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There was a time when your first job was your last job. A job and a career were for life and changing careers or industries was unheard of. Thankfully those days are no more. It is now perfectly normal to change careers or industries at any stage of your life. Having a job that you Read More…
It’s fair to say that the last few years has been really tough on job seekers. The pandemic just made things even harder for those seeking work. Many businesses closed on a temporary basis and some were unable to open again after the lockdown. This meant that there were even fewer jobs going round. However, Read More…
As we come out of the pandemic and the world starts to return to normal, job seekers in Huntingdon find themselves in a unique position. For many people, the pandemic has been a chance to reassess their future and the work life balance they want. Some employees feel they were treated unfairly by their employers, Read More…
It’s important to remember as a job seeker that all good employers will do thorough candidate research. This will include checking references and looking at the previous companies you have worked for too. They will also check out the social media presence of a potential candidate too. Whether you are using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Read More…
The first day in your new job could be the start of the rest of your life. However, it could also be the beginning of the same boring old routine that made you want to leave your last job. In order to avoid this, there are things you need to do differently when you start Read More…
We are currently in a candidate driven market. This means that you are in the driving seat. Companies are having to up their game in order to get the talent they want and need in their businesses. You are the talent they want and need. So, how do you find the right company to work Read More…
Career success isn’t something that just happens. There are common elements among people that have a successful career. This means that there isn’t just one key to having a successful career. Instead there are many keys to a successful career. We share some of the keys to a successful career so you can have a Read More…
Sunnier days are fast approaching, so now is the perfect time to spring clean your career. Very often we find ourselves in a job that we used to love. Now it’s an easy job. We have some nice friends there, the work is the same most days and it’s pretty standard all in all. Over Read More…
Here at Point Recruitment we have built up strong relationships with local manufacturing companies over our 30 years as a reputable and trusted recruitment agency. This means we very often have manufacturing industry vacancies to fill. One of the most popular vacancies is an assembles. In this blog post we look at what an assembler Read More…
There are thousands of different options and careers out there, making it hard to choose the right career for you. If you have no idea what you are looking for when choosing your next career, then it may seem like a mountain of a challenge. However, by following our steps to choosing your next career, Read More…
Asking for a pay rise is often something lots of people avoid due to feeling awkward. However, when you are consistently outperforming your colleagues or doing more than ‘just your job’ it’s completely fair to want a pay rise. But how can you go about asking for the pay rise you think you deserve? Prepare Read More…
We’ve all thought about taking a break from it all from time to time. But are you seriously considering taking a career break? Or have you just got a pipe dream, but never quite make the jump to make it? Whether it’s dream of travelling the world, looking after the children full time, volunteering for Read More…
January is a time of change for lots of people. Lots of people set themselves new years resolutions as the new year begins. In some cases, this is a new job for the new year. However, there are things to consider before jumping into a new job in the new year. If you are looking Read More…
The clock striking midnight and the bells ringing on New Years Eve marks a fresh start for many of us. 2020 has been a tough year for many of us. Many of us are keen to see the back of 2020 and are excited for what 2021 has to offer. This could be a new 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…
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…
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…
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…