Q: MATRIC: I need a tutor for Maths and Science and some other NSC subjects? A: We have listed organisations which offer tutors below but there are plenty more online. Please use your common sense in selecting tutors. If you use someone from a tutoring service, find out how they screen tutors: character & personality, high school and university results, affinity for teaching, and past tutoring experience. If you are being tutored at home or at their home, ask an adult to stay or accompany you. Do not sign up for too many lessons unless you are sure they are…
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Q: I need to do some career planning A: It does not matter how old you are or which stage of your life, these 4 steps are what you need to take. STEPS TO PLANNING A CAREER Choosing a career is not one decision – it is a lot of little decisions as you find you like some things and dislike others. It takes time to research and can be confusing and frustrating sometimes, but also exciting and fascinating. Most people enjoy the journey. TIP: Make a project out of it, with a special notebook and folder for pamphlets. If…
Q:I am in Grade 9. What Career Planning should I do? A: Knowledge is power. You need knowledge about yourself, what you are good at and enjoy – so exploring the task below is useful to find out more about yourself. You need knowledge about the world of work. The most important thing is that at the end of this year you have to choose subjects. Which subjects you should choose, depends on your career choice. Here is a list of industries where you could work. It covers almost the whole of the work world https://careerplanet.co.za/careers-listings/careers/ The link above will…
A: 5 Reasons to choose a TVET colleges If you have a Grade 9 they give you the opportunity to get qualifications which lead to a job. Even if you have Matric but are more practical than academic you can quickly get a qualification. If you are practical, these are the industry fields: agriculture; arts and culture; business, commerce and management; education, training and development; engineering, manufacturing and technology; services; building construction. Many of the courses are tied to in-service experience in companies or government departments. There are over 50 public colleges throughout South Africa which are supported by NSFAS…
A: This is a critical step in your career and here is some information to help you along that path. Choose 2-3 courses you want to study. There is a lot of competition and you may need an alternative course. Not all universities offer the same options so use a search engine like Google to find which offer the courses you are after. You can ask ‘Where can I study (name of the course) in South Africa. You can also ask ‘Which is the best (name of the course)? Most universities have a Prospectus or Student Guide. It is really…
A: The three most important things that will guide you are these: What career you are interested in. Whether you have Core Maths as a subject or Maths Literacy. (The only other subjects which matter are Physical Science and Art). What your marks are, and particularly in Maths (and sometimes Physical Science) or Maths Literacy. MATHS LITERACY: You can choose from these qualifications (200 in all). https://careerplanet.co.za/ncv-subject-choices-from-grade-9-with-or-without-maths-literacy/ CORE MATHS Please see this article about Core Maths as part of your subject choice. https://careerplanet.co.za/what-careers-can-i-study-for-with-core-mathematics-as-one-of-my-subjects/ The best advice is to go through and download the prospectus/student guide which most institutions offer. Note:…
A: Mathematics is a requirement of all the STEM careers, that is Science Technology Engineering Medicine For most of them, if your marks are above the 60% and you also have Physical Science with a similar mark , you stand a good chance to be accepted. (Apart from English, it does not matter what the rest of your subjects are, as long as your overall marks meet the requirements.) IMPORTANT: Most qualifications (at all institutions) will also be open to you with those subjects; except for Art where usually a portfolio of art work is required. So in a word:…
A: This is often a successful way to find a job. BUT, you must do some research before you begin, otherwise it could have the opposite effect! Memorise the name of the company – nothing will put an employer off more if you get it wrong. If the name is a couple of letters e.g. SAB, find out what that stands for – in this case South Africa Breweries 🙂 Research all you can about the company – what they do: sell, manufacture, or what service they offer. This also applies to government departments. If they have a website,…
A: Here are 7 job hunting tips: Make sure you have all your documents (and certified copies) ready. That would include your ID, your certificates, and letters of reference. Scan those you may be asked to submit online. Write a covering letter (or email). Here is some advice on covering letter: https://careerplanet.co.za/cv-cover-letter-advice-for-school-leavers/ https://careerplanet.co.za/2018/11/30/cover-letter-tips-for-graduates/ If you receive a reply be sure to thank them for considering you (even if they turn you down). If you look at job-hunting statistics this is how people find jobs (roughly): 60% through contacts (networking) Spend 60% of your time networking and telling everyone you…
A: Here are 7 steps to using your Career Planet registration to look for jobs. Register on our website https://careerplanet.co.za/candidate-panel/candidate-registration/ Complete your CV (Resume) and profile online. Search for and apply for jobs https://careerplanet.co.za/jobs/ You cannot apply unless you have completed your CV (Resume). VERY IMPORTANT: Read the job ad very carefully and apply to the employer NOT Career Planet. [Do NOT send your personal CV to Career Planet.] Visit the Career Planet website at least twice a week to search for new jobs. Remember to log in each time. You will find a FAQ on job hunting outside of…