Looking for some job search tips to help you come out stronger on the other side of this pandemic? Let’s face it: applying for your first (or a brand new) job is stressful in any circumstance. But what makes it even more daunting is the fact that the economy, the job market, and the world Continued »
The coronavirus crisis has forced many of us to embrace the work-from-home setup, but if it’s something you’ve never done before, getting the balance just right and staying as productive as possible can seem like mission impossible. It’s not the easiest of task figuring out where to work or when to focus on which tasks Continued »
Networking is something that most employed South Africans will have to rely on to carry them through the coronavirus pandemic. Even though our country entered a mandatory lockdown from late March, you still have to meet new people in order to advance your career goals. Not only do you need to know the right people, Continued »
Did you know that soft skills (not just university degrees) are one of the best aids you have at your disposal for someday landing your dream job? While there are numerous ways in which you can start paving the way to success – such as more qualifications to your name – one of the most Continued »
When it comes to illness and injury, we all have rights around our health and wellbeing while we’re at work, and it’s important to know what you can (or can’t) do while you’re feeling down and out on a business day. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at health and wellbeing in the Continued »
Making yourself memorable in a world that is inundated with information just makes sense, and your personal brand statement will help you do just that. In this post, we’ll be discussing the process of creating your personal brand statement as well as how it can be used. What is a personal brand statement? Your Continued »
Risk management has become a very high profile topic (largely due to the fall of one of the world’s leading investment banks), and as a result, the demand for risk managers has increased. On this page, we’ll take a look at what becoming a risk manager entails. What are risk managers? Risks are part of Continued »
If you have ever considered the idea of becoming a recruiter, you might have wondered exactly what your duties would entail. In this post, we will be taking a closer look at the function of recruitment consultants and what their roles and responsibilities are. Common misconceptions about recruitment consultants Recruitment consultants have easy jobs Continued »
The IT industry is booming, but even with the abundance of jobs available out there, it can still be hard to land a job after the initial interview. Why? Because so many applicants fail their interviews. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at some of the most common IT interview mistakes that most Continued »