Blog Articles

  • Challenges women in the workplace face and how to overcome them
    Although gender diversity is growing in awareness, there’s a continual need for intentional action behind some key challenges that women in the workplace face. According to a recent survey, only 43.4 percent of employment in South Africa in the second quarter of 2021 were women. Of those in...
  • How to get the job interview you want
    The way you present yourself before a potential employer is strategic, specific, and practical. If you throw in a generic job application with spelling errors and a few other mistakes then it’ll be challenging to get the job interview you want. At RecruitMyMom we are passionate about equipping our...
  • Helpful trends for mothers in the workplace
    Being a mother, and keeping track of a meaningful career is a challenge, yet some of the trends for working mothers in the post-covid workplace make it a little easier. A lot has changed and due to a need to survive the pandemic, companies adopted new technologies and ways of working quite quickly...
  • 10 tips on how to conduct a successful job interview
    In order to successfully conduct a job interview, you need to process the most relevant information about a candidate’s skills, experience and professional character efficiently. A job interview is an important step in the recruitment process and there are a few practical ways you can ensure the...
  • The Great Resignation: does South Africa have immunity?
    It is a known fact that the pandemic has caused an increase in psychological distress on people across the world. As a result of the pandemic and the negative  impact on the global economy and the workplace, you’d think that people would return to work or hold onto their jobs. Yet, when we look at...
  • Language tips for a successful job application
    First impressions are made in less than twenty seconds of meeting. If this is the case when meeting a potential employer in person, then it also applies to your written words in a successful job application. Ensuring that your written and spoken language is up to scratch is essential to prove you’...
  • 7 Productivity tips to improve your work-life integration
    Productivity in the workplace is a universal desire for both employees and employers. Being productive keeps us driven to achieve all that we need to in the workplace. How do you stay productive when your work-life has changed so much due to flexibility, hybrid workplaces and remote work...
  • A decade of relevance: the brand story of RecruitMyMom
    The time for transition is here as we are on the cusp of 'what's next?' when it comes to the shift in work resulting from the COVID pandemic. This year we celebrate ten years of RecruitMyMom.  After ten years, we have reached a point of maturity as a company, and a new season of growth and success...
  • 5 ways to successfully address gender diversity at work
    It’s hard to believe that in 2022 we are still discussing gender bias, prejudice and the lack of gender diversity in the workplace. However, multiple studies suggest that gender bias is the reason why so many businesses are reluctant to place women into senior positions.  According to Statista, “in...
  • Power words that work in a cover letter
    Often people underestimate the importance of a cover letter in the job application process. Writing a well thought through motivational or cover letter is a challenging task. The use of power words can help you secure your spot in the runnings. A motivational letter is important for a couple of...