Blog

A newsletter for the Matric Class of 2023

What they didn’t tell you about looking for a job at school   There are a few things that your LO Lessons probably did not tell you about looking for a job after school, that I wanted to share with you.   Your...

Read More
Do I have to give employee references?
Do I have to give employee references?

Know Your Rights: Do I have to give employee references? No, you do not have to give a verbal or written reference if you choose not to, but legally you have to issue a certificate of service containing the following information, as...

Read More
Top Tips for Virtual Interviews!

Top Tips for Virtual Interviews!   According to a recent study by Princeton University, our Charisma is determined by the signals we give others about our warmth and competence, which ultimately leads to you appearing more competent, confident, influential, and trustworthy- all...

Read More
When can children start work?
Know Your Rights: When can children start work?

Know Your Rights: Prohibition of work by children. A person must not require or permit a child to work, if the child— (a) is under 15 years of age; or (b) is under the minimum school leaving age in terms of any law.   ...

Read More
Photographs on CV’s

Photographs on CV's The latest trend in recruitment seems to be putting a photo of yourself on your CV.  The majority of the population hate having their photos taken, are naturally critical of themselves, and generally object to this.  I have...

Read More
Come Across More Likeable in Interviews

How to Come Across More Likeable in Interviews People like positive people, and people employ people they like!  So if you want to get a job, you have to put a smile on your face, inject yourself with positivity and energy,...

Read More
Know Your Rights: Sick Leave

Know Your Rights: Sick Leave  What the Law says: Chapter 3, Section 22-24 of The Basic Conditions of Employment Act No.75 of 1997, as amended in 2020 is part of the new amendment, and states: How Much Paid Sick Leave Are You Entitled To? Sick...

Read More
FacebookFacebookFacebookFacebookFacebookFacebook