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CVs can often be really tricky for people to complete. It’s hard to know what to include, what not to include and things you need to think about. In this blog post we would like to share six super CV tips with you, to help you create a successful CV that will get you a Read More…
Cover letters are an important part of your job application. However, they are also the part that is sometimes forgotten! Your cover letter is what helps you and your CV stand out. Your CV may look the same as everyone else’s, at first impressions. So, a cover letter that gives an overview makes people excited Read More…
There are lots of different rules when it comes to CV writing, but in this blog post we look at the CV writing basics. There are certain things that every CV must have. Some of these things, as obvious as they are, can be missed in error. If you are on the look-out for a Read More…
We are learning new skills and experiences all the time. Think back 30 years when social media wasn’t a thing. Now there are millions of people all the time using social media. They are learning new ways of getting the most from social media. This is just one example of the hundreds and thousands of Read More…
School holidays and university breaks are fast approaching and for many uni-students this can be a great chance to get a job in the school holiday. In this blog post we look at just three of the many reasons that students should get a temp job this school holiday. Make Money This is perhaps the Read More…
Stress in the workplace is common. We all have busy lives, lots on our plates and lots of distractions too. It can sometimes feel like you have the worst job in the world as it is so stressful. However it could be that you are not managing your stress in the workplace correctly. However, if Read More…
Going through university can be extremely expensive, especially if you are supporting yourself. Here at Point Recruitment in Huntingdon we speak to many students about part time jobs. Part time jobs for students are ideal as they can work them around their studies, while still earning good money. The part-time jobs help students gain new Read More…
Here at Point Recruitment we have a lot of telesales job vacancies in Huntingdon and surrounding areas at present. These can be great job opportunities for job seekers of all ages. Whether you are looking for a new job with fresh challenges, want something to work around the children, an evening job, part time job Read More…
Job interviews can be scary and stressful experiences for many candidates. As recruiters in Huntingdon we know how nervous our candidates can get before an interview. However, there are ways that you can get the upper hand over other candidates. We have put together some job interview tips you have not been told before. These Read More…
The question of ‘why did you leave your last job?’ is asked in almost every interview. It is also a question that leaves many candidates stumped. Meanwhile this is the question that can destroy an interview for some candidates. This is why we have decided to share just some of the answers and responses when Read More…
When hiring new employees for your business it can be hard to know how to attract the right candidates. As professional recruitment experts in Huntingdon, we specialise in getting the right candidates for our clients. In this blog post we share just some of our tips to help make your hiring process easier. We are Read More…
Research shows that only 7% of communication is what we say. The other 93% of communication is non-verbal. In fact 38% of communication is the tone of voice we use to say things. A whopping 55% of communication is based on our body language. When you attend an interview you are being listened to, but Read More…
The manufacturing industry is a great industry to work in. Not only is manufacturing a huge sector, it’s a growing sector too. There are loads of great reasons to consider a manufacturing job. In this blog post we list just some of these reasons. Manufacturing Jobs Are Exciting The manufacturing industry covers a wide range Read More…
There are emerging technologies and changing attitudes all the time. The world is changing and business owners know that they need to keep up with these changes. We recently came across a report from the World Economic Forum. This report predicts that there are five skills that will be in huge demand from employers into Read More…
The biggest complaint from candidates looking for new jobs is the time they have to wait. They apply for a job and then wait ages to hear if the CV had been received. Candidates then have to wait for an interview date, and then wait longer to find out how the interview went, if they Read More…
As you will see from adverts in our High Street recruitment agency window and posts on social media, we have loads of great Christmas jobs up for grabs. However many candidates want to know how long a Christmas job will last. While this is like asking how long a piece of string is, we can Read More…
Christmas is a time for relaxing, eating, drinking and slobbing out. However, Christmas can also be an expensive time. It’s a great chance to earn some extra pounds too as lots of companies need Xmas temp workers to help them with the festive rush. Thousands of people take advantage of the opportunity of a Xmas Read More…
While it is important to note that a Christmas temp job is exactly that, a temp job, there is always an opportunity for this to become a permanent job. If you want to turn your Christmas temp job into a permanent one, then this is a must read blog post for you; Know the Company Read More…
Traditional interviews are the standard interviews that we have had for years. They are the same questions, format and layout that you had when you were interviewed, and your boss had when they were interviewed. However traditional interviews are failing. Research shows that traditional interviews are failing business owners in three main areas; 63% of Read More…
Job hunters are using social media to find that dream job. In fact 43% of jobseekers in the UK are using Facebook and their friends via this platform to help find their dream job. Meanwhile 22% of job seekers in the UK prefer to leverage LinkedIn networks to find their dream job online. So what Read More…