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Ayanda Mbatha worked as a mechanical engineer when the Covid pandemic reached South Africa. He lost his job and had to find a new job fast. During his job search, he refused to become the victim and decided that he would stop at nothing to find another job. His story is about incredible resilience and fascinating courage. Listen to this episode to find out the things he did to secure interviews and find a new job - things many of us would not have the courage to do and gained some publicity for it! He then used his experience to help others. Using his social media platform, he now connects employers with potential employees. As a walking billboard, his experience has inspired a case study about resilience written by Dr @Frank Magwegwe, Ph.D. from Gordon Institute of Business Science. He’s also an award-winning Innovator at the Raising Legends Awards for the #VideoInterviewCompetition initiative.

Timestamps

0:11 Meet our guest - Ayanda Mbatha

1:19 Show of Courage

5:13 The shock makes you stop thinking 

6:10 Dealing with emotions

8:35 Moms understand us even if we don’t understand ourselves. 

11:58 There are moments in your life when you get hit and need other people to pick you up.

13:10 Father’s support helped to kickstart life after college

16:05 Phase 1 - Working every day to find a new job

17:24 Phase 2 - A walking billboard

19.35 A smile is a signature - always keep it on

20:50 We often care what people think and we stop ourselves from doing stuff.

23:50 Stop at nothing to get the goal

25:25 Think creatively, don’t worry about what people think,

27:15 Use social media to your full advantage

27:50 Use video interviews 

30:50 Don’t go into victim mode

32:00 Use your experience to make a difference

33:15 Reach out to learn how to make job search easier

Resources:

#VideoInterviewCompetition initiative 

PODCAST WEBPAGE:

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Social media handles:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanda-moses-mbatha-experienced-mechanical-engineering-technologist

Case study: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/EEMCS-06-2021-0201/full/html

Email: ayandambatha2@gmail.com 

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Nerves and fear. These are the two things that will get in the way of your career success, especially when you’re invited to an interview or asked to give a presentation. In this podcast we hear from Jen T, founder of Be The Confident You, who has had personal experience with nerves, fear and debilitating anxiety.

In this podcast, JenT provides insider tips and techniques to put your best self forward, including:

• Positioning your camera for flattering angles
• The importance of lighting and positioning
• Standing versus sitting and grounding yourself
• Where to look to appear more engaged
• How to create a professional background
• How to eliminate negative self- talk
• Recognising your strengths
• Communicating clearly, tonality and voice projection
• Awareness of body language, movement and signals

Over the year, JenT has created successful programs such as the ABC to Confidence (a scientific and psychological way to tap into confidence) and the Video Conference Academy and also offers online group training, one-on-one coaching and industry specific training.

JenT has helped hundreds of individuals and business owners build their confidence and is on a mission to facilitate transformation in 10,000 people from the world. For more information visit Be The Confident You

I’m pleased to announce that my ‘How to Get a Graduate Job’ course is now LIVE! This step-by-step course is designed to take you by the hand and guide you through the tricky process of applying for and getting a graduate job. I’ve been working on it full time for the last 5 months, and it is packed chock full of everything that you need to do to get on a graduate scheme. In this episode I lift the lid on the course and show you exactly what you can expect from its 8 modules, containing 23 video tutorials, and over 14 hours of content. I go through those 8 modules in turn and also cover the exclusive bonuses worth over £300 that I’m giving away in the first week the course is on sale, and why you need to snap them up before the end of September. The only link to remember from the episode today is https://howtogetagraduatejob.com/

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Who the course is for, and who it is NOT for?
• What is included in the course?
• Why you need it if you are applying for a graduate scheme
• The £300+ of bonuses that come with the course if you buy it in the first week
• Why I’m so confident you will love it, that it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Hello and welcome to the 104^th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, the UK’s number 1 careers podcast. The days of popping your CV in the post to apply for a graduate job are long gong, which is why you need to make sure that your online application is absolutely top-notch. The industry average is that 75% of people fail at the online application stage! Let that sink in…75%. That is an awful lot of people who aren’t getting over the first hurdle in their application for a graduate job. And an awful lot of wasted time and energy. But today that is going to change, as we are going to go through 5 rules you need to follow to ensure that your online application for a graduate job isn’t wasted, and so that it gets you through to the next stage of the process. We cover why you need to pay particular attention to the job spec, and know exactly what each firm is looking for. We explore why your unique selling points are so crucial and how you can pick out what they might be. We delve into why tailoring your application is so important, and why you shouldn’t expect the online application process to be too easy. We finish by discussing why good spelling and grammar could be the difference between getting through to the next stage or getting your online application put in the proverbial bin. So sit back relax and have a listen safely in the knowledge that you can download a full transcript of the episode today over in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/onlineapplications.

Hello and welcome to the 101st episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, the UK's number 1 careers podcast. And I have a special episode for you today, with 2 big announcements. 1 relating to my upcoming course ‘How to Get a Graduate Job’, and one brilliant giveaway for you which I reveal at the end of the episode. In the show today I give you a sneak peek inside my upcoming course and give you a taste of what you can expect in each of the 8 modules. We cover why I’m releasing a course in the first place, and what the course involves. We explore each of the 8 modules in turn and why they will transform your job search and your life and will save you years of wasted applications. No matter where you are in your job search, if you have ever thought about getting help with your applications or not, this is an episode which you are not going to want to miss. Before we get started links and a full transcript from today can be found in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/episode101.

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• How to get your hands on the free guide ‘The 5 steps you must take before applying for graduate jobs’ by going to https://howtogetagraduatejob.com/
• What you can expect from the ‘How to Get a Graduate Job’ course
• Details of the 8 modules and what is included at each stage
• The goodies, bonuses and handouts, and why you need to sign up so that you can be one of the first to get the course
• Why I am developing the course and the years of work which have gone into it
• When the course will go live

A big hello, to a very special episode, a milestone which has been 2051 days in the making, welcome to episode 100 of the graduate job podcast! It’s taken me longer than I would have thought to get here, and I wasn’t sure if I would at some points, but here we are. Today I will explore some the key things I have learnt over the course of these nearly 6 years and 100 episodes, and how you can put that knowledge to use in your search for a graduate job. I will cover the importance of taking the leap and starting, and how that first step is the most important. I touch upon imposter syndrome, and why it’s something that everyone has and how it doesn’t go away. I talk about how people will always help if you ask them, and why when the going gets tough you need to stick with it. Crucially I talk about why you should always look to learn from the knowledge and mistakes of others, and why it is important to follow your passions. No matter where you are on your job search, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. As always a full transcript which you can handily download and all the links from today can be found in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/100.

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Why starting can be so difficult, but why it is so important
• What imposter syndrome is and why it is more prevalent than you think
• Why you need to be asking people for help as you look for a graduate job
• How perseverance and staying the course will be so vital as you look for a job
• Why smart job seekers look to utilise the knowledge of other people
• The importance of having a passion that gets you out of bed in the morning

Hello, and a very warm welcome to the 97th episode of the UK's number 1 careers podcast. I have a very special episode for you today, an episode which has been 9 months in the making. Back in September, a listener got in touch asking about my coaching services to help with his applications for graduate jobs, and I’m pleased that today 9 months later, he joins me on the show to discuss how he got on. It’s not too much of a spoiler to let you know that he did really well, getting 3 jobs offers in this time. We delve into his thoughts, reflections and advice as a graduate going through the different application processes. We cover the importance of focussing down and why it so crucial to ensure that your CV is perfect before you start applying for graduate jobs.  We talk about his experience with online tests, and why you are wasting your time if you don’t put energy into practising this vital step. We explore practical hints and tips for video interviews, and key mistakes to avoid, and Jean shares his feedback and advice from taking part in 4 graduate assessment centres, and in particular his insights into how to stand out in the group exercise at an assessment centre. We also delve into the benefits of getting outside help to assist you through the process, and why you definitely should think about investing in yourself. No matter where you are in your job search, just starting after graduation or one year in with lots of rejections under your belt, this is an episode you won't want to miss. As always you can find a full downloadable transcript and all the links from everything we discuss today at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/coachingsuccess.

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• A graduate’s perspective on going through the graduate job application process
• Why it is so crucial to ensure that your CV is perfect before you start applying
• Why you are wasting your time applying if you don’t focus on practising the online tests
• Practical hints and tips for video interviews, and key mistakes to avoid!
• Feedback and advice from taking part in 4 graduate assessment centres
• How to stand out in the group exercise at an assessment centre
• Why you should think about investing in yourself and getting some outside help.

Hello and welcome to the 96th episode of the UK’s number 1 careers podcast, and I’ve got a cracking show for you today. The graduate job recruitment process is always changing, and a big recent change has been in the exponential rise in the use of video interviews instead of telephone interviews. In this episode, I’m joined by digital interview guru Paul Bailo and we explore everything you need to do to impress in a video interview. We cover why you need to think of yourself as the star of the show in a video interview, and why investing in a few cheap pieces of equipment can make all of the difference. We look at how 85% of a digital interview has nothing to do with what you say, but why you do need to pay close attention to the ‘Triangle of love’. We explore how to do a ‘digital handshake’ in your interview, and the tips and tricks to ensure that you finish the video interview on a high. Stay tuned to the end of the episode as well, as I reveal a brand new service that will be able to help you practice recorded video interviews. No matter where you are on your job search, you are going to have to do video interviews, so make sure you listen to the episode today. As always, a full transcript and all the links from today can be found in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/digital.

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Why you need to think of yourself as the star of the show in a video interview
• How a few pieces of equipment can make all of the difference
• How 85% of a digital interview has nothing to do with what you say
• What the ‘Triangle of love’ is, and why it is so important
• How to do a ‘digital handshake’ in your interview
• The body language and non-verbal tips you need to be using
• How to end a digital interview on a high

Hello and thank you for joining me for the 93rd episode of the UKs number 1 careers podcast and boy do I have a cracker for you today. I’m joined on the show by a company who aren’t a household name, but whose products you will definitely have used. They are in the FTSE 100, are growing rapidly, and have some of the most exciting and international graduate schemes on the market today. They are of course packaging and recycling giant DS Smith. In this episode we delve deep into DS Smith and cover what exactly that they do as a business, and the types of roles they offer across their 3 graduate schemes. We look into the finance scheme in particular and its amazing opportunity to spend one-year placements working across Europe. We explore what you need to do to apply and the details of each stage of the application process. We cover how you can stand out from the crowd and what you can expect from the virtual assessment centre. No matter if you have already applied, or not even heard of DS Smith, this is an episode you won’t want to miss, as it is packed full of brilliant advice which will stand you in good stead for any graduate scheme you apply to. As always, a full transcript and all the links from today can be found in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/dssmith.

 MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• DS Smith and exactly what they do as a business
• Their 3 graduate schemes and what you can expect across each
• The international travel opportunities available on the finance scheme
• Details of each stage of the application process
• Why 23-page CVs aren’t needed to apply
• How to stand out from the crowd at each stage
• What to expect from the virtual assessment centre

Video is a powerful communication tool for building trust and engagement in the online world. In this podcast, Yana Martens shares with us her insider tips and techniques to help you feel at ease in front of a camera and to help you elevate your personal brand.

These insights have never been more important than right now – a time when more people are working in isolation from home and connecting via video conferencing to the workforce. It’s equally important for those who are job searching with recruiters and employers now moving to video interviews. Empower yourself with the knowledge on how to present yourself and put your best self forward.

Yana’s expertise is based on an understanding of self-image and human behaviour from a degree in psychology, combined with years in front and behind the camera, as a model and photographer.

Yana helps her clients elevate their personal brand by increasing self-awareness, encourages them to get out of the comfort zone and face their fears of being seen and judged. With over 14 years’ experience in front of the camera she knows exactly how it feels and how to address all negative thinking that might arise.

Welcome to the 89th episode of the Graduate Job Podcast, where we explore the impact of the coronavirus on your graduate job search, and the things you need to be doing now! We explore why you shouldn’t worry in the long term about the impact of the virus on your graduate job search, and the good news that companies are still hiring great graduate candidates. We cover why in these uncertain times you need to be having patience with graduate recruitment teams if you’re going through the process at the moment. We delve into why you shouldn’t expect to be doing any face to face interviews anytime soon, and as a result why you need to be practicing your video interviews right now! No matter where you are in your graduate job search, if you’re still thinking of who to apply to, or in the graduate application process for someone at the moment, this is an episode which you aren’t going to want to miss. Now the only link you need to remember from today is www.graduatejobpodcast.com/coronavirus, as that has a full transcript which you can download, so make sure you head on over there.

MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

• Why you shouldn’t worry in the long term about the impact of the virus on your graduate job search
• How companies are still hiring great graduate candidates
• Why you need to be having patience if you’re going through the process at the moment
• Why you need to be practicing video interviews right now!

Don’t forget, also make sure you check out https://www.graduatejobpodcast.com/subscribe which links to how to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, and by email. So, something for everyone there.

• How to communicate your value
• The changes in interviews during the pandemic
• How to stand out in the video interview
• Using your body language on camera effectively
• How you can prepare today for the opportunities tomorrow

Heute sprechen wir darüber, wie du mit einer Video-Bewerbung überzeugst. Dafür habe ich mir Andrea Ballschuh eingeladen, die seit 25 Jahren vor der Kamera steht. Darüber hinaus sprechen wir auch darüber, wie du dich vorbereiten kannst, wenn du eine Einladung für ein Video Interview bzw. Skype Interview erhalten hast.
Mit den Tipps von Andrea bist du für deine nächste Videobewerbung oder für ein Vorstellungsgespräch per Skype perfekt vorbereitet :-)

Vorstellung meines Interviewgastes Person:
Ich bin Andrea Ballschuh, 47, seit 25 Jahren Fernseh- und Radiomoderatorin (u.a. ZDF "Volle Kanne", "hallo deutschland" "sonntags"; mdr "Quickie", hr-Fernsehen "hallo hessen" und SWR1 Rheinland-Pfalz.) und helfe als Kameracoach Menschen dabei ihre Scheu vor der Kamera zu verlieren, um authentische und überzeugende Videos von sich für Social Media zu machen. Außerdem verzichte ich seit 4 Jahren fast vollständig auf Haushalts-Zucker und habe darüber 2 Bücher geschrieben "Zucker is(s) nicht! - die 90-Tage-Challenge" und "Zucker is(s) nicht! - die Festtagsedition"

Was bedeutet Arbeit für dich?
Meine Arbeit erfüllt mich sehr. Ich habe meine Berufung gefunden. Meine Arbeit ist für mich Bereicherung. Wenn ich auf die gesunde Work-Life-Balance achte. Ich habe bereits 10 Wochen nach der Geburt meiner Tochter wieder im Fernsehen moderiert. Ich hätte mir damals nicht vorstellen können ein ganzes Jahr ohne Arbeit zu sein. Hinzu kommt, dass ich als Selbständige selbst entscheide, was ich arbeite und was nicht. Das gibt mir eine große persönliche Freiheit.

Was ist Dein Rat an unsere Hörer, wenn sie noch nicht wissen, welcher Job zu ihnen passt?
Jungen Menschen empfehle ich Praktika in verschiedenen Firmen. Gebt dort richtig Gas, so dass Euch auch bald Aufgaben übertragen werden. Dann werdet Ihr bald fühlen, ob es Spaß macht oder nicht. Für Erwachsene: Frage Dich - was wolltest Du früher immer werden? Warum bist Du es nicht geworden? Wenn eine Fee käme und Dir sagen würde, Du kannst ab sofort den Job machen, von dem Du immer geträumt hast - was wäre das? Klingt unrealistisch? Such Dir einen Mentor, bilde Dich weiter und versuch es einfach. Wenn Du es wirklich willst, wirst Du einen Weg finden. Sonst willst Du es nicht. Wofür brennst Du? Was ist Deine Leidenschaft? Wenn Du das beantworten kannst weißt Du, in welchem Job Du arbeiten solltest.

So findest du Andrea:
Facebook Gruppe: Kamera läuft - Video coaching mit Andrea ballschuh
www.andrea-ballschuh.de
www.kamera-laeuft.de
www.dassuesselebenjetzt.com

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Heute sprechen wir darüber, wie du mit einer Video-Bewerbung überzeugst. Dafür habe ich mir Andrea Ballschuh eingeladen, die seit 25 Jahren vor der Kamera steht. Darüber hinaus sprechen wir auch darüber, wie du dich vorbereiten kannst, wenn du eine Einladung für ein Video Interview bzw. Skype Interview erhalten hast.
Mit den Tipps von Andrea bist du für deine nächste Videobewerbung oder für ein Vorstellungsgespräch per Skype perfekt vorbereitet :-)

Vorstellung meines Interviewgastes Person:
Ich bin Andrea Ballschuh, 47, seit 25 Jahren Fernseh- und Radiomoderatorin (u.a. ZDF "Volle Kanne", "hallo deutschland" "sonntags"; mdr "Quickie", hr-Fernsehen "hallo hessen" und SWR1 Rheinland-Pfalz.) und helfe als Kameracoach Menschen dabei ihre Scheu vor der Kamera zu verlieren, um authentische und überzeugende Videos von sich für Social Media zu machen. Außerdem verzichte ich seit 4 Jahren fast vollständig auf Haushalts-Zucker und habe darüber 2 Bücher geschrieben "Zucker is(s) nicht! - die 90-Tage-Challenge" und "Zucker is(s) nicht! - die Festtagsedition"

Was bedeutet Arbeit für dich?
Meine Arbeit erfüllt mich sehr. Ich habe meine Berufung gefunden. Meine Arbeit ist für mich Bereicherung.Wenn ich auf die gesunde Work-Life-Balance achte. Ich habe bereits 10 Wochen nach der Geburt meiner Tochter wieder im Fernsehen moderiert. Ich hätte mir damals nicht vorstellen können ein ganzes Jahr ohne Arbeit zu sein. Hinzu kommt, dass ich als Selbständige selbst entscheide, was ich arbeite und was nicht. Das gibt mir eine große persönliche Freiheit.

Was ist Dein Rat an unsere Hörer, wenn sie noch nicht wissen, welcher Job zu ihnen passt?
Jungen Menschen empfehle ich Praktika in verschiedenen Firmen. Gebt dort richtig Gas, so dass Euch auch bald Aufgaben übertragen werden. Dann werdet Ihr bald fühlen, ob es Spaß macht oder nicht. Für Erwachsene: Frage Dich - was wolltest Du früher immer werden? Warum bist Du es nicht geworden? Wenn eine Fee käme und Dir sagen würde, Du kannst ab sofort den Job machen, von dem Du immer geträumt hast - was wäre das? Klingt unrealistisch? Such Dir einen Mentor, bilde Dich weiter und versuch es einfach. Wenn Du es wirklich willst, wirst Du einen Weg finden. Sonst willst Du es nicht. Wofür brennst Du? Was ist Deine Leidenschaft? Wenn Du das beantworten kannst weißt Du, in welchem Job Du arbeiten solltest.

So findest du Andrea:
Faxcebook Gruppe: Kamera läuft - Video coaching mit Andrea ballschuh
www.andrea-ballschuh.de
www.kamera-laeuft.de
www.dassuesselebenjetzt.com

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Wo schaut der Personaler als Erstes hin, wenn er deine Bewerbung erhält? Diese Frage stellen sich mit Sicherheit eine ganze Menge Menschen, die im Bewerbungsprozess sind, weil wenn du das weißt, dann kann ja mit deiner Bewerbung nichts mehr schief gehen ;-)
Was tatsächlich das wichtigste Dokument deiner Bewerbung ist, warum du unbedingt ein gutes Foto dabei haben solltest und welches Bewerbungs-Layout so gar nicht geht, erfährst du in der heutigen Folge.

Viel Spaß :-)

dein Bastian

Hier geht es zu der Studie:
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