"The difference between a successful candidate and an unsuccessful candidate is the type of training the individual has undertaken during their career path." Employer, Republic of South Africa; Source: Effective Education for Employment: A Global Perspective – sponsored by Edexcel

In other words, as an employee, you have to keep learning. The global employment landscape is constantly changing as evidenced by the current economic situation which is leading employers worldwide to put a freeze on hiring new talent.

Whether you're looking to remain in the industry you already know or are aiming to change career paths, now is the perfect time to invest in your learning and development.

When the recession ends, you can be assured that you do possess the skills, knowledge, and behaviours organisations will be actively seeking the world over.