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EMPLOYER

Wirk Marilise Vosloo

To start, please tell us about yourself, your
organisation, and the areas or fields you recruit
for. My name is Marilise Vosloo, and I am the Talent
Acquisition Coordinator at Wirk. Wirk is a reputable
software firm in South Africa with a large vibrant
team of talented software professionals. At Wirk, we
take great pride in offering our valued customers
high-end, fully customized software solutions. Our
major area of expertise is supporting automotive
manufacturing, but we collaborate with international
partners from Germany, Belgium, the United States,
and the United Kingdom to supply cutting-edge
software products globally. Wirk specialises in
custom software solutions and products that drive
growth and business expansion. Our commitment What are the top three skills you believe are
extends beyond implementation providing training essential for recent graduates to succeed in
and dedicated support every step of the way. today’s job market?
Our recruitment is mainly focused on Software
Developers. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Especially in a
software environment.
What common mistakes do recent graduates Learning Agility and Adaptability
make on their CV’s or during interviews? Good communication skills and ability to work within
Lack of preparation for the interview. Poor a team environment.
CV formatting with spelling mistakes. Lack of
enthusiasm during the interview process. d) What advice would you give students to
help them improve their chances of getting hired?
How can graduates make their CV’s and cover
letters stand out to you? Take time to thoroughly prepare and practice for
Include links to showcase some of your projects – your interview, as first impressions are crucial. Arrive
University and personal projects. on time, dress appropriately, and aim to present
Keep the CV short and use a professional format. yourself in a calm and confident manner. Continually
Always submit your CV in a PDF Format unless investing in learning and upskilling during your
stipulated otherwise. free time reflects your dedication and passion for
growth. Throughout the interview process, be sure
to demonstrate genuine enthusiasm and interest in
the role and the company.

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