Blog for Graduates

  • AI Skills Employers Want: What Graduates Need to Know in 2025
    Developing AI skills employers want has become the ultimate career game-changer for young professionals entering today's competitive job market.  Recent studies reveal that demand for workers with artificial intelligence skills in South Africa jumped 77% over the past year, fundamentally reshaping hiring requirements across industries.  As employers across sectors rush to...
  • Navigating Corporate Culture: Your Guide to Career Growth
    Navigating corporate culture is a skill every graduate needs when stepping into their first role. Understanding the workplace environment while staying true to your values can help you thrive, build confidence, and set the foundation for long-term career growth. With youth unemployment in South Africa at 46.1% in early 2025, making the most of...
  • Free Motivational Letter Template
    If you're looking for a motivational letter template or want to learn how to write a motivational letter that supports your CV, this professional, editable template is for you. Use this free motivational letter template when applying for internships, graduate programmes, entry-level jobs, or skilled positions. It’s designed to help you communicate clearly and confidently with...
  • How to Prepare for Your First Job: Practical Ways to Build Confidence and Capability
    You may have studied for years, but stepping into your first job brings an entirely new kind of learning. Understanding how to prepare for your first job is about more than knowing what to do, it is about learning how to be, how to show up, and how to thrive in unfamiliar environments. One of the most effective ways to ready yourself is by completing a work readiness programme, either through...
  • How to Write a Good Motivational Letter for Your CV and Elevate Your Job Application
    Crafting a motivational letter (or sometimes called a cover letter) is not simply a formality. It is a clever and strategic tool highlighting your suitability for a specific job. While a CV focuses on what you have done, a well-written letter speaks to who you are and why you are the right person for the position. It connects your qualifications, character and purpose with the needs of the...