Change is never easy. Starting a new job is certainly no walk in the park, and as if 2021 hasn’t brought enough stress with it already, we’ve now delved into relatively unchartered territory – starting a new job remotely. Remote work is a new norm and starting a new job…...
Lost your job? Tips to help you get started again
Losing a job is never easy, regardless of whether it has to do with your performance or not. It can take a toll on your mental health, your confidence, and your overall well-being. At Ceek, we have spoken to many of our candidates about this and from our experience we’re…...
5 questions to ask an interviewer in a job interview
“Do you have any questions for me?” – it’s safe to say that most interviewers will ask the person they’re interviewing this question. And do you know what your answer should be? “Yes”. Job interviews can be nerve wracking, we know, but at Ceek we like to think of interviews…...
How to make your cover letter stand out in 2021
Searching for a new job is tough. For many, writing an effective cover letter is a challenge. The first question most ask is Do I really need one? The answer is Yes! It’s your chance to distinguish yourself from everyone else. Here are Ceek’s tips on how to make yours…...
How to organise your job search in 2021
You’ve finally decided it’s time. Moving from a current job to a new one is never easy. Or you’re still searching for the right match for you. So…what’s next? From CV building to narrowing down your options, Ceek is here to offer the best advice from our recruiters! Organising your…...
Reboot your work philosophy in 2021
Every new year brings with it the prospect of a fresh start. We’re not fans of resolutions here, but we do enjoy constructively criticising the way we work and operate every so often. It’s a new year – and while ‘new year new me’ is cliché, ‘new year better year’…...
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Job Application
Whatever job you’re applying for, bad English will most likely get your application put on the rejected pile. Before you get that all-important interview, there’s your cover letter and CV. Apart from style, presentation, and content, they must be free of punctuation and grammatical errors. Here are Ceek’s tips on…...
Mental Health Wellbeing at Work
Managing mental health at work should be a priority for any company. Employees spend roughly eight hours of their day, that’s 25% of their time, in an environment that should not stress them out, cause burn out, or make them feel oppressed. And it’s not just the company’s business –…...
How to work remotely with your team
The world of work has changed drastically in 2020. Reporting to the office building is no longer equivalent to reporting to work, because most of us are now working remotely. Remote working has its challenges, but these challenges are made greater if you work in a team, as most people…...
The Employer’s Guide to Slackers
We’re not proud to say this, but we know that a lot of time is wasted during one’s workday. Distractions are all around us, no matter where we work. It is estimated that around 1 hour per day is wasted on tasks that are not work-related, that’s 5 hours per…...