How Long Should a CV Be in South Africa?
Two pages suit most South African job seekers. One page works when you have under five years of experience. Three pages earn their place when you carry a decade of…
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CV Tips, Job Search Guides and Interview Advice for South Africans
Every guide on this page gives you clear steps you can act on today: write a CV that passes screening, prepare for interviews, understand the South African job market, and find work faster. Written in plain language for people aged 16 to 35, and free to read.
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AK035 Q3 2026 Report: The CV Tailor Tool Doubled. Now We Must Fix What It Produces.
The Short Version The AK035 CV Tailor tool grew fast between July and September 2026. It more than doubled. But growth is not the whole story. One user told us…
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Private School Jobs: How to Use the Free ISASA Vacancies List
Job hunting in education often means scrolling Facebook groups and waiting. There is a free list that schools have used for years, and most job seekers have never opened it.…
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Start a Job Application Service: SA Side Hustle Guide
Millions of South Africans cannot apply for jobs they qualify for. Not because they lack skills. The application sits behind a screen, a data bundle and a login they do…
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Learn Real Skills for Free, No Hidden Paywalls
Many South African young people want to learn online. Most get blocked by hidden costs. Platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and edX ask for money before you receive a certificate. This…
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How South African Businesses and Freelancers Use Reports and Tenders to Grow
Starting or growing a business in South Africa is difficult. You do not need expensive consultants. You need the right information. Government reports, sector plans, and public tenders are all…
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From School to Professional: A South African Student Guide to Industry Knowledge
A qualification tells employers you can study. It does not tell them you understand how your industry actually works. Every year, thousands of South African graduates walk off campus with…
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AK035 Q2 2026 Report: How South Africans Used Free Career Tools in the 2nd Quarter 2026
The Pulse: Who and What Users choose active CV building over passive review by a ratio of 1.4 to one. People did not want to sit back and receive feedback.…
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South African Recruitment Agencies: Where To Send Your CV (2026)
Looking for a job in South Africa is tough. The unemployment rate was 31.9% in the third quarter of 2025. For young people aged 15 to 24, it is even…
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- How Long Should a CV Be in South Africa?
- AK035 Q3 2026 Report: The CV Tailor Tool Doubled. Now We Must Fix What It Produces.
- Private School Jobs: How to Use the Free ISASA Vacancies List
- Start a Job Application Service: SA Side Hustle Guide
- Learn Real Skills for Free, No Hidden Paywalls
- How South African Businesses and Freelancers Use Reports and Tenders to Grow
- From School to Professional: A South African Student Guide to Industry Knowledge
- AK035 Q2 2026 Report: How South Africans Used Free Career Tools in the 2nd Quarter 2026
- South African Recruitment Agencies: Where To Send Your CV (2026)
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What will I find on the AK035 blog?
The AK035 blog publishes practical career guides for South Africans. You will find CV writing tips, interview preparation, job search strategies, workplace advice and plain-language explainers on the South African labour market. Every guide targets people aged 16 to 35 who want clear steps, not jargon.
Is the AK035 CV tool free to use?
Yes. The CV builder at cv.ak035.co.za is free. You fill in your details and download a clean, recruiter-ready CV. The tool works on phones, so you can build a CV without a computer. AK035 also offers a cover letter generator and online career guidance at no cost.
How often does AK035 publish new guides?
We add new posts regularly and update older guides when rules, salaries or hiring practices change. Check the Updated line at the top of this page to see the most recent change. You can also follow AK035 on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X or YouTube for announcements.
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