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Your future CONTENTS

in our world! PAGE

Kick-start your career to becoming a CA(SA) by joining
PKF as a SAICA trainee accountant in 2026, 2027 or 2028. Meet the Team ............................................................................................. 04
2024/25 Fair Participants ............................................................................. 07
PKF is one of the largest mid-tier accounting networks
in the world and in South Africa. Placement Services ...................................................................................... 09
Navigating the Transition from University to Workplace
When Starting Your First Job ...................................................................... 10
Why choose us?
Emotional intelligence
· Independent firms a secret ingredient for career success ........................................................ 13
· World-class analysis
· Direct access to the decision makers What to Wear to an Interview:
2025 Guide ...................................................................................................
· Listening to our client’s unique circumstances 15
· Local perspective and the global reach The Rise of Micro-Internships: A Solution for Skill
Development in the Gig Economy ............................................................ 20

Who can apply: Here’s How To Succeed
In Your First Job ........................................................................................... 24
· Studying a BCom accounting qualification Balancing Work and Mental Health
(leading towards the CA(SA) or AGA (SA) route) Strategies for Job Seekers ..........................................................................
· Good Academic record 26
· Verbal and written communication skills 7 Questions To Help You Find
The Career of Your Dreams ......................................................................... 30

What to include in your CV? Graduate Profiles ......................................................................................... 34
Employer interviews ................................................................................... 38
· ID
· Academic record Graduate Recruitment Programme Employers Info Table ....................... 48
(Matric and Latest University transcript)
· Work experience

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