Blog for Moms
A person’s professional career path is often referred to as 'climbing the career ladder'. This implies that the journey is straight upwards as one slowly moves up the ranks of a career. Yet, for mothers, this isn't always the case – life mostly doesn't happen like that. A mothers career journey is...Read MoreThe Top 3 Mistakes People Make On Their CV
04 Apr 2023
It is the first impression you leave on someone you are hoping would employ you. Yet, people often do not take the necessary care when it comes to preparing their CV’s. Thoughtless mistakes can result in a CV application being rejected from the onset. To give yourself a competitive advantage when...Read More
Recently our CEO and Founder Phillipa Geard (PG) sat down for a radio/podcast interview with Jolandi Becker (JB)- presenter of Bump and Beyond to chat about Maternity Leave, UIF and going back to work. The interview was broadcast on CHAIFM, click here to listen to it. Here are some nuggets of...Read More
Women are inspiring. Between having children and handling work, we still manage to hold high-powered positions across different industries; we start our own businesses; we raise families. It’s an indisputable blessing to even have a job as a woman in South Africa. In 2022, 47,0% of South African...Read More
By now it seems like the distant past when employers hired for IQ (intelligence quotient) only. The importance of EQ (emotional intelligence) in the hiring process has become so common that it is standard practice to include your soft skills on your CV or resume. EQ is represented in a range of...Read More
Now you have a family, and your outlook on work and career has changed. Intrinsically, every social call, work lunch, or pending deadline sets into motion a series of moving blocks (or shifted duties). You must be the chief architect, tasked with placing and rearranging the pieces so that there is...Read More
Do you consider yourself having an entrepreneurial mindset? Entrepreneurship is often associated with starting a business, but it can also be practised within a traditional workplace. As a working mom bringing entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour into the workplace, you could not only drive...Read More
Employers and recruiters will ask you culture-fit type questions when you go for a job interview. It is important for you and the company that you are a good culture fit to ensure a more successful employment journey. At RecruitMyMom culture fit is one the most important factors we look at when...Read MoreMaternity Leave In SA: What To Expect
24 Jan 2023
So you’re expecting your bundle of joy which is exciting but it can also be an anxious time. This is especially true if you’re not sure what to expect when you go on maternity leave. You might be wondering if you’ll still get paid or is your job secure for your return from maternity leave? These...Read More
Being a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences a woman can have. But it’s also one of the most challenging. Not only are you responsible for raising a human being, but you’re also responsible for your own career and finances. And if you take a career break to raise your children, it can be...Read More
