I had the honour of being featured on Zimbabwe’s first career podcast talking all things CV writing with host and fellow Career Development Practitioner Pardingtone Nhundu. A CV is your best marketing tool. It stands there as a banner showcasing your skills and competencies. No matter what stage you’re at in your career or […]
What is the hidden job market and why does it exist? The widely quoted statistic is that up to 80% of jobs get filled without ever being publicly advertised! These unpublicised jobs are referred to as the “hidden job market”. Simply put, if you are only applying for advertised vacancies, you are missing out on […]
You are highly-qualified for the role, but getting rejected because your CV/Resume is not making it past the Applicant Tracking System. An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is software that helps recruiters handle the recruitment process, by sorting through thousands of CV’s/Resumes to identify candidates to shortlist. The software does this by searching CVs/Resumes for keywords. […]
Have you ever attended an interview and realised later on that you forgot to mention something important that may help your application, or you felt you gave a poor response to a question? The “Thank You” email allows you an opportunity to explain something you said in your interview or introduce new information you forgot […]
So you were dismissed in your last job or things ended really badly between you and the organisation. How then do you answer the question “why did you leave your previous employer” without lying or ruining your chances in an interview? Here are tips on how to tactfully discuss the issue of being dismissed by […]
Acting too desperate during your job search will work against you! Employers are attracted to candidates that exhibit confidence and know their value. Here are five signs that you are giving off “desperation vibes” and how this can encumber your ability to secure the job you deserve. Desperation sign #1: Being too flexible […]
An unhappy employee is costly to your department and should not be ignored. As a manager, the success of your department and the ability to deliver on your objectives is dependent on the performance of your staff. In this regard, the ability to identify any dissatisfied members of your team is key to ensuring that […]
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The year has come to an end — you are still unemployed. The job search has been grueling and the rejections painful. You did not anticipate to be in the job search trenches this long. Here are 8 ways to hopefully keep you going; 1. Celebrate the small wins you make along the way. […]