For many matriculants the decision to study further can be a daunting prospect. The Department of Higher Education has provided a list of requirements, study options and information on various higher education institutions, to simplify that choice.

The Information Technology sector is primed for innovative, hard working individuals who want to succeed in this fast-paced industry, and a commitment to ongoing learning will separate the ordinary from the exceptional according to career consultant Janine Cook who shares her expert advice.

With so many unemployed young people and out of work professionals striving to find gainful employment there is no doubt this question has left a large percentage of the population feeling frustrated and disillusioned. Sales strategist Jill Konrath talks about what modern-day employers - operating in environments that are fast, technologically-orientated and highly competitive – look for in a potential candidate.

There are many good reasons to work with a recruitment agency when looking for a job, but Carrie Krueger advises jobseekers to act cautiously when first approaching a recruitment company and provides some tips on building good relationships with recruitment consultants to yield positive results.