Stop waiting for government to find you a job!
Lulaway's CEO provided some tips to keep in mind if you are in the job market.
Both the State of the Nation Address and the Budget Speech cited job creation and unemployment as top priorities.
Jake Willis, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lulaway, said, “While it is encouraging that this crisis is being taken seriously by the policy-makers, the youth may be tempted to sit back and wait for government to create jobs for them, which will be a huge mistake. They should rather focus on making themselves as employable as they can, ensuring they rise to the top when opportunities arise.”
He also gave some tips to keep in mind and help you ace that job if you are in the job market:
• Volunteer your time and your services at a local community centre, non-governmental organisation (NGO) or project. It will add skills to your CV, increase your employability and let potential employers know that you are serious about being productive and personal growth.
• Grab opportunities and create networks. They will give you a chance to move forward. Any job makes you one step closer to your dream job and sets you apart from the crowd.
• Stay active. A negative mental state will impact your ability to find a job, as employers want positive, energetic staff who will add to the morale.
• Develop yourself. There are lots of free courses on offer at local NGOs, as well as hundreds of free courses online. Again, it shows employers that you are driven and motivated and taking charge of your own development.
• Go digital. Make sure you register your CV on every available career portal, including Lulaway. Set up automatic alerts that will notify you of new openings as they come up.
• Write a killer CV. Your CV is the first thing an employer sees. Make it short, to the point and grammatically correct.
• Brush up on your English, as it’s the language of most workplaces. The better you can speak and understand the English language, the better your chances are of finding work. Many jobs require good communication ability, so give yourself the edge.
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