South Africa has an astronomical unemployment rate. It does not matter whether we use the official statistics (25%/30%+) or the reality on the ground (60%+), unemployment, especially when comes to the youth is well recognised in the country.
Chicken and egg
It is a chicken and egg story. You are studying and don’t have work experience. But to land the job, they employer requires the candidate to have experience. And to get experience, you must have the job. Which you cant’ get, without experience.
Potential opportunities
If you are fortunate to get opportunities in corporates, such as vacation work, then don’t hesitate to take it.
You should also explore learnerships, apprenticeships and the employment incentive schemes that are available.
Quickest work experience
The quickest way to get work experience is to volunteer for a SMME.
That is it!
If you volunteer for a period of time, the following will occur
- You get valuable work experience
- The entrepreneur can prepare a reference letter for you to use in the job hunt
- Potential employment opportunity with the small business in future
Virtual Team
Building a virtual team that consistently wins, day after day is easier said than done. While COVID-19 forced many business to work remotely, it
Team & Value
Traditional Team Traditionally, when entrepreneurs thought about their team, it was about hiring permanent employees. You would hire a recruitment agent or advertise a position.
Build Your Team
Building a winning team, much like many other endeavours, is an inside job. The entrepreneur does not roll off bed one day and decide
Working 200%
Start up entrepreneurs are blissfully unaware of what lies ahead. They are counting on their qualifications, skills and experience to get them through the path
Get Work Experience
South Africa has an astronomical unemployment rate. It does not matter whether we use the official statistics (25%/30%+) or the reality on the ground (60%+),
Small Business – Interview Questions
So you are planning to hire an employee in your small business? These days there are literally thousands of questions that you could ask in