Kwara Digital Pulse Set to Deliver Practical Strategies for Standing Out in Today’s Hiring Market

As hiring practices continue to evolve and competition for digital opportunities intensifies, technical skills alone are no longer enough to stand out. Increasingly, employers are looking beyond traditional resumes to assess practical experience, problem-solving ability, and real-world impact. Recognising this shift, Kwara Digital Pulse (KDP) is set to host a high-impact virtual session titled “How to Build a Portfolio That Gets You Hired.”

Scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 8:00PM WAT via X Space (@DigitalKwara), the session will move beyond generic career advice to provide practical strategies for building portfolios that showcase capability, communicate value, and improve employability. The initiative aligns with the vision of the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, to strengthen digital talent development and position Kwara as a leading hub for innovation, skills, and technology-driven economic growth.

To provide practical insights from recruitment, people operations, and talent development perspectives, the event features a distinguished panel of industry experts:

Ibraheem Zulkifli (Product Development & People Operations Strategist): With experience leading recruitment at Alveum and founding Voorte Consulting, Zulkifli will explore how aspiring professionals can build portfolios that demonstrate problem-solving ability through real-world projects, case studies, and product thinking.

Esther Chisom Eleodimmo (Human Resources Business Partner): Drawing on her experience in corporate human resources, Eleodimmo will share what recruiters look for in today’s competitive hiring landscape, how candidates can align their portfolios with employer expectations, and practical ways to stand out throughout the recruitment process

Olasunkanmi M. Oladejo (HR Leader, Recruitment Consultant & Head of HR at SayWheels Auto): Bringing over a decade of experience in talent acquisition and human capital development, Oladejo will discuss how candidates can move beyond listing responsibilities to effectively communicating measurable impact, growth, and professional value.

The Kwara State Government invites students, aspiring tech professionals, career changers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and members of the wider digital community to participate in this practical career development session.

Participants can join the conversation live on X Space by following @DigitalKwara and engaging with the official hashtag #KwaraDigitalPulse.