5 Ways to Make Yourself Immediately Hireable
5 Ways to Make Yourself Immediately Hireable Although the skills and attributes required to land a job naturally differ depending on an individual’s preferred career, there are some general steps that every prospective employee can take to all but cement their spot in the job market. 1) Cover Your Bases In the last decade, modern employers have hurtled full tilt into the digital age meaning that most have chosen to dispense with traditional hiring techniques in favour of an online approach. Consequently, modern-day job search protocol has changed, meaning that the majority of job application errors now manifest themselves in either an understated or excessive online presence. Although there are multiple channels through which individuals can market themselves online, the non-negotiable steps that [...]
The Cost of Mobile Data in South Africa – A Hindrance or an Opportunity?
The Cost of Mobile Data in South Africa - A Hindrance or an Opportunity? The cost of mobile data in South Africa has been the subject of much scrutiny of late, with movements such as #DataMustFall fiercely campaigning for a reduction in these fees. Currently, South Africa has the fourth most expensive data in Africa while it places second when compared to its developing world counterparts. In addition to these figures, South Africa’s average download speed clocks in at a sluggish 119th place globally. Given these Global Statistics, are the Complaints Justified? After analysing the figures, it’s immediately apparent that the answer to this question is purely a matter of perspective. If you happen to own or work for a major telecommunications company [...]
What is Human Capacity Development and Why is it Important?
What is human capacity development and why is it important Human capacity development can be defined as the process of systematically upskilling individuals in order to benefit society as a whole. This is accomplished as, once a person has been trained and educated, they move out into their respective society and create economic, social and institutional value. In the context of South Africa, human capacity development is fundamentally important given the past social and economic injustices that served to systematically exclude vast swathes of the population from engaging in and contributing to society. This meant that millions of individuals were deprived of essential skills leading to the severe underdevelopment of key institutions and networks seen within the country today. Currently, the responsibility [...]
How Humans Began Cooking
How Humans Began Cooking This is quite an interesting topic. Do you know that humans are the only animals that consistently cook their foods? This characteristic is inherent in every culture all over the world, from the most developed country in Scandinavia to the most primitive tribes deep in the Amazon rainforest. But when was this trend developed, and why have humans gone from eating raw produce to studying food and beverage management in universities like VUT? Let's take a look at food sciences and the evolution of food for humanity. When did we start cooking food? Scientists have been battling with this question for many years, and while there may be early evidence of a few early hominids cooking their food, [...]
The Ever-Changing Dynamics of the Doctoral Degree
The Ever-Changing Dynamics of the Doctoral Degree The doctoral degree; for many of you reading this, it's the 'light at the end of the tunnel', an achievement that far outweighs the incredible stress and strain of having very little sleep, and even less of a social life. In a world that is increasingly starved of experienced and qualified talent, it is rewarding not only for you but for the larger society in general. However, the concept of the doctoral degree is gradually changing. Take a look. What Is Dead May Never Die Please ignore the above Game of Thrones reference, because it is clearly an aphorism for the idea of a doctoral degree. You see, by working towards achieving a doctoral degree, you [...]
Why Sexual Abuse Is So Prevalent In Worldwide Universities
Why Sexual Abuse Is So Prevalent In Worldwide Universities... Universities in South Africa suffer from an unusually high rate of sexual abuse and sexual assault. However, there is a global of trend regarding cases of sexual abuse within all universities. Students at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada decided that they would study sexual abuse within universities worldwide, and come to a conclusion as to why women are so often sexual victims on campuses. A Dangerous Combination The study highlighted a few trends on campus; trends that they believe create the perfect environment for sexual predators. The first is a reference to university culture. Universities all over the world have become very large semi-public spaces for a younger generation. The university culture fostered [...]
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