The Counteroffer Isn’t a Compliment. It’s a Confession.
A counteroffer feels like proof you're valued. Really, it's proof the company could always afford to pay you properly, it just waited until you were leaving to do it. In this edition of The Hiring Edge, a look at what counter offers actually fix (and what they don't), for candidates deciding whether to stay and hiring managers wondering why it keeps coming to this.
Tech Interview Advice for South African IT Job Seekers (2026)
Looking for practical tech interview advice in South Africa? Learn what hiring managers really notice, how to answer technical questions, discuss your experience and AI use, avoid common mistakes, and give employers confidence that you can do the job.
Stretching the Truth on a CV Doesn’t Work. Here’s Why.
How often does a CV make promises that don't hold up in an interview? We explore the growing gap between what candidates claim on their CVs and what they can genuinely demonstrate when questioned. From unrealistic job specs to the pressure candidates face in a competitive market, this article looks at why CV embellishment happens, why it backfires, and what both candidates and hiring managers can do differently. If you're a job seeker, recruiter, or hiring manager, this is a practical look at one of the most common and costly mistakes in the hiring process.
When to Stay and When to Go: How to Know It’s Time to Move On
Wondering whether to stay in your job or move on? Here are six signs it may be time to leave, five reasons to stay, and practical career decision tests for tech professionals and hiring managers.
The Hidden Job Market: How Most Jobs Are Never Advertised
You've updated your CV. You've fixed your LinkedIn profile. You're applying to every relevant role you can find on PNet, LinkedIn Jobs, and indeed. And you're hearing nothing.
LinkedIn is your new CV – Are you using it right?
A recruiter finds a great-looking CV. They open LinkedIn to learn more about the candidate. The profile photo is a blurry selfie from a braai. The headline says "Open to work." The summary is blank. The last update was 2021.