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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…
As businesses start to return to the workplace as normal, there will still be a lot that is not normal. At first, you may see desks have moved, there are set ways to walk around the workplace and there will be social distancing measures on place too. There may also be staggered shifts with your Read More…
The government is easing restrictions on the lockdown as we speak. While this is not something that will happen overnight, changes are happening. The workplace after lockdown is likely to be very different to the workplace we left before the coronavirus pandemic. Here at Point Recruitment we believe that for many businesses, the workplace after Read More…
If you have been made redundant, are furloughed or finding you have a lot more time on your hands during lockdown, then why not consider upskilling? There are some brilliant benefits of upskilling. We have listed some of the benefits below, but first we thought we would explain what upskilling is, in case you’re not Read More…
While you are furloughed you are still able to volunteer. If there is a charity, community or organisation you have always wanted to help, then now is your chance. You will find that volunteering is good for your body and mind. Volunteering during furlough is even better for your body and mind. It will provide Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
According to research by Indeed the most sought after cyber skills can be very lucrative. Some of these roles are well above the nation al average salary of £27,600, coming in at £45,851 per annum. Job roles like IT Security Specialist are the most in-demand role in the UK at present. The second most sought Read More…
It has been reported that around 85,000 retail jobs have been axed in last year. This has been put down to a lack of buyer demand, rising costs for retail outlets and the switch to online shopping. It is also thought that all of this is exacerbated by uncertainty of Brexit. Retail is the UK’s Read More…
In the past our parents and grandparents got an entry level job with an employer and they stayed with that company for the next 30 years. However things have changes now in the world of work. There are so many different jobs, careers and opportunities out there that it is only normal that you may Read More…
As you will have seen from previous blog posts and our social media platforms, we are running a Jobs Fair in Huntingdon. The jobs fair in Huntingdon will take place on the 3rd October at the Commemoration Hall in Huntingdon. If you are looking for a new job in the local area, this is a Read More…
It’s not very usual that you will find a recruitment agency discussing the disadvantages of using recruitment agencies in Huntingdon. Yet here we are, doing exactly that. While working with a recruitment agency will help you find work sooner and speed up the recruitment process, we know there are some disadvantages too. We have listed Read More…