The keystone to a successful recruitment campaign is writing an effective Job Advert. Not only is it your first chance to attract the right talent to the role, but it is also your first opportunity to make a great impression. With thousands of ways to write a job advert, it…...
National Minimum and Living Wage Increase 2020: The New Pay Rates
We are approaching that time of year again where the National Living and Minimum wage increases. This year, it will see workers have the biggest cash increase to date with many expected to have a raise of up to £930 a year*. With the National Living Wage (NLW) now sitting…...
CV Writing Guide
Your CV is often the first impression that an employer you get of you. So, it is important that it's the best possible reflection of you. In this CV Writing Guide, we will everything you need to ensure your CV secures an interview. You have a matter of seconds to…...
Why Are Some Recruitment Campaigns Unsuccessful?
Recruitment can be difficult, especially when you are hiring directly. Either you don’t find the right applicant or lose talent because they have found another role. These setbacks are frustrating, can cause a reduction in productivity and prevent your company from growing. Unfortunately, there are thousands of reasons why a…...
The Career Planning Process
Many people are unaware of the benefits of career planning and the process behind it. Planning your career path can be very important and it doesn’t matter if you are still in education, simply looking for a career change or trying to improve your work-life balance. Planning provides a clear…...
Handling Competency Based Interview Questions
Interviews can be daunting at the best of times. However, with preparation, careful planning and by practising interview techniques you can give yourself a head-start from other applicants. One of the most challenging questions interviewers commonly ask is related to your ability to carry out duties. We are frequently asked…...
Pre-Employment Skills Testing: The Benefits
Why Should Employers Use Pre-Employment Skills Testing Pre-employment skills tests can play an important role in the recruitment process. However, it is a step that many employers neglect. It can give you an insight into the way that the candidate thinks, their skills and their fit into the business. As…...
Tips To Deal With Interview Rejection
There will be times during your career when you aren’t accepted for a position that you wanted. Interview rejection can severely knock your confidence and many of us can dwell on being turned down, often neglecting the bigger picture. You can use this experience to enhance your interview technique or…...
A Guide To The Recruitment Process
Recruitment is vital for every business. It ensures that teams have the right skills to be successful, promotes business growth, develops workplace culture and increases long-term revenue. However, it is about recruiting the right people at the right time, not about immediately filling a role. To have a long-term, positive…...
Agency Worker Regulations
Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) came into play in England, Scotland and Wales on the 1st of October 2011. They ensure equal treatment and safety with regards to basic regulations for workers. The number of agency workers is continuing to increase as we are expecting to approach 1 million workers by…...