Dear WCEC Members,
I hope you are all doing well.
The last time I wrote to this cohort on a serious matter was the previous year.
Two things I want to cover tonight.
- Never underestimate some careers. I am busy with a tenant application, and I cannot believe that positions like waitress can generate extra income, as much as R10K per month. You know, I wanted to be a waiter when I was in high school, and enterprises like Spur never gave me that opportunity. I am considering going this route and generating extra income for myself, and I think I will be very good at it. Thinking aloud…
- The second item I want to cover is what not to do in an online interview. Recently I was asked to be a panel member, and I was shocked by the quality of the candidates. Here are some pointers that I observed:
- Be on time for the online meeting and consider the connection and disruption. So, have a backup plan! For example, install MS Teams, Zoom, or any other online tool on your cell phone and laptop.
- Make sure your devices are fully charged and plugged in during the interview;
- Please answer the question and keep it simple. Long answers won’t help you!
- Do a vocal warm-up 15 minutes before the interview. These could include body, breath and diaphragm exercises or tongue twisters. All this is being done to avoid “ja”, “mmm”, wrong face expressions or mouth expressions – happy to share more on this…
- Check if your audio is clear and loud enough, and ensure that your connectivity (bandwidth) will last you for the entire interview.
- Stress triggers are becoming a common question…how do you manage stress?
Warm regards,
Wonga Ntshinga,
Founder - Wowos Club
Website: www.wowosclub.org
E-mail: founder@wowosclub.org
Twitter: @ClubWowos Instagram: Wowos_Club