"I believe that growing older is inevitable but growing old in your attitudes is not an option" Read more >>
Published Dec 8, 2010 in Practitioner Profiles
"Keep your curiosity alive, ask questions, seek information and get advice from people." Read more >>
Published Nov 24, 2010 in Practitioner Profiles
Think about what's most important to you in a job. If your values are not aligned to your job, it's time to consider a career change. Read more >>
Published Nov 17, 2010 in Practitioner Profiles
"Understand what you have to offer and identify the opportunities that match your skills set." Read more >>
Published Nov 3, 2010 in Practitioner Profiles
Every day recruiters are receiving hundreds of CV’s and resumes from job applicants. Though there is no perfect recipe, here are ten things that recruiters hate about your CV. Read more >>
Published Oct 26, 2010 in CVs & Resumes by Charles van Heerden
The world of working is changing constantly, with new careers and interesting opportunities becoming available. We are experiencing big trends and research indicates three important things we want as part of a better job. Read more >>
Published Oct 24, 2010 in Job Search by Charles van Heerden
Most reference checks are the outcome of a telephone conversation by a recruiter, usually after interviews have been completed. This update provides three ways to maximise your opportunities. Read more >>
Published Oct 20, 2010 in Job Search by Charles van Heerden
Every interview requires good preparation. The more prepared you are, the more confident and relaxed will you be. This update covers the five things you need to take to any job interview. Read more >>
Published Oct 20, 2010 in Interview Tips by Charles van Heerden
Part of job search includes connecting with recruiters to discuss a specific role or to arrange a meeting. Recruiters spend most of their day interviewing applicants, so it is often difficult to get hold of them. So when is the best time to call them? Read more >>
Published Oct 18, 2010 in Job Search by Charles van Heerden
The goal of any initial interview is to be included on the shortlist, as recruiting managers usually interview a long list of applicants. This article provides valuable information to help you to close the interview off in a strong and conclusive way. Read more >>
Published Oct 18, 2010 in Interview Tips by Charles van Heerden
"The job of finding a job is probably the hardest job in the world. The Career GPS has been very well researched and put together to form a terrific starting-point for anyone requiring further help and advice with career development." Read more >>
Published Oct 14, 2010 in Practitioner Profiles
Recruiting managers use culture fit interview questions to assess how you as a new employee will fit in with the team and the company, because of the real risk of potential mismatches between you, as a new employee, and the shared values of the company. Read more >>
Published Oct 14, 2010 in Interview Tips by Charles van Heerden
The most critical stage in any career change or job search process is the recruitment interview. Your objective is to create and reinforce the impression in the mind of the interviewer that you will perform competently and confidently in the role. Read more >>
Published Oct 13, 2010 in Interview Tips by Charles van Heerden
Starting the interview on a positive note is very important, as it is the foundation for the rest of the interview. There are a number of pitfalls to avoid as well as three simple steps to start off strongly. Read more >>
Published Oct 13, 2010 in Interview Tips by Charles van Heerden
The most critical stage in any career change or job search process is the recruitment interview. The recruiting manager needs to decide if the applicant is the right person to employ by looking for answers to three key questions. Read more >>
Published Oct 11, 2010 in Interview Tips by Charles van Heerden
"The Career GPS is a great tool to provide virtual advice, and makes the whole career process so much easier." Read more >>
Published Oct 4, 2010 in Practitioner Profiles
