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Fashion & Homeware News South Africa

iSpani focuses on opportunities in the jewellery industry

In this week's episode of iSpani on SABC1 the exciting world of jewellers and jewellery design is explored. 80% of jewellery sold in South Africa is imported, which means that there are huge opportunities for creative designers to get into this scarce skill environment.

iSpani is a reality documentary that takes viewers into the world of work. Each week an aspiring careerist is exposed, in detail, to the inner workings of a specific career starting at the very bottom. They are taken on a process of orientation and practical job shadowing, introduced to and supported by potential employers. In addition to performing specific tasks that build the foundation of a competent employee, the show's candidates are coached by on-the-ground experts in the field, who share their experiences in developing their own careers with the candidates.

An inside view of each market

The candidates take viewers into their homes, share what their life is like and what being exposed to their chosen career would mean to them, their family and their situation. Once the candidate has some shadowing experience and been coached with professional, they are tasked with carrying out the functions they shadowed.

To support candidates on the show and viewers at home gain detailed insight into the industries, jobs and career paths potential employers share an inside view of each specific market, while the iSpani career coach and life skills professionals add the finishing touches to presenting a fully informed, committed work seeker to potential employers. Employers know what they are looking for and this is an excellent chance for work seekers to ensure they are chasing an achievable dream that suits their personal requirements. It also creates familiarity in what would otherwise be an entirely foreign environment.

View iSpani on SABC1 on Wednesdays at 1:30pm.

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