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UNILEVER FUTURE LEADERS

AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

JOIN SOUTH AFRICA’S

#1 TOP EMPLOYER!

Take our 400 powerhouse brands and the two billion consumers who useour products every day. Take a worldwide turnover of almost €50 billionand the €1 billion we invest each year on Research and Development.Take the millions of lives we’re improving through the Unilever SustainableLiving Plan. Take everything that makes us a world-leading company.And then double it.

This is the ambition that we’ve set ourselves - to create a second

Unilever and a brighter future for all South Africans. It’s hugely

ambitious, and it’s going to be .Visit our website and like us on Facebook for more information on the UnileverFuture Leaders Graduate and Internship Programmes.

Students studying in South Africa can apply to be placed in one of the following Unilever

territories: Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania,

Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Placement will be based on business needs and consideration

will be given to placement of successful candidates within their home country.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

Applications open 15 July 2015!

Unilever Careers South Africa

www.unilever.co.za/careers





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You could be IT

You’re young, you have the qualification and you have the passion, but you

don’t have the job yet. We could hook you up with a one-year internship with

a Microsoft partner or customer, and get you certified with internationally

recognised Microsoft training and real-world skills. How’s that for getting ahead?

Get started now! Send your CV to [email protected]



WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER

GENERATIONS?

You’re the creators of today and the leaders of

tomorrow. 10

HOW TO WRITE A KICK-ASS CV

Your CV is your first introduction to a potential

employer so make sure you get it right. 15

THE ALL-IMPORTANT COVERING LETTER

The covering letter of your CV is the ideal

platform for a punchy quick pitch. 16

SAILING THROUGH THE INTERVIEW

Guidelines for how to make the interview work. 18

CAREER FAIRS – WHAT EMPLOYERS ARE

LOOKING FOR

Make the most of career fairs. 19

JOB OFFER ETIQUETTE

Believe it or not, there’s a certain etiquette

involved in accepting a job. 22

HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO LAND A

JOB

Social media allows you to show prospective

employers who you are. 24

CONNECTING ON LINKEDIN Tips on how to use LinkedIn. 26

SUCCESS? THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT

Useful apps to take the stress out of your first job

– as well as inspire and motivate you. 27

MAKING SOCIAL MEDIA WORK FOR YOU

Understand the rules of social media says Mike

Stopforth. 28

REPUTATION MANAGEMENT: DON’T BE A

SOCIAL MEDIA LEMMING

Manage your online presence carefully advises

Tim Withers. 30

INTERNING: A CAREER JUMP-START

The do’s and don’ts of an internship as well as

how to turn an internship into a job.32

THE BIG VS SMALL DEBATEIrrespective of whether you choose to work for

a big or a smaller company, there are pro’s and

con’s to both. 34

GRADUATE OR POST-GRADUATE?

Should you be choosing to study further rather

than looking for a job? 37

THE VALUE OF SOFT SKILLS

In a highly competitive job market, soft

skills count just as much as your academic

qualifications. 40

HOW TO GO FROM JOBLESS ZERO TO

EMPLOYED HERO

Six steps to improve your chances of finding a

job. By Nola Payne. 42

THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO FUNDING FOR

ENTREPRENEURS

There are a number of different funding options

available for budding entrepreneurs. Understand

the different types of funding.44

WOMEN AT WORK

Women kicking butt in the corporate world. 48

THE ABILITY TO SELL

The ability to sell applies to just about any job –

so don’t discount a sales job. 51

WHAT I WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD MEBEFORE I STARTED WORKING

GradX gets young professionals’ insights into the

working world. 52

NEW JOB TITLES THAT DIDN'T EXIST ADECADE AGO

There's a demand for skills and services that

were unheard of 10 years ago 46



ACCOUNTING 56

AUTOMOTIVE 61

CIVIL SERVICE 64

CONSULTING 66

ENGINEERING, MININGAND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

70

FINANCIAL SERVICES 80

FMCG 89

ICT 100

EMPLOYERS' INDEXAnglo American BLAST 73

Blackberry 106

Brandhouse 95

BP 78

Dell 103

Denel Dynamics 75

Discovery 17

Discovery Health 50

FNB 86

Hatch 77

Imperial 55

Massmart 13

Mazars 59

Microsoft 4

PPS 85

Rand Mechant Bank 8

RCL Foods 99

SAB 93

TEACH 83

Tiger Brands 47

Unilever 2

Vodacom 101

Wits 21

Wits Business School 39

COMPANY PROFILES

Accenture 67

BP 79

Nestle 97

P & G 88

RCL Foods 98

Resolve 63










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Closing date: 31st August

Who are we?Massmart drives excellence to achieve price leadership in

the distribution of branded consumer goods through an

exceptional multi-format wholesale and retail portfolio.

• Massmart develops and nurtures talent at

all levels.

• High performance is recognized and rewarded.

• Massmart is the home of career retailers.

• We oer local and global retail careers.

Massmart GraduateDevelopment Programme• A year of training at NQF level with Wits

Business School and UCS retail academy

• Develop foundational management

and retail skills

Fields of study?• Business Management

• Business Science

• Accounting (General)• Finance

• Economics

• Statistics/Mathematics

• Supply Chain Management

• Information Systems/Technology

• Industrial Engineering

• Marketing

• Human Resources

Selection criteria• Minimum 60% third year average.

• A keen interest in retail, willing to

roll up your sleeves, high levels ofenergy, good interpersonal skills

and entrepreneurial air.

The selection process• Apply | Telephonic interview |

Psychometric assessments |

Face-to-face Interview |

Background checks | OFFER!!

WHY CONSIDER

A CAREER IN

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You are here.

You want to be here.

Discovery is an authorised nancial services provider. Visit www.discovery.co.za

We love graduates who love a challenge.

At Discovery, we believe that innovative thinking has the power to change the world.

For us, every day is a new opportunity to make the world a better place. Every problem is

an opportunity to create something incredible. We’re looking for graduates who rise to

the challenge not because they have to, but because they want to. People who live for the

experience of nding truly great solutions. If this sounds like you then apply for the Discovery

Graduates Programme today.

To apply, send your CV to [email protected] or click on ‘Careers

at Discovery’ on the Discovery website to find out more.












Postgraduate credentials are becoming increasingly important.Today’s employers have shifted priorities and suggest that themaster’s degree is the new bachelor’s. The international job market

is also more competitive than ever before. Wits offers you thatopportunity to become globally competitive while ensuring localrelevance together with the recognition of having graduated fromone of SA’s leading universities. A university that is renownedfor its high calibre graduates, academic standing and researchcapabilities. Wits challenges you to strive towards new knowledgeboundaries and develop original thinking, which we regard as thecornerstone of intellectual growth.

Did you know?

• Three Wits academics appeared on the 2014 Thomson-Reuters’ mosthighly cited authors in the world during the period 2002 to 2012

• Based on citations, Wits is ranked in the top 1% of institutionsinternationally in geosciences, chemistry, environment and ecology,physics and plant and animal sciences

• Nearly one third of our students are postgraduates.

Our five faculties offer programmes and degrees at the

Honours, Masters and PhD level:

• Health Sciences • Science • Commerce, Law and Management

• Humanities • Engineering and the Built Environment.

The University is renowned for its strong multi-disciplinary

research approach in the following areas:

Biodiversity | HIV/AIDS | Evolution of the Species and National Heritage | Cities | Materials Science and Engineering | Mineral Resources, Explorationand Mining | South Africa/India | Diseases of the Lifestyle: an emerging

African problem | Molecular Biosciences | Aerospace | Advanced DrugDelivery Technology | Viral Gene Therapy.

Witsfor ResearchA World-Class Destination

apply online: www.wits.ac.za/applications

Make Wits your first choice for postgraduate studies

































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We are looking for management trainees across a number of

different disciplines. if you are interested, apply online at

https://www.facebook.com/groups/FutureTigers/www.tigerbrands.co.za or

sign up for the tiger brands management trainee programme









www.discovery.co.za discoverysouthafrica@Discovery_SA

Discovery is an authorised nancial services provider.

Introducing the Discovery Financial Adviser Graduate Programme.

Discovery is a pioneering insurer with uniquely positioned businesses and an innovative business model that is changing the way

traditional insurance works. We are SA’s number 1 life insurer, we administer SA’s largest open medical aid, we are SA’s fastest

growing short-term insurer, and our clients have over R50 billion invested with us. In addition, our Vitality programme is recognised

as a worldwide leader in incentivised wellness, resulting in global expansion opportunities. Discovery also operates in the UK, China,

Singapore, Australia, Europe and the US through various business lines.

We are looking for outstanding candidates to apply for the Discovery Financial Adviser Graduate Programme, an unparalleled path

of professional development, mentorship and nancial rewards.

To secure your appointment, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

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What will you discover?At BP we offer the most exciting and challenging global opportunities for high performing

graduates in engineering, science and business.

Applications open on 01 July 2014 and close on 31 August 2014.

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Joanna Preston




The TEACH Ambassador Programme places

outstanding graduates in under-resourced schools

to improve learner achievement in Maths, Science

English and Technology, for a minimum of two years.

Our requirements are

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree

• The successful completion of a full year or more of Maths, Science

English or Technology during the course of your degree

We are accepting non-education majors only

To apply please complete the online application –

we do not accept CV’s

FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAMME, VISIT

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USE YOURDEGREE

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Fikile Tshabalala, Nestle




A job at Unilever is a career Made by You, with

development opportunities, benefits and a

working culture that embraces inclusion and

diversity. We invest in the Future Leaders ofTomorrow.

I am currently a Supply Chain UFLP, working as aProject Manager in our imports/exports hub for SouthAfrica. I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree inIndustrial Engineering at the University of Pretoria.I am currently on my second UFLP rotation and look

forward to my upcoming business stints, especially theinternational stint that is guaranteed.

Unilever is a place that will provide you with theplatform to grow, provided that you take hold of theopportunities that are constantly thrown at you. Itis truly the “university” of the working world, with apretty cool organizational culture and a vast array ofexperienced individuals who are like gold mines ofknowledge.

I like how the company encourages its employees totake care of their overall wellbeing - whether it bemental, physical or spiritual. Who wouldn’t want to bea part of SA’s Number 1 Top Employer?

Manai Aphane

Industry SectorFast Moving Consumer Goods andManufacturing

LocationHead Office - Durban. Factory relatedroles may be in Durban, Johannesburgor Pietermaritzburg. Internationalstints on the Unilever Future LeadersProgramme - throughout Africa andthe world.

Qualifications RequiredBachelors degree (60% average duringthree-year degree)

Closing dateAugust 2015

How to ApplyGo to www.unilever.co.za/careers-jobs/graduates/ and follow the instructionsto complete the online applicationform. Also find Updates on Facebook

via "Unilever Careers South Africa"

At Unilever we believe in investing in thefuture leaders of tomorrow: You.

We meet every day needs for nutrition,hygiene and personal care - with brands

that help people feel good, look good andget more out of life. Unilever has morethan 400 brands that touch the lives ofover 2 billion people in 190 countriesevery single day.

Whether you’re a graduate lookingfor on-the-job training through ourUnilever Future Leaders Programme,or a student looking for a hands-oninternship in a pioneering and fast-moving business, we’ve got what you’relooking for. You can choose to apply toany of our business areas: Marketing,Supply Chain, Customer Development,Research and Development, Finance

and Human Resources.We’re a competitive organisation dedicatedto achieving success – but not at anycost. In November 2010 we set out theUnilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP),committing to a 10 year journey towardssustainable growth. Every day, we thriveat achieving our 2020 USLP ambitionof doubling the size of our business,while at the same time halving ourenvironmental footprint.

Our most recent and record-breakingachievement has been being named

SA’s Top Employer for two years in a row,as well as winning the number 1 TopEmployer Africa award in 2014.

"Achieving significant growth objectives

while decoupling growth fromenvironmental impact and increasingour positive social impact is a bold butchallenging vision,” says Unilever CEOPaul Polman. “Not many companieshave yet taken it on. But I believe it’sthe only viable vision. One that buildson Unilever’s long-term heritageand achievement, while supporting aresponsible future.”

If you think that a bright future ispossible, you have come to the rightplace. We believe in a world where nochild goes to bed hungry. Where everyhome has enough water to drink, wash

and clean. Where preventable diseasesare prevented. And where every childlives past their fifth birthday. We believewe can all live well, without stealingfrom future generations. Help createa brighter future…there’s never been abetter time.

Choose Unilever and be part of ourlegacy that will inspire generationsto come. A legacy where sustainablebusiness practices and the environmentco-exist in complete synergy – a BrighterFuture... and it’s going to be Made by You!

For more information and application details, visit:www.unilever.co.za/careers" www.unilever.co.za/careers






BREWINGTHE BEST

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One child’s knowledge

can change the world for good.For more information on an exciting career in the ICT sector,

contact [email protected].

Copyright 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Dell Computers (PTY) Ltd.

P.O. Box 71170, Bryanston, 2021, South Africa.



Here are some more companies you can take a look at while job-hunting.

Construction

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www.wbho.co.zaU Edwin Construction:

www.edwin.co.zaU Trencon Construction:

www.trencon.co.za

Electronics

U LG Electronics:

www.lg.com/za

U Philips:

www.philips.comU HP:

www.hp.com

U Siemens:

www.siemens.comU Dell:

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U Defy:

www.defy.co.zaU Bosch:

www.bosch.co.za

U Sony:

www.sony.co.za

Engineering

U Afrox:

www.afrox.comU Bell Equipment:

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U Bateman:

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LawU Bowman Gilfillan:

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U Webber Wentzel:

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U Adams & Adams:

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Media and publishing

U Times Media Group:

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MedicalU Medi-Clinic Corporation: w

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U Life Healthcare:

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Property

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Public service

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U Department of Basic Education:

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U Department of Health:

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Transport & logistics

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Utilities U Eskom:

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Professional organisations

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U Botanical Society of South Africa:

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U Computer Society of South Africa:www.cssa.org.za

U Engineering Council of South Africa:

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U South African Association forFood Science and Technology:

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U South African Chefs Association:

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www.samra.co.za

Resources for personal development

U Life Hacker:

www.lifehacker.com

U Learning for Life Resource Centre:www.hollandcodes.com

U Marc and Angel:

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U Zen Habits:

www.zenhabits.net

USEFUL WEBSITES




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