Keep your CV to two pages
Lead with a short profile, then list recent experience first. Tailor it to each vacancy using words from the advert.
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Certify documents in advance
Many employers, especially government departments, ask for certified copies of your ID and qualifications. Have recent copies ready.
Prepare for competency questions
Use the STAR method — Situation, Task, Action, Result — to describe real examples of your work.
Spot recruitment scams
Never pay for an interview, training or a job offer. Be cautious of offers via WhatsApp only, or with no company address.
Follow application instructions exactly
Use the reference number, apply before the closing date, and send applications only through the channel listed.
Build experience early
Internships, learnerships and graduate programmes are valuable entry points. Volunteering also counts.