Career Resources & Insights

Practical career advice, recruitment guidance and workplace insights for jobseekers and employers across Seychelles.

Employment in Seychelles

Public Holidays in Seychelles 2026

A practical reference to Seychelles' public holidays in 2026 for planning recruitment, work schedules and leave.

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Job Applications

How to Write a CV That Gets Interviews

A CV has one job: to convince an employer that you are worth interviewing. Here’s how to structure, write and format one that gets your experience noticed.

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Job Applications

How to Write a Great Cover Letter

A good cover letter complements your CV and gives employers a clearer reason to consider you. Here's how to write one that is focused, relevant and effective.

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Interviews

50 Common Interview Questions and How to Prepare for Them

Fifty common interview questions, grouped into five categories, with guidance on what each question is really assessing and how to approach your answer.

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Job Applications

How Employers Review Job Applications

Applications go through a process that jobseekers rarely see. Here's what happens between submitting an application and hearing back from an employer.

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For Employers

Writing Job Advertisements That Attract the Right Candidates

A job advertisement is often a jobseeker's first impression of a role. Here's how to make it clear, accurate and worth applying to.

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For Employers

Interviewing Candidates Effectively

A well-run interview gives employers valuable insight into a candidate, but it is also one of the easiest stages of recruitment to run poorly. Here's how to make interviews more structured, effective and fair.

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Interviews

Preparing for Your First Job Interview

Your first interview is unlike every interview that follows it, mostly because you have nothing to compare it to. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.

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Career & Employment

Careers in Seychelles

Seychelles offers a varied range of career opportunities across tourism, financial services, fisheries and the public sector. Here is how the main sectors and career paths fit together.

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Workplace Skills

Professional Email Etiquette

An email can shape someone's first impression of you before a working relationship begins. Here is how to make sure your message is clear, professional and appropriate.

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SeyCareers

How to Build a Strong SeyCareers Profile

A SeyCareers profile works on your behalf even when you are not actively applying for jobs. Here's how to make sure it represents you well.

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Job Applications

Common CV Mistakes That Can Weaken an Application

Small, avoidable mistakes can weaken an otherwise strong CV. Here are the common problems to look for and fix before you apply.

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Career & Employment

Building Your Professional Network

In a small market like Seychelles, professional relationships can lead to opportunities that may never appear in a job advertisement. Here's how to build a network without making it feel forced.

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SeyCareers

Getting the Most Out of Your SeyCareers Profile

A complete SeyCareers profile can do more work for you than most jobseekers realise. Here's how to make sure yours is working effectively.

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