I Want to Work in Africa Workshop - 18.10.14
Organised by ReConnect Africa in collaboration with the Centre of African Studies, SOAS, University of London
If you want to move your career to the world’s most exciting continent, you can’t afford to miss this workshop!
Are you planning to work in Africa? Whether you want to accelerate your career, return home or experience working in a different continent, you need to get it right!
Join this unique workshop led by Frances Mensah Williams, an experienced career coach and Editor of leading careers and business portal, ReConnect Africa.
Frances Mensah Williams is the author of the acclaimed book ‘I Want to Work in… Africa: How to Move Your Career to the World’s Most Exciting Continent’ and in this workshop will guide you to achieving your goal of working in the fastest growing continent in the world.
Course Outline
In the course of this highly interactive and information packed session, you will get invaluable advice on:
- The African job market
- Industries and professions in demand
- How to put in place a winning job search strategy
- Writing a powerful CV for recruiters and companies
- Building networks and making the right connections
- Finding a job in Africa that builds on your career and talents in today's competitive job market
This Workshop is for YOU if you need:
- Reliable information about the African job market
- Guidance on creating and growing your network of contacts for jobs
- Signposting to employers recruiting for Africa
- Advice on translating your skills for the African market
- Writing effective CVs and developing a compelling case for recruiters to hire you
- Tips on successful job interviewing
- Insights and tips into making the cultural transition to work in Africa
Tutor Profile
Frances Mensah Williams is the award-winning CEO of Interims for Development Ltd., a business consultancy for Africa, and Editor of ReConnect Africa, the leading online careers and business publication for African professionals. She has successfully recruited for leading companies in Africa and coached senior executives moving to work in Africa. She has won numerous awards and featured in the 2011 list of Top 20 Inspirational Females from Africa Diaspora in Europe. Frances writes extensively on careers and business in Africa and is the author of ‘I Want to Work in Africa: How to Move Your Career to the World’s Most Exciting Continent’ and ‘Everyday Heroes: Learning from the Careers of Successful Black Professionals’.
AS A SPECIAL BONUS FOR ATTENDEES…
You will receive a FREE copy of the book ‘I Want to Work in Africa: Moving your Career to the World’s Most Exciting Continent’ by Frances Mensah Williams
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