RecruitAGraduate Blog
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16 Jul 2025
When faced with a hiring decision, many employers default to comfort. Hiring someone with significant work experience reduces perceived risk. The assumption is that they will onboard quicker, need less training, and will fall into basic tasks easily. The problem with this thinking? It prioritises short-term convenience over potential long-term value. But what if work experience is... -
26 Jun 2025
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26 Jun 2025
Here, at RecruitAGraduate, we work closely with business owners and hiring managers across South Africa, and time and again, we find that there is one particular set of characteristics employers want to see in graduates. These are intangible qualities that set candidates apart from their peers, signalling to an employer that this person will grow, contribute meaningfully, and adapt with them.... -
19 Jun 2025
Hiring a neurodivergent graduate is not simply a diversity initiative it’s a strategic decision. These individuals bring unique ways of thinking that drive innovation, creativity, and resilience. As our understanding of neurodiversity has deepened over the past few decades, forward-thinking companies have begun to appreciate the significant strengths that neurodivergent professionals offer... -
19 Jun 2025
The Grim Reality Behind South Africa’s Graduate Unemployment South Africa’s graduate unemployment rate has climbed to 11.7% in early 2025, a sharp reminder that even a degree is no guarantee of a job in today’s market. For business owners, this isn’t just a statistic...
