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Practical advice, guides, and tips to help you prepare, apply, and succeed in your career journey.

Interview Simulator

Nervous about your upcoming interview? Select an industry or role below to practice common questions. Think of your answer, then reveal the expert tip to see how you did.

Free Templates & Checklists

Interview Prep Checklist
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CV Proofreading Guide
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First-Day Etiquette
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Income Tax (PAYE) Calculator

Estimate your take-home pay based on South African 2024/2025 tax brackets (under 65 years old).

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* Simplified estimate; excludes UIF, medical aid, etc.

How to get a SARS Tax Number

A quick guide for job seekers entering the workforce for the first time.

Do you already have one?

If formally employed before, you likely have a tax number. Retrieve it via SARS eFiling or their contact center.

Step 1: Register on eFiling
  • Visit SARS eFiling.
  • Click 'Register Now'.
  • Have your SA ID and contact info ready.
Step 2: Submit Documents
  • Upload a clear photo/scan of your ID.
  • Upload proof of address (not older than 3 months).
Step 3: Receive IT150

SARS will issue an IT150 digitally. Provide this 10-digit number to your employer.

Quick Career Playbooks

10 practical tips you can apply today

A different, action-focused format: open each tip to see when to use it, the steps to take, and a real example you can adapt.

Improve My CV
Tip 1

Tailor every CV to the job advert

Applications that keep getting ignored
  • Copy the exact skills and duties from the advert, then match them to your real experience.
  • Move the most relevant achievements into the top third of your CV so recruiters see them quickly.
  • Remove unrelated details that make your application look generic.
Example

If the advert says customer support, cash handling, and stock control, make those words visible in your CV summary and experience section.

Tip 2

Use a weekly application tracker

Staying organised and following up professionally
  • Record the company, job title, date applied, contact email, and next follow-up date.
  • Mark each opportunity as applied, interview, offer, rejected, or follow-up needed.
  • Review the tracker every Friday to see which job types are getting responses.
Example

A tracker helps you avoid applying twice to the same role and makes interview preparation much easier.

Tip 3

Write a short cover note that proves fit

Email applications and online forms with message boxes
  • Open with the job title and one strong reason you are suitable.
  • Mention two achievements or strengths that match the role.
  • Close by confirming your availability and thanking the reader.
Example

I am applying for the Admin Assistant role. My experience with filing, Microsoft Excel, and customer communication matches your requirements.

Tip 4

Check every job post for scam signals

Avoiding fake vacancies and unsafe recruiters
  • Be cautious if the employer asks for payment, training fees, transport money, or banking PINs.
  • Search the company name, website, address, and email domain before sending documents.
  • Use professional channels and avoid sharing ID copies unless the employer is verified.
Example

A real employer should not ask you to pay to be shortlisted for an interview.

Tip 5

Prepare interview answers with the STAR method

Behavioural interview questions
  • Situation: explain the background briefly.
  • Task and Action: describe what you were responsible for and what you did.
  • Result: finish with a measurable outcome or lesson learned.
Example

When asked about teamwork, describe the project, your role, the action you took, and the final result.

Tip 6

Create a professional phone routine

Missing fewer recruiter calls
  • Save unknown recruiter numbers after every call with the company name.
  • Set a clear voicemail greeting with your name and a request to leave a message.
  • Return missed calls within the same day whenever possible.
Example

A recruiter may move to the next candidate if your phone is off for several days or your voicemail sounds unprofessional.

Tip 7

Name your documents clearly

Making your application easy to process
  • Use file names that include your name, the document type, and the role.
  • Export your CV as a PDF unless the employer asks for Word format.
  • Keep certificates in one clearly labelled folder for quick upload.
Example

Use Thabo_Mokoena_CV_Admin_Assistant.pdf instead of finalcvnew2.pdf.

Tip 8

Build a simple professional profile

LinkedIn, job boards, and employer searches
  • Use a clear head-and-shoulders photo with a neutral background.
  • Write a headline that includes your role target and top skills.
  • Add a short summary that explains what you can help an employer do.
Example

Entry-Level Administrator | Data Capture | Customer Service | Microsoft Office.

Tip 9

Follow up without sounding desperate

Applications with no response after several days
  • Wait five to seven working days unless the advert gives a timeline.
  • Keep the message polite, short, and focused on confirming receipt.
  • Do not send repeated daily messages to the same recruiter.
Example

Good day, I applied for the Receptionist role last week and wanted to kindly confirm that my application was received.

Tip 10

Turn small experience into strong evidence

Students, graduates, and first-time job seekers
  • Include volunteering, school leadership, short courses, projects, and informal work if they show useful skills.
  • Focus on responsibility, reliability, communication, problem-solving, and measurable results.
  • Connect each experience to the job you want.
Example

Helping at a family business can show cash handling, customer service, stock counting, and punctuality.

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