Youth learn what employers are looking for
Duduza - "A good CV acts as a spokesman for a person who is looking for employment," says Bella Mashishi, a career counsellor from the Department of Labour.
Mashishi was addressing more than 50 young people who filled the auditorium at the Duduza Customer Care Centre during the Job Preparedness Workshop held on Tuesday.
She says while some young people have university qualifications, they are unemployed because of the way they compile their CVs.
Mashishi advised young people to seek assistance on how to write appealing CVs and to prepare for job interviews.
Khosi Fakude, the workshop organiser from the Duduza Customer Care Centre, says the workshop, which was attended by representatives from different companies and government departments, is aimed at ensuring young people receive information on what employers are looking for.
She says the increasing number of matriculants and graduates in the township who are unemployed, is worrying.
“We also noticed the youth lack information on where and how to look for jobs,” says Fakude.
Duduza resident Tebogo Matjie (26), who is a motivational speaker and writer, encouraged the youth to work hard to build their future.
He says they must not allow their circumstances or poor backgrounds to stand in their way of success.
“I was raised by a poor and single parent, but today I am a writer who is about to publish his own motivational book,” says Matjie.
He challenged the youth to strive to make a positive change in their lives despite the challenges they are faced with.
To those who struggle to get jobs and financial support, Matjie says they must not stop knocking on different government and private sector doors until they achieve their dreams.
“Success and a better life come to those who work hard and who don’t give up until they get what they want,” he concludes.
