Careers

The world is on the brink of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, an era of unparalleled technological advancements that will reshape our lives and work. The fifth industrial revolutions builds on the foundations laid by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 
 

Money is an uncomfortable topic for a lot of people, which is what makes asking for a raise or negotiating your salary so difficult. However, these conversations are important to have in order for you to get a paycheck you deserve and have stable financial wellness. 

Employed individuals have access to various benefits, as long as they are registered and are paying toward UIF contributions. These contributions will come in handy when they are retrenched and laid off.

It's important for any professional to network, as this will not only help you connect to as many people as possible in your respective industry, but these are connections that can help elevate your career.

There are very few instances nowadays where employees will spend their entire careers at the same company. The job landscape has changed so dramatically – particularly since the pandemic and the ability to work from home – that if a business fails to meet worker expectations staff simply look elsewhere and quit.

The local business community in Bellville was able to unlock new potential at the launch of the 2023 Bellville Business Expo, on 8 June 2023 – now a top annual business event in Northern Suburbs.

Sitting in her varsity lecturing halls more than three decades ago, Lydia Carroll was one of less than a handful of young women there aiming to become a quantity surveyor. These days, she says, the industry is much more balanced - a good thing, given that she believes it is a “wonderful” career path for women.

The Sector Education and Training Authority's primary function is to increase the skills of employees and work-seekers through learnerships, skills programmes, internships, and apprenticeships. Fortunately, there is funding that is available to employers and training organisations to be able to do this.

Networking can be a great way to get your career started, or to continue growing it. However, making common networking mistakes can prevent any job seeker from getting hired. 

If you are in your twenties and you find yourself in a management or leadership role, you might find yourself in a situation where people try to undermine your authority, and you might even find yourself questioning your own ability.

If you are a wordsmith that is looking into using the skill of writing for marketing purposes, then copywriting might be what you're looking for in your career path. A number of institutions offer training for this qualification, some of them flexible enough for working professionals.

A role as a supervisor can be an ideal way to showcase your leadership skill within your respective organisation. However, as with all means of skills advancement, you will likely have to enrol for and complete a Supervisory Skills Training course. So let’s have a look at some that are currently available
 

Changing careers can be a necessary step in advancing yourself. However, there is always a possibility of it not going in your favour if not done right, and that can have dire consequences. 

One of the best ways to challenge yourself to improve in your career is by working toward and receiving a promotion. However, it is important to know want not to do when aiming for the new position. 

Starting your own business and becoming an entrepreneur is not without risks, but the rewards can be significant. Entrepreneurship is the process of creating, developing, and running a business venture in order to make a profit.

Becoming a nurse can be a challenging yet rewarding career path, especially as South Africa faces a lack of qualified and registered nurses. As a certified healthcare worker, you will be able to use your skills to serve in your community, work in private practice, or provide home care.

Have you been out of the workforce for a long time and now you’re keen to make a comeback? Do you maybe feel like you’re too old to start a new career or that the odds are stacked against you because you’re a woman? Well, there are some options you can consider to help you make that career comeback!

Getting your CV to be considered is challenging, particularly when there are so many others applying to the same position as you. Most prospective employers do a quick scan over each CV they receive and if yours isn’t filled with their particular choice of keywords then you’re simply not considered.

Having a good qualification and a great track record provide compelling reasons for employers to consider a candidate for a position, however many with these crucial qualities never even make it to the interview list because of simple but persistent mistakes.

Studying at the tertiary level while employed can be a bit of a demanding task, but if you are up for it and Brand Management is your preferred course, there are some options out there that you may find worth considering.