It was taking longer to place senior executives compared with the same period last year – largely due to the worldwide economic meltdown. Brian Khumalo, managing partner of Leaders Unlimited Korn/Ferry International, says the executive job market presents job seekers with unrivalled challenges, uncertainty and the expectation of prolonged periods of unemployment. This was confirmed

Although advice abounds on how to apply for positions and compile a CV, an alarming number of job seekers and interns still make classic mistakes that prevent them from getting jobs. So says Claire Jackson of Alerting the Media, a boutique communications and PR consultancy in Johannesburg. In an article posted on bizcommunity.com last year,

Article was published in The Wall Street Journal / Manhattans Journal and on various websites.By Paul HawkinsonMathew Henry, the 17th­century writer said, “Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in fine gay colours that are but skin deep.” The same can be said for counteroffers, those magnetic enticements designed to lure you back into the

Even before meeting you, the job seeker, your prospective employer sees your application letter and CV. So, it’s crucial that the letter and CV create the right impression. As a job seeker, you should take these two pieces of paper seriously – they represent you before you can present yourself personally. As part of their

Need to call in sick? There are right and wrong ways to let your boss know you’re a no-show.Most people instinctively know the best way to communicate with their particular supervisor and workplace. But if your illness has caused a sudden loss of common sense, follow these tips compiled from human resources experts and other

Recruitment is no longer about being bombarded by CV’s from your recruitment agency in the hope that at least one candidate may suit the bill. Thankfully, the exercise has become far more scientific. Many companies now recognize the need to acquire a recruitment agency to deal with their labour needs. Unfortunately, choosing the right recruitment

As the economy rebounds, companies are focused on retaining their best employees. This may be because they sense that top performers, exhausted from being overworked and underpaid during the recession, have new options. Counteroffers are one talent-preservation tool companies use to prevent being “left in the lurch” by an employee who leaves. In making such

Make job hunting work for you / Job hunting secrets that workLet’s face it. The days of joining a company for 20 years and leaving with a gold watch, are over. Newcomers to the job market can expect ten to fifteen different jobs during their lifetime. If you are to survive the ever-changing job market