RecruitAGraduate Blog

  • 10 Game-Changing Tips to Recruit Top-Notch Grads!
    Graduates are by nature not the easiest of people with whom to engage, never mind to interview for a job. Often called Millennials when in fact they aren’t, these youngsters might not be the best at verbal or written articulation, but technologically, they can outsmart most generations before them.  So how do you go about finding the best of the bunch when the job advertised is...
  • Crafting a Convincing Motivational Letter
    Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone in your educational journey! As you step into the professional world, one of the key challenges you'll encounter is persuading employers to give you a chance despite your limited work experience. A well-crafted motivational letter can be your secret weapon, effectively overcoming objections and showcasing your potential. This blog post...
  • Social Media Screening and how recruiters and employers use it
    Social media screening has become increasingly popular among recruiters and employers recently. Phillipa Geard, CEO & Founder of RecruitAGraduate, says “While traditional background checks remain a crucial component of the hiring process, the rise of social media has made it easier for recruiters and employers to gain insight into a...
  • Best Interview formats to engage with Graduates
    Hiring GenZ and other graduates takes skill and effort. Attracting top graduate talent begins with a good job specification, but knowing the best interview methods and formats to get the most out of graduate candidates is helpful. Although today the preferred interview method is video interviewing, it is only sometimes the best for some graduate hires. There are instances where face-to-face or...
  • Dagga in the workplace
    The possession and use of dagga for private purposes may no longer be a criminal offence, but to what extent may employers control employees’ habits in the workplace? And may an employer adopt a ‘zero tolerance’ approach? KEY POINTS In 2018, the Constitutional Court (CC) decriminalised the cultivation, possession and use of dagga for private purposes. The CC...