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....
Become The Master of Your Mindset
Every single day of our lives we face challenges. It is a part of life. However there are times when these challenges might seem overwhelming. There are times when these challenges might seem insurmountable, just to much for you to deal with alone. Of...
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...
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...
How To Ask For a Raise
Asking for a raise can be nerve-wracking, but it's an important step in your career growth. When you're looking to increase your salary, it's important to approach the conversation professionally and strategically. In this blog, we'll cover everything you need to know about how to...
A Guide to Job Resignations
At some point in our lives, many of us will have to resign from a job. It can be a difficult decision, especially if we have spent several years in the same position and have established relationships with our colleagues. Unfortunately, some employers and...
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...
Should South Africans Consider Quiet Quitting?
Quiet Quitting is a new trend sweeping across social media at the moment. A quick search for the hashtag #QuietQuitting will turn up numerous posts, all with different views on this controversial movement. And quiet quitting here in South Africa is no different. But what...
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...
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...
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...