Lauren Gerber


Advertisement


Lauren Gerber worked as an SEO researcher and SEO Writer for Portal Publishing where she published articles for The Careers Portal. She is highly skilled in all things digital and has many years of experience in the field.

She obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Africa (Unisa) and also has a Diploma in Social Media Marketing.

Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn.

Lauren's Articles:


It is not uncommon for people to struggle to find fulltime work in a competitive job market. However, that does not mean that you are without options, as there are also part-time options to consider whilst you wait for that fulltime opportunity. 


The whole concept of job searching has transformed in the era of the Internet. Today it is common practice to search for jobs online.


If you were considering following a career in Information Technology (IT), deciding on a plan of action for the future can seem quite daunting. However, there are many reasons why considering one of the many careers paths in IT can be very beneficial to follow in the long run.


Because of outdated stigma, technical colleges have been regarded as secondary to universities. However, there are many advantages of attending technical colleges. 


There are many ways that volunteering can lead to a full-time job. Even when volunteering does not result in a full-time employment offer, you still would have made new contacts and gained some practical work experience to put on your resume.


For those of you looking to work as an electrician, doing one of the many electrician apprenticeships on offer is an excellent way to start your career. Learning the skills necessary in order to work for a company or work independently requires a great deal of time and dedication.


Once you have paid your study fees at Unisa, you may realise that you don't have much additional cash left for buying textbooks. Buying them brand new can be really expensive so here are places where you can find secondhand Unisa textbooks.


Google preferred source
Do you want to get priority access to the articles about Learnerships, internships, bursaries and so much more on the Careers Portal website?
Then click here to make Careers Portal a Preferred Source.



Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

 


 

Advertisement


Latest SASSA articles

Social grant beneficiaries who are still using South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards have been urged to switch to the new Postbank Black Cards before the deadline.

Where to Study


Advertisement m



Advertisement


General News

Applying for your Smart ID Card has gotten even easier as you can now apply online via e-Home Affairs. Here is how to apply, upload documents and pay for your application all from the comfort of your own home.


Advertisement i


Sponsored Ad


Copyright: Portal Online Publishing (Pty)Ltd | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Skills Portal | Careers Portal | Jobs Portal | Bursaries Portal | Skills Universe
About us | Contact us
Portal PublishingPress Council