The majority of companies will be looking for far more from you than just the technical abilities you've learned through training or a qualification.
The acceleration caused by the 4th industrial revolution, combined with unforeseen disruptions in schooling due to Covid-19, has emphasised the need for students to be more familiar with coding. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) explains coding as written instructions that a robot or computer programme can read and execute.
Thousands are set to write their matric exams this year. With about 20 days to go before the 2020 final examinations, learners need to start familiarising themselves with the exam scene. The final exams will be combined with the June exams because these were postponed due to lockdown. Exams will start on November 5 and end on December 15, and schools will reopen on January 25 next year.
Teachers are amazing, patient people who sometimes go the extra mile by offering additional classes and attention to learners. Some may not see the beauty in the work they do due to lockdown and the associated social distancing regulations. That does not mean we should not thank them anyway. Some teachers have been powering through lockdown as if nothing has changed.
It is understandable to feel defeated when you get unsatisfactory marks on your final matric certificate. However, it is important to know that it is not the end of the world as you know it. Instead, it gives you an opportunity to pursue the goals that you want. Receiving disappointing matric results is not the final stop for you.
Balancing school and everything else in your life could be strenuous. But taking up an extra mural offered in school is another way to inject some relief in your routine. Imagine having a difficult day at school; you feel drained and tired and all you want to do is take a power nap just before dinner.
Having been closed for months, universities are slowly allowing students back onto parts of their premises for face to face classes and consultations. The question lingering in everyone's mind is: are the universities safe enough?Many lecture rooms have been changed to accommodate the social distancing regulations.
Make the most of your time now, before you just launch into the matric exam. You can combat the stress by going through these tips and keep consistent. There’s a lot of pressure on matrics now, especially since they’ve been away from school for a few months, due to Covid-19. Here’s a guide to preparing for your matric exams:Plan your revision schedule wisely and always be consistent when revising.
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