career choice
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Complete List of Careers In Demand Right Now
Knowing which careers are most sought-after can help put you on the right path…
Guide to Finding a Career
Whether you’re fresh out of high school, a university graduate or you’ve decided a…
Work Integrated Learning: What’s This All About?
Whether you are currently studying or have completed your studies, some workplace experience can go a long way. That’s why WIL is for you!
My Career Choice: How To Get It Right
Making a career choice can be challenging when you’re still in school and feel like you haven’t got nearly enough information to make this kind of decision.
Top 5 Obscure Occupations that Pay Well
The youth of today are always looking for interesting ways to make money. If this is you, you know that the usual nine-to-fiver just won’t cut it.
What will I earn with which Career?
Want the low down on all degrees, what careers they lead to, what subjects to take and what your salary might be one day? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We give you all of the information you could possibly need when applying to university.
Adult Education – What are my Options?
If you think that you’re too old to get an education, think again. Adult education is a thing and there’s still a chance for you.
What You Need To Know About Counselling
Counselling is a rather broad term and it can have different meanings for different people. The Concise Oxford Dictionary (9th Edition) gives these two definitions of counselling:“give advice to (a person) on social or personal problems, especially professionally.”
Bikini Business: Student Entrepreneurship
Check out how this SA female entrepreneur and full-time student embarks on the journey of starting her own business. Student entrepreneurship for the win!
Tips to Become a Successful YouTube Vlogger
Want to start a vlog but not sure where to start? Here is some…
Understanding a Career in Human Resource Management
Not sure what you want to become but know you like working with people?…
Traffic and Metropolitan Policing – What Does It Take?
If you can be described as someone who is concerned for other peoples’ safety, you’re responsible and courageous, then you might consider joining the police academy as a Traffic or Metropolitan Police Officer. During the festive season and long weekends the news is often abuzz with traffic reports, road accidents and the increased crime rate throughout the country. Although newsmakers place these issues on their agenda a few times a year, metropolitan and traffic police make public safety, policing and crime prevention their everyday job.
Bookkeeping Basics – What you Need to Know?
Navigate your way to a Sailing Qualification
Sailing off into the sunset can actually be a career. Let’s see what it takes to follow a career in sailing and study sailing as a qualification.
Community Development: Hone Your Skills
Applied Social Science in Community Service
If making a difference in your community by helping those who are at their lowest points in life is your passion, then this could be the degree for you.
Logistics – A Career Option No One is Talking About
If you haven’t considered logistics and supply chain management as a career path, you aren’t alone. Read here to find out why you should be considering it.
Career Guidance: Is It Worth It?
Deciding on a career or course can be really frustrating. There are career guidance professionals that are equipped to help you… But is it worth it?
A Q&A with a Production Coordinator
Do you love the film industry and see yourself in the career field? Read about what you can expect in a career as a Production Coordinator.
Pursuing a Career in the Arts
Want to find out what it means to head on into the Arts industry?…
Building a Better Future with Management Consulting
Are you intrigued by the world of business, want to become a top leader…
A Day in the Life of a Hair Stylist
Salomé de Wet: Hair Stylist She’s hip, retro, and rocks a shock-yellow hairdo that…
Bundu Bash Your Way to Become Field Guide
Do you dream of working in nature while making a difference and educating people on conservation? Does being a Field Guide spark an interest?
A Day in the Life of a Restaurant Manager
Ever sat in a restaurant and wondered what those friendly guys with the Manager tags actually do? Here’s a look into what a Restaurant Manager does.
A Day in the Life of a Bio-Medical Technologist
Many of us have been required to give our blood to the gentle, yet…
A Day in the Life of a Family Friend
Family Friend Female entrepreneur Peta Daniel’s endless love for working with children has determined…
Why Should You Become A Teacher?
Teachers are one of our first role models. Our country needs great teachers to…
A Day in the Life of a Catering Chef
To find out more about a typical day in a catering chef’s life, we met with Natasha for a cup of coffee and a chat.
A Day in the Life of a Nurse
Do you find yourself intrigued by the thought of life as a nurse? So did we. We interviewed Gabriella Serrotti, a qualified nurse, to get the inside scoop.
The Pros and Cons of Freelancing
Before you shoot off into the rollercoaster world of self-employment, it’s important that you are aware…
A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist
Have you ever wondered what an occupational therapist is and what they do? We interviewed an OT so that you no longer need to wonder.
A Day in the Life of an Actuary
The myth of actuaries having anti-social levels of intelligence and having no lives has…
Mastering the Art of Holistic Medicine
Therapeutic reflexology is known to have many health benefits – mentally and physically. Find out how you can get involved in this holistic form of medicine
A Day in the Life of a Youth and Worship Pastor
Here’s a snippet into the life of a youth and worship pastor to give you an idea of what it’s really like – it’s more fun and games than you’d think.
What Does it Take to Become a Flight Attendant?
Do you dream of soaring through the skies, meeting lots of new people, and…
A Day in the Life of an Urban Dancer
Chester Martinez defines the term ‘stage presence’ and is stirring up SA’s urban dance scene with his diversity- check out his urban dancer hustle & bustle!
Why to Consider Freelancing
If you want short-term jobs, great personal experience, and make money – freelancing might…
Grade 11: Your Road to Success
Grade 11 is a “limboland”, you’re there but NOT quite there, if you know…
A Day in the Life of an Events Producer
A Day in the Life of a Fitness Trainer
Have a passion for the sports industry and want to help people achieve their goals? Then perhaps a career as a Fitness Trainer may be just for you.
A Day in the Life of a Teacher’s Assistant
We chatted to Shannon French, a teacher’s assistant from Bastion Primary School about the ins and outs of her career. Take a read to find out more!
A Day in the Life of a Housewife
We speak to Anita Tichauer, a housewife, about the ups and downs of being a full time mom. Perhaps it’s time for a break from the corporate world.
A Day in the Life of a Traffic Engineer
Ever wondered what a traffic engineer is and what they do? We interviewed one to give you a look into what you could expect if you became one.
Design
Where would the world be without the creativity and innovation of a designer. See…
Creative Work
Interested in getting a study loan to fund your tuition, books, accommodation and more?…
Graduate Jobs?
Are There Any Jobs for University Graduates? THE GOOD NEWS about Graduate Jobs: According…
Career Guidance: From the mouth of a Wits expert
Raj Naran, Career Development Educator and Team Leader from Wits University’s Careers Counseling, provides insight…
Generation Y will Change Careers 5 times
The statistics in First world countries show that Generation Y will change jobs every 2.6 years. The evidence is mounting that this’ll include job changes.