A local youth employment expert has some advice for desperate applicants.A local CEO's refusal to consider a job application sent by a prospective candidate's mother has sparked a furious debate about job-seeking etiquette - but also about the constraints young people face in South Africa.
Others came to his defence, saying that the prospective employee lacked initiative. One described it as a"red flag". In an interview with News24, Sharman defended his tweet, saying that it was taken out of context.He also describes himself as an"advocate for excellence" and that South Africans are accustomed to mediocrity, particularly from its politicians.
In a country with such insane amounts of unemployment, you *have to* stand out. A CV isn't a differentiator. The thing most people are missing in my earlier tweet is that companies care more about stuff other than credentials and theory. People hire people, not paper.However, Sharman said that there was no indication that this specific candidate was struggling.
_Business 1300 likes is hardly earth shattering.. Like millions of others I've never heard of those brands either.. Maybe they better off having their apps rejected
_Business Reality of job application is that”Who do you know?. For you to get that job…That is the only qualification and experience you need to get the job…
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