I once knew a lady who graduated with a strong 2:1. During NYSC, she submitted her CV to almost every company in town. Guess what? No response. 😔
One day, a small firm needed someone who could design simple graphics for their social media. She didn’t have the certificate for it… but she had the skill. She applied, got the job, and within 2 years, she was managing big accounts and earning way more than her “certificate-only” friends.
👉 The truth?
Certificates can open the first door 🚪… but it’s your skills that keep you inside the room.
📌 Moral Lesson:
Don’t stop at paper qualifications. Learn a skill that solves real problems — tech, crafts, communication, health, anything! That’s what will pay you consistently.
💬 Question for you:
If your certificate suddenly became useless tomorrow, which skill would still put food on your table? 👇
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Gracee
35 days agoI once knew a lady who graduated with a strong 2:1. During NYSC, she submitted her CV to almost every company in town. Guess what? No response. 😔
One day, a small firm needed someone who could design simple graphics for their social media. She didn’t have the certificate for it… but she had the skill. She applied, got the job, and within 2 years, she was managing big accounts and earning way more than her “certificate-only” friends.
👉 The truth?
Certificates can open the first door 🚪… but it’s your skills that keep you inside the room.
📌 Moral Lesson:
Don’t stop at paper qualifications. Learn a skill that solves real problems — tech, crafts, communication, health, anything! That’s what will pay you consistently.
💬 Question for you:
If your certificate suddenly became useless tomorrow, which skill would still put food on your table? 👇