RecruitAGraduate Blog

  • Essential Tips for New Graduates Entering the Workforce
    Graduating from college or university is a thrilling achievement, signaling the end of an academic journey and the start of a professional one. This 16 step essential tips for new graduates guide aims to help you successfully transition into work and secure a permanent job after a graduate programme. These recommendations will illuminate your path and help you be seen as a valued employee....
  • Own Your Internship Opportunity: Unleash Bold Career Growth
    An internship opportunity can kick-start your career, whether paid or unpaid, short or long-term, the benefits are numerous. They are designed to benefit both graduates and employers mutually. As a graduate, you'll dive into on-the-job training and immerse yourself in a real work environment. It's a practical way to get real-life work experience beyond your academic training. The benefit...
  • CV Fraud Could Lead to Jail Time
    The National Qualifications Amendment Bill that has been passed in 2019 came into into force on 12 October 2023.  In a nutshell, this means that candidates who misrepresent their qualifications are seen as CV fraud and candidates can be fined or get up...
  • SMEs and Startups are Attractive Employers for Gen Z Graduates
    In the dynamic landscape of the modern job market, there's a notable shift in what makes employers attractive for Gen Z graduates. Gone are the days when the pinnacle of success was landing a job at a big-name corporation. Instead, many Gen Z graduates are setting their sights on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Why the change? The answer lies in this generation's...
  • Hiring graduate developers and the flexibility conundrum
    Hiring graduate developers is a time-consuming and costly recruitment process, and it can be frustrating if the developers are head-hunted shortly after being trained. Employers often face a dilemma when hiring developer grads: hiring and training them in the office or enabling them to work remotely and compromising on peer-to-peer learning and employee connection. After all, numerous surveys...