Blog for Moms

  • Choosing the Right Employer: Five Things to Look Out For as a Working Mom
    If you are a working mom searching for a new job, it is essential to look beyond job titles and salary packages and consider how to choose the right employer. The 2025 Working Women in South Africa Report from RecruitMyMom, based on the insights of over 3700 professional women, shows women are...
  • What to Do When Mom Guilt Hits You Hard
    What to Do When Mom Guilt Hits You Hard There is a moment many mothers know all too well. You are sitting in your home office, on a work call that is running past five o’clock, while your child plays alone in the next room. Guilt creeps in. Or you are at home, folding laundry, and suddenly your...
  • How to Seek Out Mentorship for Career Growth
    How to Seek Out Mentorship for Career Growth We all know that mentorship is an impactful tool for career progression, especially for women looking for career growth. But the question that is not often answered is how to find a mentor, to mentor you for career growth. You are not alone in your...
  • What Does The Law Say About Notice Periods In South Africa
    Understanding your notice period rights in South Africa when resigning or terminating employment is essential, for your peace of mind and professional reputation. This guide on notice periods in South Africa equips you with the knowledge to confidently navigate notice periods according to South...
  • Why 68% of women want full time jobs with flexibility - and how to ask for it
    According to the Working Women Report in SA 2025 findings, 68% South Africa women prefer to work full-time with flexibility, yet only 39% currently do. Even more telling is that 43% of women currently work full-time with no flexibility, whereas only 3.4% prefer that arrangement. Looking at the...
  • How to Claim for UIF When Going on Maternity Leave
    If you're pregnant and preparing for maternity leave, congratulations - here’s to wonderful and exciting times ahead! It’s a transformative time, and while there’s a lot to plan for, your financial security shouldn't be left to chance. If you’re employed in South Africa and contribute to the...
  • Making hybrid work work for you: A guide for women in South Africa
    For many South African women, the ideal job no longer means being at a desk from 8 am to 5 pm, five days a week. Increasingly, skilled and ambitious women are making it clear: they want hybrid work. But while the desire for hybrid work is strong, the opportunities don’t always reflect that. A large...
  • Employee loyalty and flexible work policies: A smarter way to work
    If you've stayed committed to a job through life's changing seasons, chances are you've been loyal in more ways than one. South African women are some of the most loyal employees in the workforce — 65% stay with one employer for three to ten years, significantly longer than the national average....
  • Does Your Curriculum Vitae Contain These Vital Headings? How to Write an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Friendly CV
    If you've uploaded your CV to RecruitMyMom or applied for a job online, chances are your application has gone through an applicant tracking system (ATS). ATS software scans your CV to assess whether it meets the requirements of a job posting. If your CV is not formatted in a way that an ATS can...
  • 5 Ways in Which to Use AI (or Not) in Your Job Search
    Yes, it's true - Artificial Intelligence (AI) can effectively help your job hunt, but there are limitations to consider and work with. This blog post explores how AI can support your job search but highlights where the human touch remains important. At RecruitMyMom, we want job seekers -...