Starting a career can feel overwhelming when you are not sure which jobs to apply for, how to prepare a CV or where to look for your first opportunity. For South African students, graduates and unemployed job seekers, the process can involve several different routes. You might start with an entry-level job, internship, learnership, graduate … Read more
Your CV is often one of the first things an employer sees when you apply for a job, internship, learnership or graduate programme. A strong CV does not guarantee an interview, but a poorly prepared one can make it harder for an employer to understand your qualifications, skills and experience. Common problems include sending the … Read more
Finding a learnership is not only about searching for the latest vacancy online. South African job seekers can use government services, SETAs, employers, training providers and provincial opportunity channels to find programmes that match their location, qualifications and career interests. The South African government advises unemployed people looking for learnerships to register as work-seekers at … Read more
Graduating from university or college can be exciting, but the transition from studying to employment is not always straightforward. Many graduates face the challenge of applying for jobs while they are still building practical workplace experience. An internship can be one possible route into the workplace. However, not every internship is open to graduates, and … Read more
A stipend is a payment provided to a participant in certain learning, training, internship, work-based learning or development programmes. In South Africa, you may see the word “stipend” regularly when reading about learnerships and opportunities for unemployed youth. However, a stipend should not automatically be treated as the same thing as a normal salary. The … Read more
Your CV personal profile is one of the first sections a recruiter or employer may read. It gives a short introduction to who you are, what you can offer and what type of opportunity you are looking for. For students, graduates and job seekers with limited work experience, the personal profile can be especially useful … Read more
Writing your first CV can be difficult when you have little or no formal work experience. However, having no previous job does not mean you have nothing useful to put on your CV. Skills can come from school, university, TVET college, community activities, volunteering, sports, personal projects and everyday responsibilities. The important part is to … Read more