Learning how to say no at work is one of the most important lessons to learn. In order to prevent burning out at work, it is vital to establish healthy boundaries and say “no” when the moment dictates. Given how difficult it is to find work sometimes, the fear of rocking the boat and getting Continued »
Are you feeling stagnant and uninspired by your current job? No need to despair. This happens to employees across the world, no matter what stage of their career. The good news is that it’s not as daunting as you might imagine to reinvent yourself and start moving in a new direction. Firstly forget the idea Continued »
Did you know that Adzuna is also an incredible source for job market data? Since we collect every available job advert across the country, we have an up to the minute view of the job market in South Africa today, from hiring patterns and job distribution around the country, to rates of pay and booming Continued »
Landing your dream job after months of searching is not the end of the road. Rather it is much more the beginning of a long journey to ensure your long-term success. Once you’ve started your new job there is a lot to learn and even more to prove. You need to show that they were Continued »
Working from home can be a very rewarding experience, if you know how to do it right. It is a common misconception that working from home is automatically easy and stress-free. In fact, it can be incredibly testing for you, your family and your employer. To keep you on the straight and narrow, and to Continued »
Searching for a job when you’re unemployed can feel like a full time job, and to a certain extent should be treated as such. You should make sure you get up every morning with the same dedication you did when you had a 9-5 office job, researching opportunities, sending off resumes, cover letters and responding to Continued »
The time has come to prepare your resume for the dream job opportunity and you want to make yourself look as employable as possible. Perhaps there are certain fundamental requirements in the job description that you don’t have or there are some grey areas in your employment history you want to blur over. Maybe you Continued »
It doesn’t matter whether you are young or old; discrimination against age in the workplace is illegal. However, employers and hiring managers are always on the look out for telltale signs that reveals your age. Your resume is the first point of contact with any future employer and could be the first giveaway, without even Continued »
Things are going well. You have survived the initial interview process with the company of your dreams, and then your interviewer asks you to a business lunch interview. This invitation may seem fairly casual, but in reality, this is your last chance to shine and seal the deal. Nervous? There’s no need! We have come Continued »