Permalink to: Do I really need a cover letter?

Do I really need a cover letter?

If you’ve been on the job market for any amount of time, you’ve probably encountered job adverts that ask you to send a cover letter. But why are they necessary, when are they necessary, and how do you write an effective one? Here is a quick guide: Why are cover letters helpful? Cover letters: Help you sell your skills and
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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: 5 Simple CV Hacks for Getting the Job

5 Simple CV Hacks for Getting the Job

It’s a tough job market out there. More than ever, it’s vital to have a CV that gets your foot in the door. Thankfully, we have 5 simple hacks for helping you create a CV that gives you an edge when applying for your dream job. 1. Focus on your achievements Far more than wanting to know what you did
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Permalink to: 3 easy apps to save you time (tried and tested)

3 easy apps to save you time (tried and tested)

We are some of the lucky working parents out there, we have a great support system and we happen to be technology savvy. Having said that we are just like every other parent out there during a lockdown in a pandemic, we have kids jumping into zoom calls, a house to sort out, a goal to get to 0 emails each day and so many lists of things to go, to get, to buy, to focus on, to read, to…. You get the point.
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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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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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