RecruitAGraduate Blog

  • What Graduates Want in Their Careers: It’s (not) All About the Money
    Fresh-faced graduates enter the working world and are confronted with plenty of choices and decisions that will shape their professional future. One question looms large: What do graduates want in their careers? While many employers assume it's all about the money, there are actually three key factors driving their ambitions.    1. What graduates want in their careers is an...
  • 5 Strategies for Graduate Retention
    Graduates bring new ideas and fresh perspectives to an organisation, which translates into valuable market knowledge and business success. Graduate retention is essential for organisations looking to cultivate a pipeline of talented, dedicated employees. Retaining...
  • Tips on How To Attract Top Graduates
    To attract top graduates is imperative for the long-term success and talent pipeline of any forward-thinking company. Graduates add considerable value through newly gained skills; they bring a fresh energy and perspective and are a proven return on investment. When hiring graduates, what you...
  • Mastering Work-Life Balance: Essential Tips for Young Professionals
    Work-life balance is a term used to describe the ability to balance your personal and professional responsibilities in a way that promotes well-being and satisfaction. For young individuals, especially those who are just starting their careers, finding the best way to balance work and life can be difficult, but it is not impossible. Here are some tips to successfully balance work and life...
  • Do I need a tax number to be employed for the first time?
    It is not required for a graduate to have a tax number to be employed, and you need to earn a specific amount before needing a tax number. The South African Revenue Service states: You must register as a taxpayer with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) if you earn more than a specific amount, which is...