Nutritionwhat kind of job are you looking for? i am looking for a home economics/ nutrition job What nationality are you? Motswana What languages do you speak (and at what level)? i speak both English and Setswana fluently What country or area are you looking to work in and why? i would like to work anywhere in Botswana because i was sponsored by the Botswana government and now i want to give back what i attained from school to my fellow citizens. What countries have you worked in? i have worked in Botswana as an intern for 3 years during school vacations in National Food Technology Research Center under Nutrition and Dietetics department as a nutritionist. i also worked in South Africa (Limpopo province )as a tooter in the University of Venda in Consumer science department for year. What countries do you have a visa to work in? south Africa What fields have you worked in before? nutrition and Home Economics What qualifications do you hold? i have a Bachelors degree in Consumer Science( Home Economics) and i am finishing my Houners in Bsc in Community Nutrition end of this year 2011. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? i prefer formal education because if i have formal education all the doors will be open for me and once the doors are open i will be able to gain skills. Describe the benefits of working with others team work enables individuals who have less capabilities to learn from others. it also encourages cooperation. team work also enables people involved to make sound decisions. Describe the benefits of working alone working with people who are lazy can discourage so working alone means working at your maximum potential. working alone also helps in putting more attention in what you are doing because some people prefer silence when working in oder to concentrate. it also helps one to work at his/her pace. there is no dependency in other work mates you are on your own. What was your worst working experience? working under serious dead lines where i was even forced to work from home What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? i have learned that commitment and discipline are keys to successful carrier. What unique skills do you have? i have computer skills and i am good in doing more than one thing at a time. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? being a public health nutrition specialist. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Dealing with premature nutritional problems by screening and focusing on individuals, families and communities health, making sure that everyone is free from nutritinal deficiencies(diseases) therefore reducing number of people occupying hospital beds and putting strain on the government and affecting productivity. why would you be the most suitable person for the job i am a dedicated responsible person and do any job i am assigned to do. i studied nutritional epidemiology, micro nutrient and disease prevention, life cycle nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition related diseases, meal planning and community nutrition. How can potential employers contact you? cell number Botswana 72852387, south Africa 0027837628295 postal address Po Box 81 Ranaka Botswana |