What are companies looking for in an IT CV Companies that are hiring for IT positions are typically looking for candidates with a combination of technical skills, experience, and soft skills. Your CV is the 1st thing they see, and you need to showcase your skills as much as possible. Having a short CV without duties and responsibilities or skills list is not going to WOW a Hiring Manager, Recruiter or HR who’s looking at your CV. Put yourself in their shoes and see if you will hire yourself when looking at your CV.Here are some of the things that companies are often looking for in an…
Benefits of reading a Job Specification before applying for a job As a job candidate, it can be tempting to quickly scan a job advertisement and hit the “apply” button without fully reading the job specification or advertisement. However, this can lead to a poor candidate experience and can even harm your chances of getting the job. So, how can you ensure that you are fully reading and understanding the job specification or advertisement before applying for a role?1. Take your time.One of the main reasons that candidates may not fully read the job specification or advertisement is that they feel rushed or pressed for time. To avoid this,…
Humorous Observation on the Recruitment Process in South Africa If you’ve ever gone through the recruitment process in South Africa, you know that it can be a bit of a rollercoaster. Here are a few humorous observations about recruitment in South Africa: The “Experience Required” requirement: If you’ve ever applied for a job in South Africa, you know that the “Experience Required” requirement can be a bit of a catch-22. How are you supposed to get experience if no one will give you a job without experience? It’s a vicious cycle, but don’t give up! Keep applying and eventually, you’ll…