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Expanding horizons and knowledge

Knowledge of maize, sorghum and groundnut production. Will learn mentioned crops very quick...basics the same. Managing the gVast knowledge gained through my experience in crop production. Will pick up pre-requisits of mentioned crops oin advertisement quickly. Manager of national groundnuts breededer seed programme at ARC

Pros: not much
Cons: long working hourts / no benefits / no compensation / no employee support /

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Excellent learning curve

institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters innovation to support and develop the agricultural sector. interaction between employees and clients on a regular basis. we provide farmers with support wrt to their farming needs. collect long term weather data for agricultural purposes.

Pros: excellent learning opportunity
Cons: long hours

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Excellent learning curve.

.we tauI started to work at the Department of Agriculture as Research Scientist; together with other Scientist, we taught farmers about vegetable and fruit trees propagation, Grafting and planting. Training on crops production was also done completely with practical operation. Trainings were conducted from practical planting to harvesting time. ght farmers about propagation of trees,

Pros: Great opportunity for growth
Cons: long working hours and travel

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Ample opportunities to further studies

working at the company has its own perks. like one could further their studies, collaborate with other divisions or even international companies or funders. However, when it comes to employee wellbeing or compensation it seems to fall short, especially since it uses the "cost to company" salary scheme. There are no bonuses or thirteenth cheque perks, technicians are under compensated when compared to those in support (admin, facilities)

Pros: Great opportunities for collaborative work
Cons: Minimal chances for promotions

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Career Progression and growth

I am a hardworking, goal orientated young man. I thrive under pressure and work well in a team and as an individual. I take life as a journey and my willingness to learn always brings out the best in me.

Pros: Great working environment and opportunity for promotion.
Cons: High volume of Transactions

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Long hours work with no pay

It is a big company with zero work opportunities. They work students like slavestjey mistreat their students. There is no balance between work n lifekhyfsvotdvh nhfcjo ngktrg bud. This htdgc jkygg

Pros: Great learning opportunities
Cons: Long working hours

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Good interpersonal and communication skills and good human relations.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, perform well under pressure and maintain good human relations. Reliable, honest, dedicated, flexible, creative and well organised.

Pros: Great opportunity for development
Cons: Lack of benefits

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Good interpersonal and communication skills and good human relations.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, perform well under pressure and maintain good human relations. Reliable, honest, dedicated, flexible, creative and well organised.

Pros: Great opportunity for development
Cons: Lack of benefits

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Great opportunity to learn basis of HR

I love working for my Organisation, there's a new thing to learn daily even though some part of the work is routine. if I could I would stay till retirement, however the salary progression is very slow and also there's limited opportunity for promotion or Senior level positions.

Pros: Allowed to upskill yourself always
Cons: No recognition for doing going extra mile

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Eye opening and more knowledge of the practical side of things.

e at ARC has been great, it have been eye opening. when first joined ARC i only had the theory par, but now i know more of the practical side of things.

Pros: more knowledge on Research side of things.
Cons: can not say no when someone asks for help.

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