RecruitAGraduate Blog
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31 Jan 2024
Sitting at fifty-two percent for youth between the ages of 15-24 as of December 2023, the youth unemployment rate in South Africa is staggering. However, the picture looks different for graduates in the same age group. The unemployment rate for the first quarter of 2023 was... -
23 Jan 2024
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... -
17 Jan 2024
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... -
11 Jan 2024
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... -
30 Nov 2023
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...