Interview Tips
What to Do in the 24 Hours After Your Interview
You’ve prepared, dressed the part, and walked out of the room feeling like you gave it your best shot. But the interview isn’t quite over the…
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Career advice, interview tips, labour-law matters and the latest thinking from the Doncour team.
Job Application
Why “No Feedback” on Job Applications Is a Reality
South Africa’s job market is brutal. Stats SA puts unemployment at 32.9% (Q2 2025), with youth joblessness above 45%. (Approximately 13.3 million people aged 15–64 which…
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Labour Law Matters
Unfair Dismissal During Probation:
WHAT SOUTH AFRICAN EMPLOYEES NEED TO KNOW UNFAIR DISMISSAL DURING PROBATION: In South Africa, it is a common belief that an employer has the right to…
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Job Application
We Have to Get the Basics Right!
1. APPLYING FOR JOBS YOU ARE NOT REMOTELY QUALIFIED FOR: Using the “spray and pray” tactic. Not bothering to read the role requirements may seem fruitful…
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General, Labour Law Matters
It Is Illegal in SA to Ask Candidates for Money During a Recruitment Process!!!!
!!!! Full stop. The MOMENT it states MONEY – DELETE!!!I AM TIRED GUYS – YOU NEED TO GET THIS AND NEVER FORGET IT. PLEASE.SEE NEW SCAMMERS…
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Interview Tips
Here’s What We Wish You Knew About Interviews
AUTHOR CREDIT: T. Mangalilo I’ve been in the hiring seat for over 15 years — from hiring general workers and drillers in the dust and noise…
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Job Application
Job Searching Online Tip
Job Search Tip: Connecting Talent with Opportunity Across All Industries While searching for employment, you might feel inclined to share your CV and certificates on social…
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Job Application
Ten Things I Don’t Care About as a Recruiter
I saw a post online this morning from a Recruiter listing things they did not care about as a Recruiter and felt that though many of…
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What's New
Vacancies Coming to Closure 2024
APPLY BEFORE 10TH DECEMBER 2024
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