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FirstStep.me spoke to EY South Africa’s Karen Mudaly on what it takes to find talented graduates to work in one of the biggest global firms!
Suitably positioned as Building a better working world, EY is proving that talent needs both room to grow and at the same time a solid working environment to achieve success.
What are the challenges of selecting and employing a graduate fresh out of university or college?
The biggest challenges are high unrealistic expectations graduates set for themselves when entering the corporate world for the first time. Many of the concerns that linger at the back of a graduate's mind need to be addressed at the interviewing stage as this is an opportunity for them to really ask those difficult questions as opposed to guessing what is expected of them.
Read more: The Good Grad: Choosing the best and encouraging the rest!
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Who is getting it right? Yip, it’s the players in the Communications and Logistics sectors.
A brand, a company and an employer are powering a global impact in the modern workforce.
With a number of companies struggling to retain or hire – there are still those whom are growing. Pace setters who are setting up sustainable business structures to handle economic changes. This means handling new talent such as young grads who are full of ideas and ambition. Along with managing and retaining seasoned experts/staff that can help steady a corporate in trouble waters.
Read more: Top 3 of 2013 – a Company, a Brand and an Employer!
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Politics, business and culture wrap up for 2013 - Nelson Mandela - Image source: Malmö Museer
A farewell for many and a wake-up call to all
2013 was a rollercoaster ride for the planet. Financial up and downs – the financial crisis is never over it seems! New world leaders coming into power, old leaders staying in power but sadly the headline that stood out was the farewell to former South African President Nelson Mandela.
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An Industry formula based on tradition - saving the best for the end and the beginning of the year…
A traditional formula that is barely questioned or quashed. And generally leads to a fresh Oscar® nomination…
The movie industry produces countless of films every year – with every part of the planet contributing to some form of production. Hollywood leads the commercial success of an entertainment business that has a support base that quite literally churns out dollars!
A flooded market it seems with so much happening its difficult to choose what is entertaining, commercialized, well produced, written and filmed. Hollywood stands tall amongst a backlash from independent film makers and foreign production houses. Producing showcases of unmatched styles of entertainment and inspiration which cannot go unnoticed.
Read more: The best of 2013 from Hollywood and setting up a super 2014
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The SRT_01E completing its test debut at La Ferté Gaucher circuit driven by Lucas di Grassi using 25% of the available battery power Image source: http://www.fiaformulae.com
Could a speed machine be used as an advert for an eco-friendly vehicle and overtake a football spectacle …you never know it might just happen!
In 2014 FIA Formula E is bringing a much anticipated fuel injection into the sporting world!
The world of Motorsport has become a fading star of its magnificent past. With the golfing world dragging its feet just behind. The hype of superstars and the effect of popular heroes as role models seems to have become lost. This has been replaced by controversy and scandals which instead headline the news of the sporting world. Even the ambitious exploits of team and champion rivalries has somehow lost its gloss - unfortunately.
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