RecruitAGraduate Blog

  • 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...
  • Nurturing Essential Soft Skills in Graduates for Business Success
    Graduates these days are the most technologically advanced generation the world has ever seen because they were born and nurtured in the Information Age. As a result, STEM-related jobs are appealing to this expanding segment of the workforce. Many boast a CV of strong technical abilities, but due to having grown up with digital devices, they lack soft skills. 
    Young professionals need...