Tag: firsttimejobseekers
CV screening blocks first-time job-seekers
Most entry-level hiring in South African retail and quick-service restaurants still begins with a CV. That first step removes the majority of people who could perform well in these roles. As a result, employers reporting difficulty filling store-level vacancies are working with a far smaller pool than they think.
First AI generation jobseekers – the matric class of 2025
They have grown up in a world shaped by smartphones, constant connectivity and rapid technological change. As a result, the matric class of 2025 has experienced education and social life through a digital-first lens. Now, as the Class of 2025 prepares to enter the workforce, they are stepping into a job market transformed by digital recruitment, automation and AI-assisted hiring tools.
