5 Ways to Build Friendships with Your Co-Workers

Starting a new job can be overwhelming and making friends in the workplace comes easy to some, but others may struggle. Having friends at work is important – with a new workload and a new boss, you need some teammates. Do you have friends at work? If not, don’t worry; we’ve looked high and low […]

Tips for Nailing an Online Interview

So, your CV caught someone’s eye? Great, you’ve got an interview. Due to the current times, the catch is that you are not being invited to the office, you’re going to be doing it via a video conferencing platform. Interviewing via Google Hangout or Zoom is a lot different than meeting in person, but you […]

How to Get Noticed on LinkedIn

Optimize your profile You want to ensure you’re making a great first impression when recruiters initially hit your LinkedIn profile. The good news is that LinkedIn walks you through each step to optimizing your profile. Be sure to fill out each section of your profile as thoroughly as you can, providing lots of detail on […]

How to Know What Work Environment Is Best for You

When applying for a new role, it’s important to consider whether your skill set lines up with the position’s requirements. We call this ‘job fit’. But it shouldn’t stop there ‒ consider cultural fit too. By this, we mean compatibility between the work environment and your needs, comfortability and personality.   A study by Glassdoor revealed […]

What Should You Do When You Realise You’re in the Wrong Career?

Realising you’re in the wrong career can be a tough pill to swallow.   The typical reaction usually includes a mix of panic, desperation, and discouragement. Those four (or more) years of school? A complete waste. The internships and entry-level positions that helped you get your foot in the door? Meaningless. All that time and […]

What’s Wrong with Your LinkedIn Profile?

According to a recent study, 87% of recruiters out there use LinkedIn as a vetting source to narrow down the list of potential candidates they’re willing to consider during the hiring process. The truth is this: If your profile isn’t painting a picture of what you’re about and how well you can get the job done, you […]

How to Spot the Signs of Burnout and Prevent It from Happening

With globalization, digitalization, dual-income households, and social media, people are experiencing job burnout now more than ever. We’re all out to achieve so much more than our ancestors did because, well, life isn’t just about survival anymore (thank goodness!). This wave of busyness and accelerated living is exciting, but it’s also causing a drained generation. […]

What Millennials Need to Hear: Job-Hunting

Millennials aren’t just looking for jobs; they want the best jobs. Jobs that make them happy, pay very well and have an impact on the world out there. But the sad reality is that these “career goals” are built on personal habits, and have very little to do with your employer. Here’s a look at […]

How to Write a Professional CV!

You’ve made up your mind: you want to embark on a wonderful new role, and just need to find the perfect place to use your talents. There are loads of vacancies listed that you know you’re perfect for. You’ve got the skills and the knowhow, but no one has offered you an interview… yet.   […]

Top Entry-Level Jobs for IT Professionals in South Africa

Jobs website, Adzuna, has released a new report on the best entry-level jobs for IT professionals. The report is based on job listings on Adzuna’s website which includes the number of advertisements. It also outlines some of the qualifications that you may need for the role, as well as some of the skills that may […]