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Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - Episode 242: Babeile uncovers the truth behind Rathebe’s latest actions. Leeto's announcement shocks his employees, and Ntswaki’s ordeal haunts her family.
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Friday, June 14, 2024 - Episode 250: Babeile is cleared to investigate Rathebe. Melita gains Mr. Kgomo’s trust, and Jacobeth devises a financial solution.
Monday, June 17, 2024 - Episode 251: Rathebe feels the pressure as Babeile closes in. Mr. Kgomo and Eunice clash. Jacobeth risks her safety in pursuit of Kganyago.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - Episode 252: Bullet Mabuza retaliates against Jacobeth. Pitsi inadvertently reveals his parents’ plans. Nkosi is shocked by Khwezi’s decision on LJ’s future.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - Episode 253: Jacobeth is ensnared in deceit. Evelyn is stressed over Toby’s case, and Letetswe reveals shocking academic results.
Thursday, June 20, 2024 - Episode 254: Elizabeth learns Jacobeth is in Mpumalanga. Kganyago's past is exposed, and Lehasa discovers his son is in KZN.
Friday, June 21, 2024 - Episode 255: Elizabeth confirms Jacobeth’s dubious activities in Mpumalanga. Rathebe lies about her relationship with Bullet, and Jacobeth faces theft accusations.
Monday, June 24, 2024 - Episode 256: Rathebe spies on Kganyago. Lehasa plans to retrieve his son from KZN, fearing what awaits.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - Episode 257: MaNtuli fears for Kwaito’s safety in Mpumalanga. Mr. Kgomo and Melita reconcile.
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Thursday, June 27, 2024 - Episode 259: Babeile's skillful arrest changes the game. Tbose and Kwaito face a hostage crisis.
Friday, June 28, 2024 - Episode 260: Two women face the reality of being scammed. Turf is rocked by breaking
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Episode 47
A friend is compelled to expose a manipulative scheme to prevent another from making a grave mistake. In a frantic bid to save Jojo, Phakamile agrees to a meeting that unbeknownst to her, will seal her fate.
Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Episode 48
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Wednesday, 5 June 2024
Episode 49
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Thursday, 6 June 2024
Episode 50
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Monday, 10 June 2024
Episode 52
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Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Episode 53
Unable to resort to violence, Taps issues a verbal threat, leaving Mdala unsettled. A sister must explain her life choices to regain her brother's trust.
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Episode 54
Winnie makes a very troubling discovery. Taps follows through on his threat, leaving a woman reeling. Layla, oblivious to the truth, offers an incentive.
Thursday, 13 June 2024
Episode 55
A nosy relative arrives just in time to thwart a man's fatal decision. Dintle manipulates Khanyi to tug at Mo's heartstrings and get what she wants.
Friday, 14 June 2024
Episode 56
Tlhogi is shocked by Mdala's reaction following the revelation of their indiscretion. Jojo is in disbelief when the punishment for his crime is revealed.
Monday, 17 June 2024
Episode 57
A woman reprimands another to stay in her lane, leading to a damning revelation. A man decides to leave his broken life behind.
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
Episode 58
Nhlamulo learns that due to his actions, his worst fears have come true. Caiphus' extravagant promises to suppliers get him into trouble with Ndu.
Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Episode 59
A woman manages to kill two birds with one stone. Business doom looms over Chillax. A sobering incident makes a woman realize how far she's fallen.
Thursday, 20 June 2024
Episode 60
Taps' offer to help Nhlamulo comes with hidden motives. Caiphus' new ideas for Chillax have MaHilda excited. A blast from the past recognizes Dintle, not for her newfound fame.
Friday, 21 June 2024
Episode 61
Taps is hungry for revenge and finds a rope to hang Mdala with. Chillax's new job opportunity elicits mixed reactions from the public. Roommates' initial meeting starts off on the wrong foot.
Monday, 24 June 2024
Episode 62
Taps seizes new information and recruits someone on the inside. Mary's new job
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When one thinks of Hollywood legends, Tom Selleck is a name that comes to mind. Known for his charming smile, rugged good looks. and the iconic mustache that has become synonymous with his persona. Tom Selleck has had a prolific career spanning decades. But, the journey of young Tom Selleck, from his early years to becoming a household name. is a story filled with determination, talent, and a touch of luck. This article delves into young Tom Selleck's life, background, early struggles. and pivotal moments that led to his rise in Hollywood.
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Family Roots and Childhood
Thomas William Selleck was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 29, 1945. He was the second of four children in a close-knit family. His father, Robert Dean Selleck, was a real estate investor and executive. while his mother, Martha Selleck, was a homemaker. The Selleck family relocated to Sherman Oaks, California. when Tom was a child, setting the stage for his future in the entertainment industry.
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Over several decades, Tom Selleck, a name synonymous with charisma. From his iconic role as Thomas Magnum in the television series "Magnum, P.I." to his enduring presence in "Blue Bloods," Selleck has captivated audiences with his versatility and charm. As a result, "Tom Selleck net worth" has become a topic of great interest among fans. and financial enthusiasts alike. This article delves deep into Tom Selleck's wealth, exploring his career, assets, endorsements. and business ventures that contribute to his impressive economic standing.
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Born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Tom Selleck grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. His journey towards building a large net worth began with humble origins. , Selleck pursued a business administration degree at the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. But, his interest shifted towards acting. leading him to study at the Hills Playhouse under Milton Katselas.
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9. Targeting your CV Job description Person specification Advertisement Other ways to research a role/opportunity/company?
10. Exercise 1 In 2/3s discuss what skills/experience/attributes you think would be needed to be communicated on a CV
11. Possible sections in your CV: Personal Details Personal Profile or Career Objective Education & Qualifications Employment or Relevant Experience Key Skills Additional information [Prizes, awards & major achievements] [Positions of responsibility] Interests References
12. Personal Details – which ones would you include? Name Gender Photograph Address Contact numbers Driving Licence Nationality and Work Permit Age Marital status Parents name Religion Sexuality Health Email address
13. Personal Details – which ones would you include? Name Gender Photograph Address Contact numbers Driving Licence Nationality and Work Permit Age Marital status Parents name Religion Sexuality Health Email address
14. Example of personal details: Pratik Patel 515 New Road, Surrey, KT1 3VB Tel: 01435 645140 Mobile: 07533 81136 Email: pratik.patel@email.com Nationality:Indian Work Permit: Eligible to apply for Tier 1 Post Study Work
15. Career Objective/Personal Profile A good career objective or personal profile should: Give an employer an overview of your career goals Be short and snappy Always be used if you can’t include a cover letter Tailored for each application as necessary
16. Example of a Career Objective: Career Objective An enthusiastic business administration graduate with excellent IT skills and office experience, looking to pursue a career in administration and finance.
17. Education Chronological order (most recent first) Include dates, name of institution, qualification name and grade List relevant modules/areas studies Formal/professional qualifications only Keep formatting clear and consistent
18. Example of Education 2004 – 2007 The University of Leicester BA in Business Administration (2:1) 2002 – 2004 The College of Surrey A Levels in English (B), Science (B) and Business Studies (B)
19. Work Experience Chronological order (most recent first) Can include all types of work experience (part-time, voluntary, internship, etc) Include dates, name of organisation and job title Bullet point achievements, key responsibilities and skills developed Tailor your work experience Keep formatting clear and consistent
20. Example of Work Experience 2007 – 2009 Bennett Plc, Surrey Administrative Assistant Developed an electronic database for all paper resources Improved communication skills by chairing weekly support staff meeting Assisted the Director with her diary and schedule Learnt to use excel effectively to manage and track office finances
21. Key Skills Keep it snappy, avoid long narrative sentences Tell an employer why you are right for the job Tailor your key skills Give examples! Quality not quantity
22. Example of Key Skills: Leadership Successfully led many projects at Bennett PLC including the transfer of all paper based resources on to the electronic database. Responsible for Delegating tasks and decision making. Consequently, Bennett PLC were the first office in the South East to have a fully electronic database. Problem solving Faced numerous challenges during my time as a volunteer at Guy’s Homeless Shelter. Had to be creative and overcome a severe lack of funding. Initiated many brainstorming sessions and eventually organised a fundraising event where we were able to secure the funding we needed for a further year.
23. STAR Technique Situation (‘Whilst working at…’) Task (‘I was responsible for…’) Action (‘I had to produce financial reports’) Result (‘ The day ran very smoothly and 80% of the staff rated the day as excellent’)
24. Example of active/achievement focussed words Assessed Analysed Created Co-ordinated Delegated Researched Developed Encouraged Evaluated Implemented Initiated Organised Managed Motivated Produced Supervised
25. Additional information Opportunity to expand on achievements and additional points of interest Quality rather than quantity Section might include prizes, awards, membership of professional bodies, additional qualifications, languages and positions of responsibility Keep it relevant and tailored
26. Exampleof additional info Graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) Prince2 Foundation Certified (2005) Chair of University of Leicester’s student debating society (2007/8). Key duties included arranging annual ‘Varsity Competition’ between ten other Universities which greatly improved my organisational, project management and communication skills French (fluent), Spanish (conversational)
27. Interests Opportunity to list extra-curricular interests/activities Ideally related to role applying for Be prepared to discuss in an interview anything you mention in this section!
29. References Two options (both perfectly acceptable); ‘Available on request’ List reference name and contact details If choosing second option, ensure your referees are aware of any application you have made – they may be contacted straight away!!
30. Exercise 2 This exercise is aimed at getting you thinking about where improvements could be made on a CV Pratik wants to apply for a job as an administrative assistant in a university Using the job specification, can you advise Pratik on any improvements that could be made?
31. Improvements? Is Pratik’s career objective acceptable? Could Pratik mention more relevant modules under his degree? Key Skills - Pratik talks about leadership and problem solving but is the employer interested in these skills?
32. Final Tips! ALWAYS NEVER Keep to 2 A4 pages Don’t use boxes or tables Use good quality paper Don’t produce PDF & Zip files Print in black ink Don’t use a font that’s too small Use a professional font Never have too much on a page Check spelling and grammar! Keep your font and layout consistent Use paper clips instead of staples
33. Further advice? We offer: 1:1 feedback in bookable appointments Telephone feedback E Guidance You can also use our website for tips and example CV’s: www.le.ac.uk/studentdevelopment We also have paper based Career Development Guides in the Zone for you to have a look at. Don’t forget our other workshops this term!
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This is the objectives we thought of (run through) See how they match to the objective on the board.Gain a better understanding of what to include – also what not to include!!So the first thing to look at is the purpose of your CV. Any ideas?
purpose? Run through. Employers may only give it 20 seconds. Targeted. A few seconds on this and say RW to come to this in a bit more detail soon.
So coming onto when to use, when do you actually need to send a CV?First bullet – If actually says CV but also if it says to apply in writing. Then you would generally send a CV and cover letter. If not sure about cover letter there are some sessions, grab a leaflet from outside in the zone. Does everyone know what I mean by speculative? Basically when no job advertised but perhaps you’ve research the employer and really want to work with them.Does everyone know about recruitment agencies?SHOULD BE 12.10 AT THE END OF THIS SLIDE
TILL 12.15 – At this point, hand out Admin Asst Job Spec and ask class what would skills/experience/behaviours need to be communicated in a CV to secure an interview
TILL 12.15 – At this point, hand out Admin Asst Job Spec and ask class what would skills/experience/behaviours need to be communicated in a CV to secure an interview
So onto the content. This is just a guide of what you might like to include.There are no real right or wrongs, you need to go with which heading work for you. Mention briefly that you might want a more generic ‘additional skills’ or can you break it up into things like ‘positions of responsibility?We’ll now look at some of these sections in some detail.
Keep this section brief – third of a page absolute MAXWhich do you think should be included? Get a few ideas from the students then reveal ticks and crosses on next slide
Name – this is your title – you do not need to put CV at the top of the page as it is obvious what it isContact Details – address (home & term time if appropriate), telephone numbers & e mail (NOT JOKEY!!)Nationality & work permit – include your nationality (international students) & clarify your permission to work in the UK.Driving Licence – you could include this under personal details or elsewhere e.g. Interests & Other Achievements section.Mention things you don’t include and why. Laws etc. and cultural differences with parents info
This is just an example of how it might look.
This usually comes right at the beginning of your CV, after personal details. 5 lines maxIts not meant to tell an employer all of your skills, just give them an idea of your aims.Be specific!
As you can see, it’s short, to the point, gives an employer an idea of where you may ‘slot’ into their organisation. SHOULD BE 12.20 AFTER THIS
Should be 12.25 after this
This is your chance to show an employer the skills you have. Hence it should be tailored. look at the person specification to see what the employer is looking for. If there is not an advertised job vacancy you can find out about the job role and the skills employers typically look for by using the Prospects Graduate Careers Database.It is not enough to say ‘I have good communication skills,’ you need evidence of this, so always give examples!!! can be drawn from your academic studies, from work experience and part time work, from volunteering, involvement in clubs & societies & from hobbies & interests.Where people lack relevant experience they might choose to produce a skills based CV, where work history may be much smaller or even non existent and the CV focuses on skills section.
You can see the format, no ‘I’ and not full sentences.Active words like ‘organised’ ‘secured’ and examples of when. Also hard outcome.
One way of maing sure that your key skills section is comprehensive is to use the STAR technique. This will make sure that each little point is well formatted. Situation is find to find a context, so while working at, while studying at, In my gap year etcTask is talk about what it is you had to do. ‘worked in a customer service environment, responsible for making a decision on…’ Action is the key. WHAT YOU DID. WHAT YOU CONTRIBUTED. ‘I liasied with staff to book a date, I developed a more economical way of…’ Result- an outcome.
Should be 12.35
This section might also be called Positions of Responsibility or Membership or Additional Information depending on what sort of information you choose to include.Go for quality - rather than a long list of hobbies e.g. football, socialising, reading, theatre, travelling. Focus on those that add most value to your application and demonstrate responsibilities that you had and the skills developed or situations where you have made a significant contribution.
Should be 12.45
So we’ve being looking at Pratik Patel’s CV throughout.As you’ve noticed it’s very good.Pratik wants to apply for an admin job at LeicsUni, (give out full CV) can you see anyway of improving it?Mention to think about it properly because on the face of it it’s very good CVGive them 5 minutes should be till 12.50
5 minutes of discussion/feedbackDo say it was tricky because a good CV, not obviously a bad one.Career objective says ‘office experience’ nothing more. Could say wants to work for Uni. Relevant modules for degree? Pratik mentions modules which is good, but has he considered whether they are rel?Key skills they ask for someone who can work independently and has good communication skills. Def mention these!Should be 12.55
Final 5 minutesMention arial,calibri are fairly safeWouldn’t go under 11 font size.Mention problems with boxesMention arms lengthMention competition and things like grammar being v important. If in doubt, ask a friend or tutor.