If you’ve ever been to an interview before, you’ll know that feeling of the ‘unknown’. You’re left wondering how the interview went and if you may have got the job or not. You might be wondering when you will find out if you’ve got the job or if you’ll ever be contacted by them again. Read More…
There are loads of workers out there that absolutely adore the job that they do. However, getting the train at 5am for a 2hr journey to work, or sitting in traffic and being stopped at every red light can make a lot of people love their job less. The dread of the commute can often Read More…
Have you been considering temporary work? Maybe you have seen a temporary job role that you’d like to apply for, but you’re not sure if temporary work is right for you? The main two employment types are permanent employment and temporary employment. Which one is right for you? In this blog post we share the Read More…
Temporary and permanent work are the 2 most common types of employment in the UK. Choosing if permanent or temporary work is better for you, depends on you and what you are looking for from work. In this blog post we share the advantages of permanent work. We also share the disadvantages of permanent work. Read More…
Research from the REC, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, shows that employers in the UK are ready to hire more temporary workers in the next few years. What does that mean for you as a worker? Should you start favouring temporary work over permanent work? While choosing a more flexible way of work is more Read More…
Do you like solving problems? Enjoy helping other people? Want to directly impact the bottom line of the company you work for you? Then maybe a customer service role is a good job for you. When you work in customer service you help people achieve their goals. You also play a direct part is the Read More…
Do you want to be a forklift driver in Cambridgeshire? Maybe you have heard about the job and think it might be for you, but you want to know more? Then this blog post is for you. We share all you need to know if you want to be a forklift driver in Cambridgeshire. It’s Read More…
If you’re looking to hire an excellent new person to join your team, you need to ensure you have an excellent job description to attract them. The market is currently very candidate driven. As an employer, this means that you need to do more to attract a potential employee to your business and your job Read More…
In some industries you will come across temporary contracts and fixed-term contracts. Some people will commonly be hired on a temporary contract. While others will be hired on a fixed term contract. This may make sense to the employer, but the candidate can often be confused as to what a temporary and a fixed term Read More…
While the current market is very much a candidate-driven market, there are still a lot of job seeking frustrations that some candidates are facing. Job seeking can be an exciting time. It can also be a frustrating time. If you are a business looking to hire new staff in this candidate driven market, you need Read More…
The interview process is a revealing time for both parties. It’s a chance for you to show the interviewer why you are the best candidate for the role. However, it also a chance for you to get to know more about the company. While they are vetting you for the job, you should be vetting Read More…
Warehouse workers are often classed as unskilled workers. Here at Point Recruitment, we don’t think that is the case. There are a lot of skills needed by warehouse workers. These are also skills that warehouse operatives will grow and improve while working in a warehouse. Below we have listed just five of the skills of Read More…
If an employee hands in their notice unexpectedly, it can be a complete shock. They may be a team member that always excels or brings something extra to the team. You might be filled with sadness or worry about the thought of them leaving. Is this the point when you should give a counter offer? Read More…
When it comes to attracting candidates and retaining talent within your business, hybrid working is something you should consider. Many of us have spent time working from home, and we have got used to it. As a business owner, you need to ask yourself if you need a full team in the office 5 days Read More…
Staff retention is so important. However, perhaps staff retention is more important now than ever before. Research shows that the UK job market hit record highs in 2021. Between August 2021 and October 2021, the number of vacancies rose to 1,172,000. 15 out of 18 sectors showed record vacancy levels. This was great news for Read More…
Looking for a job can be really difficult. Some people find applying for the job even harder. Let alone updating your CV and making sure it gets you noticed. In this blog post we share some top tips to help you wow in your CV. These top tips will ensure that any potential employers are Read More…
Are you looking for a new job in Cambridgeshire? Maybe you’re not sure of the sort of job you are looking for? Perhaps you have seen warehouse jobs in Cambridgeshire, but you’re not sure warehouse work is for you? Here at Point Recruitment, we speak to a lot of candidates looking for a warehouse job Read More…
Even now we are 2 years into the pandemic and ‘maybe’ seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, some businesses have had the last two years without seeing some of their employees within the office. This is because some people are still nervous about returning to the workplace. Meanwhile, others are not sure Read More…
Here at Point Recruitment in Huntingdon, we help a lot of local factories in Huntingdon with factory workers. These are roles and vacancies we often have availabilities for as we gain new clients, and our clients factories grow as business improves. Have you considering working as a factory worker in Huntingdon but you’re not sure Read More…
Are you wondering what your next job should be? Maybe you are feeling unhappy in your current role, but you’re not sure what to do next? This this blog post is for you. We talk through various points of consideration to help you decide what your next job should be. The first thing to note Read More…