So, You Didn’t Get The Job; Is It Your Interviewing – Or Something Else?
Going repeatedly through several rounds of interviews for your target jobs without landing an offer is rather exhausting and frustrating. Candidates across all career levels experience the same proble ...
5 Things You Need To Do When Starting A New Job
The first few weeks at a new job are the most important. You need to learn not only what to do, but how to do it well. You want to make a good first impression on both your manager and you coworkers. ...
How to support mental health issues at work
According to the World Economic Forum, one in four people globally will likely experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives. A study by the World Economic Forum/Harvard School of Pu ...
11 Classic Interview Mistakes and How to Recover
You’ve done your research on the company, rehearsed your elevator pitch, dry-cleaned your best suit and printed a fresh copy of your fine-tuned resume and portfolio. All the elements are in place ...
This is the advantage US students have over South Africans when applying for a job – and how you can stand out
More young people have university degrees than ever before. Between 1995 to 2016, the percentage of people with tertiary qualifications grew by 20%, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-op ...
Ten Habits Of Incredibly Happy People
We’re always chasing something—be it a promotion, a new car, or a significant other. This leads to the belief that, “When (blank) happens, I’ll finally be happy.” While these major events do make u ...
Here’s How To Take The Sting Out Of Receiving Criticism
Receiving criticism can sometimes be a messy situation, especially when it’s unexpected, harsh or given when others are present. You might feel shocked, angry or even embarrassed by the comment ...
What NOT to say at a job interview
The hiring manager has already sifted through resumes and decided that they want to meet you. Now it’s your turn to make an impression. And, unfortunately for you, every sentence you utter during the ...
Here’s what South African businesses think they should be paying as a ‘living wage’
The national minimum wage has remained a contentious issue in South Africa, with the legislation still not formally introduced despite a 1 May deadline. One of the key issues surrounding minimum wa ...
South Africa’s average salary versus the world
Stats SA this week reported that the average monthly salary for South Africans has declined, while other data shows that the average take-home pay has dropped dramatically. According to Stats SA, a ...