There is a surge of both online job seekers and advertised vacancies in the early months of each new year as companies and individuals get to grips with their 2017 goals. Now that the festive haze has well and truly worn off, previous jobs are being re-evaluated causing a huge amount of change and fierce competition. Continued »
Here at Adzuna HQ, we have been noticing some interesting trends in the South African job market. In preparing to scale the career ladder, job seekers are advised that the more sought after skills they have the better their job security and salary. While it is true that the most ‘in demand’ skills are programming/development, engineering and financial Continued »
Did you start this job with great dreams and promise of a glittering career, steadily rising through the ranks to glory, success and huge pay checks? Are you bitterly disappointed and confused as to why it isn’t a reality? Being passed over for a promotion is something that happens to a lot of people and, providing Continued »
Many people remain in the same job because it’s comfortable and because the idea of looking for a new job is daunting and terrifying. Gone are the days when we were expected to remain in the same job for years without end. Whether it is moving within your company or finding a new job further Continued »
There is a saying that goes “In this world you’re either growing or you’re dying, so get in motion and grow.” Lou Holtz. With this in mind it is not too much of a stretch to suggest that the quickest and simplest way to increase your salary involves growing. A recent study by LinkedIn revealed that this is Continued »
A hugely important career skill every employee should develop is the art of negotiating your pay raise. We here at Adzuna HQ in South Africa want to arm you with the skills to plan and execute a strategy to negotiate the salary you deserve. Timing is key We all know how awkward and disruptive it Continued »