Blog Articles

  • 5 Invaluable Interview Answers To "What’s Your Greatest Weakness?"
    How do you answer the tough interview question, “what’s your greatest weakness?” For such a common interview question, the answer was never really clear! Should you deny you have any weaknesses? Or do you share it all? Neither is the correct answer. You turn the situation to your advantage by...
  •  Embracing Empowerment: Redefining Quietly Quitting for Working Women
    There's a prevalent misunderstanding surrounding the term "quietly quitting" in the workplace. Contrary to popular belief, quietly quitting doesn't always mean physically leaving your job. Instead, it encompasses a spectrum of subjective interpretations, allowing individuals to navigate their...
  • Mastering The Art Of Flexibility: Navigating Career Progression For Women
    Establishing and maintaining boundaries to ensure that flexibility enhances, rather than hinders, career progression for women involves a combination of self-awareness, communication skills, and effective time management. Workplace flexibility has its pros and cons when it comes to career...
  • You’ve Got this! How To Be Smart With Your Time As A Working Mom
    At RecruitMyMom we know how difficult it is to be a mom, let alone a working mom! Your to-do list seems never-ending, and sometimes it may feel like there simply aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done. Juggling all these balls can be extremely stressful, and we totally understand. We...
  • Securing Success: The Vital Role of Background Checks In Hiring
    In an ideal world, every candidate in the job market would possess exceptional skills and a stellar reputation, making background checks seem unnecessary. However, the reality is different. While many candidates are indeed excellent matches, it's essential to recognise that thorough screening is...
  • 2024: Workplace Trends That Will Shape The Future Of Work
    2024 marks a pivotal point in workplace trends that will shape the future of work. The days of inflexible, “across-the-board” work practices are disappearing, and technology, skills, and flexibility dominate in this dynamic landscape of the future.   Here are workplace trends we believe will...
  • Understanding South African Probation Periods When Hiring New Employees
    Despite common perception, an employer cannot dismiss an employee during probation without reason and must follow the correct procedure. The South African Labour Law covers probation periods. A probation period for new employees is an excellent way for employers to see whether someone can perform...
  • New Year, New You: Setting SMART Goals for Working Women
    New year, new goals! Feeling overwhelmed by resolutions and career pressure? We've got your back, especially if you're a busy working woman. We are here to share tips and advice on how to set SMART goals for working women. We understand that you are busy. You are back at work, getting the children...
  • What Does Family Responsibility Leave Cover?
    What is Family Responsibility Leave in South Africa? Family responsibility leave is three days of paid leave per year, which full-time employees are entitled to if you work more than four days per week, after four months of employment, over and above annual and sick leave. Family Responsibility...
  • How to increase your chances of job success on RecruitMyMom
    You have heard so much about RecruitMyMom, and you can’t wait to register and start applying for suitable new work opportunities. You excitedly register on www.recruitmymom.co.za, complete the online CV, then visit the job listings page and apply for a job, a few days later you receive a decline...