Negotiation is more than just a skill, but a method in which people settle differences. Whether you’re writing a business proposal for a potential client or convincing the shop owner to sell you a bunch of potatoes at a cheaper …
Last week we discussed how to strengthen your research skills through understanding and using the internet. Another skill to invest in is networking skills. Often people reduce the skill of networking to a skill that is essential for when you’re …
Technology has drastically changed how the world operates. Depending on how you utilize it, it can certainly make your life slightly easier. Affording one opportunity to easily acquire knowledge that would have otherwise been reserved for a select few, stands …
In a modern world where alternative ways of gaining knowledge and skills have become highly accessible – traditional higher education sometimes proves to be archaic. There are cases where universities and colleges are failing to keep up with contemporary ways …
The phrase “gig economy” points to a work environment that involves short-term employment. It is different from traditional employment in that projects aren’t permanent. The jobs differ in length, involvement, and scope. Freelance workers jump in the “gigging” pool for …
When you’re finishing school and trying to decide what to do with the rest of your life, you often get bombarded with options and information. This makes it difficult to keep track of what is best for you. This includes the …
One of the most unrealistic aspects of capitalism is the idea that you should know what career path you want to commit to for the rest of your life by 18 years. Most of the time it is not the …
Following a tumultuous academic year in 2020, many institutions of higher learning continue to prepare for the beginning of the academic year. On Monday 1 March, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the COVID-19 restrictions have now been eased to Lockdown Alert …
After a difficult and inconceivable year, matric results came out on the 23rd of February. The pass rate decreased by 5.1% from 81.3% in 2019 to 76.2% in 2020. Considering that learners had to adjust to remote learning during a …
What is Data Literacy? Over the past few weeks, our series has focused on unpacking computer literacy and digital literacy. We’ve found that computer literacy differs from digital literacy, which is the ability to communicate or find information on digital platforms. Whereas computer literacy measures …