Faithfull and trustworthy

       Many of the C.V's we receive begin something like this:

  

• An effective and highly motivated individual with over ten years experience and dependable knowledge
• Has high personal standard of honesty and lives by organizational high standard. Personal life consistent with working life.
• A team player and a leader who thrives to play a pivotal role in organizational growth through a combination of excellence, teamwork, integrity and loyalty.
• Relationship builder and team player, with energy, drive and commitment;
     
  Wow who would'nt want to employ someone who has all of these attributes! Unfortunately many people just copy these attributes off someone else s  C.V. without even taking time to think about what they are really saying about themselves.  To them it's just a marketing tool, something to make their CV look good and help them clinch that desired job.
  
  
  Unfortunately there are employees who when they have clinched that job become the opposite of what they claimed to be on their C.V.   Suddenly they start getting to work fifteen minutes late or take longer lunch breaks than allocated and yet they stated that they were reliable.
  
  
  Some employees spend valuable work hours on Facebook, Skype, Twitter, or mobile phones having fun.  There is nothing wrong with these networking sites but there is a time and place for everything and work is not one of those places. On your C.V. you claimed that you are honest but later prove to be a thief by stealing this time from your employer.  Remember that time is money and spending time on networking sites is not on your job description.
  
  
  It would be interesting if interviewers could begin their interviews by asking the interviewee  questions like "You have said on your C.V. that you are trustworthy, hardworking, faithful, honest.  Could you please give us examples of incidences where you have demonstrated these attributes."  You will be surprised that all you get is a lot of stutters.
  
  
  One Pastor gave the definition of two words "Faithfulness" and "Trustworthiness" as follows:
  
  
  Faithfulness is  demonstrating loyalty by commitment and allegiance to those you serve both in good times and bad.  The opposite is unfaithfulness. 
  
  
  Trustworthiness is living your life in such a way that others cannot doubt your faithfulness.
  
  
  What i am trying to do is to get you to think  about the various words like effective,dependable,honest,team player,excellence,integrity,loyalty,commitment, trustworthy, faithful and other descriptive words like them and what they actually mean.  Do they describe you? Think about that before you write them down on your C.V and misrepresent yourself to your prospective employer.  If the words do not describe who you are at present then begin to work at developing those attributes you desire in your life.  You can become all these things and thereby become a more productive member of society and add value to the organisation you work for and build a good reputation for yourself.  One day if you ever start your own business these qualities would have already been instilled in you and you will start your business on a strong foundation.
  
  
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NEW JOBS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Happy New Year.  Hope 2011 will be a great year for you.

Here are just a few new jobs that you may be suitable for:

• PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

This position requires an individual who has had extensive experience in a corporate environment. Experience in the following is a must:

Organisation of press conferences, open days as well as stakeholder meetings.  The compilation and editing of inhouse magazines and brochures.  Management of the company website, planning fund raising activities. Ability to manage crisis situation via the media.

A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar job is a requirement as well as a degree in Mass Communication or equivalent.

• HEAD OF MARKETING

Minimum of Ten Years experience preferably in telecommunications. A first degree and  a post graduate degree would be an added advantage. When you send your C.V. please ensure that it really markets your achievements.

• SERVICE CONSULTANT - (Eastern Highlands)

If you love working with people, are really good at customer care and are a pro in sales then this is the job for you. This is a chance to work with the leading ICT and Telecoms organization. You have to have really good O' & A' Level results. Remember to list your subjects and your results on your CV. A diploma in Sales & Marketing or ICT or Telecoms and a minimum of two years experience will clinch the job for you. At least one year working experience in ICT or telecoms will be an added advantage.

Did you Know...

Did you know that the word salary comes from the word 'salarium' which is Latin for salt?

During the time of the Roman Empire it is believed that Roman Soldiers were paid partly in salt.

Salt was a precious and expensive commodity because of it's ability to preserve food. (There were no fridges in those days).  Because food could now be preserved using salt it meant that people no longer just had to rely on seasonal foods..  It also meant that food could be transported over longer distances.

Trading in salt made traders rich.  Roman and Chinese rulers levied taxes on salt.  When they needed to go to war they increased the taxes on salt to raise funds.  Venice fought and won a war with Genoa over salt.

Understanding the value of salt during this era helps us to understand what it meant to His disciples when Jesus said to them 'You are the salt of the earth' Mathew 5:13.  They were valuable and were to preserve the world around them from moral decay.

Today salt is universally available and relatively cheap and often iodized.

So are you worth your salt?

*Information source: Wikipedia


Have a merry Christmas and a very  happy new year!

Compliance Officer

Are you a Lawyer with a minimum of three years experience in corporate legal work?  A vacancy has arisen that will take you to the next level in your career.

The successful candidate must have a good working knowledge of the prevailing legal regulations and be able to act as a contact person between the company and regulators.

If you believe that this is the job for you please forward your C.V.

Chief Financial Officer

Our client is looking for someone who has had at least 10 years experience in a similar role. The suitable candidate must be a chartered Accountant or at least have a Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or business.
Duties will also include company secretarial assignments.

If you are interested in this vacancy please email your CV.  Also view some of the other vacancies we have had in the last few months by scrolling below.

Fall inlove with your job!

I have noticed over the years as a careers consultant that people have a tendency to never be happy in their jobs.  Almost everyone I ask about how their job is will give me a long story about everything that is wrong with their company.  Very rarely (although there have been a few), will someone say I love my job and I love this company.

It makes me wonder where the real problem lies. Could it be that almost every company in Zim is failing to create a harmonious, encouraging and uplifting work environment or is it that over the years we have just gotten accustomed to complaining an never being satisfied?

It amazes me when I look at C.V.'s and I see that someone has had a different job every year of their working life.  Being classified as a job hopper is a real disadvantage.  When a prospective employer skims through your C.V. one of the things they want to see is how long your stayed in your previous jobs.  They want to know if they will get value from you in terms of years or if you will just use them as a training ground or a springboard to something else.

There are some employees who make it their personal responsibility to give new employees an unofficial induction.  What I mean is that new employees are told just how rotten the company is and how they will never last.  I always say new recruits should ask that person what they are still doing there.

We forget many times that these are the companies that put food on our tables, enable us to send our children to school and enjoy some of the luxuries that we become accustomed to.

Here are just a few tips that may help you to change your attitude and really start loving your job.

• There is a blessing in serving someone else s vision.

Think about someone that you admire.  Someone who has made it in the corporate world or has just been really succesful.  You look at that person and you would love to be just like them, to achieve the level of succes that they have.  More often than not that person that you admire started by working for somebody else.  Even Oprah Winfrey was an employee once upon a time.

Every company has a vision. Infact every company was started because someone had a vision of something they wanted to achieve.  You may say surely it was because they wanted to make money!  Of course people are in business to make money but more often than not the vision is a greater motivating factor.  Vision is what
keeps the company going and its what makes the company succeed.

So do you know what your company's vision is?  Get to know it and work as hard as you can to achieve that vision.

• Speak Well of your organisation.

This is a big one.  Many employees think of the organisation as the company brand but what actually makes up the organisation  are the people who work there.  So when you bad mouth your company you are actually bad mouthing yourself. Your words will create your reality so don't go out washing your dirty linen in public.

If you go for an interview and they ask you why you want to leave your current company and all your answer contains is how mean your current employers are I assure you that you will not get the job because the interviewer knows that if they employ you, you will be saying the same thing about them a few months down the line.

• Handle Challenges Positively

Get up in the morning and say "Today i am going to have a great day at work" even if you know that there will be some challenges.  Sometimes you may have a boss who seems to pick on you everyday.  I had a boss like that once.  I was working for an international company managing one of their divisions.  This boss was new and no matter what I did my work was never good enough.  he would find fault with everything I did.

I would go home many days miserable and dread coming to work the next morning.  One evening I just decided I had had enough and that I was going to talk to him.  The next day I asked him to come to the boardroom for a meeting with me.  I was able to explain to him exactly how I was feeling and how miserable he was making me. I was terrified as I spoke to him but surprisingly he listened and later explained that he thought that I was actually very competent and he was trying to push me to a higher level.  Thankfully his management style changed and we were able to work together.  If I had not spoken up i would have probably left the organisation and missed an opportunity of promotion which came to me the following year and also missed the opportunity to travel to exotic places like Hongkong & Seychelles.

Working for other people was thus a great platform for me and many times now as an entrepreneur I look back to those lessons both good and bad and they have really made me a better person.

• Make yourself indispensable to your company

If you were to resign from your job today would your employer beg you to stay or would he simply accept your letter and call the Career Consultant for a replacement.  It's important that you make yourself indispensable to your employer.  How do you do that?

- By carrying out your duties perfectly with little or no errors.
-By going the extra mile.  Your hard work will bring money into the company and ultimately into your pocket.
-By handling customers exceptionally well that they cant help commenting on your service and here I am talking about both external and internal customers.
- Be innovative.  What new ideas can you come up with that will enhance/improve working systems and thus enhance profits.

If you become an excellent employee, the minute you say to your boss "I am thinking of leaving" they will sit down with you and see how they can keep you, what incentives they can offer you because you have become an asset to the organisation.  In the end you may just decide to stay.  Basically what they are saying to you is "It will be very hard to replace you.  Please Stay!"

• What to do when you feel it's time to move on. 

Well there does come a time in everyone's life when they feel that they have reached the ceiling where they are and that they need new challenges. perhaps in a new organisation.  This however, should not be an overnight decision.  You should have a well thought out plan about what direction you want your career to take, what courses and seminars you will have to attend to achieve your goals.  Perhaps you want to start a business, what skills will you need to ensure that you are well equipped.

Talk about all the above with your superior.  Your superior is not just there to make sure you do your job well but also needs to be there to help you achieve your dreams.  It's not just about the company it's about you too. And many company's are proud to be able to say this young man or woman worked for us once and look at what they have now achieved.  That is a real testimony and truly a great sign of success.

When you do the above your superiors won't be shocked when you tell them about your plans to leave.  Also never just leave a resignation letter on your bosses desk.  Talk to your boss about your intention to resign and only hand them the letter after you have spoken to them.  And always be prepared to give them time to find a replacement, don't just leave them in the lurch.

So be happy at work, speak well of your organisation, handle challenges positively, and make yourself indispensable to the company.  Fall in love with your job and you will see yourself climb the corporate ladder faster than you ever thought possible.

New Job openings

•  RECEPTIONIST (Filled)

Diploma and excellent O' level results.  Minimum 2 years experience and good communication skills.

• LAB SCIENTIST (Filled)

 For a leading medical concern. The candidate who will be suitable for the job must be HBMLS qualified and have had practical experience in a similar position.

• HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE (Filled)

Based in the Manufacturing Industry this position requires a seasoned practitioner with a minimum of five years at senior level. An MBA or equivalent qualification is a must.

• HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
  

Degree/ Diploma in Human Resources. Business Administration or equivalent. Hands on experience with recruitment and selection as well as monthly payroll is a must. Strong administration skills are necessary as this is a busy position. The successful candidate will have strong people and communication skills.

• SERVICE & SALES CONSULTANT
  

If you love working with people, are really good at customer care and are a pro in sales then this is the job for you. This is a chance to work with the leading ICT and Telecoms organization. You have to have really good O' & A' Level results. Remember to list your subjects and your results on your CV. A diploma in Sales & Marketing or ICT or Telecoms and a minimum of two years experience will clinch the job for you. At least one year working experience in ICT or telecoms will be an added advantage.

• MARKETING EXECUTIVE

This is an exciting position that requires an individual who has strong experience in Marketing and Brand Management. The successful candidate must be able to develop marketing strategies that will encourage customer loyalty while at the same time championing internal marketing activities.

Qualifications: Good O' & A' level results, please remember to list subjects & results on your CV. Degree in Marketing or equivalent. An MBA will be a distinct advantage as will be an engineering qualification.

Experience: Five years experience and at least three years in corporate strategy planning.

ACCOUNT MANAGERS
We are still looking for Account Managers. Check the requirements on previous posts below.

WAREHOUSE MANAGER - This is an executive position. we are looking for someone with a degree who has had experience managing a large warehouse.