Research from the REC, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, shows that employers in the UK are ready to hire more temporary workers in the next few years. What does that mean for you as a worker? Should you start favouring temporary work over permanent work? While choosing a more flexible way of work is more Read More…
The interview process is a revealing time for both parties. It’s a chance for you to show the interviewer why you are the best candidate for the role. However, it also a chance for you to get to know more about the company. While they are vetting you for the job, you should be vetting Read More…
Warehouse workers are often classed as unskilled workers. Here at Point Recruitment, we don’t think that is the case. There are a lot of skills needed by warehouse workers. These are also skills that warehouse operatives will grow and improve while working in a warehouse. Below we have listed just five of the skills of Read More…
Here at Point Recruitment in Huntingdon, we help a lot of local factories in Huntingdon with factory workers. These are roles and vacancies we often have availabilities for as we gain new clients, and our clients factories grow as business improves. Have you considering working as a factory worker in Huntingdon but you’re not sure Read More…
You might feel excited and raring to start your new job search. That’s great news and it’s good to be enthusiastic. However, there are some things that you need to ask yourself before starting your new job search. By asking yourself these questions first you’ll be able to ensure that you land the right job Read More…
The clock striking twelve to mark the end of the year signals a time for a fresh start for many of us. It gives us the opportunity, time and deadline to consider changing things for the better, for the new year. This may be losing weight, quitting smoking, buying a new home, joining the gym Read More…
Whether you’re returning to work after have a baby, caring for a family member, a career gap or after the lockdown, it can and often will feel strange. This is because there will have been a change in routine and now you need to change your routine again. It can be common for people returning Read More…
In our previous blog post we shared advice and guidance to ask for a pay rise from your boss. If you feel like you should be earning more, then you need to ask for a pay rise. Often bosses will think you are happy with your salary. Unless you ask your boss for a pay Read More…
A career in sales often isn’t at the top of many peoples list. However, a job in sales can be a great career for so many people and so many different reasons. If you’re looking for a new job or to start a new career, why not think about a career in sales? In this Read More…
Many people think that December is a bad time to start the job hunt, but actually it could be a good time. There is a bigger decrease in candidates applying for roles during this time of year. Everyone is preparing for Christmas. This means, by hunting for jobs in December you could have more chance Read More…
Many candidates think of the interview as the time they are asked questions. This is what they prepare for. However, there will be a chance in the interview when the candidate is asked if they have any questions. It’s a good idea to be prepare for this too. It will help you make a great Read More…
It’s fair to say that the last few years has been really tough on job seekers. The pandemic just made things even harder for those seeking work. Many businesses closed on a temporary basis and some were unable to open again after the lockdown. This meant that there were even fewer jobs going round. However, Read More…
At the start of almost every interview, the interviewer will ask you to tell them about yourself. The interview nerves are at their height as the interview begins. This is also a really open question and you might not be sure what to say, how to answer the question or what they want to hear. Read More…
It’s important to remember as a job seeker that all good employers will do thorough candidate research. This will include checking references and looking at the previous companies you have worked for too. They will also check out the social media presence of a potential candidate too. Whether you are using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Read More…
Finding out that your job role has become redundant is a stressful and upsetting time. You are likely to experience a lot of emotions when you find out about the stability of your job role and the business. That’s okay. It’s okay not to be okay! You might feel worried, stressed, upset, rejected, disappointed, angry, Read More…
Your CV can be your first impression to a potential employer. It needs to represent you in the best possible light as it’s your chance to introduce yourself to the manager at your dream job. In this blog post we share just some of the things you should not do in your CV and avoid Read More…
Talking about salary in your interview always feels a little tricky. While most job adverts will include a salary range, this can often be quite wide. Normally, your salary offered will be based on the experience you have in the job role or industry. If you have been headhunted by the recruiter then you may Read More…
The events of 2020 created the perfect storm for the increase in fraudulent activity among criminals. One of these was rogue recruitment agencies. There was a real rise of rogue employment agencies late 2020 and still now in 2021. This rise of rogue recruitment agencies came through three main circumstances: There was a rise in Read More…
Mental health is a topic that is becoming more commonly spoken about. The awareness of mental health in the workplace is more prevalent too. Mental health can have a huge impact on the physical health of an individual. Poor mental health will affect an individual at home and work. In this blog post we share Read More…
Here at Point Recruitment we have built up strong relationships with local manufacturing companies over our 30 years as a reputable and trusted recruitment agency. This means we very often have manufacturing industry vacancies to fill. One of the most popular vacancies is an assembles. In this blog post we look at what an assembler Read More…