In this episode we looked at post matric study options for pupils. We focused on pupils who are interested to going to Universities and we also found out about loan and bursary opportunities. Lastly we spoke to a couple of matriculants who told us what they have planned for the future.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Choice of Study
Choice of Study
Step 1: Find out what type of career suits you best (complete Self Assessment tests).
Step 2: Understand what qualification options are available to you (eg. degree,
diploma, certificate, learnership etc.)
Step 3: Check what qualification you would need for your career choice and decide
on the most practical and best suited for you: University, University of technology,
FET college, learnership etc.
Step 4: Once you have decided on the educational route, get as much information as
possible on practicalities such as admission requirements, deadlines for application,
fees, bursary schemes/student loans available, duration of the study and so on.
Step 5: If you don’t have the funds to attend the course of your choice, check out if
you are eligible for a bursary, a student loan or a scholarship.
Step 6: Apply! Once you have reached your decision, don’t delay. Many educational
institutions have very strict closing dates for applications.
Source: UMSOBOMVU YOUTH MAGAZINE • WWW.YOUTHPORTAL.ORG.ZA
Source: UMSOBOMVU YOUTH MAGAZINE • WWW.YOUTHPORTAL.ORG.ZA
Audio: Episode Two
In episode two we looked at alternative post matric study options such as FET colleges, distance learning and studying through state structures such as the Army and the South African Police Services.
Episode Two: Tips for 1st years
Here are some more tips for first-year students:
• Go to class! Not only will you get the right info explained to you, but you’ll also be in a position to socialise with fellow students, as many tasks will be group-orientated.
• Learn the ‘ins and outs’ of campus life: Become an explorer and spend time finding out where major academic and service departments are located.
• Develop an appreciation for communication: This is one of the most important life skills – whatever your line of study or work.
• Make your own decisions: Seeking advice is always nice, but playing things too safe can lead to as many problems as making uninformed or risky choices. Think ‘intuition’ here.
• Ask questions!
Source: UMSOBOMVU YOUTH MAGAZINE • WWW.YOUTHPORTAL.ORG.ZA
Source: UMSOBOMVU YOUTH MAGAZINE • WWW.YOUTHPORTAL.ORG.ZA
Episode Three
In this episode we looked at at employment and business opportunities for people who only have a matric qualification. We also included a couple of Do's and Dont's during interviews and as part of our weekly feature I spoke to a couple of matriculants.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
What do employers look for?
In episode three of our mini- series, we looked at what employers
look for when deciding to hire you? We briefly highlight some of the areas that inform the decision to hire someone:
• Experience and education
Your education and experience should relate directly to the job that you are applying for. You will be rated highly if your education and experience is specifically suited for the job and there is an indication that you are furthering your education or are interested in continuing your studies while working.
Someone who is unkempt – visibly not neat - is likely to leave a bad impression with employers. Employers look for people who dress neatly and present themselves in a confident and positive way. They look at the way you dress, the way you speak and how much attention you give to detail.
Employers look for people who are confident in their ideas and abilities. They assume that confident people are more able to take important decisions when they need to and are more independent.
The potential employee’s level of maturity is also taken into account. Employers want to know whether you are stable, cooperative and reliable. In addition, employers also consider your inspiration (motivation) and ambition – the things you want to achieve.
Working only for short periods of time with no good reasons for leaving your previous places of employment will count against you. Employers want people who have a good track record and need little supervision.
- Source: UMSOBOMVU YOUTH MAGAZINE • WWW.YOUTHPORTAL.ORG.ZA
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