The Diary of Becoming, with HOR

Podcast by Rokeebat Hammed

The Diary of Becoming, with HOR

Welcome to The Diary of Becoming, my public diary on the journey of BECOMING. I am your host, Rokeebat Hammed, an economist and education consultant. The podcast has a simple mission: to propel you to achieve the highest level of personal, career, or academic growth by exploring actionable tips on productivity, mindset development, career and academic decision-making, and building self-confidence, all based on the behind-the-scenes stories of my journey of BECOMING. We'll also dive into your anonymous academic and career dilemmas with a splash of fun and practical advice.

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30 July 2024

Q&A Episode #05 - I spend most of my time reading, yet my CGPA keeps dropping. What reading styles can I try to achieve better academic results?

Q&A Episode 5!

How can I improve myself as a final-year Banking and Finance student preparing to enter the business world?
How can I upgrade my skills and qualifications to improve my chances of finding a job after being unemployed, and is it too late for me at 30 years old?
Can you be my mentor?
Is pursuing an MBA with a concentration in Project Management a good investment for securing international job opportunities, considering my current experience as a Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager?
Am I too late to switch to a career in tech, specifically data science, in my late 30s after spending years in a stagnant role as an operator in a power distribution company?
I have been getting rejections from my PhD applications. How can I successfully apply for a PhD program as an international student, and where can I find mentorship for this process?
I spend most of my time reading, yet my CGPA keeps dropping. What reading styles can I try to achieve better academic results?

See you in the episode for 2cents!!!

By the way, if you gained any value from this episode, do not forget to leave a 5-star review, it helps the community grow and really encourages me to produce more.

Meanwhile, you can share your academic, career, or personal development issue with me, and I will answer them all in the next episode

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29 July 2024

Q&A Episode #04 - I feel lost and unchallenged in my current master's program and job prospects in the UK. What should I do?

Q&A Episode 4!

What are the dos and don'ts of writing a CV for a fresh graduate?
How can I optimize my CV effectively?
Which field should an Economics graduate pursue for a master's degree if they are not strong in arithmetic?
What are my chances of getting a fully funded scholarship without publications but with a second-class upper degree?
How can I build confidence and improve my public speaking skills?
How can I optimize my CV and cover letter to advance in the NGO industry?
I feel lost and unchallenged in my current master's program and job prospects in the UK. What should I do?

See you in the episode for 2cents!!!

By the way, if you gained any value from this episode, do not forget to leave a 5-star review, it helps the community grow and really encourages me to produce more.

Meanwhile, you can share your academic, career, or personal development issue with me, and I will answer them all in the next episode

Dilemma form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/ybaMpzyh2mLSMYiv8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-diary-of-becoming-with-hor/⁠

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Thank you so much for your support!

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29 July 2024

The Trailer Episode

We did it! The Diary of Becoming, with HOR is live.

I am so excited to begin this journey with you all.

This episode explains what to expect on this part of the internet. It's all about empowerment, vulnerability, motivation, and growth.

New episode drops every Monday, I look forward to chatting with you in the next episode.

Remember to turn on the notification bell on whatever platform you listen to your podcasts, so you’ll get notified when I drop our first episode.

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LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-diary-of-becoming-with-hor/⁠

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Thank you so much for your support!

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28 July 2024

Q&A Episode #03 - I can't find a job after completing a master's in public health. What should I do?

Q&A episode 3!

The part 2 Q&A episode you've all been waiting for...

I can't find a job after completing a master's in public health. What should I do?
Is pursuing a PGD a good idea if I'm worried my final grade in pharmacology won't be strong enough to get a job?
How can I manage tests and assignments while preparing for exams, and what should I do during the holidays given that I don't have a laptop to continue learning data science?
How should I start looking into professional courses?
I keep receiving negative feedback from employers. What should I do?
How can I improve my chances of securing a remote data analyst role, and would you be willing to mentor me?
What are the key do's and don'ts for writing a CV as a fresh graduate?

See you in the episode for answers!!!!

By the way, if you gained any value from this episode, do not forget to leave a 5-star review, it helps the community grow and really encourages me to produce more.

Meanwhile, you can share your academic, career, or personal development issue with me, and I will answer them all in the next episode

Dilemma form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/ybaMpzyh2mLSMYiv8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send me your feedbacks on LinkedIn and Instagram

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Thank you so much for your support!

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28 July 2024

Q&A Episode #02 - Can I pursue an international degree in Medicine despite having a second class lower degree in Physiology and being 25 years old? 47

Q&A episode 2!

The Q&A episode you've all been waiting for...

Why can't I secure a Master's degree or a job with my BSc. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology?
How can I further my education or find a job despite graduating with a third class and facing requirements for a 2.1 in job applications?
Can I pursue an international degree in Medicine despite having a second class lower degree in Physiology, financial constraints, and being 25 years old?
I am in my third year; is it too late to start participating in extracurricular activities to enhance my CV and skills?

See you in the episode for answers!!!!

By the way, if you gained any value from this episode, do not forget to leave a 5-star review, it helps the community grow and really encourages me to produce more.

Meanwhile, you can share your academic, career, or personal development issue with me, and I will answer them all in the next episode

Dilemma form: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/ybaMpzyh2mLSMYiv8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send me your feedbacks on LinkedIn and Instagram

Socials

@thediaryofbecoming IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thediaryofbecoming/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rokeebat's LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rokeebat-hammed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rokeebat's IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rokeebathammed_hor/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you so much for your support!

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28 July 2024

#07 - The Ultimate Statement of Purpose (SOP) Checklist for Winning Postgraduate Admission and Scholarships

Episode 7!

This episode is all about writing scholarship and admission-winning SOPs. If you are a prospective international student in need of some actionable tips to check if the SOP you've written is competitive enough, this is for you. I share 8 things you need to look out for in your SOP as well as ways you can better capture your story.

If you are struggling to write your SOP and are interested in joining my SOP writing masterclass where I will guide you in writing your first-ever SOP, then follow this link: https://selar.co/d57270

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