#DebutTalk Recap 2016, A Year in Review - Debut

#DebutTalk Recap 2016, A Year in Review - Debut 2016. The year that will go down in everyones collective memory as one of the most challenging, eye-opening and unpredictable slices of human history. Our inaugural #DebutTalk Twitter Chat reflected on the roller-coaster of a year weve just had. Dozens of Debutants took part, sharing their 2016 highlights, how theyve changed, and the lessons theyll take away from what seems to be a very formative year. Missed out on this weeks #DebutTalk chat? Never fear, well be back with a bang in January. The topic?  Modern Interviews. Well be peeking inside the room where it happens, discussing job interview dos and donts, and more. Without further ado, here are our favourite responses to #DebutTalk: 2016, A Year in Review. Q1: What has been your highlight of 2016? 2016 has been notoriously slated in the media. In fact, one of the most popular Internet memes this year has been the someone NSFW F*** you, 2016 meme. Ouch. Nevertheless, we wanted to focus on the positive with this question, and it was delightful seeing all of the brilliant achievements people have had this year. A1: Easy one. Graduating and getting this sweet job at Debut. #startedfromthebottomnowwehere #debuttalk https://t.co/lRMu4eWb34 â€" Alex Ekong (@andthenalexsaid) December 22, 2016 A1: Creating @thebroaduk, interning at @SleeperMagazine and @guardian, organising Pizazz for @Warwick_Tap and travelling Europe! #DebutTalk https://t.co/JNOJkEfrHV â€" Elizabeth Hurst (@BethHursty) December 22, 2016 #debuttalk A1. Definitely moving across the pond to the Big Apple to study and work. Best choice of my life! â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) December 22, 2016 Q2: How are you different today than you were 365 days ago? After all, the only constant in life is change. A2: Ive learnt alot, grown more confident, made new friends and now have more travel plans for the future #DebutTalk #finalyear â€" April Roach (@aprilroach28) December 22, 2016 A2: Im more confident. And hopefully more vocal about issues that matter to me as a feminist and WOC! #DebutTalk https://t.co/aQbHEOfKrp â€" Brenda Wong (@brendaisarebel) December 22, 2016 A2: Im more confident, open-minded and willing to throw myself at new challenges. @DebutCareers #debuttalk â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) December 22, 2016 Q3: Did you have any resolutions? If so, which ones did you keep? New Years resolutions are a bit of a divisive topic, as seen in the responses to this question. (Full disclaimer, the author does not believe in them whatsoever.) A3: I wanted to enhance my Connectivity, to learn about other points of view social media has helped me achieve my goal #DebutTalk â€" @AndreaTorti90 (@andreatorti90) December 22, 2016 A3: Ive always been completely shoddy at keeping resolutions. Im always too ambitious and I let myself down! #DebutTalk https://t.co/3B3HTWwXH2 â€" Brenda Wong (@brendaisarebel) December 22, 2016 A3: Dont believe in them at all. Make changes throughout the year as and when you need to. #DebutTalk https://t.co/MOhSDgi9IN â€" Alex Ekong (@andthenalexsaid) December 22, 2016 A3: to get a gym membership healthier daily routine going! And to always continue adapting to the good bad life throws @ ya #DebutTalk https://t.co/6lANtfzYsQ â€" Sorfina Shamsudin (@SorfinaMusic) December 22, 2016 Q4: If you could go back in time, what would you tell yourself this time last year? Sometimes, the most important lessons we can learn are the hardest ones. With the benefit of hindsight, we asked our Debutants to share what theyve learnt this year. @DebutCareers A4 BREATHE! Things will work out and have a reason for working out. #debuttalk â€" Alex Veeneman (@alexvlf) December 22, 2016 A4: Dont be scared to chase the unknown!!!!!!!!!!!!! (can you sense the importance of this from my exclamation marks yet ) #DebutTalk https://t.co/xMSu9iEOrx â€" Sorfina Shamsudin (@SorfinaMusic) December 22, 2016 A4: Treasure every single moment you have, especially with family, because thats the most important thing. #DebutTalk https://t.co/IblIN0TXbG â€" Elizabeth Hurst (@BethHursty) December 22, 2016 A4: Save your energy for relationships that matter. Dont sweat the small stuff. In the endshe wasnt worth your time. Grow from it. https://t.co/xw4lzo0Ocw â€" Hiran Adhia (@Hiran_Adhia) December 22, 2016 Q5: Tell us about a person, whether personal, professional, or culturally  significant, that defined 2016 for you. No one is an island. We are defined by the relationships we have, and the influencers we choose to define us. Some truly lovely suggestions by the #DebutTalk gang: Beyonce, @solangeknowles albums Lemonade, A Seat at the Table, have been there for me during difficlt times 2016 has brought. #DebutTalk https://t.co/fX4D33YFbF â€" April Roach (@aprilroach28) December 22, 2016 A5: @caitlinmoran has opened my eyes this year. If you have not read her books they really are riveting! #DebutTalk https://t.co/MKJHrih7Ra â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) December 22, 2016 A5: @kanyewest, for sure. His ups-and-downs were my ups-and-downs. https://t.co/Np1xPTY8Qv â€" Alex Ekong (@andthenalexsaid) December 22, 2016 Q6: Tell us one goal, personal or professional, that you have for 2017. Nothing like a little bit of planning in order to gear you up for what looks like an exciting new year. #DebutTalk A6 My 2017 goal is to secure a grad scheme Ive got opportunities to gain experience in 2017 so I cant wait! @DebutCareers â€" Thomas Chalmers (@TS_Chalmers) December 22, 2016 A6. Become a leader, start writing regularly about music again, play some open mics and get my personal brand game up. #DebutTalk https://t.co/GWeGELEvPf â€" Alex Ekong (@andthenalexsaid) December 22, 2016 @DebutCareers A6 To defy the odds and get a graduate job and stay in the country ?? #DebutTalk â€" Fumi (@FumiETC) December 22, 2016 A6: to graduate like a #BAWSE and see what lies ahead for me! A job would be bomb but weve all gotta go at our own paces #DebutTalk https://t.co/Apd6g26wOT â€" Sorfina Shamsudin (@SorfinaMusic) December 22, 2016 Q7: If you could sum up 2016 in three emojis, what would they be? We couldnt resist. @DebutCareers A7: slay, nerd out, write #DebutTalk â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) December 22, 2016 A7: 2017 for me in three emojis ?? #DebutTalk https://t.co/89Sds5MQW2 â€" April Roach (@aprilroach28) December 22, 2016 because this year has been lit https://t.co/JdAlLkRUEp â€" Hiran Adhia (@Hiran_Adhia) December 22, 2016 The Post #DebutTalk Live Show Content Creator Alex Ekong and Social Media Manager got together to discuss their #DebutTalk highlights. Check it out and sound off in the comments! Well be back with our next #DebutTalk Twitter Chat in January, so pencil that date in, pals: A huge shout-out to everyone who joined us for our first #DebutTalk! ?Up next: Modern Interviews, Jan 5th, 5pm GMT? Save the date! pic.twitter.com/ZPrHYo2iEk â€" Debut (@DebutCareers) December 22, 2016 For even more amazing tweets, check out the Twitter Moment we created. See you all next year for  weekly  #DebutTalk Twitter chats! 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