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As we kicked off the New Year, prospective graduates are now preparing for the next chapter of their lives; which is to get their careers off the ground. This involves deliberating on whether to go into self-employment, doing an internship or securing full-time employment.

Writing a cover letter may feel like a hassle, but it's arguably one of the most important parts of the job application process. Let's take a look at how to write the best cover letter you possibly can.

In this week's article of 'How to Stand Out as a Job Seeker', we look at ‘soft skills’ and how they can help you nail that job application and interview process. But first, what are soft skills and how should you use them? Let’s take a look.

Are you ready for a change and considering a step in a different direction? If this is the case, this is a great opportunity for new journey and to further explore your career. 

The prospect of rejoining the workforce can feel intimidating if you have been out of the job market for a while. Follow these tips to improve your chances of finding employment.

Deciding what type of skills to include on your CV can be a challenging task. A great tip is to highlight 'transferable skills' on your CV. If you don't know what that means, keep reading to find out.

Changing jobs can be a positive step for many, but if it's done at the wrong time or for the wrong reasons it could be a move that you'll later regret. This is why it is best that you give a great amount of thought into whether you should change jobs and when it is the ideal time to make the switch.

If you’ve been in your job for a few years, it’s likely that you’re beginning to itch to make a move. Maybe it’s starting to become clear that you’re moving nowhere slowly. Maybe you're tired of seeing your friends and colleagues progress in their careers while yours stagnates. You may start to think maybe it’s time that you seek out a new place to work.

You walk into the interview room, make eye contact with your interviewer, and shake hands firmly and confidently. Everything is going as expected until you sit down and knock coffee all over the table.

Dietetics, the field of nutrition, health and the application of science-based nutrition knowledge offers a variety of distinctive career opportunities that goes beyond the usual view of the dietitian as someone who simply helps others lose weight.

As a hardworking professional you’re likely uninterested in spending your spare time focused on more work. In order to have a successful career, which you enjoy and find to be a fulfilling, you need to put in some extra effort.

When interviewing for a new job, it can be disappointing when you're not selected for the position. Learn how to turn rejection into an opportunity with these tips from leading workforce solutions provider ManpowerGroup South Africa.

While not everyone is innately confident in the workplace, recent research shows a strong correlation between confidence and occupational success. Considering the competitive nature of the job market, working on improving your confidence levels can go a long way in boosting your career prospects and helping you stand out from the crowd.

When you're unemployed and on the job hunt, along with sending out job applications comes rejections. Getting these rejections aren't always the best feeling and could demotivate you.

You’ve been laid off, and after a period of discernment, you have decided to switch from employee to entrepreneur, but how can you make the switch successfully?

It is incredibly disappointing when you don't receive a job offer, especially if you thought you did well in your interview or you believed that you were right for the job. So what went wrong?

Sometimes, life comes at you fast and before you know it, you're in your thirties stuck in a career that let's face it, is not that exciting anymore. Here's some advice about changing your career when you're in your thirties.

Are you seeking employment? Including a good reference letter in your application could boost your chances of landing a job.

Pursuing a career in the automotive industry or any male-dominated sector is never easy, but Sisonke Nkenkana is up to the challenge.

Looking for a new job can be a nerve-wracking process. And, sometimes, you might feel so desperate that you accept the first offer that comes along.