Did you know that cover letter writing is an art that many job seekers simply fail to perfect? It’s the one thing that can help your application stand out from the rest, but there are some tricks to getting it right straight off the bat. Let’s imagine this scenario. The hiring manager has over 500 Continued »
It’s only natural to want to impress the interviewer by telling them all about yourself. But there are some important questions you need to ask in a job interview that’ll help you really stand out from the crowd. An interview is a two-way process – the interviewer needs to share with you how great the Continued »
One of the latest eastern practices that seem to be going mainstream is mindfulness. The idea behind the practice is roughly based on the art of yoga. Some schools offer students the opportunity to tap into their own mindfulness these days and seeing that it helps millions deal with stress, anxiety, and depression, Well, there Continued »
Times are tough for young people in South Africa. Unemployment is extremely high, and there is tough competition for jobs. At one point in the ever-distant past, it was thought that having degrees or diplomas would be a guarantee of a good job, but that is no longer the case. At Adzuna, we’ve been Continued »
Often it’s not just what you know that helps you in business, but who you know. So no matter what stage of your career or industry you’re working in, successful networking could help you get to where you want to go! Whether you’re just starting out, thinking of a career change, or wanting to grow Continued »
The big, scary world beyond university is a culture shock to every graduate. Competition is fierce for the handful of job opportunities. The old saying is also true; the early bird catches the worm. There is no time to procrastinate or leave job search until the last minute as all the good ones will already Continued »
When your friend is out job hunting for a great new opportunity, it can be a time of excitement. But let’s face it: it can also be a time of hard knocks and uncertainties. As soon as the job search starts taking longer than it should, it’s okay to experience a flagging enthusiasm. However, take Continued »
As we enter the last quarter of the year, perhaps you’ve started looking at ways to kick start your career. Luckily, junior roles are abundant out there, all of them ideally suited for boosting your career success opportunities. Why would anyone consider taking up junior roles in their careers? The answer is relatively simple. We Continued »
You know as well as anyone else out there: the job market is less than wonderful these days. It can seem impossible to stand out from the crowd with so many people constantly applying for jobs. As part of your routine job search, you’re probably checking job boards daily. You’re writing stunning cover letters. And Continued »