S2E12: "Rookie Student 'to Proper Practitioner" : The Young Professionals Segment

25/08/2025 26 min
S2E12: "Rookie Student 'to Proper Practitioner" : The Young Professionals Segment

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Thank you for being here. Text GeohabariIn this edition of theYoung Professionals Segment, we sit down with Kelvin Nyabuti to unpack the raw realities of transitioning from campus to career. From sending out 15 job applications a day and facing ghosted promises, to landing a breakthrough role at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Kev’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, faith, and grit.He opens up about the shock of imposter syndrome, adapting to global teams, and learning to embrace discomfort as a path to growth. We talk candidly about job rejections, the pressure of “real world” mistakes, and the mindset shifts that helped him move from rookie to professional in the geospatial field.Whether you’re fresh out of uni, still navigating applications, or settling into your first role, this conversation is packed with lessons on perseverance, continuous learning, and remembering that life is for the living—both inside and outside the 9–5.

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