GO FOR WIN/ WIN
In life- what you give, you get. When you start looking for a job, focused only on what you are going to gain, things are guaranteed not to go well in the end. Habit Four from “The Seven Habits of...
25 May, 2019
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What do you want to Become?
“Now I think it’s one of the most unless questions an adult can ask a child-What do you want to become when you grow up? As if growing up is finite. As if at some point you become something and that’s the end.” Michelle Obama, Becoming I interview 18-25 years olds all the time, and few know where they fit in this world. Many feel ashamed and are apologetic when they cannot tell us what job they want. For their whole schooling they have...
04 January, 2019
15 Points to Consider when Compiling your CV.
What will your CV look like when printed in black and white? Will it still be eye catching and easy to read? Few companies will go to the cost of printing it in colour when reviewing it. If you...
22 February, 2018
Rules to Remember when Looking for a Job
Smile. On the phone, when typing your emails, and when you arrive at the interview. People like happy people. If you are phoning to book an interview or ask for an email address, have a pen and paper handy...
30 January, 2018
Keeping up with the Recruitment Times
The Job Market has changed almost as much as the media has, in the last twenty years. Twenty years ago (if you were looking for a job then, or your parents who are helping you look for a job today,...
25 May, 2017
What to do when you start a New Job
Congratulations! You landed your dream job. But now the scary part begins. In South Africa, people normally start a new job on a probation period or contract basis, so the first three months of a new job should be seen...
13 March, 2017
How to love your job.
Studies show that out of every 5 people, 1 loves their job, 1 dislikes it and 3 are neutral. This is unfortunate as we spend more waking hours at work, then not. Loving your job can be hard, especially if...
14 February, 2017
Don’t Make New Years Resolutions- rather try this!
This New Years Eve, don’t make empty resolutions, rather do something that will make 2017 an exceptional year! Every January we get an influx of job seekers looking for “New Year’s Resolution” jobs or career changes. While we are thrilled to have...
29 December, 2016
How to come across positive in interviews
I know that it sounds cliché’d, but “Shew! This year is flying!” This weekend I noticed all the Christmas Decorations coming out in the shops, and there are only six weeks until the schools break up for the year. I...
24 October, 2016
Profile Pictures 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 to admit,...
17 August, 2016
