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The question of ‘where do you see yourself in five years’ is a common interview question. It is extremely likely you will be asked this question in your next interview. This is why it is so important you are prepared for the question. The interviewer is asking the question because they want to ensure you Read More…
One of the biggest and most unfortunate consequences of the continuing pandemic is the economic chaos it has caused. Numerous companies across Cambridgeshire have had to make their employees redundant. In fact, the latest figures by ONS show that the unemployment rate in the UK was up 4.1% from March to July, compared to the Read More…
The job market is really competitive at the moment and businesses have seen a huge rise in job applications. This means that it is more important than ever before to really stand out in your interview. The competition is fiercer than ever, so you need to make sure you are prepared. Here at Point Recruitment Read More…
As we slowly come out of the coronavirus pandemic and the world begins to return to normal, we have put together our predicted recruitment trends for winter 2020 and onwards. The world has changed and the way we work has changed too. This is what has bought the recruitment trends for winter 2020 about. These Read More…
Here at Point Recruitment we would always recommend that you follow up on job applications. However, especially at times like this, patience is a virtue. Many HR teams, business owners and recruitment teams are now working less hours or working from home. This can mean that responses to job applications will take longer. There has Read More…
While video interviewing gained its popularity during coronavirus lockdown, it seems that it is here to stay for a lot of business owners and recruiters. Video interviewing has sped up the interview process for a lot of employers. This has meant that they have reduced the risk of missing out on top talent to a Read More…
You’ve hired your new employee during lockdown, but how can you onboard virtual employees as you would in the ‘real world’? In this blog post we share some ideas, pointers and advice for onboarding virtual employees and ensuring they feel at home in your business, even when they’re at their home working for your business. Read More…
Many of us look for the perfect permanent job role. However, at the moment the perfect permanent job role might not be out there. Circumstances are changes quickly and jobs are being lost and created all the time. This is an uncertain time for many businesses. It’s meant that many have changed the way that Read More…
In the past people had one job for life. It was the job their father had and their father before that. However, now there are so many different jobs and careers out there. The career opportunities are endless. If you have decided that a career change is the best way to fix your career blues Read More…
Job interviews will often make people feel nervous. It’s because you often feel that there is so much riding on it. But if you plan, plan and plan some more – job interviews really don’t need to be that scary. In this blog post we share some tips to help you nail that job interview. Read More…
The incoming IR35 regulations were due to come into place in April 2020, but due to coronavirus the IR35 has been delayed. The new date for IR35 regulations to come into effect is 6th April 2021. While this is just over 6 months away, it’s something to think about now. Some huge changes could take Read More…
Sometimes we find ourselves in what is commonly known as a comfort zone. We are happy in what we do, and we are just plodding along nicely. However, sometimes we feel a need for more than that. If you’re feeling itchy or unsettled in your current career, then it may be that you are ready Read More…
Job search company Monster released their research just before lockdown this year. The research looked at the 2020 talent pool and it was entitled “2020 State of the Candidate Survey”. As part of this research Monster looked at 1,000 job hunters to see what they expect from their future employers. The research made for a Read More…
There isn’t much worse than being stuck in a job you hate. It makes you miserable at work, and grumpy at home. You spend your week wishing it was the weekend, then when the weekend comes you are too busy dreading Monday to enjoy yourself. However, the worst thing about being in a job you Read More…
Sometimes we wonder if we are in the right job. We may have the odd off-day here and there. Other times, we may have off-days every day. Yet, 5 years later we still find ourselves letting our jobs get us down and feeling it is now ‘too late’ to get a new job. We have Read More…
We have been sharing tips for working at home and managing your mental health while working from home. However there is another challenge that some business owners are faced with. With employees working from home, managing your team is different to how it has ever been before. It can be hard to know how best Read More…
As the coronavirus lockdown came into place, businesses had to change, and quickly! Some businesses were able to move employees to home working positions immediately. However it took some other businesses a little longer to get the right processes and technology in place. Now lockdown is being loosened and employees are returning to the workplace; Read More…
The lockdown regulations change. More and more people are being allowed back to work. But, how do you decide which employees to bring back to the office and which to keep working remotely? The real question is; who are the great remote workers in your team? You will have employees that have simply thrived working Read More…
There have been a lot of job losses during the coronavirus outbreak. A lot of these job losses have been directly because of coronavirus. Reports by YouGov show that one in twenty workers in the UK have lost their job because of coronavirus. Meanwhile one in eleven workers in the UK has had their pay Read More…
When was the last time you thought about your career? I mean really thought about it. Many of us don’t dedicate a lot of time to thinking about our careers. However, when you spend more time at work than at home with your family… perhaps a little more time should be given to thinking about Read More…