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Minimum criteria as per the position. Location, Age, Completed Matric and Relevant Qualification and other specific criteria. Most importantly relevant experience as per the job advert. It’s important to read the job criteria – if you don’t meet the criteria, your application is most probably not going to be considered. Our final screening is for criminal records. Regardless of how good you are, if you have a criminal record, unfortunately most corporate employers may not employ you.
It’s very important to have a Professional CV. A photo of yourself is not essential, but if you choose to include a photo of yourself it should be a professional photo from the shoulder up – look neat and professional. Avoid selfies or poorly taken photos. Avoid low cut tops, t-shirts and distracting backgrounds. No wedding photos, party photos, etc.
Ensure your social media presence projects a professional image of you. It’s all about your Brand and how you present yourself. If you are currently unemployed, then volunteer at a school, clinic, community organization. Volunteer experience is still experience, and it helps you gain workplace skills. It also shows a prospective employer that you are not an idle or lazy individual. Constantly work on your personal development. If you cannot afford to study, there are numerous free online courses that you can take advantage of.
Most importantly your attitude and personality. Most often, it is the individual with the right attitude who gets hired – that is someone who is willing to learn and grow, someone who does not come across as sassy, be confident but not sassy. I look for energy and not someone who drags their feet as they walk. We cannot train someone to be self-motivated, driven or energetic. That is an inherent quality that only you can work on.
If you have been invited to an interview, it is very important to prepare for that interview.
Preparation requires you to:
- Do research on the company and the role that you are being interviewed for.
- Know the exact location of where the interview will be and plan your transport route especially if you use public transport. Arrive 15-20 minutes ahead of time.
- Plan your outfit – Professional Corporate Wear, avoid jeans and t-shirts. Neat hair and nails. And men please use full socks, not secret socks.
Prepare how you will answer some of the common questions. You can find these online. Stand in front of a mirror and watch yourself as you answer questions or ask someone to role-play an interview scene with you.
Interview preparation helps the brain by reducing anxiety as you rehearse potential responses, it helps build confidence and allows for more focused thinking during the actual interview. It helps you recall relevant information and examples more easily, making your mind less likely to go blank.
It better to ask for clarity than to give an incorrect answer. Remember, when an employer asks the question: "Tell me about yourself", they are wanting to know more about who you are, your family, your education, your career so far and a bit about your future plans.
For example, don’t just say I am a hard worker, a problem-solver, a good communicator and I enjoy socializing. Those are good words that mean nothing if you do not have actual examples from work experience to back up those skills.
Finally, get a good night’s rest, get up early, have breakfast, go over your prep questions and CV again before leaving for the interview. These apply to virtual interviews as well. Dress well and prepare even for online interviews.
Every work task is an opportunity to learn and grow. My greatest growth came from moments when my boss threw me into the deep end – gave me a task and made me figure it out on my own.
Just because you got into the workplace or entry level position, does not mean you will receive a permanent job or promotion offer. You need to prove yourself through commitment, timekeeping, and very important, be curious and learn as much as you can. A valuable employee is one who learns about the whole business and not just your department or role. Find a mentor who impresses you positively and learn as much as you can. Keep a learning attitude and remember to remain humble.
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