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The key take-away from the July KPMG and REC research entitled UK Report on Jobs, is also about change. It seems that between July and December 2021 is the time that people will be looking for new jobs. This comes as businesses start to bring employees back to the office, employees reassess their future goals Read More…
There was a time when your first job was your last job. A job and a career were for life and changing careers or industries was unheard of. Thankfully those days are no more. It is now perfectly normal to change careers or industries at any stage of your life. Having a job that you 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…
As we come out of the pandemic and the world starts to return to normal, job seekers in Huntingdon find themselves in a unique position. For many people, the pandemic has been a chance to reassess their future and the work life balance they want. Some employees feel they were treated unfairly by their employers, Read More…
Interviews can be a really nerve-wracking time for many candidates. Some candidates will be filled with self-doubt before entering the interview. They talk themselves out of the job, reassuring themselves that they’re not good enough for the job or not the right fir for the company. However, the fact that you have an interview says 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…
While the world is beginning to return to normal, there are some things that we did during lockdown that just worked better. For some businesses, this was video interviewing. Instead of dragging candidates into the offices for ‘getting to know you’ interviews, video interviews took their place. This worked a lot better for some business Read More…
It’s always a good idea to prepare for an interview. Just as you would revise for an exam, you need to revise for your interview too. Having a practice interview with a friend, family member, loved one or colleague is a great way of practising interview questions. But, where do you start? There are literally Read More…
We have all heard the saying that first impressions count. Perhaps this couldn’t be truer for interviews and first impressions. In fact, 2,000 bosses were surveyed and 33% of them confirmed that they know within the first 90 seconds of an interview if they will not hire the candidate for the job. Based on the Read More…
Everyone makes mistakes. After all, we are all human. However, by understanding the most common interview mistakes, you can reduce the risk of making them yourself. Instead, by understanding the most common interview mistakes, you know what to avoid, to help ensure you bag your dream job at the interview. So, below we have listed Read More…
2,000 bosses in the UK were asked for the most common nonverbal interview mistakes they had seen during their own interviews with potential employees. They came up with eight different common nonverbal interview mistakes. Below we have shared these with you so you can avoid them in your next job interview. Before we look at Read More…
When it comes to interviews, it is all about questions. The idea of a job interview is for the employer to find out more about you. However, it is also a chance for you to find out more about your potential future boss too. The most important thing to remember when being asked and asking Read More…
Did you know that you just seven seconds to impress with your CV? This comes from research by Glassdoor who found that recruiters are taking an average of just seven seconds to look at a CV when they are shortlisting candidates. While the team here at Point Recruitment don’t skim read CVs and spend a Read More…
The first day in your new job could be the start of the rest of your life. However, it could also be the beginning of the same boring old routine that made you want to leave your last job. In order to avoid this, there are things you need to do differently when you start Read More…
The job market currently favours the candidate. This means you need to think smartly and creatively when it comes to your hiring approach. In this blog post we have put together some ideas to help you think outside the box when hiring in a candidate driven market. It’s important to remember that every job seeker 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…
We are currently in a candidate driven market. This means that you are in the driving seat. Companies are having to up their game in order to get the talent they want and need in their businesses. You are the talent they want and need. So, how do you find the right company to work Read More…
Career success isn’t something that just happens. There are common elements among people that have a successful career. This means that there isn’t just one key to having a successful career. Instead there are many keys to a successful career. We share some of the keys to a successful career so you can have a Read More…
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…