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 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...
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...
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...
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....
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...