“Valuable Information”: Woman Shares Job Portals Recruiters Use To Advertise, SA Shows Gratitude
- A local recruiter shared a valuable list of job portals that were commonly used by companies to advertise job vacancies.
- The helpful clip, shared on TikTok, explained the unique purpose of each platform and provided advice on how to use them effectively
- Social media users responded with immense gratitude for the free advice, with many sharing their job-hunting frustrations and personal feelings about the information.
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An informative video offering a crucial helping hand to job seekers provided a glimpse into a recruiter's toolbox
The helpful clip, shared on TikTok by @yourrecruiterza, was met with overwhelming appreciation and gratitude from social media users.
The woman in the video, a local recruiter, begins her video by explaining that she is going to share some of the most-used job portals in the industry. She notes that some of the platforms on her list were also used by previous recruiter companies she had worked for, adding a layer of authenticity to her advice.
A recruiter's guide to job hunting
The first one she mentions is LinkedIn, describing it as a pivotal portal for the companies she's worked for. Next, she mentions Pnet, explaining that it is a historic job portal in Mzansi and advising people to at least update their CVs annually on the platform to stay relevant. The third she mentions is Indeed, stating that it is a good platform for bulk jobs such as retail and call centre jobs.
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She also notes Career24, adding that it is a good one for those hard-to-get jobs. The recruiter concludes by advising people to also check a company's career section on their website, saying every organisation has a careers portal where job vacancies are posted.
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Mzansi reacts to the recruiter's video
The clip gained massive views, likes, and comments from social media users who were deeply touched by the recruiter's valuable advice. Many expressed their immense appreciation, thanking the lady for the crucial information.
Some, however, shared their job-hunting frustrations, noting that they had given up applying for jobs for the rest of 2025 and would try again next year. Others showed their gratitude by complimenting the lady's beauty and her kindness for sharing such valuable information, which they said would help them.
User @Sihlangu Khanyi said:
"I’m so tired of applying. It’s a wrap for 2025, y'all don’t respond 🥺. Sobona (see you in) 2026."
User @Siyabonga Tshabalala shared:
"What am I doing wrong because I'm actively applying on all those platforms, but nothing seems to land me a job?"
User @Nanapopo added:
"I don't know how to use LinkedIn, it confuses me 😞."
User @looneyrants said:
"Hi, Elisa. You look gorgeous 😍. Thank you for such valuable information 👏."
User @nhlamuloshiluvana commented:
"Hi, Elisa. Please help me secure employment. I’m in the market, available immediately( willing to relocate anywhere in South Africa). I have experience in finance, accounting and analysis. From the banking industry. Please 🙏."
User @refilwekgaugelo warned:
"There are so many scams in Pretoria on Pnet 😩."
User @user5748884831190 asked:
"But why are there's never any responses for LinkedIn jobs?"
Watch the TikTok video below:
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