RecruitAGraduate Blog

  • Hire a Finance Graduate for Your SME
    Hiring fresh, young talent for your finance team indicates company growth. While finance graduates are predominantly sought in industries like banking, consulting, insurance, investment, accounting and FinTech, the reality is that finance graduates will add value to virtually every company and industry.  In this article, we explore the typical roles within SME finance departments, detailing...
  • Understanding South African NQF Education Levels
    This article explains the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF) to employers seeking to understand the NQF education levels when hiring graduates. We know it can be challenging for employers, and want you to make informed hiring decisions. The NQF helps categorise educational levels, making it easier to identify the qualifications and capabilities of potential hires. Whether...
  • Harnessing the Potential of Internships: Empowering Your Business
    Internships have become increasingly popular. In today's competitive job market, the need for actual work experience is becoming more and more important. Graduates are able to gain entry-level experience with the opportunity to work at a company. Additionally, internships help participants develop the skills they will need to succeed as the first step in their career journey. As a business...
  • How to Show You Meet Job Requirements: A Guide for Graduate Job Seekers
    As a graduate or entry-level job seeker, you may come across a job specification filled with skills, qualifications, and requirements that employers expect from candidates. Understanding how to show that you meet the job requirements in your application will significantly impact your chances to landing the role. A job specification typically includes a job title, a description, a list of...
  • How Can Job Shadowing Help You Identify the Right Career Path?
    Job shadowing is a valuable tool for identifying the right career path. By allowing participants to observe and learn from experienced professionals in real-world settings, job shadowing provides insights often unattainable through traditional education or job descriptions. Understanding Job Shadowing Job shadowing involves a less experienced individual following and observing a more...