The Impact of the pandemic on career choices

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As regularly noted over the entirety of the show's history, the COVID 19 pandemic has prompted many people to reevaluate their priorities & reexamine their career aspirations. Head of Food at Nando's, Ms. Pascale Sobiecki, joins us on The Covid Report to provide insight in this regard, while also mapping out the options available for those considering entering the restaurant & food space.

The turbulent nature of this pandemic, as well as the immeasurable damage to people's jobs, livelihoods & career aspirations that it left in its wake, has necessitated a change for many of us, ranging from necessary to uncomfortable, while also leaving a cloud of uncertainty over those still making their entry into the workspace. Our guest, Mahlatse Hlako - a Media Design student - talks us through what informed the career choices she's made for herself and how this period has impacted her.
9 Mar 2021 English South Africa Technology · Music

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