MTN South Africa has introduced a career portal named Skillsbox that provides an extensive range of resources for job seekers, in the face of 7.9 million people – comprising 32.6% of the nation’s population- who remain unemployed.
The portal comprises of a website and mobile platform that aims to empower job seekers at various stages of their employment journey. The services provided range from creating professional CVs, cover letters, improving interview skills as well as building personal brands. These insights have been carefully curated by seasoned recruiters and renowned institutions for the benefit of users.
As part of its Made4U product line, MTN introduced an initiative focused on each person’s unique data usage habits. The program launched with the innovative Made4U Squad Experiences event on May 1st, 2023. This experience offered job seekers access to personalized mentorship and coaching sessions that were later shared across social media platforms for public viewing.
Utilizing the triumph of the Made4U Squad Experiences, which were led by mentors like Timothy Maurice, Amanda Dambuza, Mpoomy Ledwaba, Mapalo Makhu and Lesego Kgosimalao; Skillsbox intends to provide skillful guidance towards an enhanced pursuit for career opportunities for job searchers.
MTN SA’s chief human resources officer, Tebogo Maenetja, asserts that the Made4U Squad experiences highlighted the potential of customized assistance in enhancing job seekers’ confidence and abilities. By means of the career portal, they aim to furnish those who struggle with unemployment with necessary skills and expertise for success.
You can access the Skillsbox career portal at https://www.mtn.co.za/skillsbox/.
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