No matter how much you study and prepare before an interview, something could always go wrong. It could be a fault from your end such as you got caught in traffic, you wrote down the time wrong or you said something you’d rather have left out. On the other hand it could be a mistake Continued »
Searching for a job can be a long and arduous journey, which is one of the reasons why it is often advised never to quit before you’ve landed a new position. To get the results you want, you have to bring your A game and employ the best job search tactics there are. Luckily for Continued »
One of the worst things you could do as a job seeker during the holidays is to slack off. We all know how distracting the holiday season can be, with endless festive parties, mountains of indulgent treats and the spirit of good cheer, but don’t loose momentum. This is your time to get yourself into 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 »
Job searching happens all year round. But with winter months drawing to a close, it’s time to start getting ready to beach the summer rush for jobs. Now is as better time as ever to ramp up your spring job search. Follow these three simple steps to boost your job search potential. 1. Get Business Cards Continued »
Congratulations! You have nailed your first interview and secured that illusive second interview. After months of searching and a few false starts, this is a job that you really want at a company you can absolutely imagine yourself working at. The first interview went smoothly and you were pleased with how you handled the questions. Continued »
South African unemployment has fallen from 25.4% to 24.3%, in the last quarter of 2014, according to figures released by the government this week. Despite unemployment levels remaining high, it can’t be denied that this fall represents good news, particularly as it comes against a backdrop of more generic economic positivity, with the South African 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 you are at or what 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 Continued »
No matter how well you talk the talk, if you arrive at an interview looking like you’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards, the chances are good you will be remembered for that weak first impression, rather than for your witty story about overcoming challenges. With that in mind, this week the Adzuna team has Continued »