Jobs + Careers
WHY do people like jobs?
money, fame, fortune, prestige, opportunities, something to do, a purpose, an identity, health coverage, their colleagues, something to do with a degree, etc.
What is the #1 SKILL needed in almost every occupation?
communication
How many schools participated in this year's Career Fair?
33
What is a TERM for a commitment to continuous learning outside of formal schooling?
lifelong learning
continuous learning
Which exhibitor provided lively learner engagement and music during the Exhibition?
COSDEF
What's the DIFFERENCE between a job and a career?
job = short-term position focused on earning money;
career = long-term professional journey aimed at growth, fulfillment and achieving personal goals
How does one spell CAREER backwards?
r e e r a c
A person who learns best by seeing charts, graphs and images is generally called what?
a visual learner
When is Global Money Week?
3rd week of March
14-20 March 2027
How many exhibitor entities participated in this year's Career Fair?
37
What is a bursary?
non-repayable financial award given to students based on financial need to help cover educational costs
What are 2 top skills desired for project management?
communication, budgeting, leadership, risk management, stakeholder engagement, time management, etc.
How many learners participated in this year's Career Fair?
3,136 learners
(Grade 11 + Grade 12 + A.S.)
When faced with unprecedented industry changes, workers must possess this ABILITY to quickly adapt and pivot to new roles.
agility (or resilience)
How many people are currently employed in NAMIBIA?
~547,000 people in Namibia are employed.
(29.1% of the working-age population)
Which PROGRAM allows one to earn a paycheck while learning a trade from a professional?
apprenticeship, internship, bursary
Which NON-verbal CUE shows confidence during an interview or introduction?
eye-contact
What is the term for someone who organizes, manages and assumes the risks of starting a new business?
an entrepreneur
When is International Youth Day 2026 (United Nations)?
12 August
Theme: "Empowering Youth, Building Tomorrow"
Within Namibia, WHO are more likely to be "financially included" -- with access to some form of financial service -- women or men?
women = 87.6%
men = 84.2%
* Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) released the 2025 Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey (NFIS) this week.
On average, how much TIME might a potential hiring person review a CV before deciding to continue reading it or passing on it?
7.4 - 30 seconds
Which EXHIBITOR provided large signage of desired skills, certificates, degrees, experience, etc. for various jobs?
Deep Yellow
Which Chilean-born, turned Swedish, ARCHITECT developed a uniform building design for schools in Namibia?
Gabriel Castro, in the 1990s.
When should the organizing team start planning for next year's Career Fair (in March 2027)?
NOW!
How many people are currently employed now in the entire WORLD?
~3.67 billion people
(Int'l Labour Organization - ILO)