As an Executive Headhunter for more than 9 years, I am frequently asked how I find my candidates for open roles. One of my favourite tools is LinkedIn. Forbes reported that LinkedIn is the number one social tool for both job hunters and recruitment teams. How do you get recognised? Here are a few tips…
I was recently asked what I looked for when I receive a candidates CV. Another pressing question is how you can market yourself to get the Job you really want and what advice I have for candidates during the interview process. Here is my guide to job seekers and how they can stand out from…
Over the last month I have received several emailed CV’s for our #hireagraduate program. I have received so many mails with just the CV attached, no hello or explanation as to what I am receiving. Below is a quick guide on How to email your CV professionally 1. Subject line: Clearly state what position you are applying for. In…
Retrenchments are a reality in South Africa. As we near the end of the year, a number of companies are having to down size due to market forces. If you are in the unfortunate position to have been retrenched, don’t doubt yourself or assume it is a reflection of your worth. It is natural that…
The release of the recent unemployment statistics painted a bleak picture for millions of South Africans, most notably youth where unemployment is recorded at a staggering 69%. More alarming is that a significant portion of these young people have “done everything right” including achieving tertiary qualification. Attention was focused on the challenge young people experience…
From the Management and all Staff at Edge Group of Companies: “Celebrate the tradition of giving, the beauty of the season and a New Year of peace and happiness.” We wish you Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings and a Happy New year! Note: Our offices will close from the 20th of December 2019 and reopen on…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is well and truly underway and technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation and Machine Learning, are advancing at speed. Their presence is being felt across industries and the threat of job losses remains ever-present. The decision of Standard Bank to close more than one hundred branches nationally is a…
It seems that entrepreneurship is reserved for youth; at least if you pay attention to the self-help articles online or the focus of government on funding new ventures begun by 20-somethings. However, I’d argue that its never too late to start out on your own and perhaps even that later might be better. I started…
As an Executive Recruiter I am faced with candidates telling me almost daily that they are undervalued, miserable in their current jobs, the environment is toxic and many of them decide: ” I want to quit my job without a plan B “ (BTW, have you read: I hate my Job – now what?) I myself was in…
