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It will take a long time to get to the 'plateau' stage, where there is stability and the job industry is able to serve the demand. This, as we all know, is a big topic across all races and faces in South Africa, old or young. The subject revolves each time and everyone has a take on it. Here is my take, tailored for the job seeker.
There are vast industries that we can work in, and believe me, there are students who do not stress about finding a job when they complete their studies. There are industries that are not popular, like teaching and boiler operating. And then those that make waves everywhere like PR, Sports Management and HR.
I recently went through a vast number of CV's for a temporary post and- my goodness- the number of CV's that rolled in where beyond my imagination. 'Are these all the people who studied to work in this or are these just job seekers, looking to hold onto anything they can get?' I asked myself, and the answer is that, they are both- looking and qualified.
There is really nothing to like about receiving all sorts of CV's and there is nothing worse than seeking a job and being denied it based solely on the words you used or omitted on your CV.
NOTE: Now you realise how important a CV is, even the naming of your CV. Is it saved and sent to me as 'Job Seeker' or as 'Katlego Ledimo's CV 2013'? Think about it...
Please take these tips on and apply them next time you decide to apply for a job. Note that the industry you are applying into has hundreds of other applicants (unless you are in the maritime industry or artisan industry). And that post you 'saw first' was seen by hundreds of others at the very same time and they did the very same thing as you: clicked apply.
So how do you stand out? Put an effort!
And how do you get the interview?
It is a tough time for everyone, from business owners to employees, we cannot afford to be mediocre anymore, we need to raise the bar, prove why we need a mark in the industry, and make-it-happen!