Covid-19 changed the employment market in 2020, and the effects of the global health crisis will continue to be felt for many years across many sectors, says specialist recruitment firm Michael Page. The firm has published new research focusing on job applicants and how they are applying to open roles in South Africa. Its data shows that the most popular website for job applicants in South Africa is LinkedIn, with 43% the candidates using the site to find and apply for open roles. Almost a third (31%) of candidates also share they connect with recruitment consultancies for support with their career progression. This is followed by employer websites and job boards. The survey shows that social media sites like Facebook rank as the least used platforms to search and apply for jobs. When do candidates think it is too late to apply to an open role? Other key statistics from the survey relate to the frequency people apply for jobs and when they consider it too late for a role. In general, 43% of applicants use LinkedIn every day, 29% several times a week, and 8% once a week. Around a third (31%) apply for roles via recruitment firms every…
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LinkedIn, cover letters, and applying in the morning – how people are searching for jobs in South …
