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Whether you are working from the office, working from home or you have been furloughed, the coronavirus can take its toll on everyone. In this blog post we would like to share some top tips for coping during coronavirus lock down. Maintain Good Relationships Take the time to talk to friends and family. Tell them Read More…
Putting employees on furlough wouldn’t have been an easy decision. It’s hard for you and your business, but it’s hard for your employees too. Here at Point Recruitment we strongly believe that how you treat people now is how you will be remembered when we come out the other end. It is important that employers Read More…
When it was first announced that people would be working from home, there was some excitement. Employees envisioned a time of peace, quiet and solitude. The lack of workplace distractions made for an outlook of a more productive future. However, as the weeks seem to have dragged by, working from home seems to come with Read More…
During the lockdown and coronavirus outbreak we have noticed that candidate interviews haven’t stopped for our clients recruiting, they have just changed. Employers are now interviewing their candidates online via Microsoft Teams and Zoom as the most popular examples. In this blog post we would like to share some top rips for preparing to virtually Read More…
Many of the UK workforce are working from home. However, people are struggling getting their head round the process of working from home. Working from home is not a skill that comes naturally to a lot of people. But do not despair, help is at hand. We share some top tips for working from home Read More…
In recent weeks we have seen and heard of many employees becoming furloughed. There is lots of news in the media about what this means for the employer. But what does this mean for the employee? In this blog post we answer the common employee FAQs regarding furlough. Can I Work For My Employer If Read More…
If you’ve been unhappy in a job role for a while, then now could be a great time for you to look for a new job. You have more time at home and more time to find the right job for you. Businesses are still recruiting new candidates. Some are employing as we speak, while Read More…
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…