Candidate Support

Current Vacancies

Our focus is the mining industry but we also receive assignments from mining support services from time to time. All current vacancies are listed on our job portal and can be viewed at www.careeravenue.co.za

To apply for any vacancy, candidates must register and then apply online.
We do however accept resumes for inclusion on our database and these can be sent to resumes@careeravenueglobal.com
We regret that we are unable to respond to every resume received. If your profile matches one of our ongoing search assignments, we will contact you directly.

Your CV – Important Issues

As an applicant you will several times in your career be applying for positions in order to further your career. The process, from preparing your CV, searching for suitable positions, posting your CV on job portals and applying for advertised positions will be critical in securing that one breakthrough that could make a difference in your career.

Your Profile

The employer and/or agency that you apply to would like to see a full and detailed profile without having to read through pages and pages with “insignificant” information.
The idea is to give an accurate and concise reflection of your career highlights and other important biographical information that will allow the employer/agency to form an informed opinion.
It is absolutely critical to present your information as accurate as possible and avoid the temptation to misrepresent any information that you include in the CV.

Other Important Considerations

Make sure you enter the position that you are applying for into the subject line of the email message and also include any reference numbers.
You might also want to state where you have seen the advertisement relating to the position.
Make sure that you follow up on your email once you have submitted the application in the event the employer/agency contacts you via email.

Applying for a position

Do not apply for positions that your profile does not support.
When an employer/agency advertises a particular position do not send applications for “positions that I may qualify for”.

The Cover Letter

The objective here is to provide the employer/agency with an “application”.
Ensure that you here state clearly the position that you are applying for.
Briefly indicate your expertise and experience and what you can bring to the table.
Avoid unnecessary elaboration on issues that does not pertain to the position that you are applying for.
Make sure that you include all your contact details here as well to ensure that if there is any interest the employer/agency will have no difficulty in contacting you.
It is a good idea to paste the cover letter in the body of the email and attach it as an attachment together with your CV.

Your CV

Remember that your CV is the only document that the employer/agency has to form an opinion as to whether you are a suitable candidate for the position. It should be easy to read and remember this is the only tool at your disposal to make an impression.

It is essential that you make sure that everything in your CV is in chronological order. Use dates and make sure they are correct and can easily be verified.
Make absolutely sure that you check and proofread the CV. If you are unsure ask a friend or family member to help to make sure your CV is factual and correct. Make sure that there are no typing errors and ensure the grammar is correct.

Only when hobbies, extramural activities, etc., are relevant to the position that you apply for should you include it in the CV. This will only frustrate the reader if not relevant.
Make sure that you highlight every job title, when you held the job and at what company and clearly explain what your duties and responsibilities were. Also clearly state the name of the company that you worked for during this period in your career. It may help to state the location and briefly what the core business of the company is.
Make sure that your CV is tailored to the job you’re applying for. Make sure that you take the time to prepare the CV for the purpose of securing the position that you are applying for. It would be “career changing” if you secure the position so.

Take the time to prepare and ensure that you put forward a professional and honest profile for consideration.