There is always a job for the outstanding.

Daniël Meiring — Mon, 11 May 2020 08:38:27 +0000

There is always a job for outstanding people.

I wanted to write a short blog on the importance of getting your CV done professionally in this day and age. In my search to find out if there is indeed still work out there, I stumbled upon many scary statistics and realities. From businesses closing their doors after years of operation, to entire markets collapsing, many people are facing the grim reality of being laid off or being put on half time. Job scarcity is driving the importance of a well-designed, field tested CV.

What I saw in my research is that there are in fact jobs out there. Not as many as we would have hoped for, but there are. So there is light at the end of the tunnel. Numbers might have changed since my research was done, so see latest statistics at https://www.bestjobs.co.za/jobs/
In Gauteng alone there were roughly 12 700 advertised vacancies in April 2020, followed by Western Cape (3 300) and KwaZulu-Natal (2 300).

This means companies are still employing! Yay, some good news in the grim world of business.

Job scarcity is definitely driving creativity. We need to start thinking out side the box if we want to succeed post COVID-19. Job scarcity is driving a flood of applicants to the recruiter’s door. In order to stand out from the rest you will need a well-designed CV. It’s as simple as that.

Imagine getting 100’s of CVs across your desk daily. How would you choose who to interview? Obviously, the CVs that stand out, the ones that make you take notice, right?

An excellent CV has the power to open doors. There are always jobs for people with outstanding CVs.

Your resume should describe your qualifications and what makes you unique. To stand out among other applicants, you need to demonstrate your strengths and capabilities without being in the room.
An excellent CV grabs the attention of the reader, it sells your strongest skills and accomplishments.
An excellent CV communicates your competencies and most importantly, it gets you noticed.

From what I could find, we still have a number of positions available in South Africa paying some pretty decent salaries. I wish the world would focus a bit more on the opportunities our beautiful country does have to offer, and a little less on the bad stuff.

In the professional sector alone we had roughly 6 300 Administrative/Clerical positions, in April 2020. A decline in Sales figures dropped to a sad 3 100, but I’m confident it will bounce back as soon as the markets fully open up again. Nothing happens without a sale.

Accounting / Finance and Customer Services accounted for well over 3 000 opportunities, adding the balance leads me to believe there are still jobs out there. Yes they are few and far between, but this highlights the importance of a well drafted, well executed CV that speaks to your strengths. There are always jobs for people with outstanding CVs.

But then it also goes beyond the CV. It’s about the way you carry yourself over the phone, your on-line etiquette and vocabulary. The interview stage is a daunting experience for us all. In my experience in the recruitment and selection industry I have seen the most accomplished candidates dive into the final goal posts and lose the job due to curse words, or over confidence. Recruiters can sense when you become too friendly and relaxed, which can create a bad impression. This can cost the most seasoned experts dearly. And then they wonder why they are not getting that final call back.

I have decided to share regular interview tips, CV tips and overall workplace etiquette tips via social media posts from time to time. We created our very first #tipstuesday post on Tuesday the 5th of May with 12 Tips of acing an online job interview. Go have a look on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram, let us know your thoughts. Many more will follow, but I hope I reach some people and in doing so, manage to help them.

The true value of our CVs is leveraged by more than 15 years experience within the recruitment sector, and our ability to present the right information and convey the targeted message across to the intended person. This gives us an edge over regular, creative writers.

Our passion is in the right place, and that is to help people land that interview.

People underestimate the impact their CVs have on a chance of landing the job they desire. I personally, fully understand the pressures and trauma associated with job hunting, the daunting task of putting a CV together and sending it out into the world. We include industry specific specialisation and skills matrixes, our CVs are engaging and they stir interest wherever viewed.

Our passion is in the right place, and that is helping our clients land more interviews. There are always jobs for people with outstanding CVs.

I want to close with words from Paulo Coelhos brilliant novel, Pilgrimage “You are so concerned about finding your sword (job) that you forgot the most important thing: you have to get there.”

Whether it is to find a job or move up the ladder. Looking at this scenario, your CV is your starting point, and first impressions matter. Get an outstanding CV to go with your outstanding accomplishments.

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