SEEKING SECRETARIAL JOBSWhat type of job are you looking for? Secretarial, Administration,Coordinating What nationality are you? South African What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English (Fluent) Afrikaans (Fluent) French (Poor) Spanish (Poor) What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Central Mozambique Love the country, always wanted to travel there extensively. Looking for a new challenge What countries have you worked in? South Africa What countries do you have a visa to work in? South Africa, but can get a visa for Mozambique What field do you currently work in? Mining Secretary What fields have you worked in before? Administration, Commercial, Financial What qualifications do you hold? Grade 12 Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Skills. A skilled person can perform a job much better than a person who just has been educated in it. Experience is the best teacher. Describe the benefits of working with others You can grow together, learning how about people view things, learning different cultures and background. Teamwork. Describe the benefits of working alone Work at your own pace, sense of independence, challenging. What was your worst working experience? I once worked in an environment where there was no team support. Everybody just step on the next person to get to the top. It was terrible, as I believe in working in harmony as far as possible, and just as we should be loyal to the company, colleagues should be loyal to one another also. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? If at first you don't succeed, try again. I've learned in order to master things, you need to persevere, and not give up, not everything is mastered the first attempt, some things needs much working on. What unique skills do you have? I have excellent computer skills. I have excellent communicating skills, both written and verbal. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? A job that has excellent growth experience, that's not monotous, that's challenging and a job where I can work with people. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The fact that it can be so challenging, I don't stagnant, I need to think on my feet to keep the office running, and I thrive on such kinds of challenges. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? The fact that people sometimes tend to disrespect secretaries, and consider them as insignificant. What do you expect from an Employer? I expect an Employer to have my best interest at hard, to see me as more as just a number, but as a person. I expect for an Employer who wants to see my grow and be succesfull, and help me reach my full potential. How can potential employers contact you? e-mail: jacqueline.white@exxaro.com mobile: 0027 83 294 0000 landline: 0027 12 307 4634 |