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If there is one force that has radically redefined global commerce, politics, culture and development, it is the internet. Fully one third of the global population connects to the web – for news, media, education, advocacy, socialising, business and a slew of other activities.

By Anna Malczyk

Many school leavers and graduates lament that they don’t know what they want to do with their lives or what careers they should follow – what they don’t realise is that many working professionals with years of experience often feel the same way!

By Anna Malczyk

At the start of the new year, most people resolve to make changes in their professional and private lives. While noble, many of these goals quickly fall by the wayside because they’re too ambitious or don’t fit easily into a daily routine.

By Emma Eastman

The layout, look and overall presentation of a person’s curriculum vitae are very important. When putting together a CV, take your time and make sure you are happy with it. Essentially, a CV is a piece of paper that introduces you to a company; it is a tool you use to market yourself. If your CV is well presented, it will get your foot in the door. When companies advertise job openings, they receive many CVs and therefore it is important that yours stands out from the rest. Take a look at these three areas.