Why networking is key
Careers January 15, 2018
“Networks can be the edge that you need to get your foot in the door.” A number of companies cite referrals as one of the primary methods of long term retention and even offer current employees bonuses if they can refer a successful candidate. One company we spoke to... Read more
Recent research conducted by John Coleman of Harvard University has revealed that your work can be more than just a job if you change how you think about it. Coleman says “the secret is in working with a purpose.” A sewer cleaner from New York City put it succinctly:... Read more
How to use LinkedIn to get noticed
Careers January 10, 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
Harvard’s 6 interview tips
Careers January 10, 2018
Recent research conducted by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic of Harvard University reports that showing off and being overly confident in a job interview is a huge mistake. “When in an interview, it is important to talk about your talents without coming across as arrogant,” says the Harvard University author. He says... Read more
How to bounce back after job application disappointments
Careers January 9, 2018
Being turned down time after time for jobs you’ve applied for can be intensely disheartening, but there are some proven actions candidates can take to ensure their applications improve over time, which in turn will improve their chances in the marketplace. The most important thing to understand is that... Read more
Five job search tactics you should stop immediately
Careers January 8, 2018
You’ve been on the job hunt for weeks. You’re applying immediately to every job you come across that’s remotely related to your field. You’re getting your resume in the hands of anyone you meet. You’re following up with hiring managers like your life depends on it. And still? Nothing. Nada. Zilch.... Read more
Statistics workshop enhances capacity in Biostatistics
CareersUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal January 4, 2018
The Discipline of Statistics in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science (SMSCS) hosted a three-day Advanced Multilevel Modelling in Biostatistics workshop on the Pietermaritzburg campus. The aim was to enhance capacity in this area of Biostatistics which is the development of methods and theory and an application of statistics in biology,... Read more
Hungarian scholarships up for grabs
CareersOpportunities January 3, 2018
The Hungarian Government is offering 100 scholarships to South African students to study at participating public university in Hungary. The degree levels are as follows: Bachelors (30 scholarships) Masters (60 scholarships) PhD (10 scholarships) Areas of study include but are not limited to natural sciences and sustainable environment engineering... Read more
8 stats about remote work you didn’t know
Careers January 2, 2018
Remote work is a global, growing phenomenon that only seems to be gaining in acceptance but there are many misconceptions about it from thinking it’s a way of skiving off or that it leads to employee disengagement. But the reality is far different. There are 10 things about remote... Read more
The 3-5 Year Syndrome “The sentiment that people don’t leave jobs; they leave employers/bosses has been expressed by many commentators, but my view is that this summing up is just too simplistic” says Allan Pike who has been associated with people and their careers for more years than he... Read more
