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It is the first impression you leave on someone you are hoping would employ you. Yet, people often do not take the necessary care when it comes to preparing their CV’s. Thoughtless mistakes can result in a CV application being rejected from the onset.
To give yourself a competitive advantage when...
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Recently our CEO and Founder Phillipa Geard (PG) sat down for a radio/podcast interview with Jolandi Becker (JB)- presenter of Bump and Beyond to chat about Maternity Leave, UIF and going back to work. The interview was broadcast on CHAIFM, click here to listen to it.
Here are some nuggets of...
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Women are inspiring. Between having children and handling work, we still manage to hold high-powered positions across different industries; we start our own businesses; we raise families.
It’s an indisputable blessing to even have a job as a woman in South Africa. In 2022, 47,0% of South African...
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By now it seems like the distant past when employers hired for IQ (intelligence quotient) only. The importance of EQ (emotional intelligence) in the hiring process has become so common that it is standard practice to include your soft skills on your CV or resume.
EQ is represented in a range of...
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Now you have a family, and your outlook on work and career has changed. Intrinsically, every social call, work lunch, or pending deadline sets into motion a series of moving blocks (or shifted duties).
You must be the chief architect, tasked with placing and rearranging the pieces so that there is...
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Do you consider yourself having an entrepreneurial mindset? Entrepreneurship is often associated with starting a business, but it can also be practised within a traditional workplace. As a working mom bringing entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour into the workplace, you could not only drive...
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Employers and recruiters will ask you culture-fit type questions when you go for a job interview. It is important for you and the company that you are a good culture fit to ensure a more successful employment journey. At RecruitMyMom culture fit is one the most important factors we look at when...
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So you’re expecting your bundle of joy which is exciting but it can also be an anxious time. This is especially true if you’re not sure what to expect when you go on maternity leave. You might be wondering if you’ll still get paid or is your job secure for your return from maternity leave? These...
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Being a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences a woman can have. But it’s also one of the most challenging. Not only are you responsible for raising a human being, but you’re also responsible for your own career and finances. And if you take a career break to raise your children, it can be...
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Finding the right job opportunity or applying for a job is a challenging process. To have a chance, you need to know how to write a stand-out cover letter. It's just as important as having a solid CV or resume.
Did you know that an employer or recruiter can easily reject a CV within five to seven...
It is the first impression you leave on someone you are hoping would employ you. Yet, people often do not take the necessary care when it comes to preparing their CV’s. Thoughtless mistakes can result in a CV application being rejected from the onset. To give yourself a competitive advantage when...
Recently our CEO and Founder Phillipa Geard (PG) sat down for a radio/podcast interview with Jolandi Becker (JB)- presenter of Bump and Beyond to chat about Maternity Leave, UIF and going back to work. The interview was broadcast on CHAIFM, click here to listen to it. Here are some nuggets of...
Women are inspiring. Between having children and handling work, we still manage to hold high-powered positions across different industries; we start our own businesses; we raise families. It’s an indisputable blessing to even have a job as a woman in South Africa. In 2022, 47,0% of South African...
By now it seems like the distant past when employers hired for IQ (intelligence quotient) only. The importance of EQ (emotional intelligence) in the hiring process has become so common that it is standard practice to include your soft skills on your CV or resume. EQ is represented in a range of...
Now you have a family, and your outlook on work and career has changed. Intrinsically, every social call, work lunch, or pending deadline sets into motion a series of moving blocks (or shifted duties). You must be the chief architect, tasked with placing and rearranging the pieces so that there is...
Do you consider yourself having an entrepreneurial mindset? Entrepreneurship is often associated with starting a business, but it can also be practised within a traditional workplace. As a working mom bringing entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour into the workplace, you could not only drive...
Employers and recruiters will ask you culture-fit type questions when you go for a job interview. It is important for you and the company that you are a good culture fit to ensure a more successful employment journey. At RecruitMyMom culture fit is one the most important factors we look at when...
So you’re expecting your bundle of joy which is exciting but it can also be an anxious time. This is especially true if you’re not sure what to expect when you go on maternity leave. You might be wondering if you’ll still get paid or is your job secure for your return from maternity leave? These...
Being a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences a woman can have. But it’s also one of the most challenging. Not only are you responsible for raising a human being, but you’re also responsible for your own career and finances. And if you take a career break to raise your children, it can be...
Finding the right job opportunity or applying for a job is a challenging process. To have a chance, you need to know how to write a stand-out cover letter. It's just as important as having a solid CV or resume. Did you know that an employer or recruiter can easily reject a CV within five to seven...
