Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe
Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, MTN Ghana, Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe, has advised job seekers to highlight their unique strengths and skills when applying for jobs, stressing the importance of identifying one’s strengths and playing to them.
Speaking to students at the University of Ghana (UG) Success Africa Summit themed “Purpose of Work: Building Impact Beyond the Job Title,” she said, “It’s not necessarily about not having a title, because everybody has a title in our office. But when you look beyond the title to your purpose, what am I here for? What do I stand for? Then you begin to see that you are motivated.” She explained that people often aim for the title rather than the reason for the title.
She further encouraged the students to be intentional about what they do, and lead wherever there are, saying, “You don’t need a title to be a leader. People who exercise purpose are people who lead, and you can make an impact in any area of your life – at home, at church, in the workplace, or in school.”
She also emphasised the importance of identifying one’s strengths and playing to them, thereby encouraging individuals to highlight their unique strengths and skills when applying for jobs, rather than just focusing on their job title or description.
Adwoa Wiafe urged job seekers to look beyond their titles and focus on their purpose, what they stand for, and what they want to achieve.
GCB Bank PLC’s Head of Personal Banking, Josephine Jacoboba Amoah, shared valuable advice with students at the 19th edition of the Success Africa Summit.
Speaking on the theme “Beyond Vision, Dare, Act and Achieve,” Ms. Amoah emphasised the importance of students going beyond their degrees to achieve success.
“It’s a wake-up call beyond a degree,” she said, urging students to step out of their comfort zones, act on their ideas, develop skills, and keep learning.
Ms. Amoah advised students to implement the following criteria: Be neutral and master communication skills to avoid sharing unnecessary information; Adopt critical skills such as communication, critical thinking, collaboration, digital literacy, taking initiative, and emotional intelligence. She also encouraged students to take up two skills they want to build and practice daily as well as volunteer and grow their network to enhance their skills and opportunities.
Ms. Amoah reiterated the need for students to be proactive, take initiative, and drive processes to achieve their goals, saying, “By adopting these skills and mindset, students can position themselves for success and make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields.”
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke