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    Not the right career for you?
    Accessing the World of Work

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to build your career skills with us at Standard Bank . Complete example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced5-6 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

    Welcome to the Standard Bank Accessing the World of Work Job Simulation! We are so excited to have you here!

    Here at Standard Bank, we’re passionate about driving sustainable, inclusive growth across Africa. The kind of growth that will make a positive and lasting impact on all our lives. And we put Africa’s dreams, our clients’ dreams, and our people’s dreams at the heart of everything we do. 

    During this programme, you will get to leverage your job search and the multitude of possibilities within the world of banking. You’ll learn how to build personal branding, locate resources to assist your search, and prepare for interviews.

    We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Standard Bank!

    All tasks, materials, companies, and people featured in this programme are simulated and entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real persons (either living or dead) or other real-life entities is purely coincidental.

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Social Media Impact
    Personal Branding
    Research
    Digital Presence
    Job Application
    Applying on Job Websites
    Assessments on Job Websites
    Planning
    Self-Awareness
    Presentation Skills

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Standard Bank . No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Use these new skills in your applications and throughout your career journey.

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Social Media
    1-2 hours
    Introductory
    How social media can impact your career
    What you'll learn
    • How social media can influence the way companies and recruiters see you. 
    • The ways you can improve and leverage your social media profiles to improve your professional brand. 
    • What details companies and recruiters can see on your social media profiles. 
    What you'll do
    • Explore your social media accounts to understand what companies and recruiters see. 
    • Update your social media presence to support your applications and improve your professional brand. 
    Accessing the World of Work
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    Get Career Ready

    Build your career skills. 5-6 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Standard Bank . Show us you are interested in what we do.

    Get Career Ready

    Build your career skills. 5-6 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Standard Bank . Show us you are interested in what we do.
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    Accessing the World of Work

    Learn vital professional development skills with Standard Bank!

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    Over 450
    5 Star Reviews
    "I enjoyed the entire programme, especially, the way in which it really made me think about how to approach potential employers, recruiters and career sites. I really felt like I was preparing for an actual interview. This experience really made me sit down and ponder on what I actually want in life in terms of my future career. Overall, a great exp..."-- Student from Nelson Mandela University
    "what i liked about the program was that is gave me insights on how i can behave/be careful about then content i post within the social media space."-- Student from Tshwane University of Technology
    "I learned how to create a LinkedIn app, to be carefully with what i post on social media and how can I increase the chances of being employed. I learned about how the interview is conducted and how i should be prepared for it."-- Student from Tshwane University of Technology
    "HOW TO SET UP MU SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILE TO DISPLAY A GOOD IMAGE TO THE POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS AND HOW TO PREPARE WELL FOR INTERVIEWS TO STAND OUT."-- Student from Durban Institute of Technology
    "I really appreciate how the program focuses on a structured and strategic approach to job searching, networking, and preparing for interviews. It's not just about getting a job, but about making informed decisions, building a solid personal brand, and staying organized in every stage of the process. The emphasis on tools like the career goals templ..."-- Student from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology