Meet Yusuf Reja, the visionary founder and CEO of Africa Jobs Network. With a refreshingly natural and conversational tone, Yusuf takes us on a journey through his entrepreneurial ventures that have reshaped the job market in Africa. As the brains behind Ethiojobs.net, Dereja.com (Ethiopia), and Kipawa (Kenya), he has nurtured platforms that empower job seekers and employers alike. Dive into the impact of Ethiojobs.net, the pioneering job board in Ethiopia. Hear how this platform is transforming CV data management for recruiters, making the hiring process smoother and more efficient. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. 0:00 - Intro 3:17 - who is Yusuf 4:10 - Ethio jobs 7:52 - Chicken or egg dilemma 10:11 - Timing 21:29- Resourcefulness at early stages 26:40 - Challenges 31:06 - Self vs Business doubt 42:27- The best in your Domain 54:36 - Talent & Job creation 1:14:44 Attracting, retaining and coaching talent 1:20:44- The best way to hire 1:32:03 - Best interview questions 1:41:50 - Probation period 1:52:13 - Self sustaining Business 1:59:43 - Ethiopia Vs Kenya Talent 2:09:24 - livable wage 2:15:02 - Raising Capital & Partnership 2:25:17 - Managing Finance 2:28:32 - self education 2:31:05 - work life balance 2:39:35 - Regrate in life 2:44:22- one wisdom Social Links https://www.linkedin.com/company/meripodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@meripodcast https://twitter.com/MERI_Podcast https://www.instagram.com/meripodcast/ https://t.me/MERI_PODCAST https://youtube.com/@Meriwoch?si=yIpJ3byprnVNwKi1 Copyright Notice for Meri Podcast: All rights reserved. The content featured in this podcast is protected by copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of any portion of this podcast is strictly prohibited. For permission to use our content, please contact us at meripodcastet@gmail.com Thank you for respecting our copyright.