Interview with Runyararo MutsinzeWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for a managerial job with in the tourism or hospitality industry What nationality are you? Zimbabwean What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Fluent in English Shona mother tounge Zulu Beginners level French Beginners level What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Zimbabwe , resorts or within Harare. I have been out of the country for so long and i believe that i can apply my knowledge which i have gained over the years in my home country because i feel that our tourism industry still has the potential of attracting more visitors if we apply new stratergies and developments. What countries have you worked in? I have worked in South africa and Zimbabwe What countries do you have a visa to work in? I do not have a work permit since i am a student What field do you currently work in? Education-Tourism Management What fields have you worked in before? I have worked in the hospitality sector and at my university as a student assistant What qualifications do you hold? National Diploma in Tourism Management awarded with a Cum Laude BTech in Tourism Management ( completed November 2011) Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I consider both for one to apply skills there has to be knowledge in order for you to apply yourself at a more competent level in order to gain competitive advantage amoung other individuals. Formal education does give an individual composure and professionality in handling work. skills do give one an added advantage because one can apply themselves faster and it increases efficiency Describe the benefits of working with others team building,learn additional skills, tolerance, diversity, learning other cultures,religions and traditions of other people, teaches one to be humble,increased efficiency, more minds are greater than one more ideas are generated. Describe the benefits of working alone individualism in ideas and concepts, self recognition, What was your worst working experience? Personally i never had a bad working experience whatever the shortfalls that came my way i took them as a lesson and i never gave up on what i was doing What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? That professionalism, hard work and a focussed mind will get you some where in life and you can never run out of brilliant ideas if you are passionate of what you doing What unique skills do you have? I am a natural born leader, i always take initiative briliant ideas very creative What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Minister of Tourism What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Developing the tourism Industry Attract more tourists Offer brilliant service to tourists / guests Interacting with people of diverse culture and tradition What is your take on Eco friendliness, sustainability and going green I have grown an intrest on sustainable practices, My treatise is based on Going Green which is something people need to consider especially the Tourism Department in Zimbabwe in order to make residents and tourists aware of our natural environemnt as a result of conserving the resources for the future grenerations. How can potential employers contact you? roonie_003@yahoo.co.uk +27 82540 3494 | 
