People often wonder why they never hear anything back after they hit ‘send’ on the email with a resume attached or on the on-line job application, notes recruitment specialist Glassdoor. If you’re very lucky, you might have a preliminary email exchange with a recruiter and then never hear from them again. It’s a depressing experience and one which also casts
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Tip #1: Cover Letter It is important to accompany your CV with a Cover Letter. A Cover Letter gives you the opportunity to make a good first impression with your prospective employer. First impressions last a lifetime – Make sure that your CV outlines all the important information about yourself and how your prospective employer can benefit from having you
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How should an employer manage employees who travel outside of South Africa? The employer should issue clear travel guidelines to these employees on international travel, particularly to affected countries – The employer should distinguish between employees travelling for business or for personal reasons Given the scale of the illness and if it is practical, the employer may elect to place
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What is the Coronavirus? The Covid-19 is a highly transmissible disease that starts off as a common cold. General symptoms of the virus are associated with the respiratory system and they include a fever, coughing and shortness of breath If left untreated or not treated correctly, infection can lead to Pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and, in worst
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Why put on a smile in the workplace? We wanted to understand why employees choose to be positive with their c-workers to begin with, given that there are no formal rules dictating that they do so Did it have something to do with their interpersonal relationships or with their work ambitions? It was found that the underlying reason was different
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Finding a job in South Africa with a high unemployment rate, even among graduates, can be daunting for those about to being their first search for work Recent graduates must keep an open mind and stay alert for potential opportunities Don’t get stuck on the idea that there is just one job for you and that if you don’t find
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Sell yourself with the three A’s: Beth Hendler-Grunt the president of the career counselling firm Next Great Step, teaches young applicants what she calls the three A’s to prepare for a casual meeting or a formal interview. The first A is for the Actions you want the person you’re meeting with to take, such as referring you to a hiring
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The Cover Letter is the first item of your application that will grab the Recruitment Agency’s or Hiring Manager’s attention. With a well written Cover Letter, your chances of getting a phone call will increase. Follow these 5 Do’s & Don’ts for preparing the perfect Cover letter. 5 Do’s DO complete a Cover Letter – A Cover Letter takes time
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Questions #1: Tell me about Yourself The answer to this question should be prepared ahead of time as this question is rather vague and requires a bit of thinking. There are three areas that should be covered in the answer of this question; Job History, Most Impressive Accomplishments & your Relevant Goals. When answering this question, it is important to
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The DO’s: Be on time Nothing creates a worst first impression than being late. Make sure you know where the venue is and how long it will take you to get there. Research the company Find out all you can about your prospective employers business. Visit their website, watch for them in the news and speak to people who understand
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