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As graduate recruitment on campus begins to slow down, some of you will be trying to decide which offer to accept. Others will be preparing to impress future employers, and still others will be looking for the best career move to make next. The good news is that the right position is out there! You just have to know where to look.
GradX 2009 now available online
If you didn’t manage to get your hands on a copy of this year’s GradX magazine, don’t despair! You can still get all the info, advice and industry insight on www.gradx.net. The content from this great career mag is now available on the website, so make sure you get it today. Those that are preparing to meet their new employers can get some great tips and advice from the magazine here.
Graduates at work
Lara Maré, ex-Maties student, says...
Lara Maré is a management accountant that gained membership to CIMA in February this year. “I studied management accounting at Stellenbosch and finished in 2003,” she says. “CIMA seemed like a natural step from there, given what I studied. I also wanted to do it from a global exposure perspective and it aligns very well with what employers are looking for in the current market.”
Read her story here.
Coming up in September
September will see Glenrand M•I•B visiting UWC to do its last career presentation for the year. Those keen on a career in insurance would benefit from checking it out. Also coming up in September is the Cape Argus Workplace Expo, where loads of recruiters will be looking for graduates to join their ranks. You can find out more about the Expo here.
Ask the Experts
GradX.net’s experts get loads of questions about specific careers. Check out this section to see what other GradXers are asking, and it might help you plan your career. This month’s featured question is:
Q: How can I become a pharmaceutical sales rep?
A: Most pharmaceutical businesses look for reps with a scientific background. A BSc, nursing or pharmaceutical degree is usually required, although some companies will consider BCom degrees that include some science subjects. If you would like to rep veterinary medical supplies, a veterinary or veterinary nursing degree would be helpful. Get to the section on the pharmaceutical industry here for more information.
If you have a question for our experts, click here.
Until next time 
