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Cover letter, executive summary, resume introduction, candidate missive. If there is one activity proving to be more daunting or frustrating than compiling a CV, it is probably writing a well- presented cover letter. The debate regarding cover letters makes for compelling arguments and full-on social media fights these days. Many blogs, articles, and how-to guidelines … Read more

One of those reflective moments will revolve around our World of Work which can be loosely categorised into four main scenarios: 1) Happy, but not being paid enough 2) Unhappy and not being paid enough 3) Unhappy and being paid enough 4) Happy and being paid enough. The latter situation is least likely in most … Read more

Landing your dream job is a time for popping champagne, celebratory high-fives and a victory dance or two. Few things beat the excitement and anticipation of signing an employment contract which earmarks your entry into a new career chapter. Unfortunately, the beginning of a new career stage also comes with a nasty little side sting: … Read more

  Applying for a position or attending an interview, only to be met with radio silence for weeks on end is a common trend that candidates have to deal with. Research shows that 80% percent of candidates never receive feedback after applying for a job online. Furthermore, only 50% percent of candidates receive feedback after … Read more

Simon Sinek, business leadership guru, and founder of the ‘’What’s your Why” concept, often relays this message during his leadership and management seminars: “You don’t hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.” As a youngster who perhaps just finished with high school or a proud recent graduate, do you sometimes feel … Read more

Think again. Research for the US Labor Department indicates that over 60% of college and university graduates are unable to find permanent employment in their chosen professions after completing their studies. Furthermore, the average student loan for tuition fees, study supplies, and residence accommodation amounts to almost a 100k for a four-year study term. Let’s … Read more

“The world is your oyster; If you have a lot of money, you can have anything you want.” This proverb first appeared in Shakespeare’s play ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor.’ Going on a world tour, traveling to exotic destinations or taking a sabbatical to volunteer in a remote location. The chances are that at least … Read more

High School Diploma…tick. Bachelor’s Degree…tick. Find a great job, pay off study loan, buy a car, buy a house, be successful…..all not ticked. How come, you may ask? The sad truth of the matter is that a Bachelor’s Degree has more often than not, zero bearing financial success nowadays. Did you know that the average … Read more

“Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” – Murphy’s Law A successful interview event requires three vital activities: adequate preparation, mutual conversation and a generous dose of composure when things go south. They say that prevention is better than cure and granted, the more effort you put into the preparation phase before a job … Read more

The idea that job portals are online gathering platforms where recruiters and candidates play the leading roles on a vacancy filled stage, is a great idea. An idea you run into with great enthusiasm that might quickly turn into a marginalized return on your efforts to secure your next job. Before you start using job portals, its … Read more

Getting those resume basics right is imperative to keeping your resume in the loop when those first seconds of screening take place. To not miss out on the basic essentials, we created the ultimate Resume Cheat Sheet 2020 for you. Your resume should conform to generally accepted standards pertaining to grammar, sentence construction, content formatting, and … Read more

The art of salary negotiation is no simple feat. Gone are the golden days where offers of employment resulted in the immediate popping of champagne and victory dances. A critical facet of negotiation success revolves around figures: current earnings and expectations versus the salary and benefits offering from your new employment company. Job offers often … Read more

Social media has given us the opportunity to instantly communicate, connect post and comment. With this freedom of speech on a global scale, comes freedom of choice on the employment scale. However, a social media clean up is necessary. Is your online footprint a digital asset or a web liability? Would recruiters and hiring manager … Read more

It began with an Employment Application. Your resume was flawless. You nailed the interview. You sealed the deal and now it all comes down to the simplest part of the process: the employment references. Certainly, these people are on your side and want the best for you. You are positive everyone will volunteer their confidence … Read more

Resume.io ranks as our Top Resume Builder for 2019 coming in at an impressive 8.9 / 10. Resume.io is on a mission to help you rapidly build a professional resume that wins job offers. They offer a sleek user interface that is both quick and easy-to-use, yet consistently produces good results. With an effortless resume … Read more

Refreshing your resume should move to the top of your to-do list. Even if you aren’t actively seeking a new job, industry experts advise professionals to update their resume at least once per year. To help you out, we partnered with a top Professional Recruiter who has placed hundreds of employees, at both small businesses … Read more

Cómo hacer un CV Writing a resume from scratch can seem overwhelming. When well written, it can be the ticket to your dream job! If done wrong, you could get an immediate slam of the door. To help you out, we had a top Professional Recruiter who has placed hundreds of employees, at both small … Read more

  Spinning the negative into a positive The question “What is your greatest weakness” has been asked of nearly every individual at some point in their career. It is moving out of the list of common interview questions, but it still occasionally presents itself. Most people have no idea how to successfully answer what their … Read more

You’ve nailed the interview and you’ve come to the end of your meeting. A common question is presented. No matter how many times you’ve been asked, you struggle to find the right dialogue; the magical words that will woo them into presenting an employment offer. But, you’re stuck. Why should they hire you? Confidently and … Read more

How To Write an Involuntary Resignation letter; In Your Favour Discretion & Diplomacy You started with this company intending to build a career, and now you are fired. It is one breakup that can leave you with a broken heart and a lot of embarrassment. You will now have to find a way to explain … Read more

Should you and if, how do you write an interview Thank You note? You’ve left the interview certain you nailed it. You answered each question with confidence. Yet, the interviewer met with 3 other candidates after you left. Are you certain they remember you and your answers? Are you positive they didn’t attribute your responses … Read more

    Working with a recruiter can be a frustrating or rewarding experience. Like any relationship, it requires honest communication, reliability, and compromise of both parties to have magic work. In every industry, there will always be a few “bad apples,” but don’t let that hinder you from working with a qualified professional. They can … Read more

Posting your resume online helps potential employers to find you! Uploading your resume is an effective way to share your work and experience information with companies that are looking for you! Indeed.com has over 500,000 jobs posted online, with tons of new job listings daily. This makes the platform a valuable source for job seekers … Read more