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Christmas is a time for relaxing, eating, drinking and slobbing out. However, Christmas can also be an expensive time. It’s a great chance to earn some extra pounds too as lots of companies need Xmas temp workers to help them with the festive rush. Thousands of people take advantage of the opportunity of a Xmas Read More…
While it is important to note that a Christmas temp job is exactly that, a temp job, there is always an opportunity for this to become a permanent job. If you want to turn your Christmas temp job into a permanent one, then this is a must read blog post for you; Know the Company 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…
Here at Point Recruitment we work with our candidates to help them understand what their dream job could be. Then we help them with bagging that dream job. In some cases you may need to do temp work to gain the experience in the industry that you need to get that dream job. However we Read More…
In previous blogs, when meeting candidates and across our social media we share interview tips and ideas of things that you should say in interviews. However in this blog post we thought we would change it up a bit. We wanted to share some things with you that you should NOT say in an interview. Read More…
Research from CareerBuilder shows that 35% of workers admit to calling in sick in the last year, even when they felt well! Further to this, one in 10 workers admitted to doing so more than 3 times in the last year. 23% of workers said their reason for calling in sick was just because they Read More…
We all know that your first day in a new job can be a scary experience. It can take you a while to understand the lay of the land. You have to get used to the atmosphere in the office and the social etiquette, all alongside learning your new job and how they do things Read More…
Point Recruitment has been a well-known recruitment agency in Huntingdon for many years. Clients and candidates alike have enjoyed working with us and continue to do so. Yet many people are unsure what a recruitment agency is and what they actually do, so we thought we would create a blog post to talk about exactly Read More…
If you are considering a job in sales and the right career for you, then this blog will help. We explain the advantages of a career in sales, and why a career in sales could be the perfect step in the career ladder for you. If you find you get to the end of this Read More…
New Year is the time for change. We look at the year behind us; think about what we have achieved and where we want to be this time next year. We look at the New Year as the time for a new start – and in many cases this is a new job! Will you Read More…
People leave jobs, hunt for new employments and start new jobs all the time. This means that new jobs and new opportunities are open for potential new talent as people leave the business or as the business grows. Alternatively businesses have new projects that begin and new employees are required. But is there a time Read More…
Lots of people seeking work are torn between taking temporary work and permanent work. Permanent work is good to fill the gaps, earn extra money and gain new skills for the CV. But avoiding temporary work and holding out for permanent work instead can be better. Holding out for permanent work means that they can Read More…
When you are looking for a job there will often be three options of recruitment available to you. The obvious two are temporary recruitment and permanent recruitment. But there is also a fixed term contract that is spoken about a lot less. The Advantages of a Fixed Term Contract. A fixed-term contract offers valuable experience. Read More…
The festive season is fast approaching, Christmas shopping has begun. Christmas adverts are on TV and local shopping towns are switching on their Christmas lights. While Christmas is an exciting time for many, it can be a very stressful and strenuous time for employers. Many of whom will have an influx of xmas temp jobs Read More…
Being long term unemployed is never easy, but for some people the stigma attached to being long term unemployed is even worse. Some employers will outright reject candidates that, through no fault of their own, haven’t worked for around a year or longer. Here at Point Recruitment we want to help jobseekers. We work with Read More…
In the digital age we live in, we are all used to sharing many aspects of our lives on our social media. There is no doubt this can be fun, after all it’s good to share, and it is often a great way of seeing what friends are up to. However, when it comes to Read More…
You’ve worked so hard to get an interview and done all of your information preparation, the final hurdle in preparation is selecting what to wear. First impressions do count, so it is worth spending a bit of time to choose an interview outfit that projects the right image. It is said that first impressions are Read More…
In this digital age, where we are busier than ever, video interview is becoming much more commonplace. It saves both parties so much time trying to fit in a face to face interview around busy work schedules and has the added advantage that it can be recorded to share with other colleagues for collaboration in Read More…
The Hunts Recruitment Fair was a great success with a busy start to the day, as candidates stood waiting for the doors to open!! There was a real mix of candidates across industrial, office and engineering and clients who attended on the day were able to meet with some excellent potential employees. Tom Clarke from Read More…