English/musicWhat type of job are you looking for? Teacher What nationality are you? English What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I am a native English speaker, limited French and basic Amharic What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Ethiopia because I have a deep love for the country, its people and culture What countries have you worked in? England, Whales What countries do you have a visa to work in? non at present What field do you currently work in? Music Industry What fields have you worked in before? public relations, shop management, Hairdressing What qualifications do you hold? BA music grade;2/1, foundation deploma music grade;credit, CSE English grade;2, CSE Maths grade;3, CSE geography grade;2, CSE metalwork grade;3, Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Skills are most important these can be learnt through formal education or by practical experience. An individual with a formal education but no skills whould not be as much of an asset as someone with skills but no formal education Describe the benefits of working with others Unity is strength working with others helps to build unerstanding between members of staff, it also helps with the learning process. Describe the benefits of working alone When working alone there are no distractions, you are solely responcible for the work done and so it is done to your own satisfaction. What was your worst working experience? probally producing my first supervised haircut, at the age of 17 What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? To listen to other peoples ideas What unique skills do you have? I have maney skills but do not feel that they are unique to me. I do play the Krar Ethiopia's six string lyre and I think I am the only Englishman with this skill. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? music teacher at Yared School of music What are the most interesting aspects of your field? creating something new What are the least interesting aspects of your field? the endless hours of practice What do you think are your greatest strengths I am very honest and hard working, I am a good listener and find it easy to see other people's piont of view. I am also a good lateral thinker and problem solver. How can potential employers contact you? contact me by email at ras.steve@yahoo.co.uk or write my postal address is Steven Rogers 17, Bowhill close, Hollandtown Estate, London SW9 6LG | 
