Weighing a Career Crossroads: Promises and Opportunities
Imagine this scenario: You put yourself in the market and find the perfect career opportunity, only to have your current executive promising a significant change in your current position in the company in the next year or so. This professional [...]
Retaining top talent in South Africa: Navigating the challenges and opportunities
In boardrooms across South Africa, a seemingly contradictory conversation unfolds daily: executives simultaneously lament a severe skills shortage while announcing cost-cutting measures that often target their talent development budgets. This paradox sits at the heart of South Africa's complex talent [...]
Does Your Career Look Like a “Jungle Gym”?
We recently had an interesting conversation with a candidate whose career path can best be described as a “jungle gym” – a winding, diverse journey that reflects her wide range of experiences. Her CV didn’t follow a linear or traditional [...]
Racing into February: Thriving in the 2025 Marketplace for Strategic Talent
Can you believe it? We’re already racing into February! As we embrace 2025, the marketplace for strategic talent, particularly former management consultants, continues to evolve. TS Recruitment is excited to share insights, celebrate successes, and look ahead to a year [...]
Protecting Your Personal Information: A Guide to CV Safety in South Africa
As the year begins and many young people will enter the job market, while others will be going back, I thought it would be important to share ways to make your CV marketable while still not sharing unnecessary information. This [...]
The LinkedIn Dilemma: Can You Afford Not to have a profile?
In today’s “social-media” driven world, I have found that LinkedIn has become the go-to platform for professional networking and career advancement. As an expert in talent acquisition, I’ve observed an important trend: professionals without a LinkedIn presence are increasingly at [...]
Turning Responsibilities into Achievements: A Guide to a Compelling CV
As talent experts who engage with countless candidates and review their CVs daily, we often hear the same question: How do I include my achievements on my CV without sounding boastful? It’s a valid concern, especially for professionals who want [...]
Why South African Private Equity Firms Are Increasingly Hiring Consultants for Their Investment Teams
South African private equity firms have traditionally favoured investment bankers for associate roles due to their expertise in transaction-heavy tasks like pipeline development, deal execution, and LBO (leveraged buy-out) modelling. This skill set has been particularly relevant in key sectors [...]
Is This the Right Time to Job Hunt in South Africa?
For job seekers in South Africa, the end of the year is often a time of contemplation. Some choose to pause their job search during the festive season, while others wonder if they should keep pushing forward. I have been [...]
Navigating Portfolio Careers for MBA Graduates
On Monday, the 9th of September, I had the privilege to engage MBA Alumni and aspiring MBA candidates at the MBA Expo. One of the things that I spoke about was portfolio careers; another colleague in the industry also touched [...]
The Key to Success: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Executive Leadership
Effective leadership is crucial for success and one key trait that can make or break a leader is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, often referred to as EQ, is the ability to recognise and understand emotions in oneself and others and [...]
Consulting firms who get their retention right!
In an industry where headhunting is the norm, especially from boutique consulting firms, it's rare to find a consulting firm where employees simply don't want to leave. Yet, some firms defy the high turnover and burnout trends typically associated with [...]