Career Coach CV/Resume Writer by Rob Ridout

                                             Skype - getting it right! by Rob Ridout Skype can be a nightmare for many people, looking at the screen not knowing what your interviewer is thinking is just too much for many people. Here are some practical tips on how  to rule in your Skype interview.   Create Your Set.  You want to make sure you angle your computer correctly and sit with a proper basic background behind you. Try to avoid interviews in your bedroom or with big art behind the walls. Pick a quiet place to interview without an elaborate backdrop so that you can be the focal point on the screen. Test your technology Do a technical check before your online interview begins to make sure that your internet connection is stable enough to avoid dropouts and poor sound and picture quality. Consider setting up a dedicated external lape...

Career Coaching, Career Advisors, CV Writer, Rob Ridout Whether you’re currently looking for a new job or you’re preparing yourself for a career change in the upcoming months, it’s helpful to know which industries are currently making hiring headlines. And with the unemployment rate standing at 26.6%, it’s well worth knowing which skills will give you a competitive edge and increase your chances of landing a new job. Recently, a South African jobs portal released an updated list of the most in-demand skills and jobs in South Africa in 2017. The analysis is based on comprehensive data gathered from its internal jobs data, which is collected using the country’s top recruiters, as well as over 2.3 million registered job seekers. The report found that jobs for financial professionals are the most sought after, and further found that jobs as a Cost & Management Accountant, Financial Analyst and Internal Auditor, are most in-demand.  In addition, the report not...