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About hiring, work and what connects them today.
Why It's So Hard to Find a Job That Truly Fits You (and How to Change That)
Finding a job that matches both your skills and your salary expectations is hard for almost half of people. We show why — and how to cut it down to a few minutes on WhatsApp, no CV required.
How AI Is Changing Recruitment in 2026
From automatic CV screening to voice interviews. A practical look at what's no longer sci-fi in 2026 and what companies are actually using.
5 Mistakes When Sourcing Candidates via WhatsApp
WhatsApp is the fastest channel to reach candidates. It's also the fastest way to lose them if you make these mistakes.
Why Classic Job Portals Are Starting to Fail
A listing for 300 euros, 40 replies, 3 of them relevant. Why the model that worked for 20 years no longer holds up – and what's replacing it.
Working in Slovakia as a Foreigner 2026: Visas and Shortage Occupations
How third-country nationals can work in Slovakia in 2026: shortage occupations with a fast-track visa process, what permit you need and where to find such jobs.
Severance Pay 2026: When You Are Entitled and How Much You Get
Severance pay in 2026: when entitlement arises and how much it is by years of service. A table, a worked example and the difference between notice and agreement.
Resignation Letter Template 2026: Notice Periods and How to Give Notice
A downloadable resignation letter template for 2026 plus notice periods under the Labour Code. How long the notice period lasts and how employees should give notice correctly.
Most In-Demand Professions 2026: Where Companies Are Hiring
The most in-demand professions in Slovakia in 2026: where companies are looking for people the most, which fields are short-staffed and where the pay is good. Data and tips.
Work in Košice 2026: Offers, Salaries and Where to Look
Work in Košice in 2026: fast-growing salaries in the east, the average pay in the region and the strongest fields. Where to look for vacancies in the second largest city.
Work in Bratislava 2026: Where to Look and How Much You Will Earn
Work in Bratislava in 2026: the most offers and the highest salaries in Slovakia. Average pay, the strongest fields and where to look for vacancies in the capital.
Higher Salary 2026: How to Ask for One in 7 Steps
How to ask for a higher salary in 2026: 7 concrete steps, what to say to your manager and how to find out your market value. A guide to negotiating a pay rise.
Working from Home 2026: Which Roles and What Salaries
Working from home in Slovakia in 2026: which roles can be done remotely, how much they pay and where to look for them. Data and practical tips.
Student Jobs 2026: How Much You Earn and What the Rules Are
Student jobs in 2026: a minimum wage of €5.259/hour, a limit of 20 hours a week and when you pay contributions. Rules, taxes and tips for earning over the summer.
Salary must now be in the listing. So why don't you still know if the job is right for you?
Since 2018, listings must state a salary; from June 2026, a salary range too. Yet the listing still won't tell you if the job is right for you. We explain why and how to get around it.
Work Agreements 2026: Types, Limits and Contributions
Work agreements in 2026: the difference between DoVP, DoPČ and the student agreement, how many hours you can work and what contributions you pay. Overview and examples.
Probationary Period 2026: Length, Rights and Termination
Probationary period in 2026: the maximum length, how to end it, whether it can be extended and what rights you have during it. The Labour Code rules, simply put.
Employment Contract 2026: What It Must Contain and What to Watch Out For
Employment contract in 2026: what it must contain under the Labour Code, how it differs from a work agreement and what to watch out for before signing. A guide for employees.
Net Salary 2026: What Is Left from Your Gross Pay
Net salary in 2026: how it is calculated from gross pay, how much contributions (14.4%) and tax take. Examples at the minimum and average wage and what the higher health contribution rate changed.
Average Salary 2026 in Slovakia by Industry
Average salary in Slovakia in 2026: what people really earn by industry and region. Current data from the Statistical Office, where pay is highest and where it is lowest.
Job Vacancies 2026: Where to Find Job Offers
Job vacancies in Slovakia in 2026: how many there are, where they are and how to quickly find an offer that fits you. Current data and tips.
Sent 40 CVs and still no response? Here's why employers don't reply
Sending out CVs and no one gets back to you? We explain why employers stay silent and how to track your application status in real time.
Work Without Experience 2026: How to Find Your First Job
Work without experience in 2026: how to find your first job, what to put in your CV instead of experience and where to look for junior roles. A guide for graduates and beginners.
20 Interview Questions and How to Answer Them (2026)
The most common interview questions plus a guide on how to answer them. 20 questions, sample answers and 3 mistakes to avoid. Prepare and win the job.
Cover Letter Template 2026: Write It in 20 Minutes
A cover letter template for 2026 plus a guide on how to write it in 20 minutes. Structure, example, and mistakes to avoid so you catch the employer's attention.
CV Sample 2026: How to Write a Résumé That Grabs Attention
A 2026 CV sample to download plus a step-by-step guide. What belongs in your CV, what to leave out, and how to tailor it to the position so you get invited to an interview.
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