Even before the arrival of AI, job hunting had become a very automated process. The tedious undertaking of filling in, virtually the entire contents of your CV (and having to attach said CV), into fields online. After submission you might be graced with an automated reply of gratitude for your application. Into the abyss of […]
SOME jobs require you to encompass all kinds of idioms and metaphorical traits. You need to be “tough as nails” or very quickly “grow a thick skin”. As a newbie in any career, you rarely come armoured with these abilities. You get “thrown in the deep end” with hopeful expectations that you’re a good hire. […]
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 […]
More money. That is the assumption as the main reason people quit a job and look for greener pastures elsewhere. But increasingly, jobseekers want to join a company where they will be seen and heard. Where your initiative, input and hard work (often including uncompensated overtime) is appreciated. And many rely on Recruitment Consultants in […]
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” […]
Tipping the work-life balance has become a tricky act for most workers. Even if you don’t have a standard 9 to 5. If your’e making your money as an Entrepreneur, Freelancer or Content Creator/Influencer, you still have to grind hard. Often juggling multiple hats with what often feels like not enough hours in the day. […]
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 […]
