If you find yourself scrolling through Sunday night memes wondering how you’ll manage to climb out of bed in the morning – if work feels unrewarding and the thought of seeing colleagues is anxiety-inducing, you could be facing a ‘mid-career crisis’. You don’t have to be in the middle... Read more
How to use Linkedin to get noticed
Careers January 30, 2018
There are millions of South Africans and thousands of developers using LinkedIn to boost their professional profiles, is it worth the effort or is it online snake-oil? If you aren’t sure, it’s probably time you learned how to use LinkedIn. We decided to delve into the intricate world of... Read more
Making a great video CV
Careers January 29, 2018
The growing trend to differentiate yourself from the other candidates around you is to record a video CV and get it into the right person’s hands. After all – people hire people. Video has the ability to capture a little bit of your personality in a way that words... Read more
How to create a personal development plan for your career path
Careers January 24, 2018
Do you have big professional dreams? Of course you do – who doesn’t? But how can you realize those dreams? A personal development plan is the answer. What’s a personal development plan? Put simply, it’s a plan to guide you along the path to your goals. Without a plan... Read more
Why you shouldn’t accept a counter offer
Careers January 23, 2018
Every now and then we have a developer who accepts a counter offer. It’s definitely not the norm, but it happens. It’s also easy to understand why. The problem is this; while money plays a very big role in the job selection process, it’s not always all about the... Read more
5 things recruiters actually look at on your CV
Careers January 22, 2018
Well known companies and name Brands It may go against your grain but name brands still carry weight in the world of work. Prestigious schools and innovative companies carry the assumption that you are worth investing in as an employee. This of course does not mean that if you have... Read more
As hundreds of thousands of prospective students attempt to secure a place at public universities, with only a fraction of them likely to be accommodated due to limited capacity, education experts have highlighted the need for school-leavers to consider the many exciting careers that are accessible without degree study.... Read more
How to use body language to ace your interview
Careers January 18, 2018
Acing an interview is definitely tougher than it sounds. Your nerves can easily get the better of you. If we are honest with ourselves, at some point everyone has been reduced to a dithering fool whilst sitting opposite an icy interviewer. The feeling of walking out of the interview... Read more
Seven steps to landing your first job
Careers January 17, 2018
So, you’ve just graduated – congratulations! You are probably excited to find that dream job, earn an income and put your skills and education to use. While landing your first job may feel overwhelming, don’t despair. Jake Willis, CEO of entry level recruitment company, Lulaway, provides some proven strategies... Read more
Matric class of 2017: great results mean greater options
Careers January 16, 2018
Now is the time to confirm you are making the right study choices As First Years prepare to head off to higher education for the first time, many are having second thoughts about their chosen course or institution. While feelings of uncertainty are healthy and normal, an education expert... Read more
