A Twitter roundup of the best job advice tweets from @JobAdviceSA. Covering frequently asked questions related to finding work, cv's(resumes) & interviews.

1. @JOBADVICESA
TWITTER ROUNDUP
Covering: How to find
work, CV’s and
Interviews
Compiled by www.joblife.co.za

2. HOW TO SEARCH
FOR WORK
Here are some tips on the best
ways to find work.
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3. HOW CAN ONE SEARCH FOR
JOBS ONLINE?
@JOBLifeZA
A3: Use LinkedIn. A
lot. Spending as much
time as you can on
LinkedIn. Reach out to
personal contacts on
social media
platforms. Be clear on
what type of job you're
looking for. Job
boards and job listing
websites.
#JobAdviceSA
@Van_Raath
I have had good
success searching for
jobs online on
@LinkedIn They have
some good things on
offer, worldwide
#JobAdviceSA
@TheDylanGraham
A3)Via the many well
known/trusted job
sites -
Jobvine,Career24,Ind
eed,Career
Portal.LinkedIn of
course has plenty of
jobs posted that one
can browse
through.Its always
best to search sites
that are well known
and don't ask for any
sort of fee to join
#JobAdviceSA
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4. HOW DOES ONE PREVENT
GETTING SCAMMED
THROUGH FAKE JOB POSTS?
@TBS_Corp
A. 2 First you need to check the company's
website and online (social media) posts to see if
there is anyone there. Also visit your Linked In to
see if there is anyone from that company who is
on it. H. R and Finance or interns should be there
#JobAdviceSA
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5. WHAT SHOULD ONE DO
BEFORE SEARCHING FOR
JOBS?
@JOBlifeZA
A2: Update your CV,
update and clean up all
social media accounts.
Narrow your search in
line with your career
path, i.e. don't apply for
every job under the
sun. #JobAdviceSA
@Van_Raath
I always get people to
check that their
LinekdIn accounts
match their CVs... This
is very important!
#JobAdviceSA
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6. ABOUT YOUR CV
How to whip your CV into tip top
shape.
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7. ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED
YOUR CV, WHAT SHOULD
YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
@kakesBaloyi
A3: Spell check, grammar
check. Have a list of
companies that you would
like to apply to and
forward them your CV.
Make sure you have a
cover letter. Do not forget
to register your CV on
career platforms.
#JobAdviceSA
@JOBlifeZa
A3: Don't just send out
your CV blindly and hope
for a miracle. Do your
research, create a
focused strategy to find
the most suitable job,
build a network, nurture
relationships, strive to
stand out above all the
other CVs in the pile.
#JobAdviceSA
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8. SHOULD YOU INCLUDE A PHOTO
ON YOUR CV AND WHAT ARE THE
PROS AND CONS OF THIS?
@kakesBaloyi
A2: #JobAdviceSA
some clients believe
that if a candidate is
well presented, well
spoken and beautiful;
the candidate will be
able to attract clients.
Some companies will
request that the
Recruitment agency
only look for beautiful
people even if they do
not meet the job
criteria.
@JOBlifeZa
A2: There's no
problem in including a
photograph, but only
do so if it is
professional and well-
shot. No cropped
photographs from
birthday parties. A
bad photo can ruin
your chances of even
being considered.
#JobAdviceSA
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@SciStaff_SA
There is a stigma
around concerning
looks I agree with you,
however, the well-
respected companies
do know that only a
pretty face might get
you through the door
but it is the skills and
knowledge that
makes the sale BUT
being well presented
is a major deal
#JobAdviceSA

9. WHAT ARE THE KEY THINGS
YOUR CV MUST HAVE TO
GUARANTEE YOU STAND OUT?
@JOBlifeZa
A1: As simple as it may
sound: no spelling and
grammar errors. Also:
clear personal,
education, and work
history. Make sure
that anyone can read
your CV and clearly
understand your skills
and qualifications,
without having to
decipher confusion in
your CV.
#JobAdviceSA
@kakesBaloyi
A1: #JobAdviceSA it
depends on the
industry. If you are in
the creative industry,
the candidates CV
should stand out and
they should illustrate
their profile. In other
industries, the CV
should be neatly
structured not more
than 5pages.
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@YConnect_biz
#JobAdviceSA
Question 1 1. Your
summary profile: why
should they hire you,
what is your Unique
selling point? 2. Your
job history: what have
you done, and what
key achievements do
you have per position.
3. A Skills index -what
skills can you
demonstrate. Give
them the high-level.

10. IF YOU HAVE NO WORK
EXPERIENCE, WHAT INFORMATION
SHOULD YOU INCLUDE ON YOUR CV?
@TimJBarry
A3. Have you
volunteered for any
organisation, are you
a member of a church
group, sports team or
other social
organisation? Put
these on your CV as
they may show
experience and skills
that are relevant to
the job that you are
applying for
#JobAdviceSA
@SurenOUTSura
nce
A3: Learning Styles
for learning new
tasks, personal
interests & hobbies,
community &
volunteer work etc. In
an SA context family
context (eg helped
raise my younger
siblings while single
parent worked)
academic & sports
awards &
achievements
#JobAdviceSA
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@JOBlifeZa
A3: Include
information about
where you have
studied - even a non-
certified short course.
Include your volunteer
work. Be creative and
tell a compelling
story. #JobAdviceSA

11. WHO SHOULD YOU USE AS A
REFERENCE IF YOU HAVE NEVER
WORKED? CAN ONE USE A
RELATIVE?
@kakesBaloyi
A1: #JobAdviceSA candidates
can include a mentor, lecturer
or educator, someone you
have volunteered with. I
personal would not include in
family members that I have
worked for.
@JOBlifeZa
A1: Good references are
people who can vouch for
your expertise and work ethic
- even in a volunteer and
internship capacity. Steer
clear of family references
unless there is a clear
professional relationship -
like a weekend job at your
uncle's store. #JobAdviceSA
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12. THE INTERVIEW
Let’s calm those nerves, shall we?
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13. HOW SHOULD YOU DESCRIBE
YOURSELF IN AN INTERVIEW?
@Van_Raath
I think it is also good
to describe yourself
as a 'constant student
of the world' - you can
explain this as you
being someone who is
curious about the
world around us and
always waiting to
keep up with industry
trends #JobAdviceSA
@kakesBaloyi
A1: #JobAdviceSA
Practice your
response but make
sure it comes
naturally. I would
describe who I am; for
example: my qualities
as an individual; my
personalitie;
leadership skills;
charity work.
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@JOBlifeZa
A1: Talk about
yourself in ways that
relate to work in
general, the job at
hand, your
experiences, and your
ambitions. Every
question in an
interview, even
personal ones, are
designed to
understand how to
stand out from other
candidates.

14. WHAT QUALITIES WILL MAKE YOU
STAND OUT IN AN INTERVIEW?
@Van_Raath
A person who starts
with a firm handshake
and looks me i the eye
is off to a great start
in an interview!
#JobAdviceSA
@kakesBaloyi
A3: #JobAdviceSA
Confidence - make
eye contact while you
answer; don’t be
afraid to smile while
talking. Express how
happy you are to be
considered for the
position. Point out -
how your skills would
benefit the company.
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@auqmy
The handshake is a
winner.
#JobAdviceSA

15. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO
PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW OR
ASSESSMENT?
@kakesBaloyi
A:4 #JobAdviceSA
Identify the skills,
interests and
experiences that the
organisation is
looking. Find out
about the people
who'll interview you.
Research the issues,
trends and
opportunities
affecting the
organisation. Prepare
answers to common
interview questions.
@YConnect_biz
A4: Look at the job
profile and see what
skills are needed.
Would they be able to
make you write a test
to check those levels,
or do a role-play?
Some companies
even want you to set
appointments, send
calendar invites or
write a program or sell
something.
#JobAdviceSA
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@Van_Raath
Always make sure you
get a good night's
sleep the night before
so you are fresh and
clear minded
#JobAdviceSA

16. ALWAYS HAVE QUESTIONS READY
FOR THE INTERVIEW. WHAT
QUESTIONS CAN YOU ASK?
@TheDylanGraha
m
You could ask about
the company
culture,the type of
environment or
atmosphere in which
you could potentially
be employed in,but as
above don't ask about
benefits or salaries it
doesn't really give off
a good 1st impression
#JobadviceSA
@JOBlifeZa
A4: Smart questions:
What will be required
of me on a daily,
weekly, and monthly
basis. How will my
performance be
measured? What
scope is there for
learning and
development in my
role? Is there a career
roadmap available?
#JobAdviceSA
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@Van_Raath
I would not ask about
slary or benefits or if
you can work from
home!! Try and find
this all out before the
interview from the
Recruiter or from
people who you know
work at the company
#JobAdviceSA

17. THANKS!
Any questions?
Find us at:
@joblifeza
www.joblife.co.za
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18. CREDITS
Special thanks to all those that contributed their knowledge:
▹ @JobAdviceSA
▹ @Van_Raath
▹ @kakesBaloyi
▹ @auqmy
▹ @YConnect_biz
▹ @SurenOutSurance
▹ @TimJBarry
▹ @SciStaff_SA
▹ @TBS_Corp
▹ @TheDylanGraham
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