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...
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...
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...
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....
Why did I not get the job? [Answers and Solutions to this Question]
“Why did I not get the job?” Have you ever been for an interview, or applied for a position that you felt fits you perfectly and still ended with a rejection letter in your inbox? I am quite sure that most people reading this...
How does your CV score?
This is a short post today. But still, an extremely valuable one. Just like last week's post on the best advice by 5 of South Africas top recruiters the advice in today's’ article does not come from me. The advice in the article today...
Job search advice from 5 top recruiters in SA.
There is an enormous amount of job search advice that is freely available. Just a quick Google search will provide hundreds of websites, all promising to have the very best advice for your job search. In fact, there is so much free advice available,...
4 worries EVERY job seeker will have
So you are busy searching for a new job. It does not matter if you have just started or if you have been busy with it for a while. The fact is that until you actually get an offer and sign that employment contract...
How to identify a bad boss!
Working for a bad boss or manager might make you question your career choices. But even worse then that, an awful boss can have an impact on your home life and mental or emotional well-being. There is nothing worse than waking up in the...
5 tips for entry level job seekers
Let's be honest, searching for a new job is difficult. Even if you have a few years of experience on your side. But if you are just entering the job market it is so much harder. It is a bitter pill to swallow for...
Job search during the COVID-19 pandemic.
he world is a scary place right now. And the reality is that it is not the virus who is the scary beast anymore. What is really scaring people now, is the realisation that the economic impact of government lockdown is possibly going to...
Writing a Job Interview Thank You Letter.
Should you send a job interview thank you letter after an interview? The answer to this question is almost always yes. In this article, we will take a look at how to write a great thank you letter to send after an interview, discuss...
Can your credit report ruin your chances of securing a job?
Securing a job can be difficult enough without having to worry about things like your credit score. Compiling the perfect CV and just preparing for interviews takes time, but when you finally get called for an interview you will quite possibly be competing against...
How To : Design a Great Looking CV
We all know that preparing a great looking CV is absolutely vital when searching for a new job. So many people drag their feet during this phase of the job search, simply because the thought of preparing a new CV can be quite daunting. Why...