Resources Career Guidance
3 Cs to Career
- Get Clarity
- Get Certified
- Get Connected
Get Clarity
Find out about yourself
Proficiency- What am I good at (Natural Talent, Skills, Character strength)
Some questions that can help guide you
- What subject or activities did I excel in at school
- What has always come easy for me?
- What do others ask me for help with
- What is one project or result I’ve produced that I’m really proud of?
- Have I learnt any skills, whether intentionally or unintentionally, that give me a strong foundation on which to do something I really want to do?
Purpose – What is significant to you in your life? (“passion in service”)
Some questions that can help guide you
- What makes you cry?
- What do you sing about?
- What do you dream about?
Passion- What I love doing/ State of flow, exhilarating , makes you proud
Some questions that can help guide you:
- what makes you fired up and excited to tackle
- what are you always reading articles about
- who are you following on social media
- What do you find yourself doing when losing track of time?
LINKS to Get Clarity
Jobs in the market
What Jobs are out there and what salary range / popularity and demand:(US base) Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Jobs opportunities in South Africa
SA YOUTH Mobi: https://sayouth.mobi/Home/Index/EN
Opportunities at ORT SA https://ortsa.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/
Career Portal South Africa Register Now for Learnerships and Internships | Careers Portal
Entrepreneurship
Thinking of starting a business or need assistance with an existing business?
Check ORT Jet https://www.ortjet.org.za/
Get Certified
LinkedIn Free courses for jobs in demand:
LinkedIN Learning Free Courses Free Learning Paths for Top Jobs (linkedin.com)
Explore Certified and non certified Free Courses:
https://www.classcentral.com/
Become a Coder in South Africa:
We Think Code https://www.apply.wethinkcode.co.za/ (Requires application process)
Get Connected
Getting Feedback:
Often your talents and skills are not obvious to you, while they may be abundantly clear to the people around you. If you’re having difficulty determining your strengths and talents, do a survey of family members, friends, or coworkers who are supportive. Ask them to tell you at least three things that they consider to be your talents or skills, whether big or small. Let them know that even if it is something that they think you already know, you would appreciate them confirming it for you.
Find Mentors/ Role models
Connect with role models in the industry that you are interested in and ask to meet over a phone call, coffee, office
Build your network
Who you hang out with … you Become. Extend your close network with people that are close to your values and mission in life
Ask:
- Who do I need to know?
- Where do I need to be?
JET Flix – Playlist of Videos for the ORT SA Career Hub
Webinars Topics include:
Future of work
How to get hired
CV writing
Personal branding
GAP Year
Jewish Agency – TEN
Link: https://www.jewishagency.org/project-ten/
Where: TEN works in Argentina, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mexico, Ghana, South Africa, Cambodia and in Israel.
What: TEN (formerly Project TEN) is a service-learning program that takes place in Israel and developing regions around the world, in which volunteers participate in an integrated curriculum focusing on Jewish values and community
MASA – Israel Journey
Link: https://www.masaisrael.org/
WWOOF
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is a worldwide movement to link visitors with organic farmers, promote a cultural and educational exchange, and build a global community conscious of ecological farming and sustainability practices.
Bursaries
a comprehensive online list of all available top and latest open bursaries for 2024 in South Africa: https://allbursaries.co.za/