Expert Advises Students on Factors that Affect Career Path

An expert, Mr Oluwaseun Okikiola, has advised students on Factors to consider when choosing a career path.

Okikiola, a Project Manager, Business Analyst and Business Developer, disclosed these while speaking on a topic entitled “Charting a Career Path in an Artificial Intelligence-Driven World” organized by the Department of Economics, Covenant University, in its town and gown seminar.

He expressed that some influential factors students should take note of when choosing a career path are education, gift and calling, the evolution of career and circumstances.

Okikiola advised students to keep open mind and focus more on how to stand out in whatever career path they find themselves on.

He added that they should pay attention to acquiring the knowledge and skills required to stand out and be excellent, irrespective of the area they find themselves.

He mentioned that expertise and skill development, strong work ethics, effective communication, adaptability, networking, and leadership skills among others are traits that could make them stand out in their career path.

Okikiola explained that the most important factor needed to stand out is adaptability to the market, industry changes and technology, adding that students would need Artificial Intelligence (AI) to chart a successful path for themselves in the next few decades.

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