If you are currently looking for a new job then there is a very good chance that at some point you are going to be asked to provide a list of contactable references. The logic behind a company requesting references is that they would...
More Job Scams you Might Come Across
Some of my most popular blogs are those on the topics of Job Scams. This makes sense considering the number of online scams taking place at the moment and the lack of information surrounding these scams. As many of you will know I often...
6 Coping Strategies to Stay Mentally Strong During a Job Search
It is no secret that the results of the Covid-19 pandemic have been absolutely devastating on the employment figures in South Africa. Retrenchments have been taking place on a scale never seen before. And millions of South Africans have found themselves suddenly unable to...
The 15 Absolutely Best Job Sites in South Africa
There are so many job search websites which allow employers and recruiters to advertise their vacancies online. If you are using the internet to search for your next job, you probably have one or two websites that you are already using. Choosing the right...
South African Government Jobs 2021 | [How to find them and apply]
I have been receiving numerous requests over the past month to put together an article on Government Jobs in South Africa. It seems that there are a large number of job seekers out there who feel that taking on a role in government in...
7 tips on how to boost your career while being unemployed
So many people have literally been forced to watch their entire worlds collapse around them over the past year. Jobs have been lost, cars repossessed, school fees and rent payments missed. And the worst part is there does not seem to be any end...
Can your employer force you to take the COVID-19 vaccine?
Well, the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in South Africa, and although many high “risk individuals” are elated by their arrival, there is still a large portion of the country that are rather skeptical. The reasoning behind this skepticism varies from person...
A 4 Sentence Cover Letter for 2021
As many of you will already know I have a number of free cover letter templates for anyone to use and have even written a simple summary on how to write a captivating cover letter. But I have been thinking lately that maybe this...
Job Scams Seen On FaceBook
It is beginning to feel like every second job posted on Facebook these days is a scam. And it is sad to think that the only reason these scammers are posting fake jobs is because there are people falling for their scams. As many of...
The reality of unemployment in South Africa 2020
Well, Stats SA has just recently released the updated unemployment figures for South Africa. I think it comes as no surprise that the unemployment percentage has increased. This was predicted very early on in 2020 when the idea of a lockdown was just being...
How to stay mentally strong during your job search
There is no doubt in my mind that if you are currently searching for a new job during the age of COVID, staying positive and motivated is going to be one of your biggest challenges. I have already put together a list of motivational...
Potential Job Scammers in South Africa
As South Africa slowly (very slowly) comes out of one of the longest and harshest lockdowns experienced around the world, it is becoming painfully obvious that unemployment and crime levels are set to rapidly increase. The current prediction is that we are likely to...
15 Motivational Songs for your Job Search
O yes my friends, times are certainly tough in the job market at the moment, and I honestly do not envy anyone currently searching for a new job. I know that it is not easy, but if you are currently busy with a job...
How to write a CV for the South African job market?
How to write a CV in South Africa in 2020? This is a very common question, and understandably so, considering where we live. In South Africa! It is also actually quite a good question, the reason being that different counties have different cultures and...
Should I use a professional CV revamp service?
As some of you might already know, I offer a CV revamping/writing service. I try to limit the number of CV’s that I will revamp in a month as this is more of a side service that I offer and can be quite time-consuming....