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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...
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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....
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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...
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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 -...
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In correspondence with "what women want", as shown in the recently conducted RecruitMyMom Working Women's survey results (report release date to be announced soon), the majority of women in South Africa prefer hybrid and remote work models.
While hybrid and remote work arrangements offer...
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I’ll never forget the day when my kids were young and I broke down over a cup of coffee with my husband. “I just feel like I’m never doing enough,” I blubbered, letting my coffee go cold. “At work, I feel guilty about not being with the kids. When I’m with the kids, I feel guilty about work. It’s...
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If you’re a working mom or a job-seeker in South Africa, you’ve probably faced career setbacks - retrenchments, career breaks, or unexpected challenges. But here’s something encouraging: more and more employers are recruiting for resilience rather than just looking for a flawless career history. ...
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The decision to start a family is a big one for any woman who is heavily invested in her career. Will it affect my chances of promotion? Will people take me as seriously when I’m a working mom? How do I stop them from ‘seeing’ me differently? How do I get them to understand that I want to stay on...
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Writing a CV today is a different ballgame from just a decade ago. With most job applications now submitted digitally, the CV submission process has become highly automated, and applicant tracking systems (ATS) are at the heart of this change. Understanding why writing an ATS-Friendly CV is vital...
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As a job-seeking woman in South Africa, you bring ambition, resilience, and talent, so do not underestimate your worth! We know that navigating the workplace landscape can be challenging, especially when your needs and aspirations are misunderstood or overlooked. Using vital data and insights from...
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...
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....
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...
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 -...
In correspondence with "what women want", as shown in the recently conducted RecruitMyMom Working Women's survey results (report release date to be announced soon), the majority of women in South Africa prefer hybrid and remote work models. While hybrid and remote work arrangements offer...
I’ll never forget the day when my kids were young and I broke down over a cup of coffee with my husband. “I just feel like I’m never doing enough,” I blubbered, letting my coffee go cold. “At work, I feel guilty about not being with the kids. When I’m with the kids, I feel guilty about work. It’s...
If you’re a working mom or a job-seeker in South Africa, you’ve probably faced career setbacks - retrenchments, career breaks, or unexpected challenges. But here’s something encouraging: more and more employers are recruiting for resilience rather than just looking for a flawless career history. ...
The decision to start a family is a big one for any woman who is heavily invested in her career. Will it affect my chances of promotion? Will people take me as seriously when I’m a working mom? How do I stop them from ‘seeing’ me differently? How do I get them to understand that I want to stay on...
Writing a CV today is a different ballgame from just a decade ago. With most job applications now submitted digitally, the CV submission process has become highly automated, and applicant tracking systems (ATS) are at the heart of this change. Understanding why writing an ATS-Friendly CV is vital...
As a job-seeking woman in South Africa, you bring ambition, resilience, and talent, so do not underestimate your worth! We know that navigating the workplace landscape can be challenging, especially when your needs and aspirations are misunderstood or overlooked. Using vital data and insights from...
