Blog for Employers
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07 Mar 2024
Graduate employers know that graduate employees come with little to no experience. Often, a graduate will have a number of short, fixed-duration contracts, interships or graduate programmes on their CV to help set them apart. Another thing to look out for on a graduate CV is a work readiness programme. A recent study showed over... -
06 Mar 2024
As an employer, hiring a graduate can be an exciting prospect. Fresh talent, new ideas, and a willingness to learn are some great qualities that graduates bring to your team. It’s important to ensure your graduate employees feel supported and thrive in their new roles, especially during the first ninety days of their employment.... -
01 Feb 2024
In 2024, the number of Gen Z employees will surpass that of baby boomers, according to a report by Glassdoor. Furthermore, McKinsey & Company predicts that Gen Z will occupy twenty-five percent of the workforce by 2025. This is why... -
01 Feb 2024
The purpose of mentoring graduates is to grow their knowledge and accelerate their career development by tapping into the expertise of a more senior employee. There are many benefits to mentoring graduates. Besides enabling graduate employees to learn from their more experienced seniors, mentorship programmes also boost their career prospects. Successful career development for graduates... -
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...