To do list for a job search in Africa...

Finding a job in Africa can be a discouraging and demotivating exercise. Here are some recommendations that can improve your job search techniques on the African continent. 1. Plan your job search Set your goals according to your personal needs and set a deadline to achieve your goals. 2. Participate in networking activities Do not hesitate to participate in discussion forums, social gathering (like “5à7”), associations, social networks (LinkedIn, Viadeo, etc..) 3.Get the vision and mission of companies through a rigorous research Check the companies websites,...

Ghana | Booming Economy Without Jobs...

Sunyani — The Secretary General of the Trade Union Congress-Ghana (TUC), Brother Kofi Asamoah, has regretted that despite the laudable economic achievements made by Ghana in recent times, the fact remains that joblessness is on the ascendency in the country. According to him, available data indicates that the country achieved the longest period of macroeconomic stability in recent economic history. Currently, the national foreign reserves stand at $4.5 billion, whilst inflation has also been reduced to single digit. The government has also implemented the Single Spine...

Nigeria | FG Targets 3.5 Million Agricul...

President Goodluck Jona-than yesterday disclosed that the federal government was planning to create about 3.5million jobs in the agricultural sector by 2015, saying the government is putting an initiative in place to enable the existing Universities of Agriculture in the country to establish Departments of Transfer and Acquisition. Speaking at the 20th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), the president said by this initiative, they would facilitate the development of appropriate technologies for eventual transfer to the farming...

South Africa | Wages of the Unskilled Ar...

South Africa’s lack of employment has now become a crisis that is over two decades old, said economist Mike Schussler as he presented the trade union UASA’s 2012 South African Employment Report (SAER). According to PoliticsWeb, Schussler said that the problem is that the cost of producing goods and services in South Africa has risen too quickly. Unskilled wage rates have rocketed, while management and specialised skills are often underpaid. “These factors, more than anything else, explain why people cannot find work as the price of certain labour has become...

Job seeker: 4 tips on preparing for job ...

You are about to meet professionals in search of your talent. The time has come for you to express your desire to embark on a rewarding career adventure. However, as you can imagine, you’re not the only one trying to take advantage of this opportunity! We have thought of you and offers some tips and tricks so that you can give the best possible impression. 1) Preliminary stage 2) During the fair 3) Questions 4) At the end of an interview To know more about this article click on this following link:  Job seekers: top 4 tips for a job...

Recruit to Africa – Recruitment ch...

Affutjob took the initiative to offer this practical guide whose aim is to effectively enhance the recruitment of any business Africa. This guide is divided as follows: • A quiz to help you make a quick diagnosis of your organizational practices in terms of recruitment in Africa. • An environment analysis • A summary of recruitment channels • Case study • Recommendations Download the...

Job search: how to contact the employer?...

In your job search process, it is important to follow some rules to help you maximize your chances of being hired. Today’s topic tackles meeting information, the first step before sending your resume. MEETING INFORMATION Nothing beats a good contact for further information about a position and/or the company. There is nothing more rewarding than talking to someone who works in the company where we are applying. This person will be able to give you information on specific products or services, the management philosophy and the people who work in your department of...

Canal + Afrique parle d’Affutjob...

Dans l’émission “Plus d’Afrique” de la chaîne Canal + Afrique datée du 26 novembre 2010, une chronique coup de coeur de Maryse Ewanjé-Epée traite d’AFFUTJOB: le meilleur site d’emploi pour...

Youth Unemployment and Underemployment i...

(February 2009) From the recent riots in Greece to increased unemployment in urban China to anxiety over the prospect of more protests by young people throughout Europe, youth unemployment and underemployment is increasingly recognized as a potential trigger for social instability in other world regions. Africa in particular faces demographic challenges as its population of young people ages 15 to 24 increases and access to secure jobs continues to be problematic. In addition, the global financial crisis threatens to further strain labor markets and exacerbate a tenuous...

South Africa to create 5-million new job...

The South African government has unveiled its plan to create 5-million jobs over the next decade and reduce unemployment by 10%. Cabinet ministers have endorsed the government’s new growth path programme, which details its employment plans. The path will prioritise job creation in the government’s economic policy, Minister in the Presidency Colins Chabane said in a statement on 26 October 2010. Chabane is responsible for monitoring and evaluation. “The new growth path is a broad framework that sets out a vision and identifies key areas where jobs can be created,”...