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What sets them apart? CAREER UPDATE shares stories of graduates who have landed their first job. We tracked them to find out what they did during their job search and share the “beyond the box” and remarkable efforts that gave them an edge over their peers.
Wandile Mhlanga B Com Honours in Finance, 2019 Client Service Consultant, Sanlam Collective Investments My involvement in co-curricular activities throughout my studies, maintaining a consistent academic record and managing my time well impressed recruiters. My activities included leadership at residence and SCO, as a PF, a tutor, and SRC member; ABSA scholarship and internship. I made extensive use of UWC Careers Service.
Hussain Parker B Com, Marketing and Information Systems, 2018 Security Analyst, Sanlam Personal Finance I prepared immediately and thoroughly for each interview on being invited; did extensive company research to generate relevant questions for the interviewer; dressed formally for interviews; remained calm and answered questions appropriately, and asked if I didn’t understand a question.
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