What is a Study Group? Definition: A Study Group is a small group of learners or students who regularly meet during lunch, after school or weekends to help each other to study. The members of the group swop notes, discuss topics and test each other. Study Groups: a little help from your friends… Are you struggling with some subjects? Are you good at other subjects? Why not trade your knowledge? Find other keen learners who want to improve and set up regular meetings. Go over work done in class during the week. Have a set of questions to tackle each…
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Gear Up for the Future: A look at how fast the business world has changed in just 10 years. 10 Years ago, none of us had iPhones, and we were all just getting the hang of the Facebook deal. Not only has the world changed drastically over the last 10 years, the workplace has also undergone a significant facelift, to say the least. Job aggregator Adzuna reports that 50% of modern day job seekers are able to apply for jobs that we could hardly conceptualize a decade ago. Another study estimate suggests that this rate of change isn’t about to…
There are 2 main company types in South Africa: PTY (LTD) Non-Profit Company (NPC) FOR PROFIT COMPANIES Private Companies must have at least 1 director. At least one of the appointed directors must also be appointed as an incorporator. You cannot appoint an alternate director if a full director is not appointed. Most common structures: Public (name ends in “Ltd”) or private (“Pty Ltd”) company Personal Liability Company (“Inc”) Partnership Business trust Sole proprietorship External company (branch of a foreign company) These types of business offer directors protection from individual liability. A company can make shares available to staff as…
A lot of the things we hear about women at work focuses on the challenges women face. And yes, those challenges do exist. But today, there are more women excelling in traditionally male roles and environments than ever. Women with passion and determination. With staying power and empathy. With strength and vision. Research tells us that women are star performers in any company, in any role! Women are excellent learners Girls have traditionally performed better in the school environment than boys. A Columbia University study reveals that girls possess traits that go beyond what we call “intelligence. Girls become better learners…
Speaking at the annual International Vocational Education and Training Association conference in Cape Town, the Minister of Higher Education & Training, Naledi Pandor, said that making technical and vocational education training the “first choice” was a priority for the government. She said that the government is on a mission to boost the appeal and the efficiencies of technical and vocational education training (TVET) colleges. She emphasised the need to place technical and vocational education at the centre of the skills-development agenda. “If we are to train the people we need for the 21st century economy and labour market, we must…
Navigating today’s job market can be overwhelming. With many job options and career paths to choose from, there’s a lot to think about. So, where can you get the guidance you need to make informed choices about your next move? The answer may lie in finding a mentor. Choosing a mentor is not an instant process. Finding someone willing to take an interest in your career requires time and energy, but the rewards can be worth the effort. What is a mentor? A mentor is someone who takes an active interest in your career and personal development. They may be relative or…
Grade 9 is a time for thinking about your future career options, and making decisions. During this year you will have the opportunity to choose subjects for matric. The subjects you choose in grade 9 will influence your study options after matric. Think carefully and consider all the options available to you. Knowledge is power You need knowledge about yourself, what you are good at and what you enjoy. – You need knowledge of the world of work. The most important subject choice is whether you take Core Mathematics or Maths Literacy. You will need Core Mathematics and Physical Science if…
A job and a career are not the same. A job could be a temporary or short-term way to earn money whereas a career is something that takes planning and working towards an end goal. When talking to young people about to go to university, I often ask them why they’re doing a particular course, diploma or degree – and what they want to do with it. Many end up looking a little confused, and say they have no clue what they want to do – but that any qualification is better than none. That’s partly true; however, even graduates are not…
Highest paying STEM degrees in South Africa 29 August 2018 After analyzing over 140,000 online job posts, Adzuna has revealed the degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that are bound to bring in the most cash after graduation. Engineering graduates now earn more than any other STEM grads Adzuna’s research, which was conducted in August 2018, compared the average salaries of jobs that require applicants to have specific STEM degrees. Coming in at the top of the results, chemical engineers earned average salaries of R603,999 if they held bachelors or master’s degrees in the subject. Graduates with civil…
Getting your results and finding out you have failed can be very upsetting. It may even be shocking and unexpected. You may feel your world is crumbling around you and you have nowhere to go. While your friends move on to better things, you feel like you’re left behind trying to pick up the pieces. Failing Matric can be a slap in the face, but it’s really not the end of the world. There are steps you can take to move forward and upward. Here are 7 questions to ask yourself: 1. Why did I fail? Think about the reasons…