Josiah Okesola

Reskilling international talents for Future of Work | Leveraging AI & tech to close reduce talent shortage and close skill gaps.

[Josiah Okesola @jayjayprof]

The passionate and animated mode of live media discussions on the ongoing crisis in Nigerian nursing continued on @YourView yesterday.

Thanks to the very lively, balanced and insightful conversation made possible by the ever delectable and highly intellectual crew of @moakabash @AkashatZibiriNy @MariamLong at @tvcnewsng

While we all agreed that brain drain in the Nigerian health sector needs attention, the most outstanding and unequivocal conclusion was that.....

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Impressive work with Goodspeed!

[Toyyib Adewale Adelodun @taadelodun]

How to build wealth by investing!

#MoneyMindset #investing #personalfinance #nigeriansindiaspora

[Josiah Okesola @jayjayprof]

RT @dolawanle: Many people who applied for a skilled worker visa are having the COS withdrawn by the employers who gave it to them, and the…

[Josiah Okesola @jayjayprof]

The harsh truth but reality: most employers are not hiring you to learn. They are hiring you to solve problems.

If you are not qualified and competent to do the job, don’t bother to apply.

If you keep applying for job that you don’t qualify for, just keep expecting to get “100 applications, no single shortlist.”

It’s that simple!

[Toyyib Adewale Adelodun @taadelodun]

Most people don’t get rejected because they are unqualified…

They get rejected because they misunderstood the job description.

Job descriptions are not just listings, they are company confessions.
They reveal pain points, hidden expectations, and the exact keywords your CV should mirror.

Here is a harsh truth: most employers are not hiring you to learn. They are hiring you to solve problems. On Day One.

I once got hired on a major project. A few days in, I received my work laptop. I opened my inbox, I saw 80+ unread emails.

All problems. All from departments I had not even met.
I told them I had experience, right? 😊

If you are job-hunting, stop applying blindly. Study at least 100 job ads in your field. Compare their descriptions. Look for patterns.

Match them to your current skills and your CV.

It is not just about impressing HR. It’s about knowing:

"Can I really perform at this level?"
"What gaps do I need to fill before they even interview me?"

In another post, I will talk about how references, recruiters, and career coaches can shortcut your learning curve.

But for now, remember:

You are not unemployed. You are in training for your next opportunity. So train deliberately.

As a life coach, I share every lesson I learn—about resilience, hope, and the power of community.

Follow me for real stories about resilience, failure, and hope.
Let's inspire each other—one story at a time

[Josiah Okesola @jayjayprof]

@taadelodun You nailed this bros! Too many unqualified and inexperienced talents applying for jobs they are not qualified for with ChatGpt written applications. It’s frustrating for employers and HR interested international hires!

[Josiah Okesola @jayjayprof]

Thanks so much sir for leading by example @dolawanle

This is one of the best kind of influencer modelling I have seen so far!

Ours is 21 and we are working extremely harder to remain the best of friends in the world.

Happy wedding anniversary sir!

We celebrate you and your queen!

[Dele Olawanle @dolawanle]

Play with your wife. Be jovial and friendly. Every time I am in Nigeria, I watch how some men talk to their wives. It is kind of bullish, like a master to a servant. That is why some rebel when they relocate to a foreign country.

It should not be like that. Men should love their wives, and women should respect their husbands. Men love respect, and women also love to be pampered.

I am known as a tough man, and when I was younger, people used to worry about who would marry me, but I am a loving man at heart.

I play with my wife like her husband and don’t behave like a pastor. These photos taken at different times show that I play with her like a friend that she is. May the Lord help us all.

[Dele Olawanle @dolawanle]

From my youth, I have loved adventure. There are some nice places on Earth. As you start to age, spend some of your money on yourself. The tragedy of life is that men and women work so hard, but they do not enjoy it, especially the men.

[Josiah Okesola @jayjayprof]

Thanks @LoomMagazine for the spot light

[LOOM Magazine @LOOMmagNG]

@jayjayprof is a UK-licensed mental health nurse with 20+ yrs in health advocacy.
He founded Nurses on Air, Africa’s 1st nurse-led media org, training 100s in health journalism.
He also launched JapaCity, a global mental health platform for immigrants in 6 continents.

[Josiah Okesola @jayjayprof]

@VishnuEvolOss Check your DM

[Josiah Okesola @jayjayprof]

I Thought Tech Wasn’t for People Like Me.

The first time someone said “AI will replace nurses,” I laughed.

But after digging into the future of AI in healthcare, I got scared.

One day, I was sitting in the break room….

A thread…

#TechForGood #Tech4All

[Josiah Okesola @jayjayprof]

@VishnuEvolOss Sorry about that

[Josiah Okesola @jayjayprof]

16. If you're stuck or scared about starting your tech transition journey and you need the motivation or inspiration to kick off or get going— I'm your guy to call.

#Retweet till someone who needs this read it!

Rooting for you!

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[Josiah Okesola @jayjayprof]

15. I am passionate about helping international job seekers, immigrant professionals, and healthcare workers reskill, reposition, and reinvent themselves with tech and AI skills — so they can land high-paying jobs, thrive globally, and future-proof their success.