142 - Job Talk: Karen Armour on Recruitment and Employment for Persons with Disabilities

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In this episode, Lois speaks with recruitment agent Karen Armour on the topic of employment for persons with disabilities.

During the conversation, they explore the role of a recruiter in advocating for job seekers with disabilities, the importance of a CV to showcase your skills, and thoughts on approaching interviews.

This is an episode that is filled with practical details on how to set up your CV to sell your skills, ways to prepare for an interview and how to find a recruiter who will best represent the needs of a job seeker with a disability.

Reach out to Karen Armour:
e-mail: karen@isisekelo.co.za
Mobile: +27 (0)74 153 0992
Website: www.isisekelo.co.za
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-armour-645ba221?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

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A woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair who is smiling gently at the camera. She is wearing a royal blue coat over a dark blouse and gray pants, and her hands are resting on her knee.
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This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi.
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