5 Ways To Kick Start Your Career In Zimbabwe

Starting a career is something that you need to thoroughly think about. Figuring how you want your career to progress is not always easy especially when there are not enough opportunities in Zimbabwe that can allow you to grow. When making these decisions it’s not only the salary and promotion you consider, it’s the direction you want your career to take.

Here are some tips to help you kick start your career.

1. Read job descriptions

Reading job descriptions a great way to familiarize yourself with the qualification, skill and experience required for the job that you want. It will help you know what you need to learn or know in order for you to qualify for the job.

2. Look for NGO work

Look for NGOs in your area where you can work, most organizations have special projects which deals with employee engagement, corporate social responsibilities etc, you can involve yourself in these projects to get experience and exposure, it is also a great way for you to understand your industry and line of work.

3. Join online and offline communities

There’s a big networking opportunities online nowadays. A strong online presence will help you connect with the right people who can guide you, you never know who might hire you even. Your offline presence should be just as effective as well.

4. Take advantage of trainings

Take advantage of any free training courses that are in line of what you do. Anything that can help you with information and experience giving you a peek of what your job will be like grab it. This trainings can be of good use to your advantage in the future.

5. Make Contacts

Make sure wherever you go you make contacts, from anyone who can be of use in the future it doesn’t do any harm to you to have as many contacts as you can.