“Take that Job, even if it’s unpaid”

Says a Nigerian tech sis in Microsoft…

AYODEJI FALAYE

APR 11

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How This Nigerian Tech Sis Got Into Microsoft

Embrace internships even if it’s unpaid.

Those words from Rita Okonkwo hit hard. They’re not exactly what we want to hear, especially in this period when breathing almost requires you to spend. But that is one golden nugget that worked for her and is still valid for tech enthusiasts today.

I had a chat with her to ask about her career journey as a software developer and how she got into Microsoft, and she spilled all the tea. From her early days as a computer engineering undergrad to the days when she applied for opportunities and got rejected before she eventually got a spot at Microsoft, her story is simply invigorating. If your tech journey has been tiring, this should get you back on your feet.

Tech remains the new oil well, even with the advent of AI and the recent layoffs in the industry, our recruitment team at CareerBuddy still gets tons of openings from hiring companies every week. Whether you are an intending software developer or building any other role in tech, this feature is one you should read and take notes on.

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