What type of job are you looking for?
A challenging opportunity in the marketing arena focusing on establishing profitable customer relationships through strategic brand management
What nationality are you?
Zimbabwean
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
Fluent English and Shona (both oral and written)
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Namibia because I believe it offers the adequate business environment in which my acquired marketing skills can be exercised effectively.
What countries have you worked in?
Zimbabwe
What fields have you worked in before?
Marketing- with Brand Management for a reputable manufacturing firm during my Industrial Attachment period.
What qualifications do you hold?
Bachelor of Commerce Marketing Honors Degree from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Zimbabwe. International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
I consider both to be essential because formal education provides a basis upon which skills can be established and developed hence both are complementary of each other.
Describe the benefits of working with others
Teamwork allows for the sharing of ideas, increased innovation, reduced wastage of resources such as time (taking into consideration that each team player is clearly aware of their stipulated roles. Working as a team aids as a morale booster since each individual can help to motivate and encourage the other in order to achieve set goals.
Describe the benefits of working alone
Allows the individual to think deeper because working with others may result in the individual relaxing and letting others do the work, provides ground for the individual to measure and assess personal progress and growth, prevents time wastage through unnecessary social or anti- business communication.
What was your worst working experience?
Working in situations were top management lacked enthusiasm and involvement in the operation and carrying out of some marketing tasks.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
It is critical for an organization to work as a whole, despite the existence of functional departments, in order to achieve the company's set goals. All tasks of an organization are synchronized and complementary thus no department is more superior than the other.
What unique skills do you have?
Good communication skills aiding in good interaction with others Ability to work well under pressure Highly innovative team player
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
A job that allows me to fully exploit my potential and exhibit my innovative abilities as I make profitable contributions to my employer.
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
Getting to interact with various people of differing personalities and views as this aids in the understanding of varying human behaviors. Marketing allows me to dream and provides the arena for my dreams to become reality through creativity and innovation.
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
Marketing tends to suffer major budgetary setbacks when firms are facing financial difficulties. However, this scenario provides an opportunity for establishing innovative strategies to maintain or grow market position.
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How can potential employers contact you?
E-mail: aayolah@yahoo.com
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