Job seekers not adequately prepared for the competitive job market – GHP Services

We also realize that time spent sitting at home in despair can be used constructively to start a business, go back to school, or learn a new skill.

Arkutu advised jobseekers to write results-oriented CVs that focus on the results of their responsibilities, adding that the first two pages of a CV should give key insights into one’s career.

She highlighted the fact that employers are more focused on assessing the competencies of potential employees, and suggested the adoption of what she called the STAR evaluation in answering questions on competency.

Another keynote speaker, the Executive Head, Home Loans at First National Bank, Kojo Addo Kufuor, addressed the audience about how to start a new business, noting that “people’s need is your business opportunity.”

He stressed that the internet is a good resource for any startup because it offers good information and knowledge on different business spheres.

He added that academic qualifications are necessary but not a sufficient condition for employment.

GHP Services is a Recruitment Agency and HR Consultancy Firm that specializes in domestic, corporate, hospitality, and health care staff recruitment