Help Johannesburg Dream Center NPC with 7 volunteers for creating a practical Job Search Guide
7 volunteers still needed
category
Economic Inclusion & Jobs
sub-category
Career mentoring & placement support
duration
4-8 hours
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Help Johannesburg Dream Center NPC with 7 volunteers for creating a practical Job Search Guide
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Johannesburg Dream Center supports unemployed people with CV creation, job searching, interview preparation and work-readiness support. We are looking for skilled volunteers to help us create a simple, practical **First-Time Job Seeker Guide** that we can continue using with our beneficiaries. The guide should be written for someone who may have little or no previous experience applying for formal employment and should explain the job-search process in an easy-to-follow way. We would love the guide to cover topics such as: * Where to look for legitimate job opportunities * How to search and apply for jobs online * How to create a professional email address * What information should be included in a CV * How to adapt a CV for different opportunities * How to write a simple application email * What documents a job seeker should keep ready * How to prepare for an interview * What to wear and how to present yourself * Following up after an application or interview * Using LinkedIn and online job platforms * How to identify job scams * Basic workplace expectations when starting your first job * A practical job-application checklist or tracker We are not looking for a complicated manual. We want something **clear, practical, visually easy to use and relevant to South African job seekers**. Professionals working in HR, recruitment, management, administration, marketing, communications, banking or other corporate environments could all contribute valuable knowledge to this project. The finished guide will become a reusable resource that Johannesburg Dream Center can use to support many job seekers in future. **Use your workplace experience to help someone take their first step into employment.**
Sustainable Development Goals
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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