served in this capacity for about six months until the end of my service year. Under my leadership, we raised funds and carried out a relief program at a general hospital in the state, during which we provided some basic amenities and edibles to patients.
My volunteer work has also opened me up to a different network. My engagements with HOPE Foundation contributed to my current employment. I believe my prior engagements within the organisation stood me in good stead as a senior colleague directed my attention to a job at his place of work.
As a result of my current role as the C.I.T.Y Training coordinator at HOPE, I also boast of active connections with people across the country. These various connections have allowed me to receive first-hand information such as job openings, events and engagements that are of benefit thereby enabling me to add value to others.
One of my goals when selected as a Chevening scholar, is to connect to a network of like minds, that will help birth solutions that are scalable and improve the lives of people in our various countries. I have also begun to engage previous and current Chevening scholars and alumni in my preferred schools.