There’s no doubt about it – interviews are scary. But there’s no getting away from them so instead, you should see them as an opportunity to sell yourself and prove why you are the perfect candidate for the job. We’ve put together some job interview tips for you – including tips, job interview questions, what you should ask, and what to wear. And remember, the more you practice and prepare, the easier it’ll be. What are interviewers looking for? Not only do employers want to know that you can do the job – this is where you need to expand on…
Author: Career Planet
It’s a phone call or email we all dread: “Sorry, your application for the position at our company was not successful at this time.” It’s never easy to hear that you didn’t get the job or apprenticeship you applied for. And while we know that feeling of disappointment is very real, there is a silver lining. Hold your head high and use this as a learning opportunity: how can you use the setback to your advantage? The answer is by requesting feedback from the company on your application and interview. If you approach it in the right way, you’ll come away with…
‘Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.’ – Niccolo Machiavelli To make it in business, you don’t need to be an intellectual. Anyone can learn the business skills, but it’s vital to be strong, emotionally and psychologically. Enthusiasm, determination, a desire to be independent, to call the shots, so to speak, must be part of your make-up. It is also important to have a spouse, family, friends and other support groups who believe in your vision, and who you can depend on when times get…
Knowing yourself (self-knowledge) is all about developing a true understanding of yourself in terms of: Your skills (what you are good at) Your educational background (what qualifications you have) Your interests (what you enjoy doing) Your values (what would give you satisfaction in your career) Your personality (what kind of person you are). The word SWOT is an easy way to remember the four steps involved: Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats By answering key questions, you can: Set your PERSONAL GOALS Make important DECISIONS Put YOUR PLAN into ACTION. The 4 Stages involved: 1. Strengths What do I do well? What…
Getting to know who you are at your core can happen by luck, or it could flow from your natural talents and strengths. If you are truly gifted in mathematics, or art, the seeds of your future career could already be planted. If your life is affected by an event or circumstance you feel strongly about, you could make it your mission to get involved in that area of interest. There are, however, strategies and tactics you can apply to direct your own process of self-discovery, leaving little to chance or luck. Don’t be afraid to accept compliments Sometimes it…
When emotional intelligence first appeared to the masses, it served as the missing link in a peculiar finding: people with average IQs outperform those with the highest IQs 70% of the time. This anomaly threw a massive wrench into what many people had always assumed was the sole source of success—IQ. Decades of research now point to emotional intelligence as the critical factor that sets star performers apart from the rest of the pack. Emotional intelligence is the “something” in each of us that is a bit intangible. It affects how we manage behavior, navigate social complexities, and make personal…
Whether you are at school, at college or already in the workplace, you may have heard a lot being said about the age of automation, the 4th Industrial Revolution, Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning. If you’re in a job with high automation potential, it may be wise to start thinking long and hard about what you can offer beyond your existing set of skills and competencies. Jobs most at risk of being automated: Telemarketer Insurance underwriter Bookkeeping clerk Legal secretary Credit analyst Loan officer Real estate broker Payroll clerk Accountant Budget analyst Pharmacy technician How to survive the AI Revolution All evidence and…
One of South Africa’s biggest priorities is to develop qualified artisans to support our economy. To successfully deliver on our country’s Strategic Infrastructure Projects (SIPs), we need artisans. These SIPs include the building and construction of: Roads Schools Universities Harbours Power stations Other social and economic infrastructure. The growth of industry requires a significant number of qualified and competent artisans. The Department of Higher Education and Training has invested billions of rands into the further development of TVET Colleges. The goal is to develop these into institutions of choice, so that we will not have to import skills from other countries…
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A short introduction from Elona Hlatshwayo Certified Coach, Psychometrist Speaker, Trainer and Mentor I have over a decade of experience gained in a dynamic market in Southern Africa, USA, UK, and Ireland, and hold an MSc in International Business Management. I am a certified Life, Career and Business Coach with European accreditation (ACTC) as well as COMENSA accreditation with the designation – Registered Coach. I started my career in Human Resources working for a large retailer in South Africa. I gained experience consulting in various industries in the public and private sectors as a psychometrist. After this I was a regional Head of Assessment for one of…