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Tips to get a gig in Sports

Sports don’t have to be just your passion. They can also lead you to a fulfilling career path. Here are some of the top jobs in Sports: Professional Athlete Description: Okay, this is pretty obvious. If you can shoot, kick, run, or possess other incredible physical abilities, you can become a professional athlete. Not all athletes Continued »

What to avoid saying on your last day

Leaving a job is never easy; especially when you’re leaving under stressful circumstances.  No matter how emotional, bitter, or annoyed you are feeling, most things are best left unsaid. Here are some tips on what NOT to say on your last day.  “My new job is WAY better.” We all know you’ll be getting many Continued »

Is honesty the best policy?

Disclaimer, lying is a terrible quality to have, but, it can be good sometimes. Little white lies can actually help out a friend or save someone’s feelings from getting hurt. We have all heard the saying that honesty is the best policy, but in actuality, it isn’t always the most appropriate one. At times, white Continued »

LinkedIn profiles: 7 things recruiters NEVER miss

Based on recent studies, 87% of recruiters on the market utilize LinkedIn as a cross-checking source to narrow down potential candidates they are willing to consider during hiring processes. Now, let’s be honest here: If your LinkedIn profile isn’t highlighting your most outstanding self and how great you are at doing your job, you could Continued »

Adzuna charity challenge

In October 2015, our co-founder Andrew Hunter was diagnosed with lymphoma – just after his wedding and before his honeymoon. Despite undergoing challenging treatment, he maintained an incredibly positive outlook throughout his recovery.  The Adzuna team wanted to join the fight and support families suffering from this horrible disease. Let’s achieve a world record! This Continued »

International job search best practices

Whether you’ve dreamed of it growing up or a live circumstance presents itself, the world is becoming more interconnected and Americans overseas have more opportunities than ever before. You probably have a good idea of how you should present yourself in paper and at an interview, but do American best practices apply in different countries? Continued »

Robot-proof skills to grow your career

Industries like manufacturing, finance, transport, etc. already feel the impact of tech advances and will continue to do so in years to come. It’s expected that millions of jobs will be lost to robots in the year to come with the greatest impact to felt in retail, hospitality, transport and manufacturing. Meanwhile, Adzuna’s own research Continued »

6 tips to ace a lunch / dinner interview

More and more hiring managers are interested in learning about you outside of an interview setting. It’s no longer uncommon to be asked to meet for a meal or coffee. Don’t be fooled. Although the invitation may seem fairly casual, and you’re confident you’ve performed well throughout the interview process, this is your last chance Continued »

What’s your body language saying about you?

I can’t help but start this post by referencing John Mayer and his hit song, Your Body is a Wonderland. Our bodies truly are wonderful but they let on more than we know. Whether it’s our facial expression, posture, or handshake, knowingly or more often unknowingly our bodies are always delivering a message. When it comes Continued »