RecruitAGraduate Blog

  • Employee To Entrepreneur: Prenessa Nalliah
    I’m a third generation Indian South African woman, descended from indentured labourers who dared to do something more than simply dream. I was raised in Merebank and Chatsworth and have been so lucky to witness the benefits of discipline, courage and curiosity in my lifetime. Despite being a distinction student, I couldn’t avoid failure — today that’s the very thing I...
  • Crushing Your First Job: The Ultimate Handbook For Young Professionals
    It is exciting to start your first job after graduation, but it also comes with new challenges and responsibilities. Some of these challenges include knowing your tax obligations, figuring out your medical aid options, changing your bank account, and understanding salary deductions, just to name a few.  This article will share insight into these things to help you seamlessly enter the...
  • Student Loans Don’t Have To Be A Long-Term Burden
    Currently, the average cost of a degree for students in South Africa is around R62,000. While bursaries and scholarships are available to a select few, others will need to secure...
  • 7 Of The Best Business Schools in South Africa
    If you're considering furthering your degree and gaining skills to equip you for the business world, you'll need to decide which business school to attend. The choice can be overwhelming, but luckily, some excellent business schools in South Africa are known for providing outstanding education. Three of the country’s business schools hold the highly coveted...
  • How To Find And Succeed In The Right Graduate Programme
    When you finish your degree, it’s time to find the job of your dreams. Most entry-level positions have some kind of extensive onboarding process. These onboarding processes might include work readiness programmes so that you can put your best foot forward and gain the knowledge and tools you need to get the job done. How do you know if a graduate programme is right for you? We asked an...