In a job market of ever increasing competition and ever reducing opportunities, its no surprise that some job seekers are taking jobs in new industries. This may not have been the original career plan but sometimes you have to be flexible in order to keep food on the table. So in order to prime yourself for Continued »
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 »
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 »
With 600,000 graduates currently unemployed in South Africa and another 150,000 scheduled to join the queue in 2015, competition for first jobs is pretty fierce. The Adzuna team has been put on our research hats, and we think there is one great trick you could consider to get yourself ahead of the game and give Continued »
You’ve made up your mind: you want to embark on a wonderful new role, and just need to find the perfect place to use your talents. There are loads of vacancies listed that you know you’re perfect for: you’ve got the skills, the knowhow and even a shiny new suit, but no one has offered Continued »
Thinking green is a worldwide buzzword these days, but for South Africa it’s definitely a bit more than just a flash in the pan. Thinking green is here and it’s here to stay. After the 2008 recession, the Government put its money where its mouth was, and pledged to spend 11% of its US$7.5 billion Continued »
2014 has been a somewhat sad year for the South African unemployment rate. It has seen thousands of job losses, particularly for young people, across the country, from mining to transport, logistics, and wholesale to retail. However, all you bright young things should listen up, because the Adzuna team has been working hard, searching far Continued »
The African start-up industry is booming! In recent years this field has attracted record levels of funding and investor interest. Many exciting start-ups received capital from foreign backers last year, making up for the fact that financial ecosystems across the continent remain less than hospitable for small businesses. A significant proportion of technology start-ups are Continued »