Blog for Moms

  • 6 culture fit interview questions and how best to answer them as a working mom
    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...
  • Maternity Leave in SA: What to expect
    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...
  • How moms can successfully get back to work after a career break
    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...
  • How To Write A Stand-Out Cover Letter
    Finding the right job opportunity or applying for a job is a challenging process. To have a chance, you need to know how to write a stand-out cover letter. It's just as important as having a solid CV or resume. Did you know that an employer or recruiter can easily reject a CV within five to seven...
  • 7 Reasons why remote working is good for your mental well-being
    A lot has been said about remote working - both good and bad. But what does it really do for our mental well-being? There are plenty of reasons to love working from home: no commute, a more relaxed dress code, increased potential to create your own schedule... the list goes on. And while there are...
  • How to ask your boss for flexibility
    As a working mom, your life is demanding. You’re juggling many balls including family and work life. Every day you’re trying to integrate these two which, at times, can be challenging. Whether you’re a single mom or have a partner, you probably require a level of flexibility in the workplace to...
  • How women in business can rise above the noise
    We recently attended the Standard Bank Top Women Virtual Conference and could listen in and contribute to the various fascinating conversations taking place. One of these conversations included an inspiring session on the Ultimate career strategies from women who rise above the noise. Successes,...
  • How to plan for your future through different career stages
    Did you know that most women go through quite a few career stages, often directed by life stages?  More than half of all graduates are women, and often graduate intake programmes have more women than men. Initially, a woman’s career will closely follow the trajectory of her male counterparts. And...
  • How you can successfully return to work
    Successfully returning to work is possible! That’s why we are passionate about helping women return to work after a career break.    It was May 2006, more than 15 years ago, but I can still see myself in the office with my manager and work colleagues, and she was updating everyone that I would be...
  • Which employment contract is right for you?
    At RecruitMyMom, our recruitment team are well-versed when it comes to employment contracts. Choosing the right contract type for you might be daunting. To help you better understand each contract we’ve compiled the three main types of contacts so that you can make an informed decision. An...