The job market in South Africa is as changing as the KZN coast line, a constant ebb and flow of supply and demand. In a world that is becoming more and more dependant on data protection, we find industries evolving, and new technologies emerging....
A Complete Guide to Job Resignations in South Africa 2025
Resigning from a job is a big decision, and in South Africa, the process can sometimes be a little more complicated than simply handing in your notice. It does not really matter why you are planning on resigning. Perhaps you have new opportunities on...
HOW TO: Find Remote Jobs in 2024
Do you dream of getting away the daily grind of a commuting and office politics? Working from home could be the answer to for you then. Imagine saying goodbye to traffic jams and office drama, and hello to a more relaxed environment, a more...
Ultimate Guide to Job Interview Success
Job interviews are unavoidable and are important moments in your career. They give you an opportunity to show off your skills, experience, and personality directly to potential employers. A well-executed interview not only demonstrates your qualifications but also highlights your personality, enthusiasm and fit...
How to Use Social Media for a Job Search (According to Chat GPT)
At the time of writing this article, Chat GPT has been publicly available for exactly 3 years to the day (11 June 2023.) I am actually a massive fan of this AI technology, so, to commemorate this auspicious occasion I have decided to interview...
Top 3 Websites to find Hospitality Jobs in South Africa
The hospitality industry in South Africa has plenty of job opportunities to offer, and finding the best online hospitality jobs website might be a daunting task. I hope that I have made it a little easier for you. While all three websites discussed in...
Creative CV Layout and Format – Make YOUR CV Stand Out!
Your CV layout can either make or break your chances of landing your dream job. With countless applications competing against yours it is essential to make yours is the one that stands out. In this article, we'll go through creative CV layout ideas and...
Best Time to Search for a New Job
So 2023 is in full swing, in fact, we are almost in the second month of the new year. Often people use the start of a new year to search for new employment. But can the timing of your job search make a big...
How to Find a Job on Faceboo [A Complete guide]
In February 2017 Facebook launched its job board feature, where employers can advertise jobs directly on their company page or on a specific jobs page. This allowed job seekers to apply to these vacancies immediately and directly through Facebook. In this article, we take a...
Are Job References Really That Important?
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...
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 13 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...
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...
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...