Pearls Blog

Managing your personal Finances

2012-06-28T16:01:00.000+03:00

Elite Career Choices will be holding a workshop on Personal Financial Responsibility that will be conducted at their offices in Kinondoni Hananasif on Saturday 30th June 2012.

The fee is only TZS 30,000/= which covers lunch and refreshments.

Register through training@elitecareers.co.tz to book your seat now!!!!

Mining Sector Vacancies

2012-06-28T15:58:00.000+03:00

A company is looking for experienced people to work in their mine fir the following positions

Site Surveyor
Site Secretary
Stores Controller
Materials Controller

For more details on the positions please email Carlos@elitecareers.co.tz or lisa@elitecareers.co.tz.

Send your application to recruitment@elitecareers.co.tz.
Or Drop your application at our offices Kinondoni Hananasif next to Catholic Church

Vacancy- Marketing and Sales Manager

2012-06-05T15:00:00.000+03:00

Are you a young honest and aggressive sales person?

Do you have knowledge of Fashion, Events and Public Relations?

Send us your CV now on recruitment@elitecareers.co.tz

Deadline is on 10th June 2012

Arabic Maid wanted for an Arab family in Dar es Salaam Tanzania

2012-05-15T15:36:00.000+03:00

An Arabic family currently residing in Dar es Salaam Tanzania is urgently seeking a Maid of Arabic origin. The Maid will be required to move to work in Dar es Salaam. The family has kids between the ages 2-14. If you know anyone who fits the description, send an email to elite@elitecareers.co.tz.

Tanzanian Contestants Evicted from Big Brother Stargame

2012-05-14T16:05:00.000+03:00

Last night Tanzanian contestants Hilda and Julio were evicted from the Big Brother House. At first it appeared as if they were safe as Ike called out the contestants from Zimbabwe, Teclar and Maneta.
In a twisted turn of events, Maneta was safe and was taken to the Upville House whereas Teclar, Julio and Hilda were informed that they had been evicted from the Big Brother House!

Welcome back home Hilda and Julio. It is too soon to see you guys back, but ............it was just a game......worth USD 300,000.

Images from Mtwara Tanzania

2012-05-12T23:11:00.000+03:00

Feeling like a failure

2012-05-08T11:06:00.000+03:00

Has it ever happened to you that you get so excited about an accomplishment that you have achieved and you can't wait to talk about it. You look for the one person who is closest to you be it your best friend, spouse, parent, sibling etc. So the minute you excitedly tell them, instead of receiving encouraging remarks and a pat on you back for all you have done....all you receive is " Why didn't you do it this way?"" You should have done that".

In such an instance what can you do? Most of the happiness you were feeling would slowly start evaporating and leave you feeling not good enough. How can one escape that feeling? By not sharing your successes? By ignoring any negative remarks? Or better yet, by ensuring that you let whatever negative remark is being said, come through one ear and leave through the other.

Kids are usually traumatized by all this. Take an example of a kid who has just gotten a B- in a subject that he used to fail. He comes home all happy and rushes to show the test to his parent. The parent takes the test and starts giving the kid a lecture. 'If you spend more time studying you will be able to get an A, everytime you come home , you change and quickly rush to play at the neighbors house. Why cant you be like other kids, this is a simple subject".....and the lecture goes on and on.

Criticism is fine, especially constructive criticism, but let's first of all think of how we present it. First of all give a little praise for the effort done by the other party, then give the comments in a civilized manner. As long as you get the message across without making them feel bad, it's all good.

Little Fingers Music Recitals - 15th & 22nd April @ Slipway

2012-05-07T16:05:00.000+03:00

National Anthem

"Teaching Little Fingers How to Play"

Little Fingers Music is located at Talk of the Town Building, Garden Road off Old Bagamoyo Road, Mikocheni A Dar es Salaam.
Visit their website www.littlefingersmusictz.com

Talking about your personal life......

2012-05-07T15:20:00.001+03:00

People are different when it comes to communication. There are some of us who do not like to ask many questions and pry into other people's lives. There are also those who like to know everything about a person. When is it the point that you draw the line? I would not want to know where a friend or acquaintance's husband works., how would that help me? I only ask whatever I feel will be useful for me at that point. Everything else , not interested. There are some people who even dare to ask "so how much are they paying you there?' Jeez, of what use will my salary be to you? Do you plan on helping me pay my bills if it's not enough?

On the part of people who talk about themselves....when you are stressed and need to let it out, its acceptable if you talk to someone close to you. In such a situation you are releasing your stress and it helps in calming you down. But then again...you can't talk about each and every thing with just anyone. If we have met like 3 times and the third time you are telling me about how your aunt was nearly chosen as Prime Minister and you come from a family of wealthy people...seriously I will make my excuses and leave you there. So your family is rich....and? Will you live a longer life because of your wealth? Are you immortal?

For those who are given the gift of the gab....watch your words and choose what you speak and to whom. Some people are not what they seem. They wait for the perfect time when you are down, to start reciting everything you ever said.

Don't get me wrong....be open....but not too open....or else get ready to face the consequences.

Self Confidence and Presentation Skills Workshop

2012-04-04T13:29:00.000+03:00

What : Self Confidence and Presentation Skills Workshop

When: 21st April from 9am to 3pm.

Where : Elite Career Choices Offices Kinondoni Hananasif

Fee: TZS 30,000/= only

Who to attend : Everyone!!

Highlights: Group Presentations, Group Assignments, Individual Exercises.

Registration: training@elitecareers.co.tz or call +255 715 77 11 77

Visit our website: www.elitecareers.co.tz

SALE SALE SALE !

2012-03-07T09:19:00.000+03:00

Pearl's Store is having a sale on selected items until 21st March 2012. Hurry now!

Now 24,000/=

Now 28,000/=

Now 30,400/=

Now 24,000/=

Now 15,000/=

Now 35,000/=

Now 32,000/=

The store is located on Old Bagamoyo Road after Zantel, before Shoppers Plaza.

The weekend is here......what to do?

2012-03-02T15:19:00.000+03:00

After a long week the weekend is here yet again. I don't know if this applies to other people as well, but sometimes weekends are gone before they even start. You have a long list of things to do over the weekend and in most cases they are obligations.

Going shopping, buying groceries, visiting sick relatives, fixing the car, attending a wedding, attending a kitchen party...and then it is sunday evening again. Bracing yourself for the coming week. When you reflect on what you have done over the weekend, you will find that you have spent 80% doing chores or errands that you could not do during the week.

So when the weekend is here, find time to relax, enjoy yourself and do those things that make you happy. After all, you are supposed to be resting after a hard week of slaving trying to make a living.

In Dar streets you will find the traffic heading to city center in the morning is the same as week days! The only time when there is no traffic would be maybe Sunday evening, when people are at home trying to relax for a few hours before starting the week all over again.

Well, the weekend is here, relax and have a good one!

What amount of salary is "enough"?

2012-02-29T11:35:00.000+03:00

It reaches a time in our lives when we decide , it is time to look for another job that pays well. We start applying for jobs that seem like they pay much better than what we are currently earning. So you get excited when called for an interview, then later on being told you were successful . So the job pays you a net salary 500,000/= more than your previous salary.

At first you think now I can manage to live comfortably! Maybe you will be able to save more than you previously did. After 2-3 months you start feeling the same way you felt in your previous job. The money is not enough!

What amount of salary will make you comfortable? Will your pattern of spending remain the same as it was like the day you got your first job?

With additional income comes additional expenditures. All of a sudden you want to eat at good restaurants, you want to visit high class hotels and joints, because now you can afford it .

At the end of the day you go back to the same place you were before you got a salary change. Waiting for the paycheck at the end of the month.........

Vacancy- Travel and Tours Consultant

2012-02-22T09:24:00.000+03:00

A well established Tours & Travel firm in Arusha - Tanzania is looking to recruit self motivated, dynamic, & experienced individuals to fill a vacancy in the tours & travel department. Candidate must have detailed knowledge of tourism in East Africa particularly Tanzania

Minimum Requirements:

Knowledge of computer applications
Strong communication and presentation skills
A bachelors degree/diploma in a Tour/Travel related field from a recognized institution
Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in a similar position in a Tour/Travel Firm
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Fluency in a Foreign language will be an added advantage eg French, German, Spanish

Duties and Resonsibilities:

Handle client inquiries via internet as well as direct calls and face to face meetings
Preparation of invoices & managing of correspondence
Tour costing which includes preparing client quotations in a timely manner
Plan and design tour itineraries
Liaising directly with agents and clients worldwide
Follow up on potential clients and inquiries made

Send your application to recruitment@elitecareers.co.tz

Elite Career Choices holds Communication Skills Training

2012-02-20T17:24:00.000+03:00

In spite of the increasing importance placed on communication skills, many continue to struggle, unable to communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively - whether verbal or written format.

On Saturday 18th February Elite Career Choices held its monthly training which is part of an initiative by the company to further develop the skills of the youth and people who are in employment.

The topic was on Communication Skills and centered on how to improve Communication Skills.The training was held at Elite Career Choices Office in Dar es Salaam.

Changing your attitude can change your life

2012-02-17T09:34:00.000+03:00

We come across a lot of people in a day, week, month. People of different backgrounds with different ideas and plans.

Some have reached where they are but they do not know the direction f their lives. You have your whole life ahead of you and yet you seem stuck in the present "hoping" and wishing you will be somewhere but not really making any effort to reach there.

Attitude plays a big role in becoming what you want to be.

If you want to be a busy and good businesswoman or man you have to start with your attitude. Do not think of failure. Think of success. Change your environment to be the environment you want to be in.

It all starts with the right attitude......

BUY OFFICE SHIRTS FOR THAT SPECIAL MAN IN YOUR LIFE!

2012-02-14T17:08:00.000+03:00

Available at Pearls Store Mikocheni!!!!!

Happy Valentines Day

2012-02-14T12:54:00.000+03:00

A day of celebrating love.

For some it's a day of roses and surprises and chocolates....for others it's a day of romantic dinners or lunches....

Happy Valentines Day to you and to your loved ones!

Whitney's Final Public Appearance

2012-02-12T12:47:00.000+03:00

Rest in Peace Whitney Houston!

2012-02-12T12:12:00.000+03:00

On February 11th 3.55pm Whitney Houston was pronounced dead at Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Singer was found unresponsive in her hotel room by a member of her entourage.Paramedics tried to perform CPR on her but it did not work.

Whitney was to attend Clive Davis' Annual Party that same evening. While there have been no signs of foul play, a full investigation into Whitney‘s death has begun.

May God rest her soul in eternal peace.

WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.

Peaceful Demonstrations in Dar today!

2012-02-08T18:56:00.000+03:00

Do you have the following Qualifications?

2012-02-07T14:39:00.001+03:00

Female

Self Confidence and Enthusiasm

Appears and acts in a professional manner

Pro-active & results driven

Charming

Intelligent

Fluent in English and Swahili

Ability to take direction

Ability to work in a team environment

Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Committed and strives for quality

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office/PowerPoint)

Higher learning diploma/University degree (preferably to have Marketing Knowledge)

Can you work under the following conditions?

Must be able to hear with 100% accuracy with correction

Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions

Must be fully mobile

Must be adaptable

Must be able to work under moderate supervision

Send your CV to elite@elitecareers.co.tz

Vacancy - Hotel Receptionist

2012-02-07T11:38:00.000+03:00

We are seeking to recruit a talented and highly motivated individual to fill the vacancy of Receptionist in a Hotel in Dar es Salaam.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Welcoming and assisting Guests

· Dealing with Reservations

· Answering questions about the facilities

· Checking the hotel guests In and Out of the Hotel

Requirements

· Customer Service Knowledge

· Charming Personality

· Fluency in Swahili and English

· 3 years’ previous experience in Hotel Industry

If you meet the criteria set above, send your application to recruitment@elitecareers.co.tz.

Water Crisis in Dar- Itaisha lini?

2012-02-02T20:09:00.001+03:00

The Vehicle carrying the scarce resource of WATER

I was told by some people that these days DAWASCO water is so unreliable such that there is a big truck that sells water and it is popular with a lot of customers.

It is something of a norm for people of Ubungo not to have water for days. Some even forget DAWASCO water exits.

So today I saw the legendary truck bringing water and the driver was kind enough to take it to the doorsteps of those people who had Simtanks. I am told usually they park on the road and people come from their houses with buckets and the water is charged per bucket.

I witnessed neighbours coming out of their houses with buckets thankful that the truck had come closer. Like Manna falling from heaven.

Haya matatizo sijui yataisha lini!

I so long for the days when water was trickling down the taps in abundance…..it’s all a part of history now.

Funny enough the kind suppliers of the water are called DAWACO (Dolphin Water Company) how nice.

Twitter jokes cost Tourists a vacation in the US

2012-02-01T10:41:00.000+03:00

Two people were denied entry into the US via Los Angeles Airport ( LAX) due to twitter messages they had posted prior to their trip.

“free this week for a quick gossip /prep before I go and destroy America?’ is one of the tweets that was written by one of the tourists to one if his friends.

It was because of that tweet and another one that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) flagged them as potential threats.

Upon arrival at LAX the two tourists were allegedly detained by armed guards, quizzed for 5 hours before being locked up overnight. They were then kept in separate holding cells for 12 hours before being put on a flight home!

A lesson for those who joke around on Social Media……you are being watched!