In this week's episode of Employment Wednesdays we are in conversation with Oyena Dyasi an Accounting graduate from the University of Johannesburg who is currently a CA(SA) Senior Trainee Accountant specialising within the Financial Services Industry. She is the Founder and Director of the Young Professionals Hub, a dynamic network dedicated to equipping young professionals across various disciplines with the tools and knowledge needed to build thriving careers. She takes through her career journey and how she handled failing her CTA and pushing herself to still thrive in her career.

Key lessons -

Young people need to be given access to spaces that position them for leadership.

Set professional boundaries, but always ensure that you deliver what is expected of you.

Don't accept offers simply because they seem similar to what you desire, always ensure that your yes is in alignment with your goals.

Always ensure that you are chasing what you really want and not what other people want.

CTA is tough but you can pass it.

Do it until you get it right.

Volunteer, and get comfortable saying no.

Happy Employment Wednesday!

In this week's episode of Employment Wednesdays we are in conversation with Rotondwa Mukwevho, an admitted attorney of the high court, former director of a law and food enthusiast.

She takes us through her career journey, university choices, starting a law firm because of stresses of life and having to close it as she found light.

Key lessons -

An end is actually a beginning of a new hope and possibilities.

Women are still objectified and discriminated because of how they look.

Human rights in south africa are not fully realise for all, there are still so many people without access to shelter, water, education and other basic needs.

Being able to connect with different types human beings is a super power.

Look after your mental health and yourself, no amount of money can buy you your initial state of being.

Have honest conversations with yourself about what you want, how best you can get there, don't to stay where you are because everybody thinks that's where you should be.

Happy Employment Wednesday!

In this week's episode we are in conversation with Sibu Mpanza. A creative genius who found himself having to drop out of university to persue his creativity. In this episode he takes us through various career paths he has taken and continues to take. He further takes us through how he navigates big and small changes which take place in his life

Key lessons -

Change is an evitable part of our live and we get to decide whether we benefit from it or not.

Free education is not yet a complete reality in South Africa, apply for as much busaries as you can.

Being a bad student in class, does not disqualify you from the possibility of being a creative or being a great proffesional.

Studying and working at the same time is not for everyone.

Take risks, as much as you can, they become more terrifying as we grow older.

Therapy and counselling in all forms are important for personal growth and development.

You can change careers as much as you need to no 1 is counting.

Try, knock, ask , and fail knowing you gave it a shot.

Happy Employment Wednesday!