Recruiters are receiving a growing number of requests from SA expats seeking to return to the local workforce. Many enquiries flooding in are from those still living abroad. They’re exploring opportunities available in the SA job market. The latest spike in South African professionals returning to home soil, was reported as a “reverse emigration trend”, […]
I for one HATE being late. Unless I have a valid excuse of course. Not one conjured up on the spot (like the “my dog ate my homework” type of excuse which would warrant an eye roll of disbelief). Historically with certain occasions, being late has become socially acceptable. Like waiting for the bride. It […]
THE AI tailored CV might come off as too good to be true. It’s polished with the “Queen’s English” and has ATS (Applicant Tracking System) keywords. Those which are like music to a Recruiter’s eyes. But the applicant behind this almost perfectly compiled CV is someone with very limited or no experience. Ding, ding, ding! […]
IT’S that “New Year, New Me” time again. As we’ve entered 2026, finding that brand new job, is on many a resolution list. As the jobhunting frenzy ensues – we decided to gauge from our Datafin Recruiters which jobs they believe will be the most in-demand this year. Datafin’s 2026 job forecast predicts AI vs […]
Change is H.A.R.D! The road to alter one’s current existence can often be rocky and the ride a bit “hellish” at times. When the year draws to a close, some of us endured a season of change we are only too thankful to have survived. Datafin like companies often do, had to “adjust its sails” […]
When you do hard things there’s this undeniable sense of achievement. Accomplishing something that initially posed as daunting. In the context of work, the more you do hard things, the more it promotes growth. Instead of limiting your potential, take on the hard and challenge yourself. Eventually, as spring arrives like a renewal after the […]
No tertiary qualification. Bit jumpy, bit of a job hopper. But the jobseeker interviews well, is so articulate with a bubbly persona and seems technically clued-up. This is often the case when assessing if a candidate is right for a role. Rarely do we get someone who ticks all the boxes of requirements the client […]
Promote your resilience to potential employers IF there’s one thing the Covid-19 pandemic proved – it’s that we as humans are a resilient bunch. We played what I like to call “real-life Survivor” confined to our four walls for days on end. Through that […]
By applying the following techniques, you could skip the scarcity mindset and instead, spring into action as your new job awaits.
As South Africans we shall soon cast our very critically important ballot at the election polls. Your vote ensures simple pleasures like your neighbourhood maintaining a pristine aesthetic. That’s if, of course, your dirt bins get regularly collected – and on the assigned day. Your vote decides who takes charge of your municipality and your […]
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