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Hey Fam! Welcome to the Employment Wednesdays Family.
You may be wondering how Employment Wednesdays came to life, before I give you the tea, let me take you to the Bible scripture "My People Perish because of the lack of knowledge" Hosea 4:6
Yes, you guessed it, I almost perished my career before it even started because of the lack of knowledge. When I enrolled for my LLB, I thought that all I needed to do was graduate in order to be a lawyer ( I didn't know what that meant, like many other people I reduced the profession to just being an attorney or advocacy). Little did I know that there was more I could do with my law degree. In my third year I got a rude awakening that if I wanted to be a "real lawyer" I needed to serve articles. To my shock a number of desirable law firms had already recruited candidate attorneys two years in advance. So this meant I would be at a disadvantage, in that I'm likely to be unemployed after graduating and should i find a law firm to serve my articles i can't be picky or i would have to wait for two years to be signed by a desirable law firm. And this all happened because of the lack of knowledge regarding my career choice.
Just like I had anticipated after I graduated, I was unemployed, and I opted to enrol for my LLM in banking law to keep myself busy, and skillful while I searched for articles. I thought to myself what happens to an average young person in South Africa who doesn't have the luxury of getting another qualification or keeping busy while they wait to secure their desired job. They end up being part of the high stats of the unemployment rate or even turning to bad means to support themselves and their families. One of the major contributors of unemployment is lack of knowledge on career choices that are conducive for financial stability and personal growth. Employment Wednesdays came to life to serve as the bridge between a layman and access to job opportunities.
In 2023 received an award from Mail & Gurdian as a powerful networking woman making impact through Employment Wednesdays.
I hope this platform is the assurance you need that you will get the job at the right company (or even create jobs).
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In this week's episode, we are in conversation with Zolile Shude, an LLB graduate from the University of KwaZulu Natal. Currently serving as a clerk to one of the constitutional court judges.Key Lessons -God always has a master plan.Doing something twice doesn't render you a failure, but a person who believes in themselves enough to give themselves another shot.Being the best at anything does not exempt you from trials, tests, and repetition.Apply for bursaries as early as grade 11.There is no noble cause than to stand up for the poor and make South Africa a better place.Law requires more than just being smart.Read!#lawwithoutboarders #lawresearcher #employmentwednesdays #careers #law #lawyer #lawclerk #lawstudent #constitutionalcourt #podcast
In this week's episode we are in conversation with Bongani Baloyi, a videographer and digital entrepreneur. In this episode he takes us through how he moved from being a university dropout to being one of the best digital creatives. Key lessons - University dismentles the idea that we are the best, because you meet more brilliant people, which can either demoralize or encourage you.Computer literacy is still at a decline for previously disadvantaged groups.Its okay to fail, Its a learning curve.Curiosity will lead you to your wildest dreams and accomplishments.Passion and ability are different aspects. Just cause you can, it doesn't mean you have to do it.There is power in collaboration.Authenticity and humility keeps your longevity in the creative industry.Brands are managed by real people, be mindful what you put out there, social media never forgets.#podcast #employmentwednesdays #creative #videography
In this week's episode we are in conversation with Eulenda Lebese Cussons, a cum laude LLB graduate from UNISA, Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary. In this episode we take a look into her career journey. Key lessons -Stand up for yourself were it matters.Find a gap, close it by doing what everyone else does not want to do. Your environment can either slow down your productivity or enhance it. You are the magic, you are the engine that keeps the car moving. Have something to offer, there has to be merits, give the opportunity something to work with. Happy Employment Wednesday! #careers #law #conveyancing #propertylawyer #employmentwednesdays #lawwithoutboarders
In this week's episode we are in conversation with Siphokazi Mbandlwa a BA graduate Majoring in Arts and Organizational Psychology from Wits. Currently works as Social Media Manager.Key Lessons -Careers are evolving.Read your university/college prospectus.Do more in university, participate in extracurricular activities. Use your energy when you still have it.Ask for help, reach out to people who have access to an opportunity you like to take on.Do your research, know the company you are pitching too.There is No shame in going back home to regroup and come back.Use Google!!Don't be afraid of change.Stay Prayed Up!Full video on youtube Happy Employment Wednesday!#podcast #socialmedia #employmentwednesdays
In this week's episode we are in conversation with Palesa Marobe, an admitted attorney, specialising in general litigation.Key Lessons -Its okay not know, but acknowledge when you dont know and ask for help when necessary.Get involved in university, it helps in future. Nothing can prepare you for articles.Principals and candidate attorneys need to give each other Grace because everyone is just trying to survive.The power of flowing and being adaptable.Growing with a Law firm.Be teachable!Protect your mental health.Happy Employment Wednesday!A bumpy start doesnt always mean a bumpy end, how we start is not how we finish. #podcast #employmentwednesdays #law #viralvideo
In this week's episode, we are in conversation with Jenna Nkosi, Popularly known as Swazi the Makeup Artist. She is a project management graduate, self-taught makeup artist, and founder Swazi Makeup School.Key Lessons -Societal standards of beauty can be detrimental to one's self-esteem.Sometimes, it's not the concept that's challenging to grasp. it's the method of teaching that is challenging to understand. Before you give up, change the method of learning or teaching.Covid changed how we view careers.How we can use the power of social media to elevate our careers.Study to show yourself approved.Prioritise your resources according to your wildly important goals.Happy Employment Wednesday!#podcast #employmentwednesdays #mau #career #entrepreneurship #makeup #makeupartist #selftaught #makeuphacks
Nombuso Nomcebo Phiri, a BA International Relations graduate (UJ) LLB (UNISA) LLM Corporate candidate with business banking and finance experience and is currently serving her articles.Key Lessons -There is still a gap between previously disadvantaged groups and the middle class.Parents from 1st time graduate homes still need to be educated on how to best support their children who are pursuing tertiary studies.Failure is not the end, its an opportunity for rebirth.We dont always get what we want, lean in even when you are in uncomfortable circumstances.Our environment is imperative as it shapes who we become, be strict and careful about your environment.Take Internships and graduate programmes seriously, they open doors to your wildest dreams.Having genuine friends is imperative, bayalivala ihlazo lakho.Happy Employment Wednesday!#podcast #careers #CareerGrowth #careerdevelopment #CareerSuccess #internship #graduateprogram #graduates #BA #law #businessbanking #immigration #officer #HomeAffairs #employment #employmentwednesdays #LawWithoutBoarders #lawyer #trendingreelsvideo
In this week's episode we are In conversation with Nokuhle Kumalo CA(SA), graduate from the University of Capetown, Allan Gray Fellowship Alumnus. She takes through her career journey and what has constantly informed her choices.Key Lessons -1. Passion does not pay bills.2. South Africa is a beautiful country.3. When picking a career focus on employability, longevity & Salary in the future.4. Mistakes can be good Mistakes.5. Let's Go!!!! Just Do it!! You will figure it out on the way.6. Don't wait on people to create opportunities for you, create opportunities for yourself, tap into your creative abilities.7. Power of the brain.Secondment to the USA and Australia.Happy Employment Wednesday!Full video on youtube #career #passion #accounting #podcast #employmentwednesdays #utc
And WE ARE BACK WITH SEASON 2 of Employment Wednesdays Podcast!This week's episode focuses on most trending term in career development...."Pivoting".Key lessons-The meaning of Pivot.Losing your Job can workout for your greatest purpose and good.Resisting change is expensive, but EMBRACING is so rewarding.Not being retained as an associate is not the end of the world.#Podcast #Pivoting #viral #change #employmentwednesdays #turningpoint
In this week's episode, We are sitted with a new host ?? And it's a season Finaleee 😭😭🥰🥰 It's been such a fulfilling journey. To all my guests, thank you for making season 1 possible.Lessons -You have to do what others are not willing to do to get the best out of everything.Articles are hard to find, but you will get them eventually, keep going.Dare to dream, chase the dream, catch it, and immerse yourself in the dream.Cry and rest as much as you need to.Happy Employment Wednesday!!Happy Season Finale.Love & Light
In this week's episode, we are in conversation with Bohlale Paile who holds a degree in human resource and psychology, with over 10 years experience in the corporate space specialising in young talent acquisition. She is founder of Get Corporate Ready, a platform that focuses on work readiness, career coaching, development and mentorship.Key lessons - A general Bcom degree is a good degree if you not sure where you would like to be as it allows you to have various options.Psychometric test are a good aid to helping you pick a possible career path.Don't take every offer that comes. Be assertive and decisive with your career.Rejection is not the end, its a reminder that you can go improve and do better.Build genuine relationships in your industry, remember your network is your networth.Networking is not about how much you can speak or speak about yourself it's more about being personable.Learn to read the room, it's good manners.Go the extra mile.Trust in yourself & Be Daring.
In this week's episode we are In conversation with Tendani Mutshembele, an LLB (university of Limpopo) and PGD in labour laws (UJ). She is currently an Employee Relations Advisor in the Motor and fuel industry. Key lessons -Know your rights and enforce them.Our experiences change how we show up, always embrace the experience and heal fully from it before moving on. Support is not limited to financial support, emotional support is equally important. Find your love, maximize in it and diversify.We don't all need to be admitted attorney, the law degree still one of the most valuable degree.Employee Relations Advisor requirements.Failure is not the end, its actually the beginning.Is the legal profession being gate kept? Yes...No..You are capable!!Happy Employment Wednesday!
In this week's episode I am in conversation with Portia and we are discussing what makes a good working environment.Our thoughts -1. A work environment with an open door policy. Wherein if one is unsure they can always ask, learn and progress.2. An environment where everyone has emotional intelligence. The conflicts are never personal but strictly work.3. Constructive criticism, that makes you feel led, directed, guided and never little, disrespected and not enough.4. Leadership that gives grace, allows you to make mistakes and is considerate.5. Pays its employees well. 6. Has a coffee station, gives useful free bees🤣🤣7. A work environment that is a catalyst for one's personal and career growth.According to you what makes a healthy work environment ?#careers #corporate #viral #healthy #workenvironment #companyculture #workplacewellness #mentalhealth #paywell #salary #toxicworkplace #quotes
In this week's episode we are in conversation with Katleho Mohlokoane, an LLB graduate from the university of Johannesburg, current LLM in commercial law candidate. Katleho currently works as Governance and Compliance at one of the big 4 accounting firms.Key Lessons -There is a reward for hard work.You can draw lessons from every experience.You can pivot at any point of your career. Dare to utilize your potential to the fullest.Start applying for your articles as early as second year.A horrible experience with a module,exam, or job shouldn't be a defining poi#nt of your career. Give opportunities a fair chance. What was terrible in high school/university may be the best experience in practice or professional space.Articles teach you humility because you constantly need to ask, give, and take.It's never over until it's over.Always negotiate your salary. Don't just settle.Don't Jump stages, saw, position yourself so that when it's time to get to where you are going, you are ready.HAPPY Employment Wednesday#law #compliance #career #podcast #employmentwednesdays #lawwithoutboarders
In this week's episode, we are in conversation with Promise Makunyane, a graduate of the University of South Africa. Amongst other certifications, she holds a national diploma in public relations management. She is currently employed as an influencer campaign coordinator. Promise is also a thriving entrepreneur, running an errands and concierge business, and she is the founder of the Own Narrative Podcast.Key Lessons -It's okay not aspiring to be a boss.Maximise on Internships they birth concrete career options. Sometimes, don't chase. Just show up as who you are, and all things will align. Title does not equate salary increases. It's okay not to aspire to be a career baddie/boss. Unisa is not just for adults. It accommodates young people too. You will look back and realize that "nothing is nothing" Always be yourself!Happy Employment Wednesdays!
In this week's episode we are in conversation with Katleho Letsiri, an LLB, LLM in labour law (cum laude) graduate who is currently a PhD candidate. She is currently a Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg in the faculty of Practical Business Law. In this episode she takes us through the requirements and journey of becoming a Lecturer.Key Lessons -Apply for busaries as early as possible.Your dream doesn't have to be driven by a deep reason, it could be as simple as " i like it".No man is an island, "umuntu ungumuntu ngabantu". Lecturing isn't a retirement plan, there is room for young to explore and succeed in it.It's imperative to protect the integrity of our education system.If you want to be great what you do, be willing to intergret your personality and character into it.Happy Employment Wednesday!
In this week's episode of Employment Wednesdays we are in conversation with Oyena Dyasi an Accounting graduate from the University of Johannesburg who is currently a CA(SA) Senior Trainee Accountant specialising within the Financial Services Industry. She is the Founder and Director of the Young Professionals Hub, a dynamic network dedicated to equipping young professionals across various disciplines with the tools and knowledge needed to build thriving careers. She takes through her career journey and how she handled failing her CTA and pushing herself to still thrive in her career.Key lessons -Young people need to be given access to spaces that position them for leadership.Set professional boundaries, but always ensure that you deliver what is expected of you.Don't accept offers simply because they seem similar to what you desire, always ensure that your yes is in alignment with your goals.Always ensure that you are chasing what you really want and not what other people want.CTA is tough but you can pass it. Do it until you get it right.Volunteer, and get comfortable saying no.Happy Employment Wednesday!
In this week's episode of Employment Wednesdays we are in conversation with Rotondwa Mukwevho, an admitted attorney of the high court, former director of a law and food enthusiast.She takes us through her career journey, university choices, starting a law firm because of stresses of life and having to close it as she found light.Key lessons -An end is actually a beginning of a new hope and possibilities.Women are still objectified and discriminated because of how they look.Human rights in south africa are not fully realise for all, there are still so many people without access to shelter, water, education and other basic needs.Being able to connect with different types human beings is a super power.Look after your mental health and yourself, no amount of money can buy you your initial state of being.Have honest conversations with yourself about what you want, how best you can get there, don't to stay where you are because everybody thinks that's where you should be.Happy Employment Wednesday!
In this week's episode we are in conversation with Sibu Mpanza. A creative genius who found himself having to drop out of university to persue his creativity. In this episode he takes us through various career paths he has taken and continues to take. He further takes us through how he navigates big and small changes which take place in his lifeKey lessons -Change is an evitable part of our live and we get to decide whether we benefit from it or not.Free education is not yet a complete reality in South Africa, apply for as much busaries as you can.Being a bad student in class, does not disqualify you from the possibility of being a creative or being a great proffesional.Studying and working at the same time is not for everyone.Take risks, as much as you can, they become more terrifying as we grow older.Therapy and counselling in all forms are important for personal growth and development. You can change careers as much as you need to no 1 is counting.Try, knock, ask , and fail knowing you gave it a shot.Happy Employment Wednesday!
In this week's episode we are In conversation with Ndanganeni Matsheketsheke a non practicing attorney, LLM in labour law. She is currently a Compliance officer in the Betting industry. Ndanga takes us through her career journey and how failure landed her into the legal profession.Key takeaways - Support and tools to transition from high school and university are important for one's wholistic career development. We need to divert from traditional ways of applying for jobs and be creative, go into the dms if necessary. Failure is part of the journey which may lead to your biggest break. Passion does push you a step ahead in your career, because it helps you withstand the pressure that comes with career. No matter how great the environment is, if you are misaligned there will always be discomfort. Happy Employment Wednesday!
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