RecruitAGraduate Blog

  • Social media screening has become increasingly popular among recruiters and employers recently. Phillipa Geard, CEO & Founder of RecruitAGraduate, says “While traditional background checks remain a crucial component of the hiring process, the rise of social media has made it easier for recruiters and employers to gain insight into a...
  • Hiring GenZ and other graduates takes skill and effort. Attracting top graduate talent begins with a good job specification, but knowing the best interview methods and formats to get the most out of graduate candidates is helpful. Although today the preferred interview method is video interviewing, it is only sometimes the best for some graduate hires. There are instances where face-to-face or...
  • The possession and use of dagga for private purposes may no longer be a criminal offence, but to what extent may employers control employees’ habits in the workplace? And may an employer adopt a ‘zero tolerance’ approach? KEY POINTS In 2018, the Constitutional Court (CC) decriminalised the cultivation, possession and use of dagga for private purposes. The CC...
  • Having to go for a job interview can be scary, but knowing what attire to wear to an interview will make you feel confident even before the interview starts. It is true that appearances do not affect one's ability to do a job, but presenting yourself in a professional manner will help you get a job. And let’s face it, in this competitive job market, we need all the help we can get....
  • “All graduate CVs look alike”, “Hiring graduates is like taking a shot in the dark” - this is some of the feedback associated with graduate recruiting. With an oversupply of graduates looking for work it is difficult to discern which is the right graduate to hire based on education alone. Here are a couple of other things to look at when deciding which candidate is best...