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February 2014 Your guide to a great career 2nd Edition HOT JOBS FOR 2014 LOOK WHO’S HIRING! RESUME PITFALLS WHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB? HOW TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN A JOB INTERVIEW LATEST SALARY REVIEW NOW AVAILABLE

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Your guide to a great career. Inside this Issue: SA's latest Salary Review / Resume Pitfalls / Is a robot coming to take your job? / Hot jobs for 2014.

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February 2014Your guide to a great career

2nd Edition

HOT JOBSFOR 2014

LOOK WHOrsquoS

HIRING

RESUME PITFALLS

WHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

HOW TODESCRIBE YOURSELF

IN A JOBINTERVIEW

LATEST SALARY REVIEW NOW AVAILABLE

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved 3CareerSeek

Welcome

email us with your suggestions or your story

Hello again We are still fresh in the New Year and the job market is booming As always we are here to boost your job hunting confidence by giving you great tips and advice on everything careers

To get you started have a look at Whorsquos Hiring and grab some tips on your job search and CV Going for an interview No sweat we have just published our latest Salary Review so you can see what you are worth on the job market Whatrsquos more we will tell you how to negotiate your salary and answer the dreaded ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo question

Equip yourself with a new skill set by browsing some cool online short courses Donrsquot forget to have some fun with our pick of top movies for the month as well

The CareerJunction Team

2014 2nd Edition

Happy Reading

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CONTENTS

4 CareerSeek

whatrsquos inside

How to Conduct Job Hunting While Unemployed Vs When Employed

When it Comes To Stress Two Minds Are Better Than One

10 Tips for Starting a Business in South Africa

Tech-savvy Employees lsquoChanging the Workplacersquo

How to be a Healthy Social Networker

How to spot a Good FET College

This monthrsquos must-watch movies

Looking for an Internship - or an Intern GAP Can Help

How to Negotiate a Starting Salary

South African Salary Review A Review of the Top 10 Sectors

featured articles

6

8

11

16

18

22

24

26

28

32

Resume Pitfalls

what you should ideally avoid doing

12

Featured Career

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Is a Robot Coming

to take your job

02

Look Whorsquos H

iring

31

5CareerSeek

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Although every effort is made to ensure that the information contained within this online magazine is accurate and up to date neither our online magazine nor its parent company Times Media Group is to be held liable for inaccuracies in information prices and conditions products and services being advertised in this magazine

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Contact UsTechnical Support

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Hot Jobs

for 2014

53H

ow to describe yourself

in a job interview14

6 CareerSeek

Featured Career

6 CareerSeek

Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

HOW TO CONDUCT JOB HUNTING WHILE UNEMPLOYED VS WHEN EMPLOYED

7CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Job Search While Unemployed

The first and foremost thing is not to come across as desperate If you are unemployed do not go around telling that to people Yes life may be tough at the moment but things will eventually pan out Use this break to improve and enhance your skills so that your chances of employment increase Speak to your mentor or professional networking group about opportunities but do not bombard every day

Check out job boards and advertisements and send out your resume but do not rely just on these to find a job Also contact headhunters who work for different companies Leave your resume with them To cover the gap take up some form of voluntary work If your application is rejected constantly it is time to head back to the drawing board as there is a problem with your resume Rework it to give it more clarity and punch Do not get into a cocoon because you are unemployed You are not ndash you are between jobs Get your LinkedIn profile in order and become an active participant in groups you are members of Try to offer meaningful suggestions and post great articles You will be amazed how many employers find their ideal employees through LinkedIn

Job Search While Employed

Just because you are looking to change your job it does not mean that you announce it to the world especially your coworkers and colleagues That is one of the fastest routes to unemployment Do not be obvious that you have started hunting for a new job Work sincerely and diligently in your current workplace In fact you should be looking to excel so that your employer gives a glowing review to your future or prospective employer

Keep your professional profile online on sites like LinkedIn up-to-date Make it a point never to speak ill about your current place of employment as it can come across as disloyal When you are employed you are likely to get offers as many employers are more comfortable hiring people already employed than hiring those without a job So make it a point to sort through the offers you get select the best ones and then attend the interview Be sure to make it clear during the interview that you are already employed and would like to keep this discussion confidential

Yes there is a difference between searching for a job while employed and unemployed Both follow different paths but ultimately lead to the same end result ndash finding the right job If you make an effort you will get the job you want but never bad mouth your employer or come across as desperate for a job

Searching for a job while still employed and searching for one when you are unemployed are two different things altogether When you already have a job you do not have pressure to opt for just about any job that comes your way There are no worries about unpaid credit card bills and mortgage You can afford to be choosy with your job selection However the key is finding a good and suitable job without endangering your current job

On the other hand when you do not have a job and you are searching for one you may feel desperate with the mounting bills and a fear that the gap between your jobs on your resume is growing But this does not mean that you settle for anything If you have a little patience develop your skills further and network with the right people you should be back on the employment boat within no time

Featured Career

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WHEN IT COMES TO STRESS TWO MINDS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

Source Times Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

Featured Career

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For the study published jointly out of the University of California Santa Barbara and the University of Leuven Belgium a group of 52 female students were paired up and asked to give a speech while being video-recorded

But before delivering their speech students were encouraged to discuss how they felt about the task Researchers also measured levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol before during and after the speeches

The researchers then created an index of each pairrsquos emotional similarity as well as how threatening participants perceived the speech task to be and found that ldquohellipsharing a threatening situation with a person who is in a similar emotional state in terms of her overall emotional profile buffers individuals from experiencing the heightened levels of stress that typically accompany threatrdquo

The findings were published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science

But performance-related stage fright or stress isnrsquot always bad Another study published last spring found that shaky hands a pounding heart and sweaty palms can actually help improve both physical and mental performance

Itrsquos just a matter of reinterpreting these responses as natural and helpful reactions

ldquoThe body is marshalling resources pumping more blood to our major muscle groups and delivering more oxygen to our brainsrdquo said Jeremy Jamieson of the University of Rochester

Nervous about an upcoming presentation or a major work project

New research shows that sharing your anxieties with people who may

be feeling the same way can be an effective coping mechanism for

dealing with the stress

11CareerSeek

Featured Career

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Author Kriya Gangiah Source All4Women Link wwwAll4Womencoza FIRST PUBLISHED ON wwwall4womencoza

10 TIPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN SA

Kriya Gangiah has collected ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show

Every business owner starting or growing a business in South Africa knows how challenging and rewarding the experience can be

To try and cut through the clutter of whatrsquos important to know about creating a successful business in SA Kriya Gangiah producer and presenter of Ballz Visual Radiorsquos The Business show has collected the top ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show in recent times

1 Entrepreneurship is a marathon not a sprint

Do not expect your business to turn a profit in the first month It will take time to grow and develop

2 Find mentors to whom you can relate

Good mentors can help you identify and improve your areas of weakness and make learning fun It never hurts to have someone hold your hand along your journey A mentor means you will have someone to share ideas with and work out any kinks3 Do what you love

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do Whether it be running fishing charters creating pottery or providing financial advice

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do

4 Write a business plan

The main reason for doing this first when yoursquore thinking of starting a business is that it will help you understand your needs and set clear goals

5 Employ people you trust

You need to enjoy working with your employees this will help you to avoid having to deal with inter-personal issues as well as work challenges

6 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes

Donrsquot be afraid to fail itrsquos proof that you are meant to be a successful entrepreneur The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down

The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down7 Use free advertising

Take advantage of social media as much as possible However make sure you do it in the right way Research and find out how to best market your business before taking the plunge

8 Provide top-notch customer service

No matter what If you have a happy client there is a good chance they will become a loyal client and word of mouth is the best form of advertising

9 Try and keep everything as simple as possible

Over-complicating things is exactly that Complicated

10 Celebrate your success

Even the small ones count No matter how busy you are be sure to celebrate when you your employees and your business achieve important goals

12 CareerSeek

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RESUME PITFALLSWHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING

For most job seekers preparing an attractive and efficient resume often means landing up with a lucrative job More than often the resume decides when a particular candidate will appear for the interview Therefore most candidates try to draft a ldquoscoringrdquo resume which can help them to avail some or the other form of employment Many candidates who lack the ability to write effective resume often get their resumes prepared by professional writers who specialize in drafting good quality resumes Many-a-times it so happens that a seemingly good resume fails to score The resume might look perfect but eventually lands up in a dustbin At such times candidates often wonder about the cause as to why their resume got rejected in the first place The fact is managers and HR personnel often receive hundreds of resumes whenever a vacancy is advertised and they just donrsquot have enough time to carefully study each and every resume So what they do is they simply skim through the resumes and shortlist those applications which seem interesting or which look different from others That leads us to the obvious question ndash how do you prepare a resume that stands out What does it take to get your resume shortlisted for the interview

Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Featured Career

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Why common or ordinary looking resumes fail to score

If you study a ldquotypicalrdquo resume you will observe the familiar format with an even familiar language stating all the obvious points and job related details You will also end up reading the same type of words in more or less the same order of sequence The result Just another job application not much different from the rest First of all you need to be different from the others to get noticed Since your resume represents you your resume ought to look unique and should be able to stand out from the others And the most important aspect is the usage of words If you use the words routinely used by other applicants you will fail to create a ldquouniquerdquo resume ndash simply because it will look the same as others Secondly it is not necessary to cram your application with details which are obvious or those which are superfluous There are certain words which you should avoid using in your resume and some words which you should include to make your application interesting and effective A few pointers may help you in drafting effective job applications Career objective

If you insert the title ldquoCareer objectiverdquo followed by words explaining that you have excellent skills and ability to leverage your experience to satisfy or fulfill something or the other well at the first glance you might most certainly feel you have ldquodone it rightrdquo In fact you havenrsquot Far from it In reality itrsquos a great ldquohammer blowrdquo right between the eyes for people who are forced to read resumes for evaluation purposes because itrsquos their job to do so Itrsquos not only boring but also downright irritating for them The statement is so common at times people just ignore to read it simply because they know itrsquos going to be there be default It wonrsquot count Instead try to avoid using it if you can Try to build up your resume in a systematic and planned manner so the reader can understand what your career objectives really are by reading about your accomplishments When the evaluator arrives at a conclusion regarding what your objectives are you are most certainly lined for your interview

Experienced

Applicants use this particular word freely They use it so often that the word loses its meaning ie it becomes ineffective in conveying where your actual experience lies If you claim to be experienced it actually raises more doubts The main reason is even a fresher or a novice does not refrain from using this particular word in his or her resume even if the actual work experience consists of a couple of months working as a trainee Instead try explaining for how many years you have worked in a particular position and what you have managed to achieve for your employer

Team player

A highly common word used by sales persons and candidates applying for a managerial position People have been known to describe themselves as great team players when in fact their ldquoteamrdquo consisted of just two individuals ndash including the person applying for the job Rather try to put in a statement like ldquoLed a team of 5 and achieved the sales target well before the targeted date owing to increased participation of team membersrdquo While reading between the lines such types of statements convey your leadership qualities and capabilities as a team player

Dynamic

Another seemingly great metaphor which has been used so often that it has lost its meaning in resumes Rather than highlighting your attributes include proof and record of achievements which help to convey your dynamic character

Featured Career

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Featured Career

Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

Featured Career

16

TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

Featured Career

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

Featured Career

Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

Featured Career

Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

Featured Career

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

Featured Career

23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

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Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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Welcome

email us with your suggestions or your story

Hello again We are still fresh in the New Year and the job market is booming As always we are here to boost your job hunting confidence by giving you great tips and advice on everything careers

To get you started have a look at Whorsquos Hiring and grab some tips on your job search and CV Going for an interview No sweat we have just published our latest Salary Review so you can see what you are worth on the job market Whatrsquos more we will tell you how to negotiate your salary and answer the dreaded ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo question

Equip yourself with a new skill set by browsing some cool online short courses Donrsquot forget to have some fun with our pick of top movies for the month as well

The CareerJunction Team

2014 2nd Edition

Happy Reading

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CONTENTS

4 CareerSeek

whatrsquos inside

How to Conduct Job Hunting While Unemployed Vs When Employed

When it Comes To Stress Two Minds Are Better Than One

10 Tips for Starting a Business in South Africa

Tech-savvy Employees lsquoChanging the Workplacersquo

How to be a Healthy Social Networker

How to spot a Good FET College

This monthrsquos must-watch movies

Looking for an Internship - or an Intern GAP Can Help

How to Negotiate a Starting Salary

South African Salary Review A Review of the Top 10 Sectors

featured articles

6

8

11

16

18

22

24

26

28

32

Resume Pitfalls

what you should ideally avoid doing

12

Featured Career

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Is a Robot Coming

to take your job

02

Look Whorsquos H

iring

31

5CareerSeek

DISCLAIMER

All information provided in our online magazine is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between CareerJunction nor its parent company Times Media Group and any person or entity unless otherwise specified Information pricing and conditions in CareerSeek online magazine are subject to change without prior notice

Although every effort is made to ensure that the information contained within this online magazine is accurate and up to date neither our online magazine nor its parent company Times Media Group is to be held liable for inaccuracies in information prices and conditions products and services being advertised in this magazine

The information in this online magazine is subject to human error in the input of data concerning our products and services and as such cannot be used as a valid source of information If there is any doubt concerning the accuracy of the information contained within this online magazine please contact marketingcareerjunctioncoza so a representative can help you

If you notice an inaccuracy please contact us on marketingcareerjunctioncoza and we will update the online magazine as quickly as possible

Contact UsTechnical Support

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Hot Jobs

for 2014

53H

ow to describe yourself

in a job interview14

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Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

HOW TO CONDUCT JOB HUNTING WHILE UNEMPLOYED VS WHEN EMPLOYED

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Job Search While Unemployed

The first and foremost thing is not to come across as desperate If you are unemployed do not go around telling that to people Yes life may be tough at the moment but things will eventually pan out Use this break to improve and enhance your skills so that your chances of employment increase Speak to your mentor or professional networking group about opportunities but do not bombard every day

Check out job boards and advertisements and send out your resume but do not rely just on these to find a job Also contact headhunters who work for different companies Leave your resume with them To cover the gap take up some form of voluntary work If your application is rejected constantly it is time to head back to the drawing board as there is a problem with your resume Rework it to give it more clarity and punch Do not get into a cocoon because you are unemployed You are not ndash you are between jobs Get your LinkedIn profile in order and become an active participant in groups you are members of Try to offer meaningful suggestions and post great articles You will be amazed how many employers find their ideal employees through LinkedIn

Job Search While Employed

Just because you are looking to change your job it does not mean that you announce it to the world especially your coworkers and colleagues That is one of the fastest routes to unemployment Do not be obvious that you have started hunting for a new job Work sincerely and diligently in your current workplace In fact you should be looking to excel so that your employer gives a glowing review to your future or prospective employer

Keep your professional profile online on sites like LinkedIn up-to-date Make it a point never to speak ill about your current place of employment as it can come across as disloyal When you are employed you are likely to get offers as many employers are more comfortable hiring people already employed than hiring those without a job So make it a point to sort through the offers you get select the best ones and then attend the interview Be sure to make it clear during the interview that you are already employed and would like to keep this discussion confidential

Yes there is a difference between searching for a job while employed and unemployed Both follow different paths but ultimately lead to the same end result ndash finding the right job If you make an effort you will get the job you want but never bad mouth your employer or come across as desperate for a job

Searching for a job while still employed and searching for one when you are unemployed are two different things altogether When you already have a job you do not have pressure to opt for just about any job that comes your way There are no worries about unpaid credit card bills and mortgage You can afford to be choosy with your job selection However the key is finding a good and suitable job without endangering your current job

On the other hand when you do not have a job and you are searching for one you may feel desperate with the mounting bills and a fear that the gap between your jobs on your resume is growing But this does not mean that you settle for anything If you have a little patience develop your skills further and network with the right people you should be back on the employment boat within no time

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WHEN IT COMES TO STRESS TWO MINDS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

Source Times Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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For the study published jointly out of the University of California Santa Barbara and the University of Leuven Belgium a group of 52 female students were paired up and asked to give a speech while being video-recorded

But before delivering their speech students were encouraged to discuss how they felt about the task Researchers also measured levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol before during and after the speeches

The researchers then created an index of each pairrsquos emotional similarity as well as how threatening participants perceived the speech task to be and found that ldquohellipsharing a threatening situation with a person who is in a similar emotional state in terms of her overall emotional profile buffers individuals from experiencing the heightened levels of stress that typically accompany threatrdquo

The findings were published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science

But performance-related stage fright or stress isnrsquot always bad Another study published last spring found that shaky hands a pounding heart and sweaty palms can actually help improve both physical and mental performance

Itrsquos just a matter of reinterpreting these responses as natural and helpful reactions

ldquoThe body is marshalling resources pumping more blood to our major muscle groups and delivering more oxygen to our brainsrdquo said Jeremy Jamieson of the University of Rochester

Nervous about an upcoming presentation or a major work project

New research shows that sharing your anxieties with people who may

be feeling the same way can be an effective coping mechanism for

dealing with the stress

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Author Kriya Gangiah Source All4Women Link wwwAll4Womencoza FIRST PUBLISHED ON wwwall4womencoza

10 TIPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN SA

Kriya Gangiah has collected ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show

Every business owner starting or growing a business in South Africa knows how challenging and rewarding the experience can be

To try and cut through the clutter of whatrsquos important to know about creating a successful business in SA Kriya Gangiah producer and presenter of Ballz Visual Radiorsquos The Business show has collected the top ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show in recent times

1 Entrepreneurship is a marathon not a sprint

Do not expect your business to turn a profit in the first month It will take time to grow and develop

2 Find mentors to whom you can relate

Good mentors can help you identify and improve your areas of weakness and make learning fun It never hurts to have someone hold your hand along your journey A mentor means you will have someone to share ideas with and work out any kinks3 Do what you love

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do Whether it be running fishing charters creating pottery or providing financial advice

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do

4 Write a business plan

The main reason for doing this first when yoursquore thinking of starting a business is that it will help you understand your needs and set clear goals

5 Employ people you trust

You need to enjoy working with your employees this will help you to avoid having to deal with inter-personal issues as well as work challenges

6 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes

Donrsquot be afraid to fail itrsquos proof that you are meant to be a successful entrepreneur The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down

The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down7 Use free advertising

Take advantage of social media as much as possible However make sure you do it in the right way Research and find out how to best market your business before taking the plunge

8 Provide top-notch customer service

No matter what If you have a happy client there is a good chance they will become a loyal client and word of mouth is the best form of advertising

9 Try and keep everything as simple as possible

Over-complicating things is exactly that Complicated

10 Celebrate your success

Even the small ones count No matter how busy you are be sure to celebrate when you your employees and your business achieve important goals

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RESUME PITFALLSWHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING

For most job seekers preparing an attractive and efficient resume often means landing up with a lucrative job More than often the resume decides when a particular candidate will appear for the interview Therefore most candidates try to draft a ldquoscoringrdquo resume which can help them to avail some or the other form of employment Many candidates who lack the ability to write effective resume often get their resumes prepared by professional writers who specialize in drafting good quality resumes Many-a-times it so happens that a seemingly good resume fails to score The resume might look perfect but eventually lands up in a dustbin At such times candidates often wonder about the cause as to why their resume got rejected in the first place The fact is managers and HR personnel often receive hundreds of resumes whenever a vacancy is advertised and they just donrsquot have enough time to carefully study each and every resume So what they do is they simply skim through the resumes and shortlist those applications which seem interesting or which look different from others That leads us to the obvious question ndash how do you prepare a resume that stands out What does it take to get your resume shortlisted for the interview

Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Why common or ordinary looking resumes fail to score

If you study a ldquotypicalrdquo resume you will observe the familiar format with an even familiar language stating all the obvious points and job related details You will also end up reading the same type of words in more or less the same order of sequence The result Just another job application not much different from the rest First of all you need to be different from the others to get noticed Since your resume represents you your resume ought to look unique and should be able to stand out from the others And the most important aspect is the usage of words If you use the words routinely used by other applicants you will fail to create a ldquouniquerdquo resume ndash simply because it will look the same as others Secondly it is not necessary to cram your application with details which are obvious or those which are superfluous There are certain words which you should avoid using in your resume and some words which you should include to make your application interesting and effective A few pointers may help you in drafting effective job applications Career objective

If you insert the title ldquoCareer objectiverdquo followed by words explaining that you have excellent skills and ability to leverage your experience to satisfy or fulfill something or the other well at the first glance you might most certainly feel you have ldquodone it rightrdquo In fact you havenrsquot Far from it In reality itrsquos a great ldquohammer blowrdquo right between the eyes for people who are forced to read resumes for evaluation purposes because itrsquos their job to do so Itrsquos not only boring but also downright irritating for them The statement is so common at times people just ignore to read it simply because they know itrsquos going to be there be default It wonrsquot count Instead try to avoid using it if you can Try to build up your resume in a systematic and planned manner so the reader can understand what your career objectives really are by reading about your accomplishments When the evaluator arrives at a conclusion regarding what your objectives are you are most certainly lined for your interview

Experienced

Applicants use this particular word freely They use it so often that the word loses its meaning ie it becomes ineffective in conveying where your actual experience lies If you claim to be experienced it actually raises more doubts The main reason is even a fresher or a novice does not refrain from using this particular word in his or her resume even if the actual work experience consists of a couple of months working as a trainee Instead try explaining for how many years you have worked in a particular position and what you have managed to achieve for your employer

Team player

A highly common word used by sales persons and candidates applying for a managerial position People have been known to describe themselves as great team players when in fact their ldquoteamrdquo consisted of just two individuals ndash including the person applying for the job Rather try to put in a statement like ldquoLed a team of 5 and achieved the sales target well before the targeted date owing to increased participation of team membersrdquo While reading between the lines such types of statements convey your leadership qualities and capabilities as a team player

Dynamic

Another seemingly great metaphor which has been used so often that it has lost its meaning in resumes Rather than highlighting your attributes include proof and record of achievements which help to convey your dynamic character

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Featured Career

Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

Featured Career

16

TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

Featured Career

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

Featured Career

Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

Featured Career

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

Featured Career

23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

Featured Career

DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

26 CareerSeek

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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CONTENTS

4 CareerSeek

whatrsquos inside

How to Conduct Job Hunting While Unemployed Vs When Employed

When it Comes To Stress Two Minds Are Better Than One

10 Tips for Starting a Business in South Africa

Tech-savvy Employees lsquoChanging the Workplacersquo

How to be a Healthy Social Networker

How to spot a Good FET College

This monthrsquos must-watch movies

Looking for an Internship - or an Intern GAP Can Help

How to Negotiate a Starting Salary

South African Salary Review A Review of the Top 10 Sectors

featured articles

6

8

11

16

18

22

24

26

28

32

Resume Pitfalls

what you should ideally avoid doing

12

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Is a Robot Coming

to take your job

02

Look Whorsquos H

iring

31

5CareerSeek

DISCLAIMER

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Hot Jobs

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53H

ow to describe yourself

in a job interview14

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Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

HOW TO CONDUCT JOB HUNTING WHILE UNEMPLOYED VS WHEN EMPLOYED

7CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Job Search While Unemployed

The first and foremost thing is not to come across as desperate If you are unemployed do not go around telling that to people Yes life may be tough at the moment but things will eventually pan out Use this break to improve and enhance your skills so that your chances of employment increase Speak to your mentor or professional networking group about opportunities but do not bombard every day

Check out job boards and advertisements and send out your resume but do not rely just on these to find a job Also contact headhunters who work for different companies Leave your resume with them To cover the gap take up some form of voluntary work If your application is rejected constantly it is time to head back to the drawing board as there is a problem with your resume Rework it to give it more clarity and punch Do not get into a cocoon because you are unemployed You are not ndash you are between jobs Get your LinkedIn profile in order and become an active participant in groups you are members of Try to offer meaningful suggestions and post great articles You will be amazed how many employers find their ideal employees through LinkedIn

Job Search While Employed

Just because you are looking to change your job it does not mean that you announce it to the world especially your coworkers and colleagues That is one of the fastest routes to unemployment Do not be obvious that you have started hunting for a new job Work sincerely and diligently in your current workplace In fact you should be looking to excel so that your employer gives a glowing review to your future or prospective employer

Keep your professional profile online on sites like LinkedIn up-to-date Make it a point never to speak ill about your current place of employment as it can come across as disloyal When you are employed you are likely to get offers as many employers are more comfortable hiring people already employed than hiring those without a job So make it a point to sort through the offers you get select the best ones and then attend the interview Be sure to make it clear during the interview that you are already employed and would like to keep this discussion confidential

Yes there is a difference between searching for a job while employed and unemployed Both follow different paths but ultimately lead to the same end result ndash finding the right job If you make an effort you will get the job you want but never bad mouth your employer or come across as desperate for a job

Searching for a job while still employed and searching for one when you are unemployed are two different things altogether When you already have a job you do not have pressure to opt for just about any job that comes your way There are no worries about unpaid credit card bills and mortgage You can afford to be choosy with your job selection However the key is finding a good and suitable job without endangering your current job

On the other hand when you do not have a job and you are searching for one you may feel desperate with the mounting bills and a fear that the gap between your jobs on your resume is growing But this does not mean that you settle for anything If you have a little patience develop your skills further and network with the right people you should be back on the employment boat within no time

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WHEN IT COMES TO STRESS TWO MINDS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

Source Times Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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For the study published jointly out of the University of California Santa Barbara and the University of Leuven Belgium a group of 52 female students were paired up and asked to give a speech while being video-recorded

But before delivering their speech students were encouraged to discuss how they felt about the task Researchers also measured levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol before during and after the speeches

The researchers then created an index of each pairrsquos emotional similarity as well as how threatening participants perceived the speech task to be and found that ldquohellipsharing a threatening situation with a person who is in a similar emotional state in terms of her overall emotional profile buffers individuals from experiencing the heightened levels of stress that typically accompany threatrdquo

The findings were published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science

But performance-related stage fright or stress isnrsquot always bad Another study published last spring found that shaky hands a pounding heart and sweaty palms can actually help improve both physical and mental performance

Itrsquos just a matter of reinterpreting these responses as natural and helpful reactions

ldquoThe body is marshalling resources pumping more blood to our major muscle groups and delivering more oxygen to our brainsrdquo said Jeremy Jamieson of the University of Rochester

Nervous about an upcoming presentation or a major work project

New research shows that sharing your anxieties with people who may

be feeling the same way can be an effective coping mechanism for

dealing with the stress

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Author Kriya Gangiah Source All4Women Link wwwAll4Womencoza FIRST PUBLISHED ON wwwall4womencoza

10 TIPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN SA

Kriya Gangiah has collected ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show

Every business owner starting or growing a business in South Africa knows how challenging and rewarding the experience can be

To try and cut through the clutter of whatrsquos important to know about creating a successful business in SA Kriya Gangiah producer and presenter of Ballz Visual Radiorsquos The Business show has collected the top ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show in recent times

1 Entrepreneurship is a marathon not a sprint

Do not expect your business to turn a profit in the first month It will take time to grow and develop

2 Find mentors to whom you can relate

Good mentors can help you identify and improve your areas of weakness and make learning fun It never hurts to have someone hold your hand along your journey A mentor means you will have someone to share ideas with and work out any kinks3 Do what you love

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do Whether it be running fishing charters creating pottery or providing financial advice

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do

4 Write a business plan

The main reason for doing this first when yoursquore thinking of starting a business is that it will help you understand your needs and set clear goals

5 Employ people you trust

You need to enjoy working with your employees this will help you to avoid having to deal with inter-personal issues as well as work challenges

6 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes

Donrsquot be afraid to fail itrsquos proof that you are meant to be a successful entrepreneur The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down

The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down7 Use free advertising

Take advantage of social media as much as possible However make sure you do it in the right way Research and find out how to best market your business before taking the plunge

8 Provide top-notch customer service

No matter what If you have a happy client there is a good chance they will become a loyal client and word of mouth is the best form of advertising

9 Try and keep everything as simple as possible

Over-complicating things is exactly that Complicated

10 Celebrate your success

Even the small ones count No matter how busy you are be sure to celebrate when you your employees and your business achieve important goals

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RESUME PITFALLSWHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING

For most job seekers preparing an attractive and efficient resume often means landing up with a lucrative job More than often the resume decides when a particular candidate will appear for the interview Therefore most candidates try to draft a ldquoscoringrdquo resume which can help them to avail some or the other form of employment Many candidates who lack the ability to write effective resume often get their resumes prepared by professional writers who specialize in drafting good quality resumes Many-a-times it so happens that a seemingly good resume fails to score The resume might look perfect but eventually lands up in a dustbin At such times candidates often wonder about the cause as to why their resume got rejected in the first place The fact is managers and HR personnel often receive hundreds of resumes whenever a vacancy is advertised and they just donrsquot have enough time to carefully study each and every resume So what they do is they simply skim through the resumes and shortlist those applications which seem interesting or which look different from others That leads us to the obvious question ndash how do you prepare a resume that stands out What does it take to get your resume shortlisted for the interview

Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Why common or ordinary looking resumes fail to score

If you study a ldquotypicalrdquo resume you will observe the familiar format with an even familiar language stating all the obvious points and job related details You will also end up reading the same type of words in more or less the same order of sequence The result Just another job application not much different from the rest First of all you need to be different from the others to get noticed Since your resume represents you your resume ought to look unique and should be able to stand out from the others And the most important aspect is the usage of words If you use the words routinely used by other applicants you will fail to create a ldquouniquerdquo resume ndash simply because it will look the same as others Secondly it is not necessary to cram your application with details which are obvious or those which are superfluous There are certain words which you should avoid using in your resume and some words which you should include to make your application interesting and effective A few pointers may help you in drafting effective job applications Career objective

If you insert the title ldquoCareer objectiverdquo followed by words explaining that you have excellent skills and ability to leverage your experience to satisfy or fulfill something or the other well at the first glance you might most certainly feel you have ldquodone it rightrdquo In fact you havenrsquot Far from it In reality itrsquos a great ldquohammer blowrdquo right between the eyes for people who are forced to read resumes for evaluation purposes because itrsquos their job to do so Itrsquos not only boring but also downright irritating for them The statement is so common at times people just ignore to read it simply because they know itrsquos going to be there be default It wonrsquot count Instead try to avoid using it if you can Try to build up your resume in a systematic and planned manner so the reader can understand what your career objectives really are by reading about your accomplishments When the evaluator arrives at a conclusion regarding what your objectives are you are most certainly lined for your interview

Experienced

Applicants use this particular word freely They use it so often that the word loses its meaning ie it becomes ineffective in conveying where your actual experience lies If you claim to be experienced it actually raises more doubts The main reason is even a fresher or a novice does not refrain from using this particular word in his or her resume even if the actual work experience consists of a couple of months working as a trainee Instead try explaining for how many years you have worked in a particular position and what you have managed to achieve for your employer

Team player

A highly common word used by sales persons and candidates applying for a managerial position People have been known to describe themselves as great team players when in fact their ldquoteamrdquo consisted of just two individuals ndash including the person applying for the job Rather try to put in a statement like ldquoLed a team of 5 and achieved the sales target well before the targeted date owing to increased participation of team membersrdquo While reading between the lines such types of statements convey your leadership qualities and capabilities as a team player

Dynamic

Another seemingly great metaphor which has been used so often that it has lost its meaning in resumes Rather than highlighting your attributes include proof and record of achievements which help to convey your dynamic character

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

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TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

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Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

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23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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of 25 000 jobs monthly

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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to take your job

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iring

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All information provided in our online magazine is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between CareerJunction nor its parent company Times Media Group and any person or entity unless otherwise specified Information pricing and conditions in CareerSeek online magazine are subject to change without prior notice

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53H

ow to describe yourself

in a job interview14

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Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

HOW TO CONDUCT JOB HUNTING WHILE UNEMPLOYED VS WHEN EMPLOYED

7CareerSeek

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Job Search While Unemployed

The first and foremost thing is not to come across as desperate If you are unemployed do not go around telling that to people Yes life may be tough at the moment but things will eventually pan out Use this break to improve and enhance your skills so that your chances of employment increase Speak to your mentor or professional networking group about opportunities but do not bombard every day

Check out job boards and advertisements and send out your resume but do not rely just on these to find a job Also contact headhunters who work for different companies Leave your resume with them To cover the gap take up some form of voluntary work If your application is rejected constantly it is time to head back to the drawing board as there is a problem with your resume Rework it to give it more clarity and punch Do not get into a cocoon because you are unemployed You are not ndash you are between jobs Get your LinkedIn profile in order and become an active participant in groups you are members of Try to offer meaningful suggestions and post great articles You will be amazed how many employers find their ideal employees through LinkedIn

Job Search While Employed

Just because you are looking to change your job it does not mean that you announce it to the world especially your coworkers and colleagues That is one of the fastest routes to unemployment Do not be obvious that you have started hunting for a new job Work sincerely and diligently in your current workplace In fact you should be looking to excel so that your employer gives a glowing review to your future or prospective employer

Keep your professional profile online on sites like LinkedIn up-to-date Make it a point never to speak ill about your current place of employment as it can come across as disloyal When you are employed you are likely to get offers as many employers are more comfortable hiring people already employed than hiring those without a job So make it a point to sort through the offers you get select the best ones and then attend the interview Be sure to make it clear during the interview that you are already employed and would like to keep this discussion confidential

Yes there is a difference between searching for a job while employed and unemployed Both follow different paths but ultimately lead to the same end result ndash finding the right job If you make an effort you will get the job you want but never bad mouth your employer or come across as desperate for a job

Searching for a job while still employed and searching for one when you are unemployed are two different things altogether When you already have a job you do not have pressure to opt for just about any job that comes your way There are no worries about unpaid credit card bills and mortgage You can afford to be choosy with your job selection However the key is finding a good and suitable job without endangering your current job

On the other hand when you do not have a job and you are searching for one you may feel desperate with the mounting bills and a fear that the gap between your jobs on your resume is growing But this does not mean that you settle for anything If you have a little patience develop your skills further and network with the right people you should be back on the employment boat within no time

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WHEN IT COMES TO STRESS TWO MINDS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

Source Times Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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For the study published jointly out of the University of California Santa Barbara and the University of Leuven Belgium a group of 52 female students were paired up and asked to give a speech while being video-recorded

But before delivering their speech students were encouraged to discuss how they felt about the task Researchers also measured levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol before during and after the speeches

The researchers then created an index of each pairrsquos emotional similarity as well as how threatening participants perceived the speech task to be and found that ldquohellipsharing a threatening situation with a person who is in a similar emotional state in terms of her overall emotional profile buffers individuals from experiencing the heightened levels of stress that typically accompany threatrdquo

The findings were published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science

But performance-related stage fright or stress isnrsquot always bad Another study published last spring found that shaky hands a pounding heart and sweaty palms can actually help improve both physical and mental performance

Itrsquos just a matter of reinterpreting these responses as natural and helpful reactions

ldquoThe body is marshalling resources pumping more blood to our major muscle groups and delivering more oxygen to our brainsrdquo said Jeremy Jamieson of the University of Rochester

Nervous about an upcoming presentation or a major work project

New research shows that sharing your anxieties with people who may

be feeling the same way can be an effective coping mechanism for

dealing with the stress

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Author Kriya Gangiah Source All4Women Link wwwAll4Womencoza FIRST PUBLISHED ON wwwall4womencoza

10 TIPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN SA

Kriya Gangiah has collected ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show

Every business owner starting or growing a business in South Africa knows how challenging and rewarding the experience can be

To try and cut through the clutter of whatrsquos important to know about creating a successful business in SA Kriya Gangiah producer and presenter of Ballz Visual Radiorsquos The Business show has collected the top ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show in recent times

1 Entrepreneurship is a marathon not a sprint

Do not expect your business to turn a profit in the first month It will take time to grow and develop

2 Find mentors to whom you can relate

Good mentors can help you identify and improve your areas of weakness and make learning fun It never hurts to have someone hold your hand along your journey A mentor means you will have someone to share ideas with and work out any kinks3 Do what you love

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do Whether it be running fishing charters creating pottery or providing financial advice

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do

4 Write a business plan

The main reason for doing this first when yoursquore thinking of starting a business is that it will help you understand your needs and set clear goals

5 Employ people you trust

You need to enjoy working with your employees this will help you to avoid having to deal with inter-personal issues as well as work challenges

6 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes

Donrsquot be afraid to fail itrsquos proof that you are meant to be a successful entrepreneur The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down

The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down7 Use free advertising

Take advantage of social media as much as possible However make sure you do it in the right way Research and find out how to best market your business before taking the plunge

8 Provide top-notch customer service

No matter what If you have a happy client there is a good chance they will become a loyal client and word of mouth is the best form of advertising

9 Try and keep everything as simple as possible

Over-complicating things is exactly that Complicated

10 Celebrate your success

Even the small ones count No matter how busy you are be sure to celebrate when you your employees and your business achieve important goals

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RESUME PITFALLSWHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING

For most job seekers preparing an attractive and efficient resume often means landing up with a lucrative job More than often the resume decides when a particular candidate will appear for the interview Therefore most candidates try to draft a ldquoscoringrdquo resume which can help them to avail some or the other form of employment Many candidates who lack the ability to write effective resume often get their resumes prepared by professional writers who specialize in drafting good quality resumes Many-a-times it so happens that a seemingly good resume fails to score The resume might look perfect but eventually lands up in a dustbin At such times candidates often wonder about the cause as to why their resume got rejected in the first place The fact is managers and HR personnel often receive hundreds of resumes whenever a vacancy is advertised and they just donrsquot have enough time to carefully study each and every resume So what they do is they simply skim through the resumes and shortlist those applications which seem interesting or which look different from others That leads us to the obvious question ndash how do you prepare a resume that stands out What does it take to get your resume shortlisted for the interview

Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Why common or ordinary looking resumes fail to score

If you study a ldquotypicalrdquo resume you will observe the familiar format with an even familiar language stating all the obvious points and job related details You will also end up reading the same type of words in more or less the same order of sequence The result Just another job application not much different from the rest First of all you need to be different from the others to get noticed Since your resume represents you your resume ought to look unique and should be able to stand out from the others And the most important aspect is the usage of words If you use the words routinely used by other applicants you will fail to create a ldquouniquerdquo resume ndash simply because it will look the same as others Secondly it is not necessary to cram your application with details which are obvious or those which are superfluous There are certain words which you should avoid using in your resume and some words which you should include to make your application interesting and effective A few pointers may help you in drafting effective job applications Career objective

If you insert the title ldquoCareer objectiverdquo followed by words explaining that you have excellent skills and ability to leverage your experience to satisfy or fulfill something or the other well at the first glance you might most certainly feel you have ldquodone it rightrdquo In fact you havenrsquot Far from it In reality itrsquos a great ldquohammer blowrdquo right between the eyes for people who are forced to read resumes for evaluation purposes because itrsquos their job to do so Itrsquos not only boring but also downright irritating for them The statement is so common at times people just ignore to read it simply because they know itrsquos going to be there be default It wonrsquot count Instead try to avoid using it if you can Try to build up your resume in a systematic and planned manner so the reader can understand what your career objectives really are by reading about your accomplishments When the evaluator arrives at a conclusion regarding what your objectives are you are most certainly lined for your interview

Experienced

Applicants use this particular word freely They use it so often that the word loses its meaning ie it becomes ineffective in conveying where your actual experience lies If you claim to be experienced it actually raises more doubts The main reason is even a fresher or a novice does not refrain from using this particular word in his or her resume even if the actual work experience consists of a couple of months working as a trainee Instead try explaining for how many years you have worked in a particular position and what you have managed to achieve for your employer

Team player

A highly common word used by sales persons and candidates applying for a managerial position People have been known to describe themselves as great team players when in fact their ldquoteamrdquo consisted of just two individuals ndash including the person applying for the job Rather try to put in a statement like ldquoLed a team of 5 and achieved the sales target well before the targeted date owing to increased participation of team membersrdquo While reading between the lines such types of statements convey your leadership qualities and capabilities as a team player

Dynamic

Another seemingly great metaphor which has been used so often that it has lost its meaning in resumes Rather than highlighting your attributes include proof and record of achievements which help to convey your dynamic character

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

Featured Career

16

TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

Featured Career

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

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Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

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The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

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A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

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Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

HOW TO CONDUCT JOB HUNTING WHILE UNEMPLOYED VS WHEN EMPLOYED

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Job Search While Unemployed

The first and foremost thing is not to come across as desperate If you are unemployed do not go around telling that to people Yes life may be tough at the moment but things will eventually pan out Use this break to improve and enhance your skills so that your chances of employment increase Speak to your mentor or professional networking group about opportunities but do not bombard every day

Check out job boards and advertisements and send out your resume but do not rely just on these to find a job Also contact headhunters who work for different companies Leave your resume with them To cover the gap take up some form of voluntary work If your application is rejected constantly it is time to head back to the drawing board as there is a problem with your resume Rework it to give it more clarity and punch Do not get into a cocoon because you are unemployed You are not ndash you are between jobs Get your LinkedIn profile in order and become an active participant in groups you are members of Try to offer meaningful suggestions and post great articles You will be amazed how many employers find their ideal employees through LinkedIn

Job Search While Employed

Just because you are looking to change your job it does not mean that you announce it to the world especially your coworkers and colleagues That is one of the fastest routes to unemployment Do not be obvious that you have started hunting for a new job Work sincerely and diligently in your current workplace In fact you should be looking to excel so that your employer gives a glowing review to your future or prospective employer

Keep your professional profile online on sites like LinkedIn up-to-date Make it a point never to speak ill about your current place of employment as it can come across as disloyal When you are employed you are likely to get offers as many employers are more comfortable hiring people already employed than hiring those without a job So make it a point to sort through the offers you get select the best ones and then attend the interview Be sure to make it clear during the interview that you are already employed and would like to keep this discussion confidential

Yes there is a difference between searching for a job while employed and unemployed Both follow different paths but ultimately lead to the same end result ndash finding the right job If you make an effort you will get the job you want but never bad mouth your employer or come across as desperate for a job

Searching for a job while still employed and searching for one when you are unemployed are two different things altogether When you already have a job you do not have pressure to opt for just about any job that comes your way There are no worries about unpaid credit card bills and mortgage You can afford to be choosy with your job selection However the key is finding a good and suitable job without endangering your current job

On the other hand when you do not have a job and you are searching for one you may feel desperate with the mounting bills and a fear that the gap between your jobs on your resume is growing But this does not mean that you settle for anything If you have a little patience develop your skills further and network with the right people you should be back on the employment boat within no time

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WHEN IT COMES TO STRESS TWO MINDS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

Source Times Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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For the study published jointly out of the University of California Santa Barbara and the University of Leuven Belgium a group of 52 female students were paired up and asked to give a speech while being video-recorded

But before delivering their speech students were encouraged to discuss how they felt about the task Researchers also measured levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol before during and after the speeches

The researchers then created an index of each pairrsquos emotional similarity as well as how threatening participants perceived the speech task to be and found that ldquohellipsharing a threatening situation with a person who is in a similar emotional state in terms of her overall emotional profile buffers individuals from experiencing the heightened levels of stress that typically accompany threatrdquo

The findings were published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science

But performance-related stage fright or stress isnrsquot always bad Another study published last spring found that shaky hands a pounding heart and sweaty palms can actually help improve both physical and mental performance

Itrsquos just a matter of reinterpreting these responses as natural and helpful reactions

ldquoThe body is marshalling resources pumping more blood to our major muscle groups and delivering more oxygen to our brainsrdquo said Jeremy Jamieson of the University of Rochester

Nervous about an upcoming presentation or a major work project

New research shows that sharing your anxieties with people who may

be feeling the same way can be an effective coping mechanism for

dealing with the stress

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Author Kriya Gangiah Source All4Women Link wwwAll4Womencoza FIRST PUBLISHED ON wwwall4womencoza

10 TIPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN SA

Kriya Gangiah has collected ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show

Every business owner starting or growing a business in South Africa knows how challenging and rewarding the experience can be

To try and cut through the clutter of whatrsquos important to know about creating a successful business in SA Kriya Gangiah producer and presenter of Ballz Visual Radiorsquos The Business show has collected the top ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show in recent times

1 Entrepreneurship is a marathon not a sprint

Do not expect your business to turn a profit in the first month It will take time to grow and develop

2 Find mentors to whom you can relate

Good mentors can help you identify and improve your areas of weakness and make learning fun It never hurts to have someone hold your hand along your journey A mentor means you will have someone to share ideas with and work out any kinks3 Do what you love

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do Whether it be running fishing charters creating pottery or providing financial advice

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do

4 Write a business plan

The main reason for doing this first when yoursquore thinking of starting a business is that it will help you understand your needs and set clear goals

5 Employ people you trust

You need to enjoy working with your employees this will help you to avoid having to deal with inter-personal issues as well as work challenges

6 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes

Donrsquot be afraid to fail itrsquos proof that you are meant to be a successful entrepreneur The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down

The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down7 Use free advertising

Take advantage of social media as much as possible However make sure you do it in the right way Research and find out how to best market your business before taking the plunge

8 Provide top-notch customer service

No matter what If you have a happy client there is a good chance they will become a loyal client and word of mouth is the best form of advertising

9 Try and keep everything as simple as possible

Over-complicating things is exactly that Complicated

10 Celebrate your success

Even the small ones count No matter how busy you are be sure to celebrate when you your employees and your business achieve important goals

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RESUME PITFALLSWHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING

For most job seekers preparing an attractive and efficient resume often means landing up with a lucrative job More than often the resume decides when a particular candidate will appear for the interview Therefore most candidates try to draft a ldquoscoringrdquo resume which can help them to avail some or the other form of employment Many candidates who lack the ability to write effective resume often get their resumes prepared by professional writers who specialize in drafting good quality resumes Many-a-times it so happens that a seemingly good resume fails to score The resume might look perfect but eventually lands up in a dustbin At such times candidates often wonder about the cause as to why their resume got rejected in the first place The fact is managers and HR personnel often receive hundreds of resumes whenever a vacancy is advertised and they just donrsquot have enough time to carefully study each and every resume So what they do is they simply skim through the resumes and shortlist those applications which seem interesting or which look different from others That leads us to the obvious question ndash how do you prepare a resume that stands out What does it take to get your resume shortlisted for the interview

Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Why common or ordinary looking resumes fail to score

If you study a ldquotypicalrdquo resume you will observe the familiar format with an even familiar language stating all the obvious points and job related details You will also end up reading the same type of words in more or less the same order of sequence The result Just another job application not much different from the rest First of all you need to be different from the others to get noticed Since your resume represents you your resume ought to look unique and should be able to stand out from the others And the most important aspect is the usage of words If you use the words routinely used by other applicants you will fail to create a ldquouniquerdquo resume ndash simply because it will look the same as others Secondly it is not necessary to cram your application with details which are obvious or those which are superfluous There are certain words which you should avoid using in your resume and some words which you should include to make your application interesting and effective A few pointers may help you in drafting effective job applications Career objective

If you insert the title ldquoCareer objectiverdquo followed by words explaining that you have excellent skills and ability to leverage your experience to satisfy or fulfill something or the other well at the first glance you might most certainly feel you have ldquodone it rightrdquo In fact you havenrsquot Far from it In reality itrsquos a great ldquohammer blowrdquo right between the eyes for people who are forced to read resumes for evaluation purposes because itrsquos their job to do so Itrsquos not only boring but also downright irritating for them The statement is so common at times people just ignore to read it simply because they know itrsquos going to be there be default It wonrsquot count Instead try to avoid using it if you can Try to build up your resume in a systematic and planned manner so the reader can understand what your career objectives really are by reading about your accomplishments When the evaluator arrives at a conclusion regarding what your objectives are you are most certainly lined for your interview

Experienced

Applicants use this particular word freely They use it so often that the word loses its meaning ie it becomes ineffective in conveying where your actual experience lies If you claim to be experienced it actually raises more doubts The main reason is even a fresher or a novice does not refrain from using this particular word in his or her resume even if the actual work experience consists of a couple of months working as a trainee Instead try explaining for how many years you have worked in a particular position and what you have managed to achieve for your employer

Team player

A highly common word used by sales persons and candidates applying for a managerial position People have been known to describe themselves as great team players when in fact their ldquoteamrdquo consisted of just two individuals ndash including the person applying for the job Rather try to put in a statement like ldquoLed a team of 5 and achieved the sales target well before the targeted date owing to increased participation of team membersrdquo While reading between the lines such types of statements convey your leadership qualities and capabilities as a team player

Dynamic

Another seemingly great metaphor which has been used so often that it has lost its meaning in resumes Rather than highlighting your attributes include proof and record of achievements which help to convey your dynamic character

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

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TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

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Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

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23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

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Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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Job Search While Unemployed

The first and foremost thing is not to come across as desperate If you are unemployed do not go around telling that to people Yes life may be tough at the moment but things will eventually pan out Use this break to improve and enhance your skills so that your chances of employment increase Speak to your mentor or professional networking group about opportunities but do not bombard every day

Check out job boards and advertisements and send out your resume but do not rely just on these to find a job Also contact headhunters who work for different companies Leave your resume with them To cover the gap take up some form of voluntary work If your application is rejected constantly it is time to head back to the drawing board as there is a problem with your resume Rework it to give it more clarity and punch Do not get into a cocoon because you are unemployed You are not ndash you are between jobs Get your LinkedIn profile in order and become an active participant in groups you are members of Try to offer meaningful suggestions and post great articles You will be amazed how many employers find their ideal employees through LinkedIn

Job Search While Employed

Just because you are looking to change your job it does not mean that you announce it to the world especially your coworkers and colleagues That is one of the fastest routes to unemployment Do not be obvious that you have started hunting for a new job Work sincerely and diligently in your current workplace In fact you should be looking to excel so that your employer gives a glowing review to your future or prospective employer

Keep your professional profile online on sites like LinkedIn up-to-date Make it a point never to speak ill about your current place of employment as it can come across as disloyal When you are employed you are likely to get offers as many employers are more comfortable hiring people already employed than hiring those without a job So make it a point to sort through the offers you get select the best ones and then attend the interview Be sure to make it clear during the interview that you are already employed and would like to keep this discussion confidential

Yes there is a difference between searching for a job while employed and unemployed Both follow different paths but ultimately lead to the same end result ndash finding the right job If you make an effort you will get the job you want but never bad mouth your employer or come across as desperate for a job

Searching for a job while still employed and searching for one when you are unemployed are two different things altogether When you already have a job you do not have pressure to opt for just about any job that comes your way There are no worries about unpaid credit card bills and mortgage You can afford to be choosy with your job selection However the key is finding a good and suitable job without endangering your current job

On the other hand when you do not have a job and you are searching for one you may feel desperate with the mounting bills and a fear that the gap between your jobs on your resume is growing But this does not mean that you settle for anything If you have a little patience develop your skills further and network with the right people you should be back on the employment boat within no time

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WHEN IT COMES TO STRESS TWO MINDS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

Source Times Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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For the study published jointly out of the University of California Santa Barbara and the University of Leuven Belgium a group of 52 female students were paired up and asked to give a speech while being video-recorded

But before delivering their speech students were encouraged to discuss how they felt about the task Researchers also measured levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol before during and after the speeches

The researchers then created an index of each pairrsquos emotional similarity as well as how threatening participants perceived the speech task to be and found that ldquohellipsharing a threatening situation with a person who is in a similar emotional state in terms of her overall emotional profile buffers individuals from experiencing the heightened levels of stress that typically accompany threatrdquo

The findings were published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science

But performance-related stage fright or stress isnrsquot always bad Another study published last spring found that shaky hands a pounding heart and sweaty palms can actually help improve both physical and mental performance

Itrsquos just a matter of reinterpreting these responses as natural and helpful reactions

ldquoThe body is marshalling resources pumping more blood to our major muscle groups and delivering more oxygen to our brainsrdquo said Jeremy Jamieson of the University of Rochester

Nervous about an upcoming presentation or a major work project

New research shows that sharing your anxieties with people who may

be feeling the same way can be an effective coping mechanism for

dealing with the stress

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Author Kriya Gangiah Source All4Women Link wwwAll4Womencoza FIRST PUBLISHED ON wwwall4womencoza

10 TIPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN SA

Kriya Gangiah has collected ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show

Every business owner starting or growing a business in South Africa knows how challenging and rewarding the experience can be

To try and cut through the clutter of whatrsquos important to know about creating a successful business in SA Kriya Gangiah producer and presenter of Ballz Visual Radiorsquos The Business show has collected the top ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show in recent times

1 Entrepreneurship is a marathon not a sprint

Do not expect your business to turn a profit in the first month It will take time to grow and develop

2 Find mentors to whom you can relate

Good mentors can help you identify and improve your areas of weakness and make learning fun It never hurts to have someone hold your hand along your journey A mentor means you will have someone to share ideas with and work out any kinks3 Do what you love

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do Whether it be running fishing charters creating pottery or providing financial advice

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do

4 Write a business plan

The main reason for doing this first when yoursquore thinking of starting a business is that it will help you understand your needs and set clear goals

5 Employ people you trust

You need to enjoy working with your employees this will help you to avoid having to deal with inter-personal issues as well as work challenges

6 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes

Donrsquot be afraid to fail itrsquos proof that you are meant to be a successful entrepreneur The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down

The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down7 Use free advertising

Take advantage of social media as much as possible However make sure you do it in the right way Research and find out how to best market your business before taking the plunge

8 Provide top-notch customer service

No matter what If you have a happy client there is a good chance they will become a loyal client and word of mouth is the best form of advertising

9 Try and keep everything as simple as possible

Over-complicating things is exactly that Complicated

10 Celebrate your success

Even the small ones count No matter how busy you are be sure to celebrate when you your employees and your business achieve important goals

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RESUME PITFALLSWHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING

For most job seekers preparing an attractive and efficient resume often means landing up with a lucrative job More than often the resume decides when a particular candidate will appear for the interview Therefore most candidates try to draft a ldquoscoringrdquo resume which can help them to avail some or the other form of employment Many candidates who lack the ability to write effective resume often get their resumes prepared by professional writers who specialize in drafting good quality resumes Many-a-times it so happens that a seemingly good resume fails to score The resume might look perfect but eventually lands up in a dustbin At such times candidates often wonder about the cause as to why their resume got rejected in the first place The fact is managers and HR personnel often receive hundreds of resumes whenever a vacancy is advertised and they just donrsquot have enough time to carefully study each and every resume So what they do is they simply skim through the resumes and shortlist those applications which seem interesting or which look different from others That leads us to the obvious question ndash how do you prepare a resume that stands out What does it take to get your resume shortlisted for the interview

Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Why common or ordinary looking resumes fail to score

If you study a ldquotypicalrdquo resume you will observe the familiar format with an even familiar language stating all the obvious points and job related details You will also end up reading the same type of words in more or less the same order of sequence The result Just another job application not much different from the rest First of all you need to be different from the others to get noticed Since your resume represents you your resume ought to look unique and should be able to stand out from the others And the most important aspect is the usage of words If you use the words routinely used by other applicants you will fail to create a ldquouniquerdquo resume ndash simply because it will look the same as others Secondly it is not necessary to cram your application with details which are obvious or those which are superfluous There are certain words which you should avoid using in your resume and some words which you should include to make your application interesting and effective A few pointers may help you in drafting effective job applications Career objective

If you insert the title ldquoCareer objectiverdquo followed by words explaining that you have excellent skills and ability to leverage your experience to satisfy or fulfill something or the other well at the first glance you might most certainly feel you have ldquodone it rightrdquo In fact you havenrsquot Far from it In reality itrsquos a great ldquohammer blowrdquo right between the eyes for people who are forced to read resumes for evaluation purposes because itrsquos their job to do so Itrsquos not only boring but also downright irritating for them The statement is so common at times people just ignore to read it simply because they know itrsquos going to be there be default It wonrsquot count Instead try to avoid using it if you can Try to build up your resume in a systematic and planned manner so the reader can understand what your career objectives really are by reading about your accomplishments When the evaluator arrives at a conclusion regarding what your objectives are you are most certainly lined for your interview

Experienced

Applicants use this particular word freely They use it so often that the word loses its meaning ie it becomes ineffective in conveying where your actual experience lies If you claim to be experienced it actually raises more doubts The main reason is even a fresher or a novice does not refrain from using this particular word in his or her resume even if the actual work experience consists of a couple of months working as a trainee Instead try explaining for how many years you have worked in a particular position and what you have managed to achieve for your employer

Team player

A highly common word used by sales persons and candidates applying for a managerial position People have been known to describe themselves as great team players when in fact their ldquoteamrdquo consisted of just two individuals ndash including the person applying for the job Rather try to put in a statement like ldquoLed a team of 5 and achieved the sales target well before the targeted date owing to increased participation of team membersrdquo While reading between the lines such types of statements convey your leadership qualities and capabilities as a team player

Dynamic

Another seemingly great metaphor which has been used so often that it has lost its meaning in resumes Rather than highlighting your attributes include proof and record of achievements which help to convey your dynamic character

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

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TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

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Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

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The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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WHEN IT COMES TO STRESS TWO MINDS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

Source Times Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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For the study published jointly out of the University of California Santa Barbara and the University of Leuven Belgium a group of 52 female students were paired up and asked to give a speech while being video-recorded

But before delivering their speech students were encouraged to discuss how they felt about the task Researchers also measured levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol before during and after the speeches

The researchers then created an index of each pairrsquos emotional similarity as well as how threatening participants perceived the speech task to be and found that ldquohellipsharing a threatening situation with a person who is in a similar emotional state in terms of her overall emotional profile buffers individuals from experiencing the heightened levels of stress that typically accompany threatrdquo

The findings were published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science

But performance-related stage fright or stress isnrsquot always bad Another study published last spring found that shaky hands a pounding heart and sweaty palms can actually help improve both physical and mental performance

Itrsquos just a matter of reinterpreting these responses as natural and helpful reactions

ldquoThe body is marshalling resources pumping more blood to our major muscle groups and delivering more oxygen to our brainsrdquo said Jeremy Jamieson of the University of Rochester

Nervous about an upcoming presentation or a major work project

New research shows that sharing your anxieties with people who may

be feeling the same way can be an effective coping mechanism for

dealing with the stress

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Author Kriya Gangiah Source All4Women Link wwwAll4Womencoza FIRST PUBLISHED ON wwwall4womencoza

10 TIPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN SA

Kriya Gangiah has collected ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show

Every business owner starting or growing a business in South Africa knows how challenging and rewarding the experience can be

To try and cut through the clutter of whatrsquos important to know about creating a successful business in SA Kriya Gangiah producer and presenter of Ballz Visual Radiorsquos The Business show has collected the top ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show in recent times

1 Entrepreneurship is a marathon not a sprint

Do not expect your business to turn a profit in the first month It will take time to grow and develop

2 Find mentors to whom you can relate

Good mentors can help you identify and improve your areas of weakness and make learning fun It never hurts to have someone hold your hand along your journey A mentor means you will have someone to share ideas with and work out any kinks3 Do what you love

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do Whether it be running fishing charters creating pottery or providing financial advice

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do

4 Write a business plan

The main reason for doing this first when yoursquore thinking of starting a business is that it will help you understand your needs and set clear goals

5 Employ people you trust

You need to enjoy working with your employees this will help you to avoid having to deal with inter-personal issues as well as work challenges

6 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes

Donrsquot be afraid to fail itrsquos proof that you are meant to be a successful entrepreneur The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down

The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down7 Use free advertising

Take advantage of social media as much as possible However make sure you do it in the right way Research and find out how to best market your business before taking the plunge

8 Provide top-notch customer service

No matter what If you have a happy client there is a good chance they will become a loyal client and word of mouth is the best form of advertising

9 Try and keep everything as simple as possible

Over-complicating things is exactly that Complicated

10 Celebrate your success

Even the small ones count No matter how busy you are be sure to celebrate when you your employees and your business achieve important goals

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RESUME PITFALLSWHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING

For most job seekers preparing an attractive and efficient resume often means landing up with a lucrative job More than often the resume decides when a particular candidate will appear for the interview Therefore most candidates try to draft a ldquoscoringrdquo resume which can help them to avail some or the other form of employment Many candidates who lack the ability to write effective resume often get their resumes prepared by professional writers who specialize in drafting good quality resumes Many-a-times it so happens that a seemingly good resume fails to score The resume might look perfect but eventually lands up in a dustbin At such times candidates often wonder about the cause as to why their resume got rejected in the first place The fact is managers and HR personnel often receive hundreds of resumes whenever a vacancy is advertised and they just donrsquot have enough time to carefully study each and every resume So what they do is they simply skim through the resumes and shortlist those applications which seem interesting or which look different from others That leads us to the obvious question ndash how do you prepare a resume that stands out What does it take to get your resume shortlisted for the interview

Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Why common or ordinary looking resumes fail to score

If you study a ldquotypicalrdquo resume you will observe the familiar format with an even familiar language stating all the obvious points and job related details You will also end up reading the same type of words in more or less the same order of sequence The result Just another job application not much different from the rest First of all you need to be different from the others to get noticed Since your resume represents you your resume ought to look unique and should be able to stand out from the others And the most important aspect is the usage of words If you use the words routinely used by other applicants you will fail to create a ldquouniquerdquo resume ndash simply because it will look the same as others Secondly it is not necessary to cram your application with details which are obvious or those which are superfluous There are certain words which you should avoid using in your resume and some words which you should include to make your application interesting and effective A few pointers may help you in drafting effective job applications Career objective

If you insert the title ldquoCareer objectiverdquo followed by words explaining that you have excellent skills and ability to leverage your experience to satisfy or fulfill something or the other well at the first glance you might most certainly feel you have ldquodone it rightrdquo In fact you havenrsquot Far from it In reality itrsquos a great ldquohammer blowrdquo right between the eyes for people who are forced to read resumes for evaluation purposes because itrsquos their job to do so Itrsquos not only boring but also downright irritating for them The statement is so common at times people just ignore to read it simply because they know itrsquos going to be there be default It wonrsquot count Instead try to avoid using it if you can Try to build up your resume in a systematic and planned manner so the reader can understand what your career objectives really are by reading about your accomplishments When the evaluator arrives at a conclusion regarding what your objectives are you are most certainly lined for your interview

Experienced

Applicants use this particular word freely They use it so often that the word loses its meaning ie it becomes ineffective in conveying where your actual experience lies If you claim to be experienced it actually raises more doubts The main reason is even a fresher or a novice does not refrain from using this particular word in his or her resume even if the actual work experience consists of a couple of months working as a trainee Instead try explaining for how many years you have worked in a particular position and what you have managed to achieve for your employer

Team player

A highly common word used by sales persons and candidates applying for a managerial position People have been known to describe themselves as great team players when in fact their ldquoteamrdquo consisted of just two individuals ndash including the person applying for the job Rather try to put in a statement like ldquoLed a team of 5 and achieved the sales target well before the targeted date owing to increased participation of team membersrdquo While reading between the lines such types of statements convey your leadership qualities and capabilities as a team player

Dynamic

Another seemingly great metaphor which has been used so often that it has lost its meaning in resumes Rather than highlighting your attributes include proof and record of achievements which help to convey your dynamic character

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

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16

TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

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Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

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The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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For the study published jointly out of the University of California Santa Barbara and the University of Leuven Belgium a group of 52 female students were paired up and asked to give a speech while being video-recorded

But before delivering their speech students were encouraged to discuss how they felt about the task Researchers also measured levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol before during and after the speeches

The researchers then created an index of each pairrsquos emotional similarity as well as how threatening participants perceived the speech task to be and found that ldquohellipsharing a threatening situation with a person who is in a similar emotional state in terms of her overall emotional profile buffers individuals from experiencing the heightened levels of stress that typically accompany threatrdquo

The findings were published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science

But performance-related stage fright or stress isnrsquot always bad Another study published last spring found that shaky hands a pounding heart and sweaty palms can actually help improve both physical and mental performance

Itrsquos just a matter of reinterpreting these responses as natural and helpful reactions

ldquoThe body is marshalling resources pumping more blood to our major muscle groups and delivering more oxygen to our brainsrdquo said Jeremy Jamieson of the University of Rochester

Nervous about an upcoming presentation or a major work project

New research shows that sharing your anxieties with people who may

be feeling the same way can be an effective coping mechanism for

dealing with the stress

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Author Kriya Gangiah Source All4Women Link wwwAll4Womencoza FIRST PUBLISHED ON wwwall4womencoza

10 TIPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN SA

Kriya Gangiah has collected ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show

Every business owner starting or growing a business in South Africa knows how challenging and rewarding the experience can be

To try and cut through the clutter of whatrsquos important to know about creating a successful business in SA Kriya Gangiah producer and presenter of Ballz Visual Radiorsquos The Business show has collected the top ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show in recent times

1 Entrepreneurship is a marathon not a sprint

Do not expect your business to turn a profit in the first month It will take time to grow and develop

2 Find mentors to whom you can relate

Good mentors can help you identify and improve your areas of weakness and make learning fun It never hurts to have someone hold your hand along your journey A mentor means you will have someone to share ideas with and work out any kinks3 Do what you love

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do Whether it be running fishing charters creating pottery or providing financial advice

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do

4 Write a business plan

The main reason for doing this first when yoursquore thinking of starting a business is that it will help you understand your needs and set clear goals

5 Employ people you trust

You need to enjoy working with your employees this will help you to avoid having to deal with inter-personal issues as well as work challenges

6 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes

Donrsquot be afraid to fail itrsquos proof that you are meant to be a successful entrepreneur The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down

The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down7 Use free advertising

Take advantage of social media as much as possible However make sure you do it in the right way Research and find out how to best market your business before taking the plunge

8 Provide top-notch customer service

No matter what If you have a happy client there is a good chance they will become a loyal client and word of mouth is the best form of advertising

9 Try and keep everything as simple as possible

Over-complicating things is exactly that Complicated

10 Celebrate your success

Even the small ones count No matter how busy you are be sure to celebrate when you your employees and your business achieve important goals

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RESUME PITFALLSWHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING

For most job seekers preparing an attractive and efficient resume often means landing up with a lucrative job More than often the resume decides when a particular candidate will appear for the interview Therefore most candidates try to draft a ldquoscoringrdquo resume which can help them to avail some or the other form of employment Many candidates who lack the ability to write effective resume often get their resumes prepared by professional writers who specialize in drafting good quality resumes Many-a-times it so happens that a seemingly good resume fails to score The resume might look perfect but eventually lands up in a dustbin At such times candidates often wonder about the cause as to why their resume got rejected in the first place The fact is managers and HR personnel often receive hundreds of resumes whenever a vacancy is advertised and they just donrsquot have enough time to carefully study each and every resume So what they do is they simply skim through the resumes and shortlist those applications which seem interesting or which look different from others That leads us to the obvious question ndash how do you prepare a resume that stands out What does it take to get your resume shortlisted for the interview

Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Why common or ordinary looking resumes fail to score

If you study a ldquotypicalrdquo resume you will observe the familiar format with an even familiar language stating all the obvious points and job related details You will also end up reading the same type of words in more or less the same order of sequence The result Just another job application not much different from the rest First of all you need to be different from the others to get noticed Since your resume represents you your resume ought to look unique and should be able to stand out from the others And the most important aspect is the usage of words If you use the words routinely used by other applicants you will fail to create a ldquouniquerdquo resume ndash simply because it will look the same as others Secondly it is not necessary to cram your application with details which are obvious or those which are superfluous There are certain words which you should avoid using in your resume and some words which you should include to make your application interesting and effective A few pointers may help you in drafting effective job applications Career objective

If you insert the title ldquoCareer objectiverdquo followed by words explaining that you have excellent skills and ability to leverage your experience to satisfy or fulfill something or the other well at the first glance you might most certainly feel you have ldquodone it rightrdquo In fact you havenrsquot Far from it In reality itrsquos a great ldquohammer blowrdquo right between the eyes for people who are forced to read resumes for evaluation purposes because itrsquos their job to do so Itrsquos not only boring but also downright irritating for them The statement is so common at times people just ignore to read it simply because they know itrsquos going to be there be default It wonrsquot count Instead try to avoid using it if you can Try to build up your resume in a systematic and planned manner so the reader can understand what your career objectives really are by reading about your accomplishments When the evaluator arrives at a conclusion regarding what your objectives are you are most certainly lined for your interview

Experienced

Applicants use this particular word freely They use it so often that the word loses its meaning ie it becomes ineffective in conveying where your actual experience lies If you claim to be experienced it actually raises more doubts The main reason is even a fresher or a novice does not refrain from using this particular word in his or her resume even if the actual work experience consists of a couple of months working as a trainee Instead try explaining for how many years you have worked in a particular position and what you have managed to achieve for your employer

Team player

A highly common word used by sales persons and candidates applying for a managerial position People have been known to describe themselves as great team players when in fact their ldquoteamrdquo consisted of just two individuals ndash including the person applying for the job Rather try to put in a statement like ldquoLed a team of 5 and achieved the sales target well before the targeted date owing to increased participation of team membersrdquo While reading between the lines such types of statements convey your leadership qualities and capabilities as a team player

Dynamic

Another seemingly great metaphor which has been used so often that it has lost its meaning in resumes Rather than highlighting your attributes include proof and record of achievements which help to convey your dynamic character

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

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16

TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

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Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

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The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

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Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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Author Kriya Gangiah Source All4Women Link wwwAll4Womencoza FIRST PUBLISHED ON wwwall4womencoza

10 TIPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN SA

Kriya Gangiah has collected ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show

Every business owner starting or growing a business in South Africa knows how challenging and rewarding the experience can be

To try and cut through the clutter of whatrsquos important to know about creating a successful business in SA Kriya Gangiah producer and presenter of Ballz Visual Radiorsquos The Business show has collected the top ten insights from successful SA businessmen and women who have appeared on her show in recent times

1 Entrepreneurship is a marathon not a sprint

Do not expect your business to turn a profit in the first month It will take time to grow and develop

2 Find mentors to whom you can relate

Good mentors can help you identify and improve your areas of weakness and make learning fun It never hurts to have someone hold your hand along your journey A mentor means you will have someone to share ideas with and work out any kinks3 Do what you love

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do Whether it be running fishing charters creating pottery or providing financial advice

Yoursquore going to devote a lot of time and energy to starting a business and building it into a successful enterprise so itrsquos really important that you truly deeply enjoy what you do

4 Write a business plan

The main reason for doing this first when yoursquore thinking of starting a business is that it will help you understand your needs and set clear goals

5 Employ people you trust

You need to enjoy working with your employees this will help you to avoid having to deal with inter-personal issues as well as work challenges

6 Donrsquot be afraid to make mistakes

Donrsquot be afraid to fail itrsquos proof that you are meant to be a successful entrepreneur The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down

The only difference between people who are hugely successful and those who arenrsquot is the time it takes them to get back up after getting knocked down7 Use free advertising

Take advantage of social media as much as possible However make sure you do it in the right way Research and find out how to best market your business before taking the plunge

8 Provide top-notch customer service

No matter what If you have a happy client there is a good chance they will become a loyal client and word of mouth is the best form of advertising

9 Try and keep everything as simple as possible

Over-complicating things is exactly that Complicated

10 Celebrate your success

Even the small ones count No matter how busy you are be sure to celebrate when you your employees and your business achieve important goals

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RESUME PITFALLSWHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING

For most job seekers preparing an attractive and efficient resume often means landing up with a lucrative job More than often the resume decides when a particular candidate will appear for the interview Therefore most candidates try to draft a ldquoscoringrdquo resume which can help them to avail some or the other form of employment Many candidates who lack the ability to write effective resume often get their resumes prepared by professional writers who specialize in drafting good quality resumes Many-a-times it so happens that a seemingly good resume fails to score The resume might look perfect but eventually lands up in a dustbin At such times candidates often wonder about the cause as to why their resume got rejected in the first place The fact is managers and HR personnel often receive hundreds of resumes whenever a vacancy is advertised and they just donrsquot have enough time to carefully study each and every resume So what they do is they simply skim through the resumes and shortlist those applications which seem interesting or which look different from others That leads us to the obvious question ndash how do you prepare a resume that stands out What does it take to get your resume shortlisted for the interview

Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Why common or ordinary looking resumes fail to score

If you study a ldquotypicalrdquo resume you will observe the familiar format with an even familiar language stating all the obvious points and job related details You will also end up reading the same type of words in more or less the same order of sequence The result Just another job application not much different from the rest First of all you need to be different from the others to get noticed Since your resume represents you your resume ought to look unique and should be able to stand out from the others And the most important aspect is the usage of words If you use the words routinely used by other applicants you will fail to create a ldquouniquerdquo resume ndash simply because it will look the same as others Secondly it is not necessary to cram your application with details which are obvious or those which are superfluous There are certain words which you should avoid using in your resume and some words which you should include to make your application interesting and effective A few pointers may help you in drafting effective job applications Career objective

If you insert the title ldquoCareer objectiverdquo followed by words explaining that you have excellent skills and ability to leverage your experience to satisfy or fulfill something or the other well at the first glance you might most certainly feel you have ldquodone it rightrdquo In fact you havenrsquot Far from it In reality itrsquos a great ldquohammer blowrdquo right between the eyes for people who are forced to read resumes for evaluation purposes because itrsquos their job to do so Itrsquos not only boring but also downright irritating for them The statement is so common at times people just ignore to read it simply because they know itrsquos going to be there be default It wonrsquot count Instead try to avoid using it if you can Try to build up your resume in a systematic and planned manner so the reader can understand what your career objectives really are by reading about your accomplishments When the evaluator arrives at a conclusion regarding what your objectives are you are most certainly lined for your interview

Experienced

Applicants use this particular word freely They use it so often that the word loses its meaning ie it becomes ineffective in conveying where your actual experience lies If you claim to be experienced it actually raises more doubts The main reason is even a fresher or a novice does not refrain from using this particular word in his or her resume even if the actual work experience consists of a couple of months working as a trainee Instead try explaining for how many years you have worked in a particular position and what you have managed to achieve for your employer

Team player

A highly common word used by sales persons and candidates applying for a managerial position People have been known to describe themselves as great team players when in fact their ldquoteamrdquo consisted of just two individuals ndash including the person applying for the job Rather try to put in a statement like ldquoLed a team of 5 and achieved the sales target well before the targeted date owing to increased participation of team membersrdquo While reading between the lines such types of statements convey your leadership qualities and capabilities as a team player

Dynamic

Another seemingly great metaphor which has been used so often that it has lost its meaning in resumes Rather than highlighting your attributes include proof and record of achievements which help to convey your dynamic character

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

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TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

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Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

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23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

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Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

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CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

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Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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RESUME PITFALLSWHAT YOU SHOULD IDEALLY AVOID DOING

For most job seekers preparing an attractive and efficient resume often means landing up with a lucrative job More than often the resume decides when a particular candidate will appear for the interview Therefore most candidates try to draft a ldquoscoringrdquo resume which can help them to avail some or the other form of employment Many candidates who lack the ability to write effective resume often get their resumes prepared by professional writers who specialize in drafting good quality resumes Many-a-times it so happens that a seemingly good resume fails to score The resume might look perfect but eventually lands up in a dustbin At such times candidates often wonder about the cause as to why their resume got rejected in the first place The fact is managers and HR personnel often receive hundreds of resumes whenever a vacancy is advertised and they just donrsquot have enough time to carefully study each and every resume So what they do is they simply skim through the resumes and shortlist those applications which seem interesting or which look different from others That leads us to the obvious question ndash how do you prepare a resume that stands out What does it take to get your resume shortlisted for the interview

Author Florence Lewis Source wwwjobclustercom Link wwwjunctioncoza

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Why common or ordinary looking resumes fail to score

If you study a ldquotypicalrdquo resume you will observe the familiar format with an even familiar language stating all the obvious points and job related details You will also end up reading the same type of words in more or less the same order of sequence The result Just another job application not much different from the rest First of all you need to be different from the others to get noticed Since your resume represents you your resume ought to look unique and should be able to stand out from the others And the most important aspect is the usage of words If you use the words routinely used by other applicants you will fail to create a ldquouniquerdquo resume ndash simply because it will look the same as others Secondly it is not necessary to cram your application with details which are obvious or those which are superfluous There are certain words which you should avoid using in your resume and some words which you should include to make your application interesting and effective A few pointers may help you in drafting effective job applications Career objective

If you insert the title ldquoCareer objectiverdquo followed by words explaining that you have excellent skills and ability to leverage your experience to satisfy or fulfill something or the other well at the first glance you might most certainly feel you have ldquodone it rightrdquo In fact you havenrsquot Far from it In reality itrsquos a great ldquohammer blowrdquo right between the eyes for people who are forced to read resumes for evaluation purposes because itrsquos their job to do so Itrsquos not only boring but also downright irritating for them The statement is so common at times people just ignore to read it simply because they know itrsquos going to be there be default It wonrsquot count Instead try to avoid using it if you can Try to build up your resume in a systematic and planned manner so the reader can understand what your career objectives really are by reading about your accomplishments When the evaluator arrives at a conclusion regarding what your objectives are you are most certainly lined for your interview

Experienced

Applicants use this particular word freely They use it so often that the word loses its meaning ie it becomes ineffective in conveying where your actual experience lies If you claim to be experienced it actually raises more doubts The main reason is even a fresher or a novice does not refrain from using this particular word in his or her resume even if the actual work experience consists of a couple of months working as a trainee Instead try explaining for how many years you have worked in a particular position and what you have managed to achieve for your employer

Team player

A highly common word used by sales persons and candidates applying for a managerial position People have been known to describe themselves as great team players when in fact their ldquoteamrdquo consisted of just two individuals ndash including the person applying for the job Rather try to put in a statement like ldquoLed a team of 5 and achieved the sales target well before the targeted date owing to increased participation of team membersrdquo While reading between the lines such types of statements convey your leadership qualities and capabilities as a team player

Dynamic

Another seemingly great metaphor which has been used so often that it has lost its meaning in resumes Rather than highlighting your attributes include proof and record of achievements which help to convey your dynamic character

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

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TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

Featured Career

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

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Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

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23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

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CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

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CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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Why common or ordinary looking resumes fail to score

If you study a ldquotypicalrdquo resume you will observe the familiar format with an even familiar language stating all the obvious points and job related details You will also end up reading the same type of words in more or less the same order of sequence The result Just another job application not much different from the rest First of all you need to be different from the others to get noticed Since your resume represents you your resume ought to look unique and should be able to stand out from the others And the most important aspect is the usage of words If you use the words routinely used by other applicants you will fail to create a ldquouniquerdquo resume ndash simply because it will look the same as others Secondly it is not necessary to cram your application with details which are obvious or those which are superfluous There are certain words which you should avoid using in your resume and some words which you should include to make your application interesting and effective A few pointers may help you in drafting effective job applications Career objective

If you insert the title ldquoCareer objectiverdquo followed by words explaining that you have excellent skills and ability to leverage your experience to satisfy or fulfill something or the other well at the first glance you might most certainly feel you have ldquodone it rightrdquo In fact you havenrsquot Far from it In reality itrsquos a great ldquohammer blowrdquo right between the eyes for people who are forced to read resumes for evaluation purposes because itrsquos their job to do so Itrsquos not only boring but also downright irritating for them The statement is so common at times people just ignore to read it simply because they know itrsquos going to be there be default It wonrsquot count Instead try to avoid using it if you can Try to build up your resume in a systematic and planned manner so the reader can understand what your career objectives really are by reading about your accomplishments When the evaluator arrives at a conclusion regarding what your objectives are you are most certainly lined for your interview

Experienced

Applicants use this particular word freely They use it so often that the word loses its meaning ie it becomes ineffective in conveying where your actual experience lies If you claim to be experienced it actually raises more doubts The main reason is even a fresher or a novice does not refrain from using this particular word in his or her resume even if the actual work experience consists of a couple of months working as a trainee Instead try explaining for how many years you have worked in a particular position and what you have managed to achieve for your employer

Team player

A highly common word used by sales persons and candidates applying for a managerial position People have been known to describe themselves as great team players when in fact their ldquoteamrdquo consisted of just two individuals ndash including the person applying for the job Rather try to put in a statement like ldquoLed a team of 5 and achieved the sales target well before the targeted date owing to increased participation of team membersrdquo While reading between the lines such types of statements convey your leadership qualities and capabilities as a team player

Dynamic

Another seemingly great metaphor which has been used so often that it has lost its meaning in resumes Rather than highlighting your attributes include proof and record of achievements which help to convey your dynamic character

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

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TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

Featured Career

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

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Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

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23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

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CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

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Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

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Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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How to Describe Yourself in an Interview

When Faced With the Dreaded ldquoTell Me About Yourselfrdquo Question

Your natural impulses when it comes to answering the interview question ldquoSo tell me a little about yourselfrdquo are likely all wrong

Yoursquove got a big interview coming up How do you prepare If yoursquore a regular Brazen reader you know the answer research the company polish answers to common questions and hone in on the ways your skills and experience will help you achieve results in that particular job

But you can do all that and still flounder in the interview Many candidates stumble at the first hurdle because it doesnrsquot seem like it requires a lot of effort to clear What is it The typical opener that invites you to tell the interviewer a little more about yourself

This hardly seems like the toughest question yoursquore likely to encounter You know your own biography after all But according to career coaches this prompt is a common stumbling block for inexperienced candidates who go wrong by taking the question at face value

Many candidates unprepared for the question skewer themselves by rambling recapping their life story delving into ancient work history or personal matters mdash Nancy Fox Fox Coaching Associates

Fellow career coach Jane Cranston agrees

The biggest mistake people being interviewed make is thinking the interviewer really wants to know about them as a person

I was born in Tallahasseehellip

If your answer starts anything like that yoursquore probably spoiling your chances of getting the job No matter how natural it may seem fight the impulse to start at the beginning and go in chronological order

Author Jessica Stillman Source Brazen Life Author brazencareeristcom

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Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

Featured Career

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TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

Featured Career

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

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Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

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23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

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Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

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Instead take the advice of Melanie Szlucha Think of your response as a movie preview she advises (click here to Tweet this thought)

The movie preview always relates to the movie yoursquore about to see You never see a movie preview for an animated flick when yoursquore there to see a slasher movie So the ldquotell me about yourselfrdquo answer needs to directly fit the concerns of your prospective employer

It should also be as short and engaging as a great trailer

If yoursquore looking for the exact words to accomplish this Brazen has examples of pithy self-descriptions for interviews and Lifehacker also has 20 ways to complete the sentence ldquoI am someone whohelliprdquo

The time travel approach

Short summations may work in some interviews but what if you get the impression the person sitting across from you wants to go into more depth or they push you to include biographical information or meaty details about your professional background

Venture capitalist Brad Feld may have the solution for you Itrsquos one he developed over a long career of both interviewing others and telling his own story His suggestion is to do the opposite of what comes naturally and go backwards in time

I donrsquot care where you went to school (I never have) I donrsquot care what your first job was I donrsquot care what happened 15 years ago I care what you did yesterday and last month and last quarter and last year Thatrsquos probably as deep as I want to go in the first five minutes of our interview Irsquom no longer interested in telling my own story Each time I do it I realize I am wasting another 15 minutes of my life

Feld adds that hearing a chronological retelling of your story is not only boring for the listener itrsquos also pointless for the speaker Instead hersquos decided to take a new approach one he also recommends for job interviews

By starting with the now and not worrying about going backward I can get to the meat of whatever Irsquom communicating or want to communicate Irsquoll more quickly engage whomever Irsquom talking to mdash making the conversation immediately active instead of passive When I need to reach into the past for a story to support an example I will Irsquove decided that going forward Irsquom telling my history in reverse chronological order whenever asked

About the author Jessica Stillman is a freelance writer

based in London She writes a daily column for Inccom

contributes regularly to Forbes and Women 20 and has

blogged for CBS MoneyWatch and GigaOM among others

Brazen Life is a lifestyle and career blog for ambitious

young professionals Hosted by Brazen Careerist we offer

edgy and fun ideas for navigating the changing world of

work Be Brazen

Featured Career

16

TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

Featured Career

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

Featured Career

Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

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23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

Featured Career

DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

26 CareerSeek

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

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Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

Featured Career

16

TECH-SAVVY EMPLOYEES

Author Samuel Mungadze Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

Featured Career

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Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

Featured Career

Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

Featured Career

23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

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Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

Featured Career

17CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Mobile technology is proving to be disruptive to traditional work patterns as a new generation of

employees are attached to their mobile devices and have a tendency for nontraditional work hours

They demand flexible work locations rather than higher salaries and want reliable internet asking for WiFi versus 4G 3G or wired connections a recent survey revealed

Aruba Networks launched a report that explores a new breed of employee that is changing the workplace as we know it

The report which surveyed respondents worldwide including South Africa reveals characteristics of the newly dubbed GenMobile a group of employees defined by their preference for mobility both in terms of the devices they use and their approach to work

The survey said 53 of these workers in South Africa believe they work more efficiently before 9am or after 6pm 42 think WiFi is better than other connections (4G 3G or wired) while 72 declare that their mobile devices help them to manage their lives More interestingly over 64 would prefer to work from home two to three days a week rather than receive a 10 higher salary and 45 would rather have their employer pay for the smartphone of their choice than a 5 higher salary

Survey principal Matthew Barker regional manager for sub-Saharan Africa at Aruba Networks said ldquoWersquove seen flexible working and always-on connectivity growing for some time but this report shows that itrsquos now become a way of life for those in the modern workforcerdquo

He said that the report suggests that GenMobile will not have patience with firms who do not accommodate their mobile lives or frustrations with traffic across South Africarsquos urban road network

ldquoIn order to attract and keep the best employees businesses need to start looking for solutions to ensure levels of productivity and trust in this emerging working world

ldquoUltimately many will have to totally redefine traditional work environmentsrdquo Mr Barker said

The report said a typical GenMobile abides by the ldquoanywhere anytimerdquo principles of flexible working where office hours are not constrained to the traditional workday

It further reveals that rather than acting as an aide to the workday GenMobile are shaping their working lives around their mobile devices With the ability to work effectively at any time any place and on any device they expect employers to make the policy and structural changes necessary to enable their preferred form of working

Analyst Spiwe Chireka programme manager telecoms and networking at IDC Africa said unlike the past mobile technology was now being used by employees to influence how businesses operate

ldquoIn the past work culture was determined by the human resources department We are seeing the out-of-office experience starting to influence in-office experience They put pressure on the enterprise to change the way of doing business for enterprisesrdquo Ms Chireka said

She cited social media platforms Facebook and Twitter as examples of how employees managed to influence business

Featured Career

Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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First published on wwwall4womencoza

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Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

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Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

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If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

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HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

Featured Career

23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

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BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

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DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

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DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

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A modelactorcharacterWannabe

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1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

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CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

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Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

Featured Career

Author Heather Hansen Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

HOW TO BE A HEALTHY SOCIAL NETWORKER

number of FB friends does not always equate to having lots of real-life friendships

Being constantly online may affect our health and safety on the road

Wersquore spending so much time on cell phones iPads laptops etc and all these devices emit electro-magnetic rays The juryrsquos out on how these may be affecting us long-term but many experts believe that our sleep patterns could be affected ndash our brains are so ldquowiredrdquo that we donrsquot go into the deep REM sleep patterns we need to feel refreshed

We may also be awakened by phone alerts which is why itrsquos best to turn phones off at bedtime Therersquos a definite increase of accidents caused by distraction (personal and car accidents) Brain tumours and cancer is on the increase Hearing may be affected by people listening to loud music on cell phones using ear phones

Our youth often donrsquot have the maturity to use social networking appropriately

The desire to stay connected plagues all of us but particularly young people whose brains are still developing and who do not always have the maturity emotional capacity and social skills to use social networking sites in a healthy moderate and well-adjusted way

In a speech to the American Psychological Association last year Larry Rosen Professor of Psychology at California State University outlined the results of some recent research which also points to the darker side of social media He found that

Teens using FaceBook have more narcissistic tendencies while young adults with a strong FB presence show more signs of other psychological disorders including anti-social behaviours

Facebook may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

We are able to interact with many more people online but sometimes social networking sites can become addictive and reduce the time we have available for real-life interactions

In a paper that will soon be published in the journal Psychological Science a team of researchers from Chicago Universityrsquos Booth Business School led by Wilhelm Hofmann has found that Facebook and social media websites may be as addictive as alcohol or cigarettes

Words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships

Also because communication is largely verbal words are often misinterpreted and can cause issues in relationships We have to be careful not to miss out on whatrsquos happening in real life with our close friends and family because wersquore spending too much time online

We can manipulate how we want others to see us

Social networking sites allow us to portray an image of ourselves to the world which may or may not be truePeople tend to gloss over the negative stuff and create a rose-tinted view of their lives This can create low self-esteem and negative feelings like envy when we compare ourselves to others who seem to have the perfect lives

Research shows that people with low self-esteem tend to express a lot of negative emotion online and are liked less than people with high self-esteem who post more positive comments and are rewarded by more comments and ldquolikesrdquo by their friendsSome people have hundreds of ldquofriendsrdquo online and we may have fewer This can cause social anxiety and even depression Interestingly though recent studies from the University of Waterloo indicate that as many as half of these Facebook ldquofriendsrdquo are people we donrsquot really know and having a large

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Social networking sites have opened up our communication channels ndash we need to keep in touch but we need to network responsibly

First published on wwwall4womencoza

Featured Career

Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

19CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

20 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

21CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

Featured Career

22 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

Featured Career

23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

Featured Career

24 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reservedCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

Featured Career

DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

25CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

26 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

Featured Career

27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

Featured Career

28 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

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4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

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Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

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35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

Featured Career

Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children pre-teens and teens by making them more prone to anxiety depression and other psychological disorders

Facebook can be distracting and may negatively impact learning

Rosen suggested that parents monitor their childrenrsquos use of social media but warned against policing their activity which he felt would only push the child to conduct that activity in a place or at a time when their parents canrsquot watch them He also advocated open communication about both the benefits and dangers of social media and the importance of setting limits on the amount of time spent on social networking sites

How to make your social networking experiences positive ones

The Australian Psychological Society suggests the following strategies to ensure peoplersquos experience on social networking sites is positive and to help enhance our social wellbeing

Optimise the benefits - If you move to a different geographic area or have less time to meet with friends in person consider communicating with them online to maintain your friendship

Inform yourself about security options - Talk to friends or family about how to use the sites and read up your options to make personal information secure

Use your profile in a positive way - Communicate with people who have similar interests organise social events and share information that you are comfortable with having on the internet

Be in control of your online interactions - If you are experiencing negative interactions with someone online stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to your profileProtect yourself - If you feel that you are being bullied by someone think about how you can prevent the person from having access to your profile and talk to someone about what is happening

Be respectful of others - Think carefully prior to posting other peoplersquos personal information including posting pictures or making comments about them on your site

Donrsquot be a bully - Itrsquos easy to make comments about others that can be hurtful or offensive Think carefully about what you post

Avoid going online too often - If you think yoursquore using online networking sites too often think about restricting yourself to a certain amount of time per day or week

Screen friend requests - Consider the following How well do you know them How did they come to seek to want to be your friend Remember you donrsquot have to accept every friend request

Be aware of the information that you post - Never share personal information like your cell phone number or address Close friends should already have this information Remember that information you post online can stay there permanently so think carefully about what you are posting

Donrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friendDonrsquot post anything online that you would normally only disclose to a close friend When communicating online you can be drawn into providing information that you did not intend to share Remember that some aspects of social networking sites are open to all members so only post information in those sections that you are comfortable sharing with strangers

Meeting someone face-to-face - If you really want to meet up with someone that you have only communicated with online ensure you meet in a public space tell someone where you are going and if possible take a friend with you

19CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

20 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

21CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

Featured Career

22 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

Featured Career

23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

Featured Career

24 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reservedCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

Featured Career

DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

25CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

26 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

Featured Career

27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

Featured Career

28 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

29CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

20 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Author Brian Groom Source BD Live Link wwwjunctioncoza

IS A ROBOT COMING TO TAKE YOUR JOB

21CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

Featured Career

22 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

Featured Career

23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

Featured Career

24 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reservedCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

Featured Career

DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

25CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

26 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

Featured Career

27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

Featured Career

28 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

29CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

21CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

If the new wave of super-smart robots and computers is as clever as people say will they be any more able

than humans to answer the question of whether these automatons will destroy everyonersquos jobs

This issue has been subject to fierce debate in the US where the economy has never generated so few jobs in an upturn since records began It has been less debated in Britain probably because the country has so far experienced a low-productivity recovery in which employers have preferred hiring low-wage workers to investing in technology

That could be temporary however there are signs that productivity may be starting to pick up The robots issue has global implications

A study last year by Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne of Oxford university warned that 47 of US jobs including transport logistics and office roles could be susceptible to automation over the next two decades The implications were likely to extend to the UK and other developed economies they added This is not just about driverless cars pilotless aircraft and Amazon drones delivering your shopping mind-boggling as these are (robot cars may themselves be made by robots)

A dramatic improvement in computing power coupled with big data means robots and computers which once took over routine tasks will for example be able to diagnose fraud or illness more accurately than accountants or doctors

Not long ago IBMrsquos Watson computer defeated human contestants on the US general knowledge television

game show Jeopardy Versions of its pattern-recognition technology are being marketed to a variety of industries

Techno-pessimists such as Tyler Cowen an economist at George Mason University argue that the world lacks new transformative technologies to match the steam engine electricity and the car so this wave may simply automate jobs in old industries out of existence That seems too gloomy throughout history technology has created new jobs as well as destroyed old ones

The fear is that there will be a time lag before the productivity benefits are widely felt as happened in the early years of the industrial revolution when real wages stagnated and craft workers such as hand-loom weavers found their skills outdated

I am a bit sceptical of humansrsquo ability to predict the future John Maynard Keynes suggested in 1930 for example that we would all be working a 15-hour week by 2030 But it seems wise to frame policy to cope with rapid technological change

That means hard thinking about whether we have the right legal and financial structures to encourage innovation It also means taking education to a new level to ensure todayrsquos children have the coding and other skills needed to work productively alongside the robots

Featured Career

22 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

Featured Career

23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

Featured Career

24 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reservedCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

Featured Career

DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

25CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

26 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

Featured Career

27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

Featured Career

28 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

29CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

Featured Career

22 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

HOW TO

SPOT A GOOD

COLLEGE Source All4Women Link wwwAll4womencoza First published on All4Women

Featured Career

23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

Featured Career

24 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reservedCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

Featured Career

DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

25CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

26 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

Featured Career

27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

Featured Career

28 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

29CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

Featured Career

23CareerSeek

The 782 matric pass rate for 2013

is the highest pass rate in 20 years

causing SArsquos public universities to

be swamped by applicants

Those who did not achieve a university pass or perhaps did not obtain a matric have even fewer study options

Private education providers are filling a gap

Private tertiary education providers are burgeoning in the face of the Government shortfall stepping in to offer a range of fully-accredited qualifications especially to school leavers without university exemption

Of the 2013 matriculants there were 171 755 matrics with a university pass The majority ndash 268 245 - did not have university pass but still wanted to study further

Nzimande urges students to enrol at FET colleges

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande has urged students to enrol at one of the countryrsquos Further Education and Training (FET) colleges There are public FET colleges and private FET colleges both of which offer the same qualifications

An FET college should be registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training and its programmes must be accredited either by Umalusi or by a SETA

FETs are not inferior

Although many people think an FET education inferior to higher education this is simply not the case A good FET college will deliver on the educational programme it follows and will provide a solid base of practical experience from which a student will gain valuable skills and knowledge

There are many private providers that offer FET only or a blend of FET and higher education Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplace

50 public FET colleges in SA

According to Theuns Laubscher Project Manager for the Milpark College South Africarsquos 50 public FET colleges offer the National Certificate Vocational (NCV) qualifications an alternative to the National Senior Certificate while a wide variety of SETA qualifications is offered by a number of private providers or through SETA learnerships

Quality private FET colleges offer their students good infrastructure support for learners and courses that provide the skills needed for the workplaceldquoMost SETA qualifications are practical and have a comprehensive assessment process so students who pass SETA qualifications will have had to prove competence in theory and practice making them employable often with hands-on experiencerdquo

ldquoStatistics clearly show that the public post-school education system is not able to provide enough opportunities for school leavers and this is where the private providers are able to step in and fill the skills training gap ndash much as private schools dordquo concludes Laubscher

Featured Career

24 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reservedCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

Featured Career

DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

25CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

26 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

Featured Career

27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

Featured Career

28 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

29CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

Featured Career

24 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reservedCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

BIOGRAPHY DRAMA HISTORY

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

Fight for your life

Real-life Texas cowboy Ron Woodroofrsquos freewheeling life was turned upside-down in 1985 when he was diagnosed as HIV-positive and given 30 days to live These were the early days of AIDS and the US was divided over how to combat the virus Ron shunned and ostracised by many of his old friends and bereft of government-approved effective medicines decided to take matters in his own hands tracking down alternative treatments from all over the worldmdashby means both legal and illegal Bypassing the establishment the resourceful Woodroof joined forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts whom he once would have shunned and established a hugely successful ldquobuyers clubrdquo

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience

Cast Matthew McConaughey Jennifer Garner Jared Leto

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

Featured Career

DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

25CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

26 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

Featured Career

27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

Featured Career

28 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

29CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

Featured Career

DRAMA

SAVING MR BANKSWher her book ended their story beganThe extraordinary untold story of how Disneyrsquos classic Mary Poppins made it to the big screen and the testy relationship that the legendary Walt Disney had with author PL Travers which almost derailed the film

Cast Emma Thompson Tom Hanks Paul Giamatti Jason Schwartzman Bradley Whitford Colin Farrell

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 80

25CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

DRAMA COMEDY ROMANCE SCI-FI

HERSet in Los Angeles slightly in the future the film follows Theodore Twombly a complex soulful man who makes his living writing touching personal letters for other people Heartbroken after the end of a long relationship he becomes intrigued with a new advanced operating system which promises to be an intuitive entity in its own right individual to each user Upon initiating it he is delighted to meet ldquoSamanthardquo a bright female voice that is insightful sensitive and surprisingly funny As her needs and desires grow in tandem with his own their friendship deepens into an eventual love for each other

An original love story that explores the evolving naturemdashand the risksmdashof intimacy in the modern world

Cast Joaquin Phoenix Amy Adams Rooney Mara Olivia Wilde Scarlett Johansson

BOOK NOW WATCH TRAILER 94

careerjunction is giving away free movie tickets to 2 lucky winners each month all you have to do is tell us what your favourite movie is of all time and why

ENTER NOW

Congratulations Tsepo We hope you

enjoy your movie tickets

LAST MONTHrsquoS WINNER

26 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

Featured Career

27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

Featured Career

28 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

29CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

26 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP AT AN EXCITING COMPANY TO GET YOUR CAREER STARTED OR ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER LOOKING FOR TALENTED AMBITIOUS INTERNS

THE GRADUATE ASSET PROGRAMME (GAP) IS A FREE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME AIMED AT GROWING THE SME SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA

BY HELPING PLACE THOUSANDS OF CAPABLE AND WILLING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES INTO INTERNSHIPS GAP ASSISTS BUSINESSES TO GAIN MUCH-NEEDED SKILLS AND THE GRADUATES TO GAIN VALUABLE PRACTICAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Looking for an internship - or an intern

GAP can help Source All4Women Link wwwall4womencoza

The Graduate Asset Programme (GAP) is a FREE internship programme linking graduates and businesses

Endorsed by Dr Mamphela Ramphele and many other prominent South Africans GAP is implemented by enterprise development specialists Fetola and supported by the Presidential JobsFund together with a growing pool of other partners and funders

GAP founderA word from GAPrsquos founder Catherine Wijnberg

ldquoThe GAP dream is to create a better South Africa and indeed a better Africa by putting our young people to work in host businesses that are ready and willing to receive them

In GAP the host business is top priority because the future of our economy depends on a thriving small business sector and jobs can only be created where businesses are growing A strong and enthusiastic graduate can make a real difference in a small or medium business The GAP dream is to help unlock the potential of our youth our small business sector and our countryrdquo

First published on All4Women

Featured Career

27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

Featured Career

28 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

29CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

Featured Career

27

A modelactorcharacterWannabe

Featured Career

28 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

29CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

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Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

Featured Career

28 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

1 Do your research

Before you go for your first interview research the following

bull The average starting salary for a similar positionbull The experience needed for the positionbull Where the job will be locatedbull Make sure you do your research and are prepared Prospective employers have done their research too when negotiating salaries

2 Donrsquot divulge your exact salary history

It is okay to provide a range but do not stretch the range too far Being dishonest could cause your interview to fail

3 Make a list of your accomplishments and contributions outside of your typical role

This will add value to your work experience especially if you are interviewing for a position outside your career path gtgt

The amount of your paycheck is a deciding factor as to whether or not you accept a job offer so here are some guidelines to help your decision

Going for your first or a new job interview The following steps will help you to negotiate your starting salary

How to negotiate a starting

salary

Source wikiHow Link wwwAll4Womencoza

First published on All4Women

29CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

29CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

4 Review your work history and experience in a similar industry

Detail how many years you have spent in a similar industry for which the job calls This will help build your case for asking for a higher salary

5 Consider location

Region and cost of living can make a huge difference Different cities or centres have different costs of living A high salary may well sound attractive but this needs to be weighed up against the cost of living in the city or area in which the potential job is situated

6 Determine the lowest salary that you would be prepared to accept

When beginning the negotiations the prospective employer might ask what salary you might expect Start out by saying that based on the industry averages for that particular location you would expect a salary in a particular rangeYou should then provide specific examples from your work

history that would justify the range you are looking for The prospective employer will not tell you but they do want you to negotiate and counter back with another number

7 Itrsquos OK to counter any initial offer

The best way is to say that you were really looking for a salary a bit closer to X rands ndash and enquire whether there is any way that this might be possible

8 Stay firm

Although itrsquos important to stick to your lowest salary decision the job may offer you perks such as a housingpension subsidy or a staff car and travel allowance In such a case you might be able to accept a lower salary

Careful calculations need to be made before you make a final decision to accept any job offer

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

30 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved30CareerSeekCopyright copy1997-2013 CareerJunction all rights reserved

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

32 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

CareerJunction is delighted to present the latest Salary Review Report compiled exclusively for South African job seekers and professionals as well as recruiters and employers alike Findings are based on the latest

salary offerings (final quarter of 2013 and first quarter of 2014) collected from

CareerJunctionlsquos website serving over 2 000 recruiters who advertise an average

of 25 000 jobs monthly

33CareerSeek

Up your game in the New Year by furthering your skills or equipping yourself with a completely new skill set Sign up for a short course part-time course or full-time diplomadegree with one of SArsquos most reputable training providers

Itrsquos the easiest way to climb the corporate ladder at a place pace and price that suits your needs

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

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Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

34 CareerSeek Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

35CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY

SECTOR

ENGINEERINGSECTOR

Register free at wwwcareerjunctioncoza and create a professional

online Resume

Financial Accountant CA(SA) AASouth Africa (Gauteng)

R480000-550000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent junior level position in the Financial industry

Investment Administrator ManagerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-320000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent management level position in the Financial industry

Retail AdministratorSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R200000-300000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Senior Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R800000-950000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

EE Monitoring Compliance OfficerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

400000-440000 Per Annum Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Financial industry

Market Related CTC

Contract skilled level position in the Engineering industry

EE Industrial EngineerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R550000-650000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Engineering industry

Mechanical Engineer

South Africa (Gauteng)

R360000-420000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering industry

R600000-900000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent executive level position in the Engineering industry

R400000-550000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Engineering (Consulting) industry

CJ Ref 1611798

CJ Ref 1611685 CJ Ref 915347

CJ Ref 1611816

CJ Ref 1611801

CJ Ref 1611764

CJ Ref 1430929

CJ Ref 1611809

How To ApplyStep 1 Visit wwwcareerjunctioncoza

Step 2 Type the CJ Ref in this box on

the CareerJunction site and search

Please note that Recruiters may expiredelete Job Ads at any time

J Ref 1611768

CJ Ref 1611811

Web Ref

Site ForemanSouth Africa (Northern Cape)

Civil Engineer South Africa (Gauteng)

BScBEng Bridge EngineerSouth Africa (Western Cape)

FINANCE SECTOR

Business AnalystSouth Africa (Western Cape)

R25000-35000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611813

PHP DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R15000-20000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611819

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Featured Career

36 CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

Senior DeveloperSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R500000-600000 Per Annum CTC

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology industry

Junior Web Developer ( JavaPython)South Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-15000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology (eCommerce) industry

Sharepoint DevelopmentSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R25000-25000 Per Month CTC Neg

Permanent junior level position in the Information Technology industry

CJ Ref 1611799 CJ Ref 1541091 CJ Ref 1611766

Senior Support TechnicianSouth Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1599264

Cellular ControllerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R45000-50000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611490

Sales RepresentativeSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R10000-20000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Project Manager South Africa (Western Cape)

R20000-30000 Per Month Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Telecommunication industry

Analyst ProgrammerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R500000-674000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Contract senior level position in the Telecommunication industry

CJ Ref 1611073 CJ Ref 1611181 CJ Ref 1611380

TELECOM-MUNICATION

SECTOR

Global Sales Consultants South Africa (Western Cape)

R6000-8000 Per Month Basic Plus Commission And Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

R300000-340000 Per Annum CTC Neg

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

SALESSECTOR

Branch ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC

Permanent management level position in the Sales industry

Sales Consultant South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

R300000-500000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Sales industry

EE AdministratorSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related Basic Salary Neg

Contract junior level position in the Sales industry

J Ref 1611515 CJ Ref 1599422CJ Ref 1611326

E-Marketing specialist South Africa (Western Cape)

Market Related Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing (Advertising) industry

EE Financial Corporate Communciations

South Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits Neg

Permanent management level position in the Marketing (Public Relations) industry

MARKETINGSECTOR

CopywriterSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Marketing ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R15000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Marketing industry

Field Marketer South Africa (Mpumalanga)

Market Related Basic Salary

Permanent position in the Marketing industry

CJ Ref 1589692 CJ Ref 1559452CJ Ref 1610066

CJ Ref 1575112CJ Ref 1398888

CJ Ref 1611797 CJ Ref 1611251

37CareerSeek

Featured Career

Copyright copy1997-2014 CareerJunction all rights reserved

19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

SECTOR

ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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19000-22000 Per Month Basic Salary Plus Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

R6499-6500 Per Month Basic Salary

Contract junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Admin) industry

ADMIN OFFICEamp SUPPORT

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ReceptionistSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Temporary junior level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Accounts Assistant to Financial ManagerSouth Africa (Gauteng)

R14000-15000 Per Month CTC

Permanent skilled level position in the Admin Office amp Support industry

Personal Assistant to the CEOSouth Africa (Gauteng)

Market Related CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent senior level position in the Admin Office amp Support (Assistant) industry

CJ Ref 1575218 CJ Ref 1611069CJ Ref 1611081

CJ Ref 1611153CJ Ref 1611794

Executive Assistant

South Africa (Gauteng)

Data CapturerSouth Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)

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