Hi guys,

Hope you had a good weekend – apologies this is coming late, as it should have been published on Friday but I spent a good chunk of the day interviewing a senior HR executive with a multinational organisation – I will be publishing the interview this Friday so please subscribe to the website (www.skillsonthehouse.com) to get the interview directly to your inbox. It was veryyyyyyyy JUICY because she provided some INSIDER GIST on the whole employment process, how to use LinkedIn to find job opportunities, how to negotiate your salary / pay package as a graduate and so much MORE so please watch out for the post on Friday.

Anyway, today’s topic is focused on the danger of staying idle while searching for a job, and what you really ought to be doing while job hunting. It appears that a lot of young job seekers do not really understand the dynamics of the job market, and the importance of not staying idle while searching for a job - I can’t stress this enough.

If you find yourself in a situation where you are out of a job, there are things you should do to build your profile and develop your skills while you continue to apply and interview for full time roles.

I discuss this in the below video, and I really hope you enjoy it. Please leave your comments or questions on the topic as I really love to hear your thoughts / opinion.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alCFfSpNUyI&feature=youtu.be

u are doing a good job , pls keep it up.

Thank you very much

JERRYNIL:
u are doing a good job , pls keep it up.

I really don't wanna get employed by someone op. i'd rather work hard to employ myself and others. nevertheless your piece is valuable. thank you.

Hi @ril19, yes I understand that definitely not everyone wants to get into paid employment (just as not everyone can be an entrepreneur) - it really depends on what you want for yourself. For me personally, I started working quite early and I've learnt soo much and built a fantastic network in the process so that when I go out on my own, I'll feel well equipped. Thanks for watching the video

ril19:
I really don't wanna get employed by someone op. i'd rather work hard to employ myself and others. nevertheless your piece is valuable. thank you.

One advice. Post the interview transcript. Not everyone will watch the video with slow Internet.

Alright @cedaraustine, I will do so. Thanks.

cedaraustine:
One advice. Post the interview transcript. Not everyone will watch the video with slow Internet.

Here is the transcript for people who are unable to watch the video:

http://skillsonthehouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Skills-On-The-House-Why-you-should-never-stay-idle-while-job-hunting.pdf

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Nice one. Keep it up

Thanks @Wendyslim

Wendyslim:
Nice one. Keep it up

Very very nice and educating.

Thanks @afrokid, glad you liked it

afrokid:
Very very nice and educating.