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GUIDE
www.uj.ac.za/psycad
CENTRE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES AND
CAREER DEVELOPMENT (PSYCAD)
Audit • Advisory • Tax
“At BDO, we work as a team, which means we learn more, faster”
Career Opportunities at BDO
BECAUSE, RELATIONSHIPS MATTER.
There are many world-class accounting firms. Far fewer that offer a culture so rich
in professional opportunity, personal fulfillment, and long-term growth. At BDO, we
understand that exceptional service to our clients begins – and ends – with exceptional
regard for our people. Because at its core, our business is not about numbers or spreadsheets,
rands or cents, but about people working with, for, and in service of others. In short, because
relationships matter.
For more information, please contact your local BDO office or visit our website.
www.bdo.co.za/careers
Durban | Cape Town | Johannesburg | Pretoria | Tyger Valley
Message from the Career Services Team
PsyCaD Career Services welcomes all our participating The Recruitment Guide 2015 contains information about
recruiting companies to the University of Johannesburg for companies that will be visiting us, as well as important
the Recruitment Programme 2015. This year we will host guidelines to prepare our students to engage effectively with
four events, two of which have already taken place during company representatives. We encourage our students to
the month of May. Our Commerce Fair, and the Law Fair utilise the Recruitment Guide in preparation for the Career
were held on the 12th and 13th May respectively this year. Fairs, and to note the diverse range of companies and
Both events were well supported by a host of companies industries represented by the exhibitors at the upcoming
and law firms, as well as by our students. We are happy to General Career Fair. We are as excited about our inaugural
report that our visiting companies indicated a high level of Engineering Technology Career Fair, scheduled for the
satisfaction with the quality of our graduands, and their level month of August on Doornfontein Campus, and we invite
of preparedness for the career fairs! all our students and employers to make their presence
felt during this exciting new event as well! We thank all
Our online initiatives continue to grow and this year we the companies and organisations that contributed to our
are celebrating the second year of the introduction of our Recruitment Guide and for their continued support of the
website, Career Services Online (CSO), with a host of career University of Johannesburg.
information on offer to a variety of client groupings. Our
online Career Services solution, branded as YourCareer Find our contact details in this guide, and take the time to
is also growing from strength to strength, with a current visit our Career Resource Centres which you will find at the
student user count in excess of 6000 and 350 employer PsyCaD offices across all four of our campuses.
profiles. YourCareer will continue to provide more services
to employers and students in an efficient online environment See you all at the UJ General Career Fair from 20th to 23rd
in the coming period of time. We invite our students and July 2015!
employers to take the time to visit and connect with us on
the YourCareer portal! The Career Services Team.
Students, be on the lookout in this edition, as we did last YourCareer – Visit YourCareer by signing into uLink
year, for an exciting YourCareer competition with a great (www.https://ulink.uj.ac.za).
prize – all you need to do to be eligible for the prize is to Career Services Online - Visit us online at
authenticate your profile on YourCareer (see page 8 for www.ujcareers.co.za
more detail)!
The Career Services Team
Back row from the left: Lauren Claassen: Coordinator: Career Advisory & Consulting Services, Mikhail Jansen: Career
Consultant, Ian van den Berg, Team Leader, Manda Snyman: Career Consultant
Front row from the left: Yolanda Nongauza: Counselling Psychologist, Liesl Scheepers: Coordinator Recruitment
Programme, Kgomotso Gunya: Career Consultant, Kobashini Kallen: Career Consultant
Career Services | Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) 3
Content
Recruitment Guide 2015
Message from the Career Services Team_____________________________________________ 3
Recruitment Programme 2015_____________________________________________________ 6
Preparing for the world of work: Job Searching Strategies______________________________ 12
Cover Letter Checklist__________________________________________________________ 15
Cover Letter Example___________________________________________________________ 16
Time to start thinking outside the outdated CV box!___________________________________ 18
CV Example__________________________________________________________________ 20
Curriculum Vitae Checklist_______________________________________________________ 24
Work Readiness Programme 2015________________________________________________ 27
Skills versus Competencies______________________________________________________ 28
Your Career Rubik’s Cube_______________________________________________________ 30
Using Social Media to Develop your Personal Brand___________________________________ 35
RSM: Putting the fun back in auditing…____________________________________________ 36
The 3 Ps of interviewing________________________________________________________ 40
Social Media and what it means for Your Career______________________________________ 44
Company Overview’s & Recruitment Drive Information_________________________________ 48
What Colours to Wear to a Job Interview____________________________________________ 75
Postgrad @ UJ________________________________________________________________ 78
Job hunting tips for graduates____________________________________________________ 79
How to prepare for the Recruitment Programme______________________________________ 80
What questions to ask recruiters at the Career Fair____________________________________ 82
Graduate skills recruiters want____________________________________________________ 83
Evaluating and negotiating job offers_______________________________________________ 84
7 things you should know about being an employee___________________________________ 85
Norton Rose Fulbright:
Wherever you are, you’re never that far from a world-class legal career.____________________ 86
4 Recruitment Guide | 2015
Great opportunities for talent Start with an experience that will shape your whole career
Recruitment Programme 2015
COMMERCE CAREER FAIR
AUCKLAND PARK KINGSWAY CAMPUS: 12 MAY 2015
The following companies participated:
• ACNielsen Marketing and Media • KPMG
• Afrizan Cadet Academy • Mazars
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants • Moore Stephens FRRS
• Auditor General • Ngubane & Co.
• Avior Capital Markets • Nkonki
• Barclays Africa • Nolands
• BDO • One Capital
• Business Partners • PricewaterhouseCoopers
• CQS Technology Holding • RAiN Chartered Accountants
• Crowe Horwath • RSM Betty & Dickson
• Deloitte • Sage Pastel
• FirstRand CA Training Programme • SAICA
• Grant Thornton • SizweNtsalubaGobodo
• Guarantee Trust • Standard Bank
• Independant Regulatory Board for Auditors • Unilever
• Investec Bank
LAW CAREER FAIR
AUCKLAND PARK KINGSWAY CAMPUS: 13 MAY 2015
The following companies participated:
• Adams & Adams • Law Society of SA
• Afrizan Cadet Academy • Legal Aid SA
• Allen & Overy LLP • MacRobert Incorporated Attorneys
• Bowman Gilfillan Inc • Norton Rose Fulbright
• Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc • Phatshoane Henney
• ENSafrica • Standard Bank
• Eversheds • Van Velden Duffey
• Fasken Martineau • Webber Wentzel
• Hogan Lovells • Werksmans
GENERAL CAREER FAIR
AUCKLAND PARK KINGSWAY CAMPUS: 20 – 23 JULY 2015
At the time of printing, the following companies registered to participate in the General Career Fair.
These companies will be exhibiting on the UJ APK Foyer from 20 – 23 July 2015. A complete
programme will be available from 13 July 2015.
• Accenture • Brandhouse
• Afrizan Cadet Academy • British American Tobacco
• Auditor General • BSi Steel
• Barloworld Transport • CFA Society of South Africa
• Bloomberg • Competition Commission
• BP • Cummins
6 Recruitment Guide | 2015
• Dariel • National Treasury
• Deloitte • Nestle
• Digby Wells • Nkonki
• Diplomat Distributors • Numeric
• Entelect Software • Nu Skin Enterprises
• Ernst & Young • Old Mutual
• First National Bank • OUTsurance
• FirstRand • PFG Building Glass
• Ford • PPS Insurance
• Goodyear • PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Grant Thornton • Rand Merchant Bank
• Grindrod • RCL Group Services
• Investec • RSM Betty & Dickson
• IQ Business • Sanlam Life Insurance
• Jaguar Land Rover • SAPOA
• Jones Lang Lasalle • Senwes
• K2 Workflow • Sesli Textiles
• Kimberly Clark • Shoprite Holdings
• KPMG • The Small Enterprise Foundation
• Massmart • Tiger Brands
• Maxus • Truworths
• Mazars • Unilever
• Microsoft • Volkswagen
• Multichoice • WWF SA
• Munich Re
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAREER FAIR
DOORNFONTEIN CAMPUS: 12 AUGUST 2015
At the time of printing, the following companies registered to participate in the Engineering
Technology Career Fair. These companies will be exhibiting in the UJ DFC Perskor Building on 12
August 2015. A complete programme will be available from 13 July 2015.
• Afrizan Cadet Academy • Nestle
• Auditor General • PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Deloitte • RCL Group Services
• Denel Dynamics • Royal HaskoningDHV
• Ecolab • Sesli Textiles
• First National Bank • Unilever
• Hatch Goba
UPCOMING COMPANY PRESENTATIONS 2015
DAY DATE TIME VENUE COMPANY
Tuesday 28 July 13:00 – 13:45 APK: B Les 102 Diplomat Distributors
Wednesday 29 July 13:00 – 13:45 APB: F Purple 5 Brandhouse
Wednesday 29 July 13:00 – 13:45 APK: B Les 102 UWP Consulting
Tuesday 4 August 13:00 – 13:45 APK: B Les 102 RBB Economics
Thursday 6 August 13:00 – 13:45 APK: B Les 102 McKinsey
Thursday 13 August 13:00 – 13:45 APK: B Les 102 Hatch Goba
Thursday 13 August 13:00 – 13:45 DFC: Room 2212 Hatch Goba
Friday 14 August 12:10 – 12:55 APK: B Les 102 Microsoft
Friday 14 August 13:00 – 13:45 APK: B Les 102 Safintra
Wednesday 16 September 13:00 – 13:45 APK: B Les 102 Norton Rose Fulbright
Career Services | Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) 7
YourCareer
PsyCaD
Authenticate
yourself in
Career Services
three easy steps: Your online career solution!
1 2 3
Click on the
Sign into uLink Set your
YourCareer banner
https://ulink.uj.ac.za preferences &
& authenticate your
build your profile
YourCareer account
Welcome to YourCareer – the one-stop UJ student career portal!
Address all your career needs in one online location Find us by logging
conveniently located within your personal uLink page! onto uLink
YourCareer, PsyCaD Career Services’ online career application offers you the following benefits:
• Set your profile, also to receive information about PsyCaD Career Services’ events
• Use the CV Builder to build a dynamic CV and Cover Letter
• View employer profiles
• Apply for jobs on the Job Portal – vacation, part-time, internships, jobs for graduates
• Sign up for interviews
• View and register for careers workshops
• View the on-campus Recruitment Programme
• Access the online career resource library
PsyCaD | YourCareer | Competition
Visit YourCareer, authenticate your student profile and stand a chance to win an iPad Mini,
proudly sponsored by PsyCaD Career Services!
Visit https://ulink.uj.ac.za and authenticate your student profile between 04 May and 23 July
2015 to stand a chance to win an iPad Mini.
RULES:
All students who authenticate their student profile on YourCareer between
04 May and 23 July 2015, will be entered into a draw to win an iPad Mini.
Entries close at [1pm] [23 July 2015].
Draw to take place on Wednesday 29 July 2015, at 15:00.
Winner will be announced by email, on the day of the draw, to all
students who registered on YourCareer during the competition period.
*The winner agrees to be featured in PsyCaD Career Services promotions
after the draw.
Centre for Psychological
Services and Career
Development (PsyCaD)
Career Services
Services to UJ Students
The Centre for Psychological Services and Career Job Portal
Development’s Career Services Unit offers students Ò Create an online CV
and alumni career-related services essential for Ò Access job opportunities, work integrated
competing in today’s job market. We are dedicated learning opportunities
to providing our students and graduates with Ò Opportunities for students with disabilities
opportunities for exploring career development Ò Consult participating employer directory
decisions, effective job search tools and developing
new employment skills. We also assist them in gaining Online Career Portal
valuable work experience to complement their Stay informed and benefit from our services!
academic and career-orientated education in order Ò Visit our online career portal and make sure
to enhance their employability upon graduation. that you register on our student interface at
www.psycad.ac.za/careerservices
Annual Recruitment Programme
Ò Opportunities to network, meet with potential Please note: These services are offered free of
employers and access job opportunities charge to all enrolled UJ students.
upon graduation.
Please contact UJ PsyCaD Career Services at any
Career Assessments and Counselling campus for more details or an appointment:
Ò Support with study and career choices through
career counselling and assessment. We assess Auckland Park Kingsway Campus:
individuals’ potential, interests, values and 011 559 3324
work-related personality characteristics to assist
in their future career development. Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus:
011 559 1318
Talk to our Career Consultants Doornfontein Campus:
Ò Career exploration and decision making 011 559 6042
Ò Career development skills Soweto Campus:
011 559 5752
Career Education Workshops
Ò Work readiness programmes Find us online for more information:
Ò CV and cover letter writing www.uj.ac.za/psycad
Ò Job search strategies @UJCareerService
Ò Interview preparation www.facebook.com/PsyCaDCareerServices
Ò Entrepreneurship
Career Resource Centre
Ò Career, employment and company information
resources (web-based and printed)
Ò Self-assessment resources (PACE Career
Exploration Programme)
Ò UJ Career Workbook (self-exploration)
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Santam is an authorised financial services provider (licence number 3416).Preparing for the world of work:
Job Searching Strategies
Now, before we start the Job Searching Strategies safari, there are a few of
preparations we need to make in order to ensure we know where you are off to!
Firstly … you need a map! Without a map, you’re bound as what type of job am I looking for? When do I need
to end in a part of the jungle you don’t necessarily want to have a job by? How many hours a week am I going
to be in! In order for you to determine your destination, to dedicate to my job search? How many applications
you need to know where you want to go – we call this will I complete each week? How will I keep track of
a Career Objective. Your journey will be much more this information? When am I going to contact my
effective if you have a goal in mind! Secondly, you need references? When do you follow up on an application?
to develop a good job search plan that is based on your How am I going to apply?
career objectives. You have to ensure that this plan has
specific tasks as well as deadlines as a means to ensure Research … ring a bell? Yes indeed, research is the third
that you stay on track! The final step is to implement stop on your job searching journey! During this stage,
your plan! Make sure to schedule time each week in you have to investigate every aspect of your industry
order to complete the task as set out in your master and possibly the company who might invite you to an
plan! Failing to plan is planning to fail and trust me when interview!
I say you don’t want to end up in the middle of the jungle
without snacks and supplies! The fourth and fifth stop in your journey involves
creating a CV as well as developing your interview skills,
On your journey, it is important to make the following two aspects we feel are so important that we spent some
eight pit stops. Remember that the success of your extra time on it during the make of the Recruitment
journey depends on how much you learn from each stop guide…so go on…have a read and come back to us
along the way; so make sure to master each leg of your with your backpack full of tips and guidelines that will
job-searching journey! assist you throughout your job searching journey!
The first stop involves gaining a sense of who you The sixth stop involves taking action! During this stage,
are, which includes aspects such as your interests, you have to take the lead through sending out your CV,
your career and personal goals, your strengths and pursuing all possible routes, following up on leads,
weaknesses, your skills, you cultural norms and values, going for interviews, following up on interviews through
your personal circumstances, your achievements actively seeking feedback and, of course, learning from
and accomplishments, your failures, obstacles and your mistakes.
challenges as well as your personal drivers and
motivation. These aspects are your golden compass. As Stop number seven asks of you to keep the ball rolling
long as you stick to what makes you who you are … throughout your job searching process! During this
you’re on the right track! stage, it’s important for you to actively seek and
incorporate feedback received from different sources.
The second stop involves the planning part of your This stage allows you to assess your job search
journey. Here you will ask and answer questions such strategies as a means to improve and build on what
12 Recruitment Guide | 2015you have already established! Be open to constructive well as a possibility of traveling? Lastly, you have to
criticism and change your job searching approach if learn how to negotiate! If there are one or two aspects
need be. It’s important to stay positive during this stage! you are concerned about, communicate them effectively
Keep fit and stay motivated and “Keep the ball rolling!” … or forever hold your peace!
The last leg of your journey, stop 8, involves the ability Remember to fill up your water bottle when you get a
to “Close the deal”! Once you have been successful in chance and if you’re tired … Stop and Rest … then carry
your search and have received a job offer, evaluate the on feeling refreshed with a new sense of motivation!
following before accepting! Consider the job description
as well as the different tasks included in the job. Is this Don’t forget your energy bar!
in line with your overall career plan? Consider the salary;
does it suit your current needs and lifestyle? What Author: Lauren Claassen, Educational Psychologist,
benefits are included in the position? Are there growth Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development
opportunities or does the job consist of mundane (PsyCaD)
routine tasks that may not be in line with your overall
goals? Define the company culture, working hours as
Career Services | Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) 13Do you see a perfect match? At Investec we enable your potential to become out of the ordinary performance. We offer a diverse range of grad programmes across multiple disciplines. To find your perfect match, apply before August 2015 at investec.co.za /grad
COVER LETTER
CHECKLIST
Before sending a
cover letter,
ask yourself the
following questions:
Content and Style
• Is the letter an original and specific to the position?
• Have you addressed the letter to the right person?
• Have you checked for the correct spelling of names? Will the letter capture the reader’s
attention?
• Have you specified what you want to do for the company to meet their particular needs?
• If you are responding to an ad, does the letter address the requirements of the position
specified by the company?
• Have you specified personal accomplishments as well as future goals?
• Does your letter reflect confidence—not arrogance?
• Did you avoid repeating details from you resume?
Format
• Is the format attractive, neat, and organized?
• Have you checked for spelling and grammatical errors?
• Is it less than one page in length?
• Is the language concise?
• Have you used active rather than passive voice?
• Did you indicate when you would contact them?
Sourced from: https://careercenter.tamu.edu/guides/resumes/letters/checklist.
cfm?sn=prospectivestudents
Career Services | Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) 15COVER LETTER EXAMPLE
Cover
letter
exam ple
Unit 219, Casa Mia Building
Soper Street
Johannesburg
2198
17 April 2015
Talani Quantity Surveyors
PO Box 2020
Saxonwold
South Africa
2132
Dear Mr Mchunu
Application for In-Service Training: Quantity Surveying
I am expressing interest in the above-mentioned opportunity, which was advertised in the
Star newspaper dated 15 April 2015.
I am a third-year student at the University of Johannesburg, studying a National Diploma in
Building Science. I developed an interest in your company after a representative had given a
presentation during our departmental career day. I am attracted to your company, because
it offers diverse services to clients. For me, it is an indication that one can grow and develop
in such a working environment.
During my vacation work at a construction company, I have developed the necessary skills.
Currently, I am attending extra lessons to improve my drawing skills, using AutoCAD. I am
competent in computer applications, such as MS Word and buildsmart. My experience in
preparing tender documentations and doing cost estimations has developed my skills in
paying attention to details.
When preparing for a project, I communicate with different clients, which has enhanced my
customer relations skills. I believe I can add value to the organisation and develop my skills
further.
I can be contacted on 0773814562 or email at zzonke@yahoo.com for an interview and
further clarity.
Yours sincerely
Zinzi Zonke
16 Recruitment Guide | 2015Time to start thinking outside the outdated CV box!
When applying for a vacant position, Storify allows for ANY content from Many employees would like to see how
you have no idea what other candidates ANY website to be included in your you’ve got to the point where you are
have applied and what they might have own story that can be saved as a page currently, including all aspects that
up their sleeves when it comes to and shared with the world! allowed you to progress thus far . In
displaying their skills and talents in this case, try something like Tiki Toki.
an unforgettable manner! All that you Idea #3: Want to make Tiki Toki allows you to utilise images,
can do is to prepare to impress! Dare
to be different! Be interesting! Let your
a presentation? Look no text and videos to enable the reader to
get a good look and feel of your unique
creativity loose! Be up-to-date and just further! development thus far ... let them walk
plain eye-catching! Why? Because you Idea number 3 works for anyone in any
sector of work! your road with you .
do want the competitive advantage,
don’t you?
Where Storify works mainly with and Idea #5: Be passionate
Here are some hip and happening ideas on existing web-based content, Prezi about the “future”
for your next job application: does exactly the opposite . With Prezi company you’ll work for!
you are able to create jaw-dropping YES! Of course, this is important for
Idea #1: The Design – presentations that can arrange all your every candidate! All it requires is for
information on a big canvas that will
Enthused CV allow you to move around, zoom in
you to be a bit more creative than usual
This CV is best for applicants who .
and out (for specific details), and jump
generally have an eye for design
from one content page to the next … A helpful hint for you: Utilise the
and of course an applicant who is a
stickler for attention to detail. Why and all this with grace and elegance . company’s services/products or goods
not use something like Visual.ly to Prezi also allows you to upload photos to create you CV! Above all things,
help you create a CV that incorporates and videos to your presentation … and employers are looking for passionate
impressive infographics to display get this…you can also do your own candidates who display interest in the
exactly who you are in a manner that voice recordings, which will give your company, so make sure to research
hasn’t been done before – you will future employees a real audio-visual and get all your ducks in a row for this
definitely be an applicant who will be experience! one .
remembered!!
Try it! I promise you’ll like it!! ☺ Author: Lauren Claassen, Educational
Idea #2: Go on … Psychologist, Centre for Psychological
Idea #4: When showcasing Services and Career Development
tell your story!
For those applicants who work online the journey that brought you (PsyCaD)
and need to display existing web-based here – consider a timeline!
content, projects and clients, why not Timelines, naturally, work best for
try Storify? A web application that tells applicants who want to display step-
stories in an unforgettable manner! by-step development and progress.
18 Recruitment Guide | 20152015 General
CAREER FAIR
20, 21, 22 & 23 JULY 2015
09:00 – 15:00 | APK FOYER
Update your CV! Visit the Career Consultant on your campus.
Transport: Free UJ busses from all campuses.
Enter the Career Fair Competition from
20 – 22 July at the APK Foyer!
Competition draw: Wednesday, 22 July 2015,
APK Foyer @ 12:00. Be There!
psycadinfo@uj.ac.za
www.uj.ac.za/PsyCaD
PsyCaDCareerServices
@UJCareerServiceCV Example 20 Recruitment Guide | 2015
CV Example
Career Services | Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) 21Engineering
TECHNOLOGY
Career Fair
12 AUGUST 2015 | 09:00 – 15:00
DFC CAMPUS | PERSKOR BUILDING
Update your CV!
Visit the Career Consultant on your campus.
psycadinfo@uj.ac.za
www.uj.ac.za/PsyCaD
PsyCaDCareerServices
@UJCareerServiceCURRICULUM VITAE
CHECKLIST
Tailor Write your CV for Each Job Application
Customise each written CV to apply to each job
application displaying significant relevance to each
unique job advert. Remember to write an appealing
CV to each individual target audience explaining why
you are the ideal candidate to fill their vacancy.
The Presentation of Your Written CV
Your CV should be printed on good quality, white/ cream A4 (A Four) paper. Never include a
photograph or image in your CV and abstain from any use of colour in any written CV. Stick to
black and white style sheets, ‘Times New Roman’ or ‘ Arial’ font styles which are easy to read in
and no smaller than 11 (eleven) pt. font size.
Written CV Layout
There is a general layout to follow when preparing to write a CV. While there is no rule of thumb,
remember that your aim is to deliver the most relevant information pertaining to the job ad as
fast and as comprehensive as possible. CV Title - Write a CV title that describes the job that you
are applying to as well as highlight a key skill or ability which you posses that is relevant to the
job description.
• Personal Statement - Following your personal details, write a personal statement in twenty
five to thirty words. Your personal statement should be closely aligned to the job role that you
are applying to. By doing this you are clearly displaying your intention to join the employers
firm and apply the required skills in order to succeed specifically in their role.
• Personal Details - Detail a concise list of your personal information including; your name
and surname, your local address, your contact numbers and your E-mail address.
• Working Experience - When detailing your working experience be sure to list information in a
reverse chronological order (most recent relevant experience first), highlighting areas where
you have accomplished unexpected deliverables (increased revenue or decreased expenses).
• Working Skills - Your written CV should detail skills which you have attained throughout
your career that directly correlate to the job application in hand. Your skills should detail
both tangible as well as transferrable skills which you have acquired that may be applied to
the vacancy which you are responding to.
24 Recruitment Guide | 2015• Relevant Qualifications and Education - In a reverse chronological order list relevant
qualification or highest level of education obtained, pertaining to the specific job application.
Bullet point qualifications and certificates in a written word format but have the relevant
documentation available for reference should the employer require proof of such
documentation.
• Job References - While this is not a pre-requisite, with the intention of transparency, it is
always advisable to include a comprehensive list of relevant and qualified references when
writing your CV. References will affirm details you have bulleted in your accomplishments
and skills. If you are a graduate without any working references to list, it is recommended
that you list a mentor or lecturer who you worked closely with during your studies and or
apprenticeships. Remember that work references should ideally be your prior supervisors
and managers and not work colleagues.
Tone and Language Used in a Word CV
Avoid long winded paragraphs where you have a lot to write about but nothing relevant to say.
Use bullet points in your word CV but never use acronyms, abbreviations or text language. Use
the ‘Bold’ function conservatively and reserve underlining for hyperlinks. Never write your CV
in CAPS as this will seem as though you are SHOUTING or forcing yourself onto the recruiter.
The Readability of Your Written Curriculum Vitae
Label each section of your written CV in a clear and legible manner. Make sure that each
relevant section is easy to find and follows a sequence of relevance in the order that it is presented.
Have Your CV Critiqued by a Third Party
Have someone who is not aware of your situation or experience and personality read your CV.
By having an ‘outsider’ read through your curriculum vitae they are sure to give you objective
feedback and a honest opinion of how well your CV sells your unique skills.
Although there is no right or wrong way when composing your word CV, these are the most
relevant pointers to follow when preparing a CV that sells your best qualities to an employer.
Bear in mind that the average recruiter takes a maximum of thirty seconds when scanning
through your CV looking for relevant keywords they identify with.
Sourced from: http://www.jobs.co.za/?s=article&x=18
Career Services | Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) 25SO YOU’VE GOT
YOUR DEGREE.
WHAT NOW?
CHARLIE BRAVO #447-15
Redefine Properties is one of the largest and most successful
property companies in South Africa.
We invite graduates in any discipline to contact us if they’re looking
for a career in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where their skill
and passion will be suitably rewarded.
Our learnership programme helps to prepare graduates for a demanding
career in the property industry while at the same time giving them hands
on experience before they commit themselves to a career path.
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Career Services | Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) 27Skills versus
Competencies
We often • The ability to meet complex demands, by drawing
see the terms “skills” on and mobilising psychosocial resources (including
and “competencies” when we skills and attitudes) in a particular context.
encounter job postings and these terms
are generally used interchangeably in our How to develop your skills and competencies as a
everyday dialogue, but are they really synonymous? student for the world of work?
Let us take a closer look at what a skill is: • Every student should make the most of university
life and extra-curricular activities in order to develop
Skills tend to be more specific, more easily defined and general skills.
contained. Many definitions of what a skill really is seem • Early preparation is necessary in order to obtain
to include the following descriptions: relevant work experience and voluntary work which
• It is the learned capacity to carry out pre-determined is paramount to acquiring transferable skills.
results. • Religiously record new skills gained and work
• It is the learned ability to bring about the result you experience activities so that you can source good
want, with maximum certainty and efficiency. examples on applications and in interviews.
• It is the proficiency, facility, or dexterity that is • Networking is crucial! Use family, friends and
acquired or developed through training or experience. contacts to obtain work experience and to discover
more on career areas that interest you.
What then are competencies?
• Visit your university’s careers resource centres:
It appears to be an all-encompassing term to includenot sign up for relevant courses and workshops, obtain
only sets of skills, but also behaviours and knowledge assistance from the career consultant to update
that are fundamental to the use of a skill. Typical your CV in order to showcase your skills and
definitions highlight the following aspects when it competencies.
comes to competencies: • Visit careers fairs and employer presentations. Talk
• Related abilities, commitments, knowledge, and directly to recruiters to find out what they look for.
skills that enable a person (or an organisation) to act • Research a company prior to applying for any
effectively in a job or situation. positions. This will assist you in identifying the skills
• Measurable skills, abilities and personality traits that and competences a particular organisation places
identify successful employees against defined roles most emphasis on and you, in turn, can tailor your
within an organisation. application so that it stands out.
Sources consulted in the preparation of the article:
1. Hawkes, C.L. &Weathington, B.L. (2014) Competency-Based versus Task-Based Job Descriptions: Effects on
Applicant Attraction. Journal of Behavioural and Applied Management, 15(3).
2. Lauby, S. (2013) The Difference between Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, 29 December 2013. Available: www.
hrbartender.com/2013/recruiting/the difference between knowledge, skills and abilities.
3. Wuim Pam, B. (2014) Employee Core Competencies for Effective Talent Management. Human Resource Management
Research, 4(3): 49-55.
Author: Kobashini Kallen, Career Consultant, Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD)
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©2015. PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”). All rights reserved. (15-16652)science and owning a pet made me a shoe in for
the role. However, in the 14 years that have passed
since that time, I have earned four degrees, worked
three different full-time job posts and have spent
more time commuting between cities than I’ve
spent worshipping in church services. As was the
case with the Rubik’s cube, I can look back and say
that some aspects of your career development are
more predictable than others. But what an exciting
journey it can and ought to be.
With the Rubik’s cube, you begin with the goal of
wanting to complete the puzzle and from there you
need to have a strategy (or steps) for solving it.
Similarly, when it comes to careers each of us has (or
ought to have) a unique big picture goal. This career
goal is often related to some version of personal
success, whether that success is interpreted by
YOUR CAREER finances, social standing or personal fulfilment
does not necessarily matter. We are all ultimately
hardwired to pursue a goal. The key is then to have
RUBIK’S CUBE a strategy for moving forward and within careers we
refer to career adaptability strategies.
With the world of work having changed so much
Several years ago, I began an interesting venture,
over the past few decades, it is increasingly likely
when I decided one afternoon to see whether it
that you will work in several different jobs over the
was possible for the average Joe such as myself
course of your career and as such it is important
to solve the infamous Rubik’s cube. Just six sides
to develop and cultivate career adaptability. Mark
with six different colours? The difficulty level
Savickas, a respected psychologist in the field of
of this task seemed tantamount to the difficulty
career counselling, defined career adaptability as
involved in arranging one’s sock drawer. As I began
“… the readiness to cope with the predictable tasks
to work at it I quickly realised that this process
of preparing for and participating in the work role
was perhaps a bit trickier than I had envisioned a
and with the unpredictable adjustments prompted
short while earlier. After following the step-by-step
by the changes in work and work conditions”
instructions of a slightly overweight man with a
(Savickas, 1997, p. 254). So how do you develop
carefully trimmed beard on YouTube, I eventually
this readiness? Here are four C’s to help develop
made progress. It dawned on me, however, that
your career adaptability strategies (Hartung, 2007).
this task was exceptionally complicated and
presented with several challenges, some of which
were predictable while others were not. Reflecting 1) Concern
on this process recently, reminded me a great deal “Concern” deals with your planning abilities
of my career process thus far, or rather I should and involves thinking positively about the future
say my career development. As an 8-year old, the (Hartung, 2007). If you really want to be functional
process of choosing a career was a simple one. and effective in your planning for the future, you
I was to become a professional wrestler in the need to set out positive goals for yourself to achieve
mould of Bret Hart. As I entered my teen years, the as this will keep you motivated and focused on the
process still remained an easy thought as I wanted task at hand. Make sure you take time to think about
to be a veterinarian and I believed that simply taking this key question, “What will my future look like?”
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I have seen countless young adults who have often “Do you know how to engage in problem solving
entered into a career because of issues independent and do you believe in your ability to keep yourself
of themselves, such as family pressure, only to end motivated?” These questions can be applied not just
up miserable in the jobs. Hartung (2007) described to careers but to life in general. The vocational world
“control” as a process whereby you increase your is a peculiar on that has changed a great deal from
self-regulation through decision making. How several decades ago and there are many challenges
much responsibility have you taken over your that you will have to face such as the reality that
future? Careers are very personal things for every having a degree does not guarantee that you will find
individual because they affect your daily life. To be employment in that field. This stage of “confidence”
successful in a career takes passion, commitment is all about your ability to be persistent and to keep
and hard work, and you need to reflect on the level positive, which also makes it the toughest of the 4
of ownership that you take in making your career C’s to master. Keep heart, things may not always go
decisions yours. smoothly but they help to make you more resilient
in the end.
3) Curiosity Once you increase you level of career adaptability,
When you think of a curious person, you generally
think of someone who is exploring something. The you will become more functional in contributing
curious nature of Columbus led to his explorations to your career development. With that said, these
of the vast oceans and the eventual discovery of strategies may seem simple but in order to use
North America. The stage of “curiosity” is exactly them effectively, you will need to keep motivated
what you would assume, in that it involves exploring and perseverant even when life seems to go against
the career world so that you can make functional the flow of things. Remember these strategies don’t
and realistic decisions about the future (Hartung, just end when you find the right job because you
2007). Don’t just depend on the show “Suits” to may not be in the role forever. Career development
tell you about the legal world, make sure to explore is a lifelong process and you need to keep reviewing
other sources in order to give you a fuller picture your strategies at hand. So what strategy will you
of the career itself. After all, I don’t think Columbus follow in solving your career Rubik’s cube?
would have discovered much if he simply trusted the
square globe map provided to him by his advisors…
REFERENCES
1. Hartung, P. J. (2007). Career construction: principles and practice. In K. Maree (Ed.), Shaping the story:
A guide to facilitating narrative counselling (p. 103-120), Pretoria: South Africa: Van Schaik.
2. Savickas, M. L. (1997). Career Adaptability: An integrative construct for life-span, life-space theory.
Career Development Quarterly, 45 (3): 247-259.
Author: Mikhail Jansen, Career Consultant, Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD)
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Using Social Media to
Develop your Personal Brand
Building a personal brand is necessary for today’s competitive job market. A personal brand using conveys information
about you to anyone who is interested in finding out more about you. It essentially covers aspects listed below:
Your
specialty –
who you are
Your best
characteristic Your
– what you’re service –
known for what you do
Your
audience –
who you do
it for
A personal brand especially assists job seekers to have and maintain a professional online presence that can easily
be found by hiring managers, recruiters, and career contacts.
So how does one create a personal brand online? Well, if the truth be told, it is easier said than done. Since everyone
wants to be distinctive and memorable, distinguishing yourself from other individuals needs to be well thought
through so as to be ahead of the pack.
When you start building your personal brand on social media, you need to consider what makes you different. Maybe
you have a special interest in your field, a skill that is in demand, or even a unique hobby. Incorporate this into your
brand.A professional photo can also set you apart and make your personal brand distinctive. Having the same photo
on all websiteswill ensure that your face becomes recognizable to followers and readers.
TIPS FOR BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL BRAND
• Keep your personal information personal. Nobody needs to know that you had an altercation with your professor
or colleague.
• Make sure that your brand is only available to the people you want to see it.
• Read twice and edit before you post. Do not be in a haste to hurl out insults and do take note of spelling errors.
• Snap pictures with care. You need not put pictures of you dancing on the table or ones that reflect your
drunken stupor.
• React with caution. Keep emotions in check.
• Remember to be consistent.
Remember that your brand reflects your professional reputation, that is, what you’re known for or would like to be
known for. When your reputation is a good one, it includes marketable distinctions like positive characteristics and
achievements. It’s a way to stand out from the teeming masses of competition for the best jobs. Good luck and have
fun developing your brand using social media .
Author: Kobashini Kallen, Career Consultant,
Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD)
Career Services | Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) 35The 3 Ps of interviewing So you received an invitation for an interview … what now? Let’s start with the basics, shall we? It’s no use we provide you with tips and try to teach you skills if you don’t understand the purpose of an interview, so hold on to your hats as we explore the world of interviews (cue dramatic music here). An interview is basically a meeting with a certain objective. It is a tool that is utilised by employers in order to find the best possible employee for the specific position that is currently vacant or that has been created especially with a specific goal in mind. An interview is where the magic happened as employers also have the opportunity to review the candidate’s skills, experience and abilities. They usually ask questions such as “Can this individual, that I’m currently interviewing, do the job…and above all…do the job well? Does this person have the motivation to go far beyond expectations to make our organisations’ vision a reality? Not only do they focus on you individually, they also look at how your traits and personality could possibly fit into the organisation at large. Scary? Isn’t it? Just be yourself, as an interview is also an opportunity for you to impress the employer if the position on offer fits into your longer-term career plan. If the position does fit into your plan, then you have one job and one job alone … you have to be able to prove that you are the most suitable candidate for the position! Here comes a TIP…ready…? TIP: You have to know yourself well in order to articulate your skills, interests, personality attributes and values in an interview! Think on your feet and out of the box! Be genuine! It is your responsibility to be honest and to display skills you have already obtained as opposed to communicating skills you THINK the employers are looking for! Now, as with many dynamic processes within the working world, interviewing also consists of many different types of phases and structures. You are welcome to consult your friend “Google” about the different types of interviews out there! We would like to place our focus on something that might benefit you within the long run of interviewing! Please put your hands together for the 3 Ps of interviewing! Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? STEP 1: PLAN During this particular stage, you have to decipher the job! Ok Sherlock, so what does this actually mean? It means you have to consider every single detail of the interview, which of course includes aspects such as: 40 Recruitment Guide | 2015
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The interviewer’s name Their current position within the organisation The type of interview The duration of the interview In the same breath, you have to make sure to verify logistical information, such as the date of the interview, the time of the interview as well as the place of the interview. Whatever you do, don’t be late! Let me assure you that you will receive a red card and be sent off the “playing field” into the “sin bin” if you arrive late for the interview. Lastly, make sure you have all your documentation required by the company, “The dog ate my homework” is one excuse that is not going to work in this situation! STEP 2: PREPARE Get out your magnifying glasses! This is the part where you really start digging deep, as this stage involves the following tasks: Research the industry. Research the company. Research the job you are interviewing for. Prepare possible questions based on your research. Make sure to know your CV and Career Objectives well. Consider your appearance and dress appropriately. What can you do to be remembered? Why? Because you are busy showing the employer why you are the best person for this position and there is nothing that says “Star Athlete” more than someone who can show that they have done their homework! STEP 3: PRACTICE Practice makes perfect! This stage involves a couple of things you may or may not have thought about when invited to an interview! Practice being polite and friendly to everyone. Practice being a good listener – Answer only what is being asked in a brief but effective manner. Know your boundaries. Take note of your body language. Establish rapport and maintain trust. BUT WAIT … there’s more! You didn’t think we would leave you empty handed, did you? Below you will see a simple Interviewing Preparation Checklist you can use as part of your Planning phase! 1. Take your portfolio with certified copies of your CV and certificates with to the interview. 2. Confirm the time of the appointment. 3. Research the company. 4. Develop and rehearse a two-minute opening review. 5. Develop and rehearse a closing summary. 6. Identify why you want the position. 7. Identify what you have to offer the company/institution. 8. Analyse your strengths and limitations and be able to state them clearly. 9. Develop a list of intelligent, meaningful questions to ask the interviewer. 10. Research the latest trends (including salary) in your intended profession and target industry. 11. Participate in a mock interview. Visualise the interview, yourself and finally getting the job and enjoying the feeling of success! Author: Lauren Claassen, Educational Psychologist, Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) 42 Recruitment Guide | 2015
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