Blog for Moms

  • How to increase your chances of job success on RecruitMyMom
    You have heard so much about RecruitMyMom, and you can’t wait to register and start applying for suitable new work opportunities. You excitedly register on www.recruitmymom.co.za, complete the online CV, then visit the job listings page and apply for a job, a few days later you receive a decline...
  • 8 Of The Best Remote Jobs To Pursue In 2024
    The rise of remote work has given working women the chance to take control of their careers. The flexibility of working from home or any location of their choice allows women to mould their career goals around their lifestyle needs, like fetching children from school. Remote jobs provide...
  • Empowered and Unstoppable Why RecruitMyMom Believes Working Moms Make the Best Employees
    In the dynamic world of career and personal fulfilment, working moms stand out as true superheroes, juggling the demands of both the professional and personal realms with grace and resilience. At RecruitMyMom, we recognise and celebrate the strengths and qualities that make working moms exceptional...
  • What Does The Law Say About Notice Periods In South Africa
    As an employee in South Africa, it is important to be aware of your company's notice period policy. This is the amount of time you are required to give your employer before resigning from your position. Notice periods can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on your contract. While...
  • How To Get Hired In 2024: A Guide For Busy Moms
    We spend so much time looking for a job, but we don’t often give thought to how to get hired. We know this is not necessarily your focus right now; it is a busy time of year. Work is ramping up its’ deadlines, the holiday season is looming, and your children’s schedule is packed with school...
  • Workplace values to hold onto throughout your career
    Every workplace is different and has its own set of values. Values are what hold a company together, set the tone of the culture, and unite employees and business leaders towards one vision.  The term ‘values’ means the “principles or standards of behaviour; one's judgement of what is important in...
  • The Importance Of Confidence For Working Women In Career Success
    Confidence is essential for working women for a variety of reasons. It plays a significant role in their personal and professional development, career advancement, and overall well-being.   Key reasons why confidence is important for working women:   Career advancement: Confidence can help women...
  • How to navigate the return to work after maternity leave
    The narrative we, as mothers, often hear through the media about the return to work after maternity leave is not always a positive one. The reality is that although it is tough in a lot of ways, it is also a special and exciting time. There are ways to overcome everything you need to, so that you...
  • How To Ask Your Boss For Flexible Work Hours
    Flexibility at work is a top priority for many working mothers. Flexible work comes in various types. Flexibility with work place is one option, where employees have the freedom to work in whichever places are most productive for them. This could be in-office if they choose to work at a hot desk,...
  • Moms: Confidently Redefining Career Breaks
    Taking a career break to focus on motherhood is a significant decision that many women make. It's a time of personal growth, bonding with your child, and developing valuable skills that can enhance your professional life in the long run. However, when the time comes to re-enter the workforce,...