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Adzuna Intelligence: November 2022 product update

It’s been a busy month here in the Adzuna Intelligence team, and we’ve rolled out a couple of major updates to our labour market analytics platform: Occupation sector analysis You can now base your analysis on Adzuna Occupation Sectors in addition to individual, or groups, of occupations. These 29 pre-defined sectors are super useful when Continued »

Why is there a gender pay gap and what can we do about it?

Perceptions are that men and women have different skills. And it goes back as far as time. In prehistoric society, men were hunters while women were gatherers. So men became associated with the killer instinct leadership roles require, while women became known for home care, nurturing, and meal prep.  Thousands of years on, these biases Continued »

How to ask for a pay rise: A step-by-step guide

Have you ever asked for a pay rise? If your answer is no, then know that you’re not alone, 60% of us haven’t asked either. But, if you don’t ask, you don’t get and by settling for incremental pay rises offered by your employer you could be falling behind with salary. It’s time to take Continued »

How to write a CV with no work experience

If you want to know how to make a standout CV, then you’re in the right place. Entry-level roles are often really competitive, especially at a graduate level. This means you need to spend time creating a CV that helps you to make it to the top of the pile. In this guide, we cover Continued »

What to do after university in the UK

So, you’ve just graduated. Now what? Knowing what to do after university can feel daunting, especially as there are so many options. You could continue studying or get a graduate scheme, or even live overseas for a while. We’ve gone through the most popular post-university options and addressed some of the pros and cons of Continued »

How much of a pay rise do I need right now?

With inflation currently at 9.9%, the costs of basic goods are skyrocketing. We’re being hit with rising energy bills as well as a food shop that is going up and up.  Companies are trying to counter these rising costs for their workers with increased wages. In the three months leading up to July 2022, wages Continued »

Ultimate guide to UK graduate schemes

Welcome to Adzuna’s ultimate guide to graduate schemes, where we cover everything you need to know about finding the right graduate programme, applying for them, and what graduate schemes to keep an eye out for. We cover the following: What is a graduate scheme? How long does a graduate scheme last? Will I get paid Continued »

How to write a great CV

Writing a CV can be a daunting task – there’s a wealth of information out there and figuring out where to start can feel like a job in itself. That’s why we’ve created an essential guide to writing a CV that will grab the attention of potential employers and help you bag that all-important interview. Continued »