Dear Job Seekers (and Hiring Managers), 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. The CV goes in the maybe pile. Someone else gets the call. This happens every single day. Your LinkedIn profile is no longer just a nice-to-have. For anyone in tech, it is the first place a recruiter looks – sometimes before they even see your CV. If it’s not working for you, it’s working…
Dear Job Seekers (and Hiring Managers),You spend months applying for jobs.Nothing.No calls. No interviews. Just silence.You tweak the subject line of your email. You apply to more roles. Still nothing.Here’s the hard truth: it’s probably your CV.Not because you’re unqualified. Not because you’re a bad candidate.Because your CV is doing you no favours – and you don’t even know it.Today, we fix that.The Brutal Reality of CV ScreeningRecruiters spend an average of 7 seconds on a CV before deciding yes or no.Seven. Seconds.That’s not long enough to read. It’s a scan. A glance. A gut feel.And in those 7 seconds,…
Every December, something strange happens. Half the country switches off. The other half quietly gets ahead. And for years, I’ve watched the same pattern play out: The companies who “pause hiring until January” spend the first two months of the new year scrambling. The companies who stay intentional in December start January with signed offers, calmer teams, and early momentum. Let me tell you a quick story. The team that didn’t wait Last year, a client told me in mid-November: “Everyone’s going on leave soon. We’ll wait for January.” I asked them to humour me. “Let’s run one role. One…
Interview Tip: Don’t be a Chicken at KFC 🚨 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗶𝗽: 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗙𝗖! 🚨 Imagine walking into an interview without knowing what the company does—like a chicken showing up at KFC for a job. 🐔❌ It sounds ridiculous, right? But you’d be surprised how many candidates do just that! Before your next interview, take time to: ✅ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 – What do they do? Who are their clients? What’s their mission? ✅ 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 – Check their website, social media, and employee reviews. ✅ 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 – Any recent achievements, product launches,…
Most effective method to communicate with Recruiters What is the most effective method for a candidate to inform a recruiter that they do not wish to pursue a job opportunity anymore? When searching for job, it’s uncomplicated to become involved in an avalanche of applications and first enthusiasm. However, from time to time after more thoughts or getting different offers, you understand certain opportunity doesn’t suit well. Then how do you manage the sensitive task of informing a recruiter that you’re not interested anymore?Ghosting is not the solution. It is not just unprofessional, but it also ruins relationships and can…
The 2025 Job Search Reality Check: What you Need to Know 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄🎯Let’s discuss today’s tech job market. After 20+ years in IT recruitment (yes, I’ve seen ALL the tech trends come and go! 😅), I’ve noticed a pattern that every job seeker needs to understand. The Game-Changing Secret? Understanding the difference between what you CAN and CANNOT influence. Let’s break it down: Beyond Your Control: 🚨Those pesky ATS knockout questions (they’re like that one bug you can’t quite fix) 🚨Internal candidates who were already lined up (plot twist: the role…
Jobseekers: You asked, we answered 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱! I’ve seen many posts over the years where Job Seekers asked to have salary information in the job advertisements. Well, I don’t advertise any vacancy without the salary information on it. Exactly what you’ve asked for! The problem is… you are NOT reading the full job advertisement!Why?I have no idea, but it’s become more and more apparent that Job Seekers are only seeing a job title and click on apply. They have no idea what the role entails, what the requirements are, where the role is based,…
Are you looking for a new role? Candidate: “I need help with my CV”Recruiter: “Sure, let’s have a look”Candidate: “I’m not getting any interviews at all, so something must be wrong” There are so many people sitting in this same situation where they drew up a quick CV or used some arb CV template that doesn’t really work.They didn’t take the time to really draw up a proper CV to represent them and clearly states their experience and what they are looking for.If you are looking for a new job, your 1st responsibility is to get your CV looking great…
Interviews can be nerve-wracking Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but they’re also opportunities to shine.Consider this: how frequently do you get the opportunity to display your abilities and past experiences to a prospective employer?• Preparation is key• Practice makes perfect• Confidence is contagiousBut what if you’re feeling unprepared or unsure of yourself?Here is the reality: candidates who achieve great success aren’t necessarily those with the most knowledge. Instead, they are individuals who understand how to present themselves effectively.Your interview is a story about you. Make it a compelling one.The world needs more confident, well-prepared professionals.• Research the company• Practice your answers• Believe in yourselfRemember: interviews are not…
Making a Lasting Impression During an Interview Making a strong impression in an interview is very important for you to be different from other applicants. Here are some successful methods that can help make sure your impact lasts long: 1. Prepare Thoroughly:Before you go to the interview, do a lot of studying about the company and its job role. Make sure that you know their principles, way of working and recent changes they’ve made. This information helps in adjusting your answers suitably and showing true enthusiasm.2. Dress Appropriately:The way you look is important. When you dress in a professional manner,…