Blog for Graduates

  • Survival Guide To Your First Day Of Work
    You have successfully been through the tedious process of getting your CV ready, sending out job applications and going for interviews, and now you have signed the employment contract. It is a wonderful feeling to be able to take a breath after all that effort. It is very stressful to put yourself out there. There is one last stressful hurdle to get over before you can settle into your new job -...
  • So you've graduate. Now what?
    Graduation is a big achievement. Congratulations on achieving this monumentous milestone. It marks the end of an important chapter in your life when you take the skills and knowledge you've acquired to go out into the world and pursue your dreams.  But what comes after graduation? What do you do next? Life after graduation can be daunting, uncertain, and full of unknowns. It’s...
  • 5 Attributes that put your job application at the top of the pile
    After years of experience, our recruitment team have written down a list of the top attributes that will put your job application ahead of the rest. Since there is no silver bullet when it comes to landing a job, we provide as many helpful blogs and resources to graduates, like you, to help improve your job search journey.  These 5 attributes are sought-after by employers looking to hire...
  • How to write a good motivational letter
    With the high competition graduate job-seekers face in South Africa it is important to have a well written CV and motivational cover letter that clearly states why you are the best person for the role. You want to make it as easy as possible for the recruiter or employer to see that your skills and any relevant work experience will match the job requirements. A rushed cover letter can be a reason...
  • Graduate jobs: how to become a top candidate
    As a student or graduate from school or university, work readiness is a hot topic worth investigating. However, there are other ways that you can start to add more to your CV in preparation for the working world. These will put you a cut above the rest when employers are looking for the right employee to take on board. ...