RecruitAGraduate Blog
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27 Jun 2023
For many graduates, leaving higher education and starting their first job may be an exciting but difficult moment. The transition to a professional context after years of education and future planning requires adaptability and an entirely new set of skills. The difference between university and... -
27 Jun 2023
South Africa has some inspiring youth leaders who have paved the way for us to follow. Someone like, Eddie Ndopu, who is a human rights activist and he is the first person with a disability to travel into outer space and the beautiful, and longest standing Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi. Nkosi Johnson is another example, who at the age of 8 has already helped to change the public’s... -
23 Jun 2023
Employers in today's job market are dealing with a common problem: a lack of skilled employees. When companies have trouble filling vacancies as is the case at the moment, skills shortages emerge. According to a study by ManPowerGroup, over the past year, 75% of companies have reported difficulty recruiting qualified talent. They also... -
21 Jun 2023
The nature of employment is changing quickly as a result of new technology, and it is apparent that the skills that companies value and rely upon are changing. Consequently, a "skills gap" has emerged, making it difficult for companies to find individuals with the right skills. As a result, some companies have turned to reverse mentoring to address employees’ skills gaps... -
21 Jun 2023
Graduates are by nature not the easiest of people with whom to engage, never mind to interview for a job. Often called Millennials when in fact they aren’t, these youngsters might not be the best at verbal or written articulation, but technologically, they can outsmart most generations before them. So how do you go about finding the best of the bunch when the job advertised is...