After comparing global rent vs salary stats in some of the world’s most prominent cities, the latest data from Adzuna confirms that SA is still one of the most cost-effective to live and work in. Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Port Elizabeth all fall under the top 20 cheapest cities in the world to rent. The Continued »
Congrats! After making it through the job hunt and nailing your first interview, you got invited back for the elusive second interview! Now, how do you prepare yourself for Round 2? Adzuna headquarters has a few tips and pointers to help you make the most of the next stage of interviewing! What to expect during Continued »
COVID-19 created unprecedented chaos for the global workforce, not just South Africa’s job market. If you have been retrenched due to the impact the pandemic had on your company, we have some practical suggestions that can help you tackle this problem. What should I do if I’ve been retrenched? The first step to take is Continued »
With the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic still having detrimental effects on the South African job market, there are thousands (if not millions) of people currently looking to land a job this summer. To help as many hopeful job seekers as possible, we’ve put together a handy guide to help you make the most of Continued »
Job searching can be a daunting and depressing rollercoaster, especially if you don’t have an abundance of work experience. When you finally spot a perfect opportunity, there’s only one tool that’ll help you stand out from the crowd of applicants: your resume. But how can you enhance your CV if you’re just starting to climb Continued »
The art of asking for an increase is something that every skilled employee has to develop during their career. Here at Adzuna, we’re all for arming the South African workforce with the tools they need to up their professional ante. Today, we’ll be taking a look at how to negotiate a pay raise, so you Continued »
2020 has been a rocky road so far, and there’s no denying that COVID-19 shook the SA job market to its core. More people are looking for employment opportunities than ever before, and right now, upping your ante in the skills department is imperative if you want to land a job. Jobseekers looking for permanent Continued »
Finding out that you had your job application rejected can be a bitter pill to swallow. But rejection is all part of the process and does not equate to failure. Keep in mind that on average, 4 candidates are invited to in-person interviews. That means you have a 25% chance of actually landing the role. Continued »
By now, you probably know all about how your LinkedIn profile can work for or against you in the arena of social media job hunting. But even though we refer to it as “social media”, your Facebook profile can also help improve your career prospects. If you’re keen on making lasting connections with like-minded professionals Continued »