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10 essential tips for South African youth navigating the job market after matric

Completing matric opens new doors to professional success. Get equipped with ten essential tips to launch your career journey confidently!

News Education
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Job hunting 101: tips to help you ace your job interview

Being well prepared for a job interview can make a good impression with future employers and help you land a job.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Young people can secure jobs by mastering their interviews and CVs

From writing up a CV to going for a job interview, navigating the job process can be daunting.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Freedom of Movement to offer young people internship opportunities

South African retail brand Freedom of Movement will be offering young people the opportunity to work as retail interns to celebrate Youth Month.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Three ways you can get the much needed work experience for your CV

Job seekers should not be stressed about the necessary work experience that they need for their CVs because there are options available to them.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Jobs in the world of AI - Five ways you can switch up your job search strategy

AI can help people find success in the job market but it can also reduce a candidate’s chance of being noticed in the first place.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Job scams - five red flags you need to be aware of

While the online job market offers people a lot opportunities, it also leaves people open to job scams.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Van Eck’s qualifications are authentic

While the DA has previously red-flagged Van Eck, saying she wasn’t fit for the role and had suspicious links with MEC Tasneem Motara, Van Eck has produced copies of her qualifications.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Looking for a job? Take these 5 things off your CV

It may come as a surprise but certain pieces of information that have been permanent features on your CV need to either be deleted or changed.

Business
Bonny Fourie|Published

Two ways you can use this festive season to add work experience to your CV

While job-seekers are worried that they don’t have the necessary work experience on their CVs, there are options available to them.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Desperately seeking a new job? You probably won’t land one until next year

January and February are the busiest months when it comes to the number of jobs advertised, but it is also the period where competition between job seekers grows.

Business
Bonny Fourie|Published

Looking for your dream job? Four things that will you the edge to future employers

In a tough job market, it is important that you set yourself apart and stand out when you are applying for jobs.

News
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Need work experience for your CV? Here are some options

While job-seekers are worried that they don’t have the necessary work experience on their CVs, there are options available to them.

News
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

How to get around being over-qualified – expert tips

Being overqualified for a job can work against you, as many employers hesitate to hire those with experience that exceeds the job’s requirements

Business Jobs
Smart Works|Published

Four things that will give you an employment edge and land you your dream job

South Africa’s job market is difficult for many job seekers, but there are a few things that people can do to land their dream job.

News
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Jobs: 4 reasons that women should include being a mother on their CV

Women can take the skills that they have learnt or picked up after becoming a mother combined with the skills that they received while on the job to achieve success.

News
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

5 Tips for smart job hunting

Knowing which steps to follow when job searching can make the process simpler and improve your chances of landing an interview

Business Jobs
Smart Works|Published

Four golden rules for online jobs applications

Job hunting can be a tedious process. Here are four simple ways to get the edge over other job-seekers when you’re looking for your next big break

Business Jobs
Smart Works|Published

If you lie on your CV, you could be forced to pay back your salary

Think twice before lying on your CV as it could get your fired or forced to pay back your salary .

News
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

5 things you should not put on your CV, but probably do

A few of these may be no-brainers, while others may come as a complete surprise.

News Education
Bonny Fourie|Published

If you lie on your CV, be prepared to get fired or pay back your salary

Employers may have grounds to terminate employees for misrepresenting their qualifications and may seek to recover the salary paid to the employee during their period of employment in a civil lawsuit.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul and Xolile Mtembu|Published

Why this company opted for a 4-day work week

Employee mental wellness and more time away from work increase productivity, according to the results of trials conducted by 4 Day Week Global. Companies are growing more interested in this futuristic-seeming work mode.

Business Jobs
Xolile Mtembu|Published