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Java developers are both rare and sought after The advancement of the internet and technology has paved the way for many new job titles as well as new skills to be developed. When it comes to computers and e-commerce, one has to ensure the business has the means to do well online and anywhere else…
Is an MBA worth it all? The Master of Business Administration or simply MBA degree is an internationally recognised degree. Depending on the field of career you choose to take, whether switching up careers or trying something different, you might want to consider whether you can ensure MBA worth it or not. What does the…
At least 60% SA staff or pay a fine Recently, the Minister of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), Malusi Gigaba, reiterated the part of the current Immigration Act which states that while a company may have a corporate visa and hire multiple foreigners, at least 60% of the remaining staff must be South Africans…
Do you tell your last salary? After writing about salary negotiations, I’ve received a lot of questions around what to say when you are asked for your current salary. The article I wrote does answer this, but unfortunately the answers don’t cover every single situation you may find yourself in, and as some have mentioned,…
By freelancing, you can earn more Freelancing is a great way to generate a permanent or part-time income for yourself in your career or as something you do as a pastime. There are plenty of ways to achieve this, but for many it is more simply said than done. Freelancing at first glance It’s easy…
What is work-life fit? Today, we’re going to look at work in a different way. I’m not going to talk about how to find a job or where the best jobs are. I’m going to ask you to think about where work fits into your life as a whole. Many people speak of a work-life…
A guide to work visas for South Africa Many foreigners wish to work in South Africa. It’s super beautiful and has an awesome standard of living if you earn well, which they usually do as expats or with rare skills that can’t easily be found in SA. Work visas for South Africa, though, are tough…
Hiring headhunters – pros and cons Do you really need headhunters to replace that senior developer that just resigned? The answer is actually usually no. While there are certain skills and candidates that are very elusive and hard to find, headhunters need to prove themselves even more now that most of the talent field is…
How to increase your salary by removing expenses Many people tend to live beyond what their income amounts to, and thus end up living off credit to get by each month. Finding a way to increase your salary will help greatly improve your monthly income and ability to manage expenses better. How can you increase…
Some notes on working in Johannesburg Johannesburg, or simply Joburg as it is known to the locals, is a great place with lots of character. It is one of South Africa’s main hubs when it comes to jobs and business, and even has its very own stock exchange. Working in Johannesburg has proven to be…