The world is ever-changing. Those that are highly likely to succeed would have mastered the art of adapting. Understand and realise that in order to get a job and keep it, your academic qualifications are not going to be enough. Decades back, it took hard skills to secure a job. As the world mutates, Soft […]
Category: Career Advice
How South African CEOs Keep their Employees Motivated
In his book 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John C Maxwell, makes a profound statement that can either break or make any institution; “Everything rises and falls on leadership”. Essentially, John C Maxwell places all the success of any organization on the head. While he does so, he equally places the failure of any company […]
3 Tips to Stay Employable During Times of Uncertainty
It will take some time to fully understand the impact of COVID-19 and how severe they are. One certain thing, however, is that the labour market has been reshaped by this pandemic. The long-term economic impact of the coronavirus crisis is still unclear, but what is evident at this point is that job cuts, layoffs, […]
Are you earning enough salary? Use these tips to get your fair share
How do you know that you are earning enough salary? To begin with, how do you calculate your worth in an organization you work in? There are many factors to consider given that when it comes to salary there is no exact yardstick to measure one’s actual worth. Your salary is mainly determined by you. […]
10 Most Common Interview Questions and how to answer them in South Africa
You have submitted your CV and got a call back saying that you are scheduled for an interview. Then you get exhilarated and want to celebrate for a moment. Well, after some time you start to think about how the interview will go and how the mood of the interviewer(s) will be like. You ask […]
7 actionable tips to negotiate a higher salary in 2021
Starting a new job or about to have a salary review or looking forward to getting a promotion? Salary negotiation can feel like a whole session of physical exercise. The anticipation before negotiations take place can give you sleepless nights. It’s hard to go to your boss to ask for a salary increase in the […]
How to write a winning cover letter for your CV
SAMPLE COVER LETTER 20 May 2020 Mr David WoodcockHuman Resource Manager123 Company Rivonia Road, Sandown,2191 Dear Mr. Woodcock I’m writing to apply for the position of Accountant as advertised on www.123company.co.za. I believe that my set skills, experience and competence meet those that 123 Company is looking for. In my mind I have no doubt […]
7 skills in demand to get a good job in South Africa 2021
A lot of people are wondering how life will be like after Covid19. While others are waiting, smart people are already preparing by advancing their skills and knowledge during this time. In this article we list 7 skills in demand that will likely help you get a well paying job. Taking up courses and developing skills in demand will help […]
5 Part time jobs to boost your income
The percentage of unemployed South Africans has been high for a long time now. Today, the effects of COVID-19 are pushing the figures even higher because a lot of people have lost their jobs in a short space of time due to the lockdown. However, in every cloud, there is a silver lining. It is […]
Unemployment rate to shoot up to 50%
South Africa’s rising unemployment rate has been a growing concern over the years. The COVID 19 cloud enveloping South Africa paints a very gloomy picture as millions of people stand to lose their jobs. Additionally, the depreciation of the rand exacerbates the already dire situation. According to economist Bradley Cooper, the unemployment rate is highly […]
