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"Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I'm not there, I go to work." ~ Robert Orben. I suspect that if you are reading this newsletter, you, too, like Robert Orben, have to go to work every day, so check out our 2009 salary survey. 12 Jan 2009 Read more >>

Serena, Sandra and Brenda have just come back from a whirlwind visit of the top agencies, media and public relations companies in Dubai, cementing old relationships and acquiring new ones. 14 Oct 2008 Read more >>

Going to someone for, what is essentially, a once-off meeting and asking them to give you career advice and shape your future takes a lot of faith. Shouldn't you be doing the research about the recruitment agency and the people that work there before making the decision to let them represent you in the market place? Just exactly what are their credentials? 26 Sep 2008 Read more >>

With the release of the annual Ad Talent salary survey (www.adtalent.co.za), as well as other surveys, you will be able to see what you are worth in the market place. 10 Jan 2008 Read more >>

Do you remember the days when Chappies cost half a cent? When a cent could be split in two? And a Wilson's toffee filled your mouth and took forever to chew? Petrol has gone up and interest rates are on the increase. Do these daily expenses never cease? So while you are counting your pennies for 2008 have a look below and see if you are being paid the right rate. 4 Jan 2008 Read more >>

We, as recruiters, understand that first choice when looking for marketing staff is to brief us for candidates who have the relevant industry experience. It makes sense that an FMCG company would want the prospective candidate to have exactly that experience. BUT, there is a huge skills shortage in this country. 5 Nov 2007 Read more >>

Where have all the good middle-weight web designers and developers gone? We all know about the ‘brain drain’ that sucked South Africa dry of talent during the 80s and 90s and led to a massive ex-pat community in Australia, the UK and the United States. Although many complain about the negative impact it has had on our resources, what is interesting to note is the positive effect it has had on South Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit. 23 Apr 2007 Read more >>

Ad Talent CC has been nominated by Top Companies Publishing as one of South Africa’s top gender empowered organisations for 2007, and it thus qualifies for inclusion in the 4th annual Top Women in Business and Government publication. 14 Mar 2007 Read more >>

Do you remember what you were earning in the days when you paid for condoms and plastic bags were free and how does it compare to what you're earning now? Is your salary well-packaged or are you being taken for a ride? Check out our salary survey and see what people are earning in the communications industry. 11 Jan 2007 Read more >>

Resigning from your job can be stressful and emotional. Regardless of your reasons for leaving a job, you should do it in a professional manner and go graciously. 9 Oct 2006 Read more >>

Many of you are quite confused about your salary structures. When asked how much you earn, almost all of you can tell us what you take home, but very few of you know the difference between Total cost to company, Gross, Basic or Cash package. 14 Sep 2006 Read more >>

Top Teazers strippers earn R80 000 per month. Lolly Jackson, owner of the adult education chain, swears that this is just for dancing, according to an article in the January issue of Femina. 12 Jan 2006 Read more >>

Ad Talent is a specialised recruitment agency that has been niched in the communications business. 3 Nov 2005 Read more >>

The Absa Group has donated blankets and food to the Leratong School, Joy for One Foundation, in Alexandra, Johannesburg. This is a joint initiative between Absa and Ad Talent, a recruitment agency for advertising, marketing, public relations and media sales, who "adopted" the Leratong School as their social responsibility project. 26 May 2005 Read more >>

It's tough out there for graduates. After the time, money and effort have been spent becoming qualified, the reality of securing a job sets in. It's venturing into the unknown and things like putting a cv together, securing an interview, actually going for an interview and how to sell yourself can be very intimidating unless you are properly prepared. 6 Feb 2005 Read more >>