Many of us have jobs that we’re comfortable with. Jobs that are good – for right now. If you’re planning for tomorrow, however, you’d probably want your career to grow at a constant rate, and go to work at a …
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Student Success Story – Sean Van Loggerenberg – From Bartender to Web Developer
It’s a story we’ve heard many times before. Someone is working a job with demanding and unpredictable hours, and they want to develop a new set of skills that will allow to make a drastic and much-desired career change. However, …
Read MoreStudent Success Story: Zubair – From Travel Coordinator to Chatbot Tester
When job unhappiness or breakdowns in the work environment strike, it can have a devastating effect on your self-esteem and personal sense of fulfillment. But what happens when employees feel locked into their jobs because of a static or industry-specific …
Read MoreStudent Success Story: Kerusha – Software Engineering Student
26-year-old Kerusha Govender, who hails from Paarl, felt “boxed in” while studying for her masters in Historical Studies. In response, she made the radical decision to completely change paths and enrol on a full-time Software Engineering Bootcamp, which she …
Read MoreStudent Success Story: Sedeshtra – Data Science Graduate
Johannesburg-based Sedeshtra Pillay, aged 25, is no stranger to studying. He followed up his bachelor’s degree in Finance with a master’s degree in Demography and Population Studies. However, he was still keen on upskilling and while working as an Associate …
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Talitha – Full-Stack Web Development Student
Because coding is such an in-demand skill, many people are keen to pick it up. But can you learn this valuable skill on your own? According to the 2019 Stack Overflow Developer Report, almost 90% of developers have taught themselves …
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