21/10/2024
It's a beautiful Monday morning, but let's throw back to two Saturdays ago at the Career Conversations with Godson Iyk event.
The brought Vera Sablah of to the stage, and she left us speechless.
She spoke straight from the heart, and the rawness of her journey was nothing short of inspiring! Here are some takeaways from her session.
On Employability Skills:
It's not just about the technical skills! Can you communicate effectively? Show up on time? Be a team player? Soft skills are critical in the real world and almost not taught in school you have to learn them yourself.
On Personal Branding:
Your brand is who you are, what you do, and who people think you are when you're not in the room. Everything including your speech, your actions, your wardrobe—reflects the company you represent. And here’s the interesting part: your social media presence matters! Employers are looking at your posts, your comments, and even who you follow. Keep it relevant.
On Securing the Job, Vera gave us the blueprint
Understand market trends
Sharpen your soft skills
Have a need-to-learn mindset
It hit hard when she told the audience to master cross-cultural communication, forget chasing money and focus on hard work as hardwork won't kill you. 😃
On Preparing for Interviews:
Nail your CV. Research the company. Dress like you mean it—NO slippers or Lacoste! Sell yourself, but don’t lie. Ask questions—engage the panel. You’re more than just your résumé; you’re a brand. Own it.
Vera was all. She poured her hearts and and she really spoke Unfiltered like a boss,
