CV and job search guides
Plain-English help with your CV, cover letter, interviews and job search. New guides every day.
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Plain-English help with your CV, cover letter, interviews and job search. New guides every day.
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ATS and keywords · 16 October 2026 · 8 min read
A plain look at what happens to your CV file inside an applicant tracking system: text extraction, field matching and search, and what that means for your layout.
ATS and keywords · 16 October 2026 · 10 min read
An applicant tracking system stores and sorts job applications. Learn what it does with your CV, what it can and cannot judge, and how to write a readable one.
CVs by country · 16 October 2026 · 7 min read
What many South African employers look for on a CV: clear contact details, matric and qualifications, dates, languages, licences, references and honest detail.
Interviews · 15 October 2026 · 8 min read
The questions interviewers ask most, why they ask them, and how to build a clear, honest answer for each, with sample wording you can adapt to your own facts.
CVs by country · 15 October 2026 · 10 min read
How a South African CV is usually laid out, what to include, how to show matric and NQF levels, languages, references and licences, and what to leave off.
Job search · 15 October 2026 · 7 min read
The main places to look for work in South Africa: job boards, company sites, agencies, government circulars, community notices, word of mouth and walk-ins.
CVs for your situation · 14 October 2026 · 7 min read
A practical guide for matric and Grade 12 leavers: what a first CV needs, how to turn school and home life into evidence, and a simple one-page layout.
CV basics · 14 October 2026 · 7 min read
Compare the main CV layouts, reverse-chronological, skills-based and combination, with simple rules for choosing one and for keeping the design readable.
CVs for your situation · 14 October 2026 · 10 min read
You can write a strong first CV without a job history by using school, volunteering, projects and responsibilities. Step-by-step guidance with wording to adapt.
CV basics · 13 October 2026 · 10 min read
Write a CV in order: collect your facts, pick a layout, then build the header, profile, experience, education and skills. A plain guide with examples.
CV sections · 13 October 2026 · 6 min read
A CV personal statement is two to four lines that say who you are and what you offer. Learn a simple formula, see examples for different people and avoid common slips.
CVs by job · 13 October 2026 · 7 min read
How to write a retail assistant CV that shows floor, till, stock and customer work clearly, with sample wording for people with and without shop experience.