First steps for choosing the right business school
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18 Mar 2009 |
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Over 100,000 people a year choose to study for an MBA worldwide. With young professionals recognizing that there are no “jobs for life”, an MBA can provide skills to make an individual more marketable and to provide greater career choice. In particular, an MBA develops technical and interpersonal skills which are particularly important in a recession. |
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Five proactive interview strategies for success
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12 Nov 2008 |
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Far too many prospective candidates sit back and prepare to be ambushed during a job interview. The ironic part is that with a little bit of preparation and some proactive thinking, you should be able to swing every question you receive in your favour. |
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The 5 most interesting careers
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31 Oct 2007 |
These jobs may not offer the highest salaries or make you particularly popular with members of the opposite sex, but they certainly make for a great conversation starter. Here's a list of the top five most interesting careers on earth.
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Making your internship work for you
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09 Oct 2007 |
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Not sure if you’re in the career you need to be? Sometimes the only way to get the job you want is through doing as much menial work as possible whilst learning by experience. The best way to do this is to work as an intern or to do temporary work. |
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The new holy grail – achieving work-life balance
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27 Mar 2007 |
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Have you ever thought that all work and no play might make Jack more than dull? How about unhappy and unhealthy?
So let’s start with a few questions:
- Do you constantly feel that you never have enough time for all your responsibilities at work?
- Are you always stressed – at work and at home?
- Are you spending so much time at work that it’s starting to feel like you are losing touch with your family and friends?
- Do you regularly take your work home and always leave your cellphone on in case there is a work related emergency?
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How to choose a career
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27 Mar 2007 |
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Whether you are fresh from matric or changing jobs, finding the right career can be a daunting challenge. With so many tertiary institutions and colleges offering a bewildering choice of degrees and diplomas and so many fields branching into various specialist areas, it is difficult to know what to base your decision on. On top of it all, unemployment in South Africa has reached 40% and one cannot help wondering if it is more important to focus on getting a job or getting a tertiary education. |
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Employee wellbeing: the new strategy for business success
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19 Feb 2007 |
“There are many owners and managers who still maintain the outdated belief that an employee should just be happy to have a job. They seem to think any investment in their people is a waste of time and money. Have they ever thought that this could be the reason for such low productivity, morale and poor customer service?”
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Keystones for smart communication
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19 Feb 2007 |
In the 1800’s, many an essay was written on “The art of Conversation”.
Today, we live in the age of e-mail and cellphones. More often than not, the emphasis is less on successful communication and more on speed. Face to face communication has taken the backseat. The result is that, especially in the workplace, misunderstandings can develop at the speed of lightning.
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Choose a career – consider all your options
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19 Feb 2007 |
So, you’ve reached grade eleven, perhaps even grade twelve, and still haven’t decided what to do with your life? Or perhaps you just haven’t given it much thought, preferring to do whatever your parents think is best?
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The value of psychometric testing
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29 Nov 2006 |
Psychometric testing (which includes IQ tests and aptitude tests) can go a long way towards helping potential students make the correct career choices.
Many schools offer psychometric testing in grades 9 and 10. The aim of testing at that point is to help learners to make subject choices. Unfortunately, few schools offer testing in grades 11 and 12. |
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Helping matriculants make the correct career choices
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29 Nov 2006 |
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It is exciting for any learner to know that their school days are drawing to a close. Think about it: no more teachers, uniforms, boring compulsory subjects, detention and classrooms. You are about to take the huge step of furthering your studies to train and prepare you for your future career. |
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Heads of companies worldwide are earning more
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17 Oct 2006 |
Managing Directors of South Africa companies earn between 35 and 53 times more than the average worker, but before a finger can be pointed at the high earners, it must be pointed out that this is a worldwide trend.
Dr. Nick Segal, Independent Economic Development Consultant, reacted to a report of the Union Director’s Solidarity on the reimbursement of Managing Directors of public companies who have been made known recently.
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How to choose a career that works for you
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25 Aug 2006 |
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Whether you are considering tertiary studies, are about to start working for the first time or are already in the job market but thinking of changing your career, it is crucially important to consider what it is that you would ideally like to do. |
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Hope for those with a Degree yet without Work
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05 Jul 2006 |
After he finished studying, Mr. Paul Magula attempted to conquer the corporate world.
“My dreams were hindered when I wasn’t able to find a job with a B.Sc honours degree and a B.Comm degree in Financial Accounting from the University of Cape Town. Shortly after, I was overwhelmed with helplessness. The big question I couldn’t answer was what made me so unsuitable for occupation,” says Magula. |
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Balance - The Key to Success
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05 Jul 2006 |
Women need a strong support base.
To succeed, women in business need to create a balance between family and career.
This statement may cause many women to mutter under their breath: 'it's easier said than done'. |
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Salary Facts May Derail Offers
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06 Jun 2006 |
Never discuss money issues on your first interview at a company is the advice people often hear.
This may be true, but the money issue is one that has to eventually be discussed in the job seeking process.
How should one handle this uncomfortable situation? |
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How to Create a Professional CV
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24 Oct 2005 |
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Well, the Careers24 team has been inundated with requests for tips on how to prepare a CV. In response, we have decided to give you guidelines on preparing a professional CV. You see, we DO value your comments and suggestions! |
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Finding the Perfect Career
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01 Jul 2005 |
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Most of us enter the job market at a very early age. Often we're not sure of our own capabilities, let alone what kind of job we'd like to be doing. At some point, many of us realise we're not fulfilling our true potential, and that our jobs only fulfil our most basic needs, such as giving us some level of financial security. |
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