Blog for Moms
We see this again and again at RecruitMyMom. Women don't necessarily become less ambitious when they become mothers. But what ambition looks like can change. For one woman, ambition might mean going back to work full-time as soon as she can. For another, it might mean finding a part-time role that...Read MoreWhen They Stop Needing You As Much: Rediscovering Your Career in the Next Season of Motherhood
27 Aug 2026
For years, so much of life may have been organised around them. School drop-offs. Pick-ups. Homework. Sports matches. Music lessons. School camps. Exams. Friends arriving hungry at your house. Being the taxi driver, cheerleader, problem solver and person who somehow knew where everything was. Even...Read MoreIn-Demand Virtual Assistant Jobs in 2026
27 Aug 2026
In-demand Virtual Assistant (VA) jobs in South Africa have never been more available. If you are considering VA work, or you're already doing it and wondering where to focus next, understanding how the role of VA’s within businesses has changed and which skills are in demand is worth knowing to...Read More
Let’s be honest about redefining what career success means for most women. Modern professionals prove that career progress rarely follows a straight line. For generations, professional achievement was measured by a straight, uninterrupted climb up a corporate ladder. Success meant linear promotions...Read MoreMy Children Grew Up. Somehow, My Career Grew up With Them - Reflections on Seasons of a Working Mom
01 Aug 2026
Spring has arrived in South Africa, and perhaps that is why I have been thinking about seasons. Not the weather kind. The motherhood kind. I started my corporate career full of ambition, never really thinking about kids, until I was in my thirties. Having a child changed everything. I was one of...Read MoreInterview Guide: How to ask for Flexible Work and Talk About Company Culture With Confidence
16 Jul 2026
Knowing how to ask for flexible work and talk about company culture at interview stage is something many candidates avoid, worried it might cost them the offer. It's an understandable instinct, but avoiding the topic often means the working arrangement only gets properly tested once you're already...Read More
Many working moms weigh the same question when a full-time, permanent employment opportunity arises: how do I balance the need for the stability of a full-time job salary and a family that needs me present? Pre-COVID permanent often meant rigid working hours and a daily commute, a trade-off you...Read More
Across industry sectors, AI experience and skills in the workplace are moving from desirable to essential. Demand for AI skills surged by 77% in just 12 months, and this growth is no longer limited to developers and data scientists. Employers across marketing, finance, administration and content...Read More
Effective job search strategies in 2026 look very different from what worked even a year ago, and the old playbook of applying widely, waiting and repeating is producing frustrating results for many job seekers. Your experience and capability are not in question. What makes the difference is how...Read More
South Africa's parental leave laws changed significantly in October 2025, and if you are expecting a baby or planning for one, this affects you directly. A Constitutional Court ruling declared the old distinctions between maternity, paternity, adoption, and commissioning parental leave...Read More
