Early in my career planning stage, I would watch Law films, several news channels and listen attentively to radio interviews as a family. At no point in this learning experience did I understand the importance of communication until I took up an opportunity to be a debutant for the Cancer Association for South Africa...
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Youth unemployment and digital entrepreneurship The global population keeps growing, while opportunities for job development are declining, especially for young people. Therefore, youth unemployment remains one of the major global problems for many years to come. In South Africa, in the fourth quarter of 2020, the unemployment rate has risen from 30.8% in quarter...
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At the center of every good business design is empathy. Empathy is the act of understanding and being sensitive to someone else’s experience. This quality connects the product, service, and, ultimately, the business to the people who benefit the most from its usefulness. Anyone can be a designer, but the most successful designers recognize...
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Networking is one of those words that could send a shiver down the spine of many, while for others it is something they enjoy and love to do – much the befuddlement of many. Love or loathe it, networking is undoubtedly a golden key in helping you achieve success in your career. For students...
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Artificial intelligence can be described as computer science concerned with building smart machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. For example, artificial intelligence is used in facilitating the interview process instead of having a traditional physical interview. Emotional intelligence on the other hand are verbal and non-verbal signals in a person....
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In the past few years, more graduates have faced unemployment issues, and those who can secure employment are in a different working environment than they had hoped for. The reason why this article is here is to give you some of the most practical guidelines that you may need as a graduate in this...
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Imagine you’ve found a job that you’re qualified for, and it seems mildly interesting. Better still, the company is interested in you, and you don’t even have to fuss over what to wear to your interview because they conduct everything via phone. Now it’s the day of your interview, and you are prepared with...
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“You need to be more strategic.” These words are thrown around a lot, and these words instill fear and panic for task-oriented leaders. But they do not need to. You will be surprised at how easy it is to demonstrate strategic thinking while leaning on your superpower of focusing on the details. What is...
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Are you looking for a talent that can make you more marketable in the job field? You’re often competing with your classmates and peers who took the same classes you did, which can leave you scrambling for ways to stand out. A simple solution: incorporate grant writing into your skillset. It’s a lot easier...
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If you have ever been on the receiving end of feedback, you know how hard it can be. Despite your best efforts to remain positive and power through the difficult situation, you immediately place yourself on the defense. I would love to tell you there is a quick and easy way to be more...
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