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Primed for Ignition – From Robotics to Software Development

Changing your career path is always tricky. Here are some of the most valuable lessons AG learnt when he left his job in robotics and joined a tech startup.

by AG Sonday

Topic: tech career insights

Day One as a Junior Developer: What I Wish I Knew

When you are new to the workplace, it can be tough to know what is expected and when it’s okay to ask for help. Here's what I’ve learned thus far.

by Justin Gregan

Topic: tech career insights

Finding the Right Fit: How a Great Work Environment Can Help You Excel

The environment you work in every day can play a big role in determining your success and happiness. Muchenja shares how her company has set her up to win.

by Summer Smith

Topic: tech career insights

The Importance of Tech Inclusion in South Africa

South Africa has a lot of technological potential that is not being fully realised. Prof. Dwolatzky shares what he thinks we need to do to change this.

by Summer Smith

Topic: tech career insights

Living the Dream: What It Took to Launch into a Software Career

When you have limited opportunities, it takes dedication on your side to succeed. Here's how Tumiso taught himself to code and launched into the tech world.

by Summer Smith

Topic: tech career insights

What an Inclusive Workplace Should Actually Look Like

Prioritising workplace inclusivity hugely impacts productivity and employee retention - and Britehouse COO, Zimkhita Buwa, has advice on how to start.

by Jomiro Eming

Topic: tech career insights

Reading Research Papers Can Be Easy?!

Reading research papers can be tiring, confusing and overwhelming. This is how I read and implement papers to make them enjoyable and easier to understand.

by Michael Gant

Topic: tech career insights

Permanent Vs Freelancing: Making the Tradeoff

In deciding whether to work in a corporate environment, or start freelancing I had to make a few tradeoffs. Here's what helped me come to a decision.

by Dries Cronje

Topic: tech career insights

How to Win on Both Sides of Mentorship

You can be a mentor and an apprentice at the same time, but knowing how to be better at both is crucial for success. This is what I've learned.

by Frikan Erwee

Topic: tech career insights

How to Set Your Rate as a Freelancer

There are so many elements that you must consider when calculating your hourly freelancing rate. Here's how you can use these elements to set your rate.

by Simon Stewart

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