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INSIGHT! is a knowledge exchange hub for students and fresh graduates in the field of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

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An Insightful Moment is here again where our guest speaker will be addresing "Value Addition Towards Career Advancement".
Join us on the 22nd of August, 2020, 7pm Nigeria time by registering via https://t.co/7FNvvgiR1C

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I’m looking for two mid-level (experienced) Data Analysts and two M&E officers in Abuja. Or ready to move to Abuja. For a project that will last for at least two years. Pay is 300k Naira. Any gender is fine. DM if interested. Or just drop me your CV in the DM.

RT or recommend!

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Thank you everyone for joining us. We are excited about the numerous insights we've got and we believe you are too.

Join us tomorrow on the telegram as we discuss the insights gotten today.

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Thank you so much Godwin Bamsa for the unique insights shared

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Finally from Godwin Bamsa:
Don't think primarily of money. Think of how you can add value to people/organizations.
Value is what someone else desperately needs.
When you think a lot about adding value, it'll be easy to find out your adjacent positive.

Thank you

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Would you say your knowledge of nutrition is what has helped you?

Actually nutrition is just one of the many tools that I use on my journey to adding social value

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What can you say about communication skills?

It's never too late to learn communication skills.
Often times, people want to communicate for themselves but it really is about passing information effectively to another person

You will communicate better with practice

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Certifications expose you, they don't give you the experience

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Any certification courses that enhanced your opportunities?

Honestly, The way to learn is to do it. Usually people pay money to be exposed to smth but you still have to use the knowledge.

Learn the skill by volunteering not just sitting in a class

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I love to help people. How do I use that?

Yes it is a soft skills but You must identify the value you want to add and develop capacity for that

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Where can one work in starting one's career as a nutritionist?

*Volunteer with your lecturers. Ask what research they are doing & be part of it.
*You can be a nutritionist anywhere.
If you aren't looking out first for money, it helps you with opportunities & that helps u grow

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What skills have helped you to compete globally in what you do?

- I try new things and mix them up with what I already have
-Excellence. That sells

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2) About constantly re-inventing oneself:
For me, I'll explain that as....
I have at least basic knowledge of nutrition + I'm getting bold with social impact but I'm beginning to get interested in sales and imparting boys

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I worked briefly with Nestle and joined Unilever in 2015

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How did UNILEVER come into play:
I didn't start my career with Unilever. My career really started in my service year. I mapped out a few places, primary health care, feeding programme etc. I didn't go because of money but to add value and gather experience.

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One more advice:
Don't try to do more than one thing. Be good in one

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How can you find your adjacent positive? (Based on my opinion/advice)

*What have you earned money for before? Try what's called the "IKIGAI". Check Google.
*What problem bothers you or what do people around you complain about?

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How then do you find your adjacent positive?
A quick Exercise:
What other area apart from Nutrition are you interested in?

E.g Nutrition +music
Other participant responses: Nutrition + story telling
Nutrition + customer care

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Usually if you want to go deep in an area like nutrition or music...you will be going against those who have already gone ahead in that field.

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Godwin Bamsa:
I am more of a generalist than a specialist. A book i love, "So good they can't ignore you".
Adjacent positive concept. Gain expertise in a primary area but gain experience with overlapping relevant areas

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A small exercise for participants: what are your expectations?