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Sunnier days are fast approaching, so now is the perfect time to spring clean your career. Very often we find ourselves in a job that we used to love. Now it’s an easy job. We have some nice friends there, the work is the same most days and it’s pretty standard all in all. Over 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…
A reputable, professional and engaging recruitment agency is a dream for employers and job seekers alike. However, with over 35,000 recruitment agencies in the UK, it can be hard to find the right recruitment agency for you. As a reputable recruitment agency in Cambridgeshire, there are a lot of really usual benefits you can gain Read More…
Improving diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace, starts with recruitment. As an employer, you need to evolve your recruitment strategy and processes to champion inclusion. In turn this will create a more diverse and productive workforce for your business. It’s important that you don’t just make your recruitment process more inclusive for the outside 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…
The media often talks a lot about interview burn out for candidates, but it rarely looks are the consequences of interview burn out for employers. When searching for that dream candidate you can find yourself getting frustrated and stressed. This can result in you hiring an unsuitable candidate because you are desperate to get your 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…
There are thousands of different options and careers out there, making it hard to choose the right career for you. If you have no idea what you are looking for when choosing your next career, then it may seem like a mountain of a challenge. However, by following our steps to choosing your next career, Read More…
Asking for a pay rise is often something lots of people avoid due to feeling awkward. However, when you are consistently outperforming your colleagues or doing more than ‘just your job’ it’s completely fair to want a pay rise. But how can you go about asking for the pay rise you think you deserve? Prepare Read More…
Having been in business for over 30 years, we speak to a lot of candidates. We are often asked why candidates should go through us instead of applying directly. It’s a question we love because it gives us a chance to talk to candidates about all the amazing things that we can do for them. Read More…
We’ve all thought about taking a break from it all from time to time. But are you seriously considering taking a career break? Or have you just got a pipe dream, but never quite make the jump to make it? Whether it’s dream of travelling the world, looking after the children full time, volunteering for Read More…
When you sign up with a recruitment agency in Huntingdon, like Point Recruitment, you’ll need to have an interview with your recruiter. This is known as a recruiter interview. It’s your first step in securing that dream role. While it may be nerve-wracking, you need to remember that your recruitment consultant is on your side. Read More…
Due to the third lockdown, many of us have a lot of extra time on our hands. But how can you put these spare time to good use? Why not put your mind to some high demand skills that you can learn from home? This will boost your skills and maximise the vacancies available to Read More…
Luckily it isn’t impossible to recruit during a pandemic. However, it just needs to be looked at differently. Your interview process may need to change, and your onboarding process will need to go virtual too. Here at Point Recruitment we have helped lots of businesses with their hiring needs in Huntingdon, even during the pandemic. Read More…
As the pandemic continues and businesses struggle, more and more people are being made redundant and losing their jobs. Some businesses have thrived during these uncertain times, but others haven’t and this is what has led to employee redundancies. Losing your job is horrible, especially when the world is full of uncertainty. However, it’s important Read More…
January is a time of change for lots of people. Lots of people set themselves new years resolutions as the new year begins. In some cases, this is a new job for the new year. However, there are things to consider before jumping into a new job in the new year. If you are looking Read More…
Reports from CV Library show that two thirds of us will either be seeking a job or a better job in the New Year. It’s the top New Year’s Resolution expected for 2021, along with managing money better and losing weight. So, with so many other people planning to be out with the old job Read More…
The New Year is a time when many people feel excited and ready for change. This is why New Years Resolutions are so common. People want to use the new year as a time to start a new life or make new changes. One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is a new job. Read More…