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In South Africa’s tough job market, experience is an essential item on any CV. Yet these days, securing an internship to gain that experience is almost as hard as landing a job, and those who can get a foot in the door in this way should ensure that they make the most of the opportunity, an education expert says.

In this feature on "How to Become A…" we look at how you can become a writer. If you dream of a future in which you paint pictures with words, then being a writer may be right for you.

In a crowded marketplace, with thousands of applicants vying for a limited number of vacancies, candidates should do more than simply submit their CVs in response to advertised positions.

Are you afraid of speaking up in class or in any group situation where you are asked to share your opinion? Are you afraid that what you have to say is not smart, or that people will think you’re stupid? Do you stop yourself from expressing your true thoughts and feelings about anything because you are so worried that what you say will not be good enough?

People attach enormous emotional value to photographs, often considering them to be their most precious and irreplaceable possessions. As a photographer, you are tasked with making your client’s memories tangible – a monumentally important job.

Keeping up to date with the progress of your Social Relief of Distress is as important as the submission of the grant application itself, particularly with regards to older applications. Here's how to track appeals for old R350 grant applications.  
 

Do you want to apply for the Teachers Assistant jobs? Well applications are open so you can apply now for these jobs! Here's a step by step guide to help you apply for school assistant jobs through the Basic Education Employment Initiative to become a Schools Assistant using SAYouth.mobi. 

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, disbursed by the South African Security Agency (Sassa) is also made available to all qualifying asylum seekers and special permit holders in the country. Here’s how to submit your grant application if you fall under this cohort of grant recipients.      
 

After you have completed your undergraduate degree in teaching, you may be looking to pursue postgraduate qualifications. The University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (FET), here is how to apply. 

Standing out from the crowd can be difficult. This week in How to Stand Out as a Job Seeker, we take a look at LinkedIn and how you can use this social network to improve your chances of being hired.

Being successful in an online college program doesn’t happen by chance. Students who are intentional about locating the right resources, prioritising their academic responsibilities, and crafting an overall plan will leverage the benefits available through an online degree program.

The Boland Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has at least five campuses located in different parts of the Western Cape. This institution is the place to start if you’re looking for a Higher Education programme or National Certificate Vocational programme.

So you’ve found a job you want, got your CV and cover letter done and applied...and they’ve asked you to come in for an interview. This is it: you’re closer to the job than ever. Now you just need to wow them. Let’s take a look at how you can stand out by nailing the interview.

As you are looking to break into Human Resources (HR), you need to ensure that your potential new employer can see what qualities and skills you have, as well as your previous experiences through a well-put together CV. Here is how to create a CV for an HR apprenticeship. 

Freedom at last! No more uniforms and no more pesky teachers. That’s awesome, but with freedom comes responsibilities.

It is the Catch-22 situation that has been frustrating jobseekers for ages: positions requiring experience from applicants who can’t gain any experience without first being employed. But there are ways to make oneself employable and gain experience without landing a position in formal employment first.

If you've graduated and are ready to take on the world of jobs, here are some tips on how to compile a graduate CV if you have no previous work experience. 

The corporate world is vast and has an offering of diverse career opportunities. If you have ambitions of one day leading a corporate company or even heading up your own enterprise, you might consider taking up a Business Management formal qualification at the University of South Africa (Unisa).

Submitting a motivation letter for your scholarship application gives you an opportunity to display your skills and knowledge to the review committee before you are called for an in-person interview.

The University of the Free State (UFS) is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in South Africa. If you’re interested in furthering your studies at the UFS, here is how you can apply.