Chris

You've been thinking about a career move for months. Maybe it's asking for a promotion, switching industries, or finally launching that side hustle. You scroll through Pinterest boards filled with dream offices and inspirational quotes, or you pick up a career book promising to unlock your potential. But when Monday morning rolls around, you're still … Read more

You've been sending out applications for weeks, maybe months. You tweak your CV each time, but the silence is deafening. It's a familiar feeling for many South Africans in today's job market. With an official unemployment rate of 32.9% in the first quarter of 2024 (Stats SA), you're not just competing against a few people. … Read more

You update your CV, refresh your LinkedIn profile, and even practise your interview answers in front of the mirror. But when you sit down to apply for that dream role, a familiar tightness creeps into your chest. Am I really ready? Do I have what it takes? This feeling is more common than you think, … Read more

If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, chances are you’ve seen the ads. A polished video promises you can land a high-paying remote job with an international company — and all you need is the right coaching. For many South Africans stuck in a local salary cap and battling load shedding, the offer sounds … Read more

You’ve been staring at your LinkedIn profile for an hour, trying to remember what made you excited about your job in the first place. Or maybe you’ve just started that job search dust-off, only to feel a familiar knot in your stomach: “Am I even good enough for a better role?” That feeling isn’t unusual. … Read more

Let’s be honest: if you’ve typed “career confidence” into Google lately, you’re not alone. The search data we’re tracking today shows a surge in queries like career confidence coach, career confidence podcast, career confidence meaning, and even career confidence resume services. People aren’t just wondering what the phrase means — they’re actively looking for help … Read more

You're ready to take the next step in your career. Maybe you're tired of waiting for an opportunity that never comes, or you've realised that the skills you have today won't get you where you want to be tomorrow. That's where an online career planning academy comes in. But with so many courses flooding your … Read more

It’s a tough job market out there. With South Africa’s official unemployment rate sitting at 32.9% and youth unemployment climbing to 45.5%, the pressure to grab any available income is real. Many of us are stuck bouncing from one survival job to the next. But here’s the truth that separates a dead-end grind from a … Read more

You’ve just finished a career assessment. Maybe it was the Myers-Briggs, a Holland Code test, or one of those free online quizzes promising to reveal your dream job. You’ve got a PDF or a score report sitting in front of you. Now what? Most people stop right here. They read the summary, maybe nod along, … Read more

You’ve probably heard the statistic that makes your stomach drop: in the fourth quarter of 2023, the unemployment rate for young people aged 15–34 in South Africa was 43.4%. That’s nearly one in two young people without a job. Hard numbers like that can feel paralysing, especially when you’re a student trying to figure out … Read more