Employment psychology and how to use it to your advantage!

You know as well as anyone else out there: the job market is less than wonderful these days. It can seem impossible to stand out from the crowd with so many people constantly applying for jobs. As part of your routine job search, you’re probably checking job boards daily. You’re writing stunning cover letters. And Continued »

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Employment ads: How to attract the right talent with your listings

What is the purpose of employment ads? To find suitable employees to fill a role in a company perfectly, of course! There are tens of thousands of online job ads searching for employees, from high-powered CEOs and managers to hardworking waitresses and long-suffering lorry drivers. However, one of the biggest obstacles to matching the perfect candidate with Continued »

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Jobs for moms: The best and most flexible considerations

Over the last few years, businesses have started taking note of just how much value the working mom brings to the workforce. According to the recruitment agency, RecruitMyMom, there has been a steady increase in part-time and flexible jobs for moms. Adzuna stats and data tend to indicate the same trend. Plus, remote working trends Continued »

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Here’s how to become a teacher in South Africa

There has always been a demand for teachers in South Africa. With a fruitful job market and salaries that range from average to outstanding, becoming a teacher in South Africa can be a great career opportunity. If you love kids and all things education-related, read on to see what it takes to become a teacher Continued »

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Job application admin: Here’s what to include when applying for a job!

It can be tempting to create a draft job application and send it in – as is – to all job adverts you see on job boards, but the repercussions of that quick and careless application can be widespread. The importance of a properly put-together job application is vastly underrated. First impressions always last, and Continued »

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Customer service jobs: Career options in Customer Care

If you’ve ever considered customer service jobs, here’s a roundup of your need-to-know info! According to the South African Satisfaction (SAS) Index as well as the nation’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), South African customers enjoy much higher levels of satisfaction than those living in America and Europe. This is mainly because South African Continued »

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Career improvement tips to try ASAP

If we want to get ahead in our careers, we have to keep the spotlight on our projects and accomplishments.  But how do you walk the fine line between gaining visibility and appearing to be a shameless self-promoter? What career improvement tactics can you deploy to enhance your professional life without looking like ‘that overachiever’ Continued »

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Jobs for introverts: These are the least socially-demanding roles

Dealing with humans in face-to-face situations can be hard to do. Especially for the introverted personality type. And when you consider your dream job, it’s about more than just your education, experience, job outlook, and prospective salary. You also have to determine whether or not you’ll be able (and willing) to work well with others. Continued »

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Coding skills: How to tell if IT is the right industry for you

Remember how you completed those knowledge and skills test in high school which was supposed to indicate which field of work would be your ideal fit? Did you end up going down that career path? Or are you living a radically different life than the dreams you might have had when you were 18? As Continued »

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Foreign job markets – Inside info to the best countries to work in

As a South African citizen, you already know what you should and shouldn’t include in your CV when applying for your dream job. You’ve probably also attended quite a few interviews. This means that you’re clued up in that department as well. But what rules come into play when it comes to countries outside of Continued »

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