Looking for a new job can be tough, but making a good impression with your CV is the first step towards success. And since most employers today prefer receiving CVs online, it is important to know how to send your CV via email. In this article, we will show you how to create a professional […]
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Why is it so important to read? Reading is important because it develops the mind. The mind is a muscle. It needs exercise. It’s good for you and it is the foundation to success. In his book “Deep Work” author Carl Newport writes “to remain valuable in our economy you must master the art of […]
Having worked in Human Resources, as a Recruitment Consultant for more than 25 years, I have seen time and again just how difficult it is for graduates to stick to their chosen field of study. As a mother to four teenagers, I’ve experienced first-hand how stressful it is for a school leaver needing to choose […]
Read this simple (but complete) guide to understanding how to select the best referees to support your job application, the purpose of reference checks, the POPI (Act) permission, and pitfalls of background checks. Three Actionable Reference Selection Tips: It’s polite and professional to ask for their permission to be listed as a reference contact. Confirm […]
If you missed Step Three of our How-To-Guide for Job Seekers, click here for the full article on how to prepare for an interview when you cannot meet face to face.
For several months in 2020, face to face meetings were not permitted (well at least not during the L5 and L4 lockdown periods). Virtual interviews have become increasingly popular over the years, but this is yet another stage in the recruitment process that has changed drastically due to the pandemic. In Step One: we dealt […]
With a plethora of online job sites and company job boards calling out “CLICK HERE TO APPLY”, do you really know which one might work for you? Hire Power is here to tell you that we are going to share with you (for free), our new, wholistic How-To-Guide. With more than thirty years’ worth of […]
With a plethora of online job sites and company job boards calling out “CLICK HERE TO APPLY”, do you really know which one might work for you? Hire Power is here to tell you that we are going to share with you (for free), our new, wholistic How-To-Guide. With more than thirty years’ worth of […]
Advice to Young Job Seekers As a young professional, finding the right job can be an overwhelming task. With so many options available and the pressure to start your career off on the right foot, it can be difficult to know where to begin. However, with the right tools and guidance, the job search process […]
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