Lying on your CV can result in jail time!

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed the new National Qualifications Framework Amendment Act 2019. But what does it mean to you?
Well, misrepresentation of your qualifications could lead to you spending up to 5 years in prison.
Fin24 lists 7 important things you need to know.

 

Minimum Wage Rates in the Retail and Wholesale Sectors Have Been Ammended

The Misister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, has announced a new minimum wage for employees working in the retail and wholsesale sectors. You can find out more by clicking on this link which will take you to an article by BizCommunity.

 

Footgear buys Edgars Active as Edcon's downscaling continues

You can find out more about this if you check out this article on Moneyweb.

 

How the Retail Industry Reacts to April Fool’s Day

April Fools Day is always filled with some incredible awe-inspiring pranks. Biz Community took the liberty of highlighting some of the best April Fools pranks that have happened within the retail industry. If you want to know more about the Chakalaka Tinkies, how to carbonate your own soft drink or the virtual smelling and tasting app. This article will tell you all about it.

 

Top Trends in the Industry

23 November 2018: Breaking news for the Labour environment in South Africa with a landmark Law of the national Minimum Wage Bill being signed into effect. Click here for the full story.

 

Top Tips for Top Talent

 

1. CV Tips

7 Skills that Every Employer Looks For

Irrespective of your industry or experience, every employer is guaranteed to be on the lookout for the following:

1. Communication: the ability to write clearly and concisely as well as to present information well verbally
2. Teamwork
3. Analytical: being able to evaluate complex problems to create solid workable resolutions
4. Information Technology: resume should show a good understanding of IT
5. Creativity
6. Numeracy
7. Ethics

 

2. Interview Tips

Best Interview Preparation Tips

Pack and Dress Accordingly

• Plan the perfect outfit
• Make sure you get your suit cleaned, pressed and tailored
• Don’t forget about the little things: shine your shoes, check for loose hems, and make sure your fingernails look manicured
• Do a little bit of pampering, because looking your best helps you feel our best
• Print out copies of your resume
• Prepare a reference list, whether you think you’ll be asked for it or not

Before an Interview

• Do some serious company research
• Make connections between your experience and what your company needs
• Practice answering typical interview questions out loud
• For video job interviews, practice ahead of time
• Psych yourself up to get confident
• Put on a happy face
• Make sure you know where you are going

Most common interview Questions

1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?
2. What are your greatest professional strengths?
3. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
4. What is your greatest professional achievement?
5. Tell me about a challenge or conflict that you’ve faced at work, and how you dealt with it?
6. What type of work environment do you prefer?
7. How would your manager and your co-workers describe you?
8. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
9. Where do you see yourself in five years?
10. Why are you leaving your current job?

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