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Career Advice Back to Candidates homepage Job Searching can be a Real Big Job Job searching can be a real big job if you're not doing it right – pun intended! I liaise with job seekers on a daily basis and I understand and empathise with those who tend to become a quite dismal after eons of trying but as the saying goes, constant dripping wears away the stone. Read more... The Do's and Dont's of a Job Interview You want to enhance your career by looking for a new opportunity, so you have submitted your CV to apply for a dream position and now the prospective employers want to meet you. How should you conduct yourself? Read more... The Drivers Behind Accepting a Job Offer Research shows that candidates consider four top issues when considering a potential job: they want to do something they're good at, something they enjoy, something that pays well and something they're proud of. Read more... Volunteering as a means to Gain Experience In sharp contrast to countries such as the US, Japan or the UK, South Africa has never established a strong tradition of volunteering. Read more... 10 Interview Tips So - you look great on paper, they've seen your CV, and they want an interview with you now. What can you do to set yourself one step ahead in your possible employer's mind? Read more... Burnout Busting Strategies Burnout will not only reduce your productivity at work but, if left unchecked, could eventually threaten your job, your relationships and even your health. Read more... Career SWOT Analysis PAG would like to share a key tool used in the corporate strategic planning process which should be used in your career path planning process, which can easily be adapted by graduates and schoolleavers to develop a career plan. Read more... Counter-Offers Accepting a counter-offer may not be the best career move. Read more… Dealing with Stress in the Workplace Although a certain degree of stress at the workplace is good for you, excessive levels are unhealthy and can have a serious impact on your health. Read more… How to Write an Excellent CV A good CV is a powerful tool. In less than 30 seconds it should be able to convincingly sell your achievements and secure you an interview. Read more… Interview Questions Frequently asked by Future Employers The interviewer wants to hear a short summary of your qualifications... Read more… Interview Do's and Dont's You have submitted your CV to apply for an opening and now your prospective employers want to meet you. How should you conduct yourself? What questions are they going to ask?... Read more… Psychometric Testing Psychometric testing can give the test taker the same insight into his or her personality type and compatibility with certain jobs. Read more... The Importance of writing a Good Covering Letter A covering letter is an essential part of how jobseekers market themselves as this is usually the employer's first encounter with the potential employee, says recruitment specialist PAG. Read more... The Salary Question The salary question is probably the most dreaded question in any interview as it often leaves you with uncertainties... Read more... Workplace Tips for Generation Y People born between 1980 and 1995 (Generation Y) often sense a feeling of resentment towards them at work from older colleagues and managers... Read more... Back to Candidates homepage