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Rent vs Salary: South Africa still tops the rankings!

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 »

Second Interview: How to make the most of it

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 »

Here’s what to do if you’ve been retrenched

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 »

How to land a job this summer

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 »

Adzuna is the preferred job search engine of job boards

After claiming the title in 2019, Adzuna once again emerged as the top job search engine used by job boards. This was confirmed by the 2020-21 Recruiting Sites Survey recently conducted by the JobBoardDoctor. After analysing responses from the survey respondents, 69% of them say they prefer using Adzuna for job searches. Adzuna won the Continued »

How to enhance your CV to land your first job

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 »

Asking for an increase: When and how to do it

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 »

The real value of internships

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 »