Burnt bridges & torched reputations : 2025's top career killers.

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GUEST – Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at Jack Hammer Global

Building your reputation and network has always been sound career advice, but in today’s unprecedentedly competitive environment, have taken on a new significance as they could become instant deal-makers or breakers when job hunting, a leadership expert says. “The traditional CV submission and social media job search process is in disarray, which means that the cultivation of a strong network and stellar professional reputation that precedes you is more important than ever,” says Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at Jack Hammer, Africa’s largest executive search firm.
28 Jan 2025 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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