by Retha vs | Jul 18, 2019 | Uncategorised
Restructuring and downsizing seems to be the name of the game at the moment and what that means on a personal level is ‘retrenchments.’ There will be some people in any organisation eagerly awaiting that news because it fits timeously with their career...
by Retha vs | Jul 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
This week we take up Anneke’s story again. After a year of soul searching, job searching and negotiating both her exit strategy from company A and her new contract in company B she finally took up her new position. Now she was in Hudson and McLean’s...
by Retha vs | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorised
Thus far we have looked at people taking the leap to start a new business but very often the ‘new chapter’ is the next instalment of a corporate career. The subject of this week’s article is *Anneke, a high achieving woman in mid career deciding whether or not to take...
by Retha vs | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
“Why should we hire you?” This is actually one of the most common questions asked at a job interview. If you’re feeling upbeat and glad the question is being asked, you’re at a good starting point because it is a question that gives you the opportunity to...
by Retha vs | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
If you have reached a point in your life where you believe your career is no longer right for you, quit gracefully and avoid severed network ties and hurt feelings. When you’re looking for a new job, your CV is your calling card. It’s often the first time a potential...
by Retha vs | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
Recruiters have to get through hundreds of CVs in a short time. Research suggests that the average hiring manager takes less than one minute to peruse a CV. Other studies show that they can do this initial check in six seconds. Larger companies use applicant tracking...