Permalink to: When is it Time to Look for a New Job?

When is it Time to Look for a New Job?

Do you have a nagging feeling that something’s not right in your current role? Are you unsure of if it means you should talk things out or move on to something else? It can be difficult to know what to do when you’re in the thick of things. Here are some points to check off for yourself when making your
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Permalink to: 3 Simple Tips for Getting Headhunted

3 Simple Tips for Getting Headhunted

According to LinkedIn about 70% of the global workforce is made up of passive talent (people not actively looking for work). This means that even if you aren’t actively looking for something new, there are Recruiters out there looking for candidates with your skill and experience. Want to know how to get considered for roles without actually looking for them?
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Permalink to: 67 ways to get hired

67 ways to get hired

Looking for a job at any time is difficult, add a pandemic, economic struggle, lockdown and retrenchments and it is now even more difficult to get hired! With Mandela month we thought we would share 67 ways to get hired!!! Update your email to be professional like your name, surname from something like hottie@gmail.com Take a new professional photo –
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Permalink to: What Shows Up on a Criminal Background Check?

What Shows Up on a Criminal Background Check?

When searching for a job, almost everywhere you apply will want to carry out a background check before they hire. But why do they want this information and what information do they get from these checks? Here is a short guide on Criminal Background Checks and how they work in the recruitment process. 1. Why do companies want Criminal Background
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Permalink to: How Do I Start My Job Search? 5 Steps

How Do I Start My Job Search? 5 Steps

Is the idea of starting a new job search overwhelming? Are you sitting in front of your computer worried about where to even start? The good news is there are some simple steps you can take to getting yourself ready to find your new dream job. Here are 5 things you can do to prepare. 1. Decide what you want
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Permalink to: 5 Simple Tips for Employee Retention

5 Simple Tips for Employee Retention

As an employer, you know that holding onto key staff is vital to the overall health and growth of your company. With skills shortages being what they are and the uncertainty of the ongoing pandemic lingering, it’s vital to hold onto and develop the staff you have. So why do employees leave, and how can you help them stay? 1.
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Permalink to: 5 Little Things That Can Tell You A Lot About a Candidate

5 Little Things That Can Tell You A Lot About a Candidate

We hear from numerous studies that interviews are not a valid indicator for an ideal match between candidate and job. We agree with many of these sentiments, it should be the interview, with an assessment, background checks and references to help you make that final hiring decision. But in the interview and around the screening process you can find 5 little things that will tell you a lot about a candidate …
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Permalink to: 13 Life-Saving Tips for Remote Working Moms

13 Life-Saving Tips for Remote Working Moms

Being a mom is already a tough job. Add in your responsibilities as an employee, however, and it can sometimes feel like it never ends. The Job Crystal crew is made up of many moms from all different walks of life who have had to adjust to working and raising their little ones at the same time. Here are our
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