The Great Resignation: tips for making a career pivot
The covid-19 pandemic has changed many things; from our traveling habits to the way we work. What it has also done has given many people the motivation to change careers. It is being dubbed...
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How to become a Mechanical Engineer
The employment of mechanical engineers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029 according to statistics. With this in mind, we have created this career guide which contains all the information you...
10 common interview questions and answers for graduates
Finishing university and stepping into the world of work can be one of the most daunting things you can do. You’ve postponed entering full-time adulthood for a few years and you are now ready...
Tips for increasing employee engagement
Employee engagement is one of the most important things you can do to promote a healthy work culture. If executed well, it can increase employee welfare, bring you closer to your workers and in...
What are your weaknesses? Interview question
When writing your resume or preparing for a job interview, it’s common knowledge to focus on your strengths and showcase your talents and experience. But how do you react when faced with the interview...
How to do a job analysis effectively
,Job analysis in HRM (Human Resource Management) is the process of understanding a job. This is to determine what activities the role is likely to entail. Job analysis is important as it allows you...
Employee of the Month June 2021: Chris East
Our ‘Employee of the Month’ scheme lets our employees show appreciation for each other through their work commitments. The month of June has been no different! Once again the team at Zoek have voted...
Celebrating World Youth Skills Day 2021
From butchers and bakers and candlestick makers to pilots and soldiers and air traffic controllers. There are few amongst us who were not affected by the global pandemic. Those who suffered most were arguably...
How to use nonverbal communication in an interview
Most people think that giving good answers to interview questions is the key to a successful interview. However, nonverbal communication in an interview is just as important as verbal communication, yet is often forgotten...
How team Zoek are supporting Plastic Free July
Plastic free July is an opportunity for millions of businesses and individuals around the world to cut their plastic usage. Here at Zoek, we are striving to reduce our own plastic usage whilst also...
Resume objective example and writing tips
Many people wonder if having a career objective in a resume would help boost their chances of obtaining an interview. While some people think career objectives are outdated, they are still used today. Having...