{"id":71687,"date":"2016-06-17T08:53:23","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T06:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/youth-day-marked-with-tips-for-a-brighter-future\/"},"modified":"2016-06-17T08:53:23","modified_gmt":"2016-06-17T06:53:23","slug":"youth-day-marked-with-tips-for-a-brighter-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/youth-day-marked-with-tips-for-a-brighter-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Day marked with tips for a brighter future"},"content":{"rendered":"

Youth Day marked with tips for a brighter future<\/a>: <\/p>\n

RMA Career Day offers practical employment advice to the youth:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

South Africa\u2019s youth are the future of our country. In order for South Africa to reach its full potential, our youth must realise what they have to offer prospective employers and market themselves accordingly.<\/p>\n

\u201cYoung people with tertiary education are frequently told that they have the world at their feet,\u201d notes Rand Mutual Assurance\u2019s (RMA) general manager of sales and marketing Nomfundo Mcilongo. \u201cWithout polishing the image they project both in applying for new jobs and in the workplace, however, they may sell themselves short and not reach their full potential as quickly as they should,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

\u201cRMA is passionate about the youth as the future leaders of this country. We therefore wanted to mark Youth Day with an initiative that would reflect the value we place on young people and help them to make their mark on the future, as this ultimately benefits the whole country.\u201d<\/p>\n

RMA will be hosting a career day breakfast workshop on Thursday, 16 June, at the Hilton Hotel, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton?from 9am until noon. Mcilongo says that at last count there were only 30 spaces still available, and so interested delegates should RSVP to Mmapule Ntshudisane at mntshudisane@randmutual.co.za immediately.<\/p>\n

The event is aimed at individuals between 19 and 30 years old, who already have at least NQF Level 5 education and have already entered the job market. Areas covered in the workshop will include how to craft a curriculum vita that stands out from the rest and how to follow through with a winning interview. There will also be a question and answer session to allow delegates to get personalised advice.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe identified the need for this workshop because too many young people\u2019s CVs are not a good reflection of who they are. We want to help the youth capture CV writing as an ideal chance to put their best forward.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis workshop presents a wonderful opportunity for RMA to connect with young talent who are as passionate about provision of excellent care for our nation\u2019s workers as we are. In the session, we will also be sharing information and experience to help equip delegates for the highly competitive job market. It is hoped that the seeds sown in this session will help to bridge unemployment, not only for this generation but the jobs that they in turn will create in the course of their illustrious future careers,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome young people we have spoken to, for example, do not list their non-professional experience or volunteer work on their resumes because they feel it is not relevant to the higher-level position they are applying for. In reality, if one emphasises what they have learned in each position \u2013 no matter how lowly \u2013 this reveals much about the individual, their attitude and their work ethic,\u201d Mcilongo elaborates.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery interaction with a prospective employer is an opportunity for your professionalism to shine through. This extends from your first call back on a job application, through the interview process and should not be neglected once you are secure in a company.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe talk will also cover the importance of interview preparation, listening carefully to questions posed in an interview and tailoring answers to match the employer\u2019s corporate culture while remaining true to yourself. We also encourage delegates not to be afraid to ask questions and seek clarity to ensure that they are conveying the best, most relevant information in their interview,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

\u201cA wide range of subject matter relating to seeking employment and optimum career planning will be covered by our recruitment experts. The overall message we hope to impress on delegates to the RMA Career Day is that each of us is an ambassador for our own future. We therefore bear the responsibility of presenting the best of ourselves, with confidence tempered by humility,\u201d Mcilongo concluded.<\/p>\n

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