The Universities Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) program, a division of the Informatics Institute of Middle East Technical University, was established in 2009 and aims to rank the world’s universities based on the quality and quantity of their scholarly publications. Having ranked over 2,500 institutes across the world, URAP is able to identify the best Continued »
South Africa has one of the strongest employment markets on the continent with a thriving job market in most industries. However new research has shown that 27% of advertised vacancies favor job seekers with degrees. There has been a 20% increase in the number of job positions that require higher education something that isn’t in abundance Continued »
The big, scary world beyond the cosy comforts of college is a culture shock to every graduate. Competition is fierce for the handful of job opportunities and the old saying is true; the early bird does catch the worm. There is no time to procrastinate or leave job search until the last minute as all the Continued »
If you’re a recent graduate or trying to break into a new industry with little experience, an informational interview is a great way to get your foot in the door. Asking an industry expert for 10 minutes of their time over a cup of coffee is a fantastic opportunity to ask some well positioned questions, Continued »
As a recent graduate or someone starting off in a new industry, an internship is the best way to get your foot in the door. Now you’re coming towards the end of your internship and it is time to work out the next steps. You absolutely loved your experience and have a lot more to Continued »
Every graduate around the world encounters the same obstacles when trying to enter the job market. How can you compete with candidates that have more experience and education? The answer is simple. Don’t freak out and follow these four winning tips to make yourself stand out from the recent graduate crowd. 1. Request informational interviews Informational Continued »
Searching for a job can be exhausting and depressing. That is no secret. However, when you find the perfect opportunity you need to make sure you shine bright like a diamond and the most important weapon in your armory is your resume. This is where you can show off all your previous experience, skills, qualities and achievements. Continued »