Blog Articles

  • Financial Manager Job Description
    A Financial Manager is responsible for overseeing an organisation's financial operations and ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently. This involves managing budgets, analysing financial data, preparing financial reports, and providing strategic financial guidance to senior management. The...
  • The challenges faced by moms, as job seekers, and how to overcome them
    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...
  • 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...
  • Being on the right side of POPIA with criminal, credit, and background checks
    There is no denying that background checks are highly intrusive, given the plethora of personal data that they reveal and require. Yet, in today's world, this type of check has become the norm: from job to university applications, even to verify certifications or be considered as a candidate for...
  • Things every business should know when hiring working moms
    Working moms are an invaluable asset to any business. Whether it’s their expertise, dedication and work ethic, or their unique perspective that comes from balancing motherhood with a career. Working moms bring a myriad of benefits to the workplace. Fortunately, many businesses understand the...
  • Load shedding - No power, no pay?
    Due to persistent load shedding since the end of 2022, the question of payment has again been raised: Do employers have to pay employees during periods that they cannot work as a consequence of load shedding? We addressed the question early in 2015, but the principles are worth repeating. Our...
  • How to bring entrepreneurial thinking into your workplace
    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...
  • 5 Things to check before you send your CV
    Your CV is your ticket to landing your dream job, and it's important to make sure it's perfect before you hit the "send" button. A well-prepared CV can showcase your skills and experience in the best light and help you stand out from the competition. Here are five things to check before sending...
  • 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...