325: Always Put Yourself Out There and Be Consistent with Edidiong Asikpo

<p>In this week’s show, Phil talks to Edidiong Asikpo, a developer advocate who writes technical articles about Kubernetes, web development, soft skills and open-source contributions.</p> <p>She has given more than 50 talks at various tech conferences and meetups around the world and also played a significant role in building three of the most impactful developer communities in Africa.</p> <p>Edidiong talks about the importance of embracing new opportunities. She also discusses consistency and why it matters so much when it comes to your career.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>TOP CAREER TIP</strong></p> <p>Always make sure that you take advantage of the opportunities that come your way. The best way to grow your career is to remain open to new possibilities.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>WORST CAREER MOMENT</strong></p> <p>Edidiong needed to set up a workshop, and was supposed to be facilitating the operation of it. When it finally came time to present the project, her internet connection was lost and the event could not be attended.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>CAREER HIGHLIGHT</strong></p> <p>After joining a company struggling with certain processes, Edidiong used her talents to turn around the business’s fortunes, leading to a reversal of negative opinion.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T</strong></p> <p>Careers in IT are very versatile. If you aren’t happy in one place you can always pivot and move to a different sector. Technology is a field in which you can easily switch..</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>THE REVEAL</strong></p> <p><strong>What first attracted you to a career in I.T.?</strong> – Seeing other young people using technology to change lives.</p> <p><strong>What’s the best career advice you received?</strong> – You gain mastery over a skill by doing it often.</p> <p><strong>What’s the worst career advice you received?</strong> – That Edidiong was ill suited to the course she had chosen.</p> <p><strong>What would you do if you started your