have you got what it takes?

We are always on the lookout for talented people to join our great team. Here’s some guidance as to what we look for in our candidates.

Academic achievement
We look at a variety of aspects to your academic background, such as your grades, degree / diploma level, languages spoken, special projects and any awards or scholarships you may have received. Although we need people from a wide range of backgrounds, we typically hire people with the following academic training:

• Engineering (i.e. mechanical, electrical, civil, software, telecom, etc)
• Sciences (i.e. computer and information sciences, applied mathematics, information technology, information systems, etc)
• Business (i.e. finance, human resources, marketing, etc)

Top academic achievement and high grades are a plus, but they’re not the only thing we look for. We also look at your personal attributes, extra-curricular activities and any work experience you may have.

Personal attributes
Some of the personal attributes that we seek are:

• A good fit for the company ie ability to live the Dimension Data values (teamwork, personal commitment, professional excellence, multi-cultural strength, partnership and proactivity)
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership potential
• Ability and willingness to develop required technical and business skills
• Academic ability
• Willingness for continuous career growth and learning
• Commitment and enthusiasm
• Work experience – not mandatory but a definite plus

Extracurricular activities
The extra things that you do outside of your school work or study time can really set you apart from other candidates. Getting involved in your school or community reveals a lot about your character. It also helps you to develop skills that are very important to employers such as leadership, teamwork, communication, organisational ability and time management. Have you ever been elected into a leadership position? Have you volunteered for community work? Have you been involved in social clubs or groups? Have you worked as a tutor, counsellor, coach or teaching assistant? Have you participated in sports teams? Have you taken part in any academic or cultural competitions? All these things are of interest to your interviewer, so make sure you mention them!

Work experience
Prior work experience is not essential, but any work experience you have will help to build your confidence and broaden your horizons. We will take into consideration any internships, part-time work or summer programmes you may have been involved in. Entrepreneurial ventures, however small, can also provide excellent opportunities for you to gain important skills such as project management, communication, business acumen and technical skills.