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and areas of expertise or interest. Ideally, it should in recruiters or hiring managers.
not be longer than three paragraphs.
How important are soft skills, such as
communication and teamwork, for recent
graduates in your
What are the top three skills you believe are organisation?
essential for recent graduates to succeed in
Soft skills are important in any role, but at
today’s job market?
The skills that are essential for Graduates will vary BATSAMAYI they are critical. Teamwork is an
depending on their Industry of interest, but in our integral part of a software engineering firm, since
opinion, the following skills are relevant across most intense collaboration is required between multiple
industries: teams and stakeholders at all times. In conjunction,
1. Flexibility - No matter the industry, the communication is a critical aspect of contributing to
job market continuously evolves due to teamwork effectively, so is also very important.
technological advancements and changing How important are extracurricular activities and
trends. Being able to adapt quickly, and learn leadership roles in assessing a recent graduate’s
employability?
continuously, will therefore stand Graduates in
good stead. While engaging in extracurricular activities can
2. Communication - Interaction is inevitable in provide insight into a Graduate’s character, it is not
almost all industries and roles, be it between necessarily a deciding factor in whether or not a
fellow team members or clients. Being able to Graduate is hired. The exception is if the activity
communicate clearly and concisely - in both contributes to the Graduate’s competence.
written and verbal contexts - is therefore a
critical skill. In terms of Leadership roles, while notable, it is not
3. Competence - Being proficient in the a critical aspect of consideration at BATSAMAYI®
Industry or role of choice should always be since we do not expect every single member of
a top priority for Graduates. At BATSAMAYI our Team to aspire to positions of leadership. We
competence is the most important understand that some Team Members would rather
consideration when evaluating potential become experts in their role, than lead Teams or
candidates, regardless of Academic projects. So while ambition is always encouraged, it
qualifications. does not necessarily have to be an ambition of
leadership.
What advice would you give students to help
them improve their chances of getting hired? Thank you for affording BATSAMAYI the opportunity
Graduates should focus on gaining experience in the to contribute to the 2024 Graduate Recruitment
field of their choice. This does not necessarily Handbook. We wish all graduates the very best!
mean work-experience; it means deepening the
understanding of the role the Graduate desires, and
the industry it forms part of.

This can include additional courses or certifications,
extensive industry research, engaging with others
in similar roles, self-teaching skills necessary or
beneficial to the role, or attending webinars or
events. Having a better understanding of the role
and industry the Graduate is targeting contributes to
their competence, and is likely to inspire confidence

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