Better searching for jobs online Searching for jobs online is not hard to do – you simply find a good online job aggregator and enter your search terms. You’re likely to find a few job listings that appeal to you and start clicking and applying right away. But do you ever use the advanced search…
Get your qualification/s noticed While not every position requires a qualification and it is true that they mean less and less nowadays, most vacancies or online job adverts state the requirement of some sort of formal and recognisable study. Qualification sections on CVs are best added straight after your personal details or introduction section. Companies…
What to know when relocating for a job The world has changed and people move about far more than than they used to. Families live further apart than in the past, cultures mingle, people enjoy a lot more freedom of movement, and so on. The same applies in the work space, where a job abroad…
Lying on your CV will cost you Recently I wrote about not hiding things on your CV. I followed this up with a post on Facebook asking people a slightly different question: Are you telling the truth on your CV? The post was well attended by likes and comments, but imagine my shock when I…
What is the CCMA? CCMA stands for Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration. This body was brought in to halt the terrible employment situation whereby staff were being unfairly treated and dismissed. Yet, receiving correspondence from the CCMA in South Africa is not something an employer wants. But why? The CCMA is supposed to be…
Job perks abound The workplace is an interesting environment, filled with different characters, problems to solve, stress levels, and often long-term acquaintances. However, every enterprise is different and some benefits and job perks of working at one firm may be more beneficial than working at another. Company benefits examples In the work place you will…
Personal tax rates for 2017 have changed Every individual earning taxable income over R63,556 is by law to pay tax to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), regardless of the income source provided it is in your personal capacity.The recent budget speech outlines personal tax rates for 2017, which are especially harsh on wealthy folks…
A little about working in Cape Town Having lived in a number of places in South Africa and abroad, I can attest to Cape Town being a lovely place to live. Many local and foreign job seekers ask about Cape Town as a place for employees and expats, and it is without a doubt one…
Do you qualify for any foreign language jobs? Those job seekers with a command of far eastern and local indigenous languages have better salaries awaiting them if their work requires the language. Adzuna in South Africa has completed research on which foreign language jobs and languages which bring home the bacon best. Chinese/Mandarin, Japanese, Xhosa…
Get the most from your salary negotiations Every interview process, if successful, allows you a small window for negotiating your salary, where the precious minutes of the negotiation can literally change your lifestyle for many years to come. You could end up earning 20% more than you currently do, allowing you to live differently, save…
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