Yayyyy! I got a content writer interview!!! 🎉 I was so thrilled when I received the news. A friend recommended me, and honestly, on the day of the interview, I felt over-prepared, lol. But guess what? It got rescheduled.
So, How Did the Interview Go?
Well… I flopped. Yup, I dropped the ball, and I apologize for that. Why, you ask? I didn’t prepare well enough. Don’t bite me, joor! 😅
Throughout the interview process, I started reflecting on my journey. Last year, I took a data analytics course that I really enjoyed, hoping it would lead to an internship. But barely a month later, I stumbled upon a product management internship opportunity, and I jumped at it. That’s when my product journey began.
I was just taking up everything that came my way. Why? Because I didn’t exactly know what I wanted, so why not?
The Struggle of Juggling Opportunities
To make matters worse, I always performed well. I dedicated myself to everything I did. I always say, “Whatever your hands find to do, do it well,” and I truly tried my best. Whether as a physiotherapy intern, product manager, content manager, project manager, event anchor/host, or content writer, I gave it my all.
I jumped on every train that passed me, and even though I wish I had a clearly defined target from the start, I learned valuable skills along the way. This blog, for instance, emerged from my “I don’t know what to do” moments.
Just last week, I broke down and cried like a baby. All I could ask for was mercy. In my words, “God, abeg, I no wan waste!” 😂 Now I can laugh about it, but it was crazy! I found myself questioning, “What exactly am I doing with my life? Where am I going? Do I even have a destination?”
One question kept nagging me: “God, will you invest so much in me and let me waste like this?”
Taking Stock
So, I wrote down things people said I was good at, what I enjoyed doing, and what I knew I wouldn’t get tired of. I listed out the occupations and career paths I had tried, as well as things I did only because I felt emotionally obligated. I also noted what I envisioned for my long-term future.
After some matching and crossing out, I even paid for a coaching course and went on a retreat. I know it might sound strange, but trust me, it was worth it! I paid for the course in dollars, oh!
At that point, I realized I needed to get serious and get it right. I had spent enough time wandering around; it was time to focus my energy on one path and lay it at the feet of Jesus.
A Year of Growth
Fast forward roughly 13 months after taking various courses, jumping on internships, and experiencing a surprisingly failed interview—I can now see!!!
What did I see, you ask? Well, you’ll find out soon. Little secret! 🤫
Right now, I’m quite busy sorting out some stuff, but once I’m done, I’ll be journaling my daily adventures as I strive to thrive in this path I’ve found. You can connect with me on LinkedIn at JemimaLinkedIn to follow along. I haven’t fully decided how I want to merge the blog with my career growth journaling yet, but trust me, it will take shape one way or another.
While writing this, I’m listening to “Rahama” by Kaestrings.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! I’m committed to sharing my journey and feeding your reading appetite with every diary entry. If you have stories of your own or messages to share, feel free to reach out to me at jemmylistens@gmail.com—I’d love to feature your stories too! Don’t forget to subscribe to my blog and follow me on Instagram. I’ll be in the comments section, eagerly waiting for your thoughts on this post. I’ll see you here sometime next week!
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