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Talking about salary in your interview always feels a little tricky. While most job adverts will include a salary range, this can often be quite wide. Normally, your salary offered will be based on the experience you have in the job role or industry. If you have been headhunted by the recruiter then you may Read More…
Improving diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace, starts with recruitment. As an employer, you need to evolve your recruitment strategy and processes to champion inclusion. In turn this will create a more diverse and productive workforce for your business. It’s important that you don’t just make your recruitment process more inclusive for the outside Read More…
The media often talks a lot about interview burn out for candidates, but it rarely looks are the consequences of interview burn out for employers. When searching for that dream candidate you can find yourself getting frustrated and stressed. This can result in you hiring an unsuitable candidate because you are desperate to get your Read More…
When you sign up with a recruitment agency in Huntingdon, like Point Recruitment, you’ll need to have an interview with your recruiter. This is known as a recruiter interview. It’s your first step in securing that dream role. While it may be nerve-wracking, you need to remember that your recruitment consultant is on your side. Read More…
The question of ‘where do you see yourself in five years’ is a common interview question. It is extremely likely you will be asked this question in your next interview. This is why it is so important you are prepared for the question. The interviewer is asking the question because they want to ensure you Read More…
The job market is really competitive at the moment and businesses have seen a huge rise in job applications. This means that it is more important than ever before to really stand out in your interview. The competition is fiercer than ever, so you need to make sure you are prepared. Here at Point Recruitment Read More…
Job interviews will often make people feel nervous. It’s because you often feel that there is so much riding on it. But if you plan, plan and plan some more – job interviews really don’t need to be that scary. In this blog post we share some tips to help you nail that job interview. Read More…
During the lockdown and coronavirus outbreak we have noticed that candidate interviews haven’t stopped for our clients recruiting, they have just changed. Employers are now interviewing their candidates online via Microsoft Teams and Zoom as the most popular examples. In this blog post we would like to share some top rips for preparing to virtually Read More…
If you’ve been unhappy in a job role for a while, then now could be a great time for you to look for a new job. You have more time at home and more time to find the right job for you. Businesses are still recruiting new candidates. Some are employing as we speak, while Read More…
Job interviews can be scary and stressful experiences for many candidates. As recruiters in Huntingdon we know how nervous our candidates can get before an interview. However, there are ways that you can get the upper hand over other candidates. We have put together some job interview tips you have not been told before. These Read More…
The question of ‘why did you leave your last job?’ is asked in almost every interview. It is also a question that leaves many candidates stumped. Meanwhile this is the question that can destroy an interview for some candidates. This is why we have decided to share just some of the answers and responses when 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…
Traditional interviews are the standard interviews that we have had for years. They are the same questions, format and layout that you had when you were interviewed, and your boss had when they were interviewed. However traditional interviews are failing. Research shows that traditional interviews are failing business owners in three main areas; 63% of Read More…
Interesting Interviewing Stats You Need To Know. As a business owner looking to grow your business, interviewing candidates is a must. While you may think that interviewing a candidate is a series of questions and a chance to learn more about the candidate, an interview is far more than that! An interview is also the 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…
There are loads of jobs, industries and careers out there. But what is it that means a career in marketing jumps out at you? It’s a great career if you are looking for an industry that is fun, challenging and creative. A career in marketing certainly means that no two days are the same. However 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…
An interview can feel like it is a one-way street with you as the interviewee being interrogated, and having to come up with the perfect answer. However, we would encourage you to see it is an opportunity for you to ask some questions of your own, and delve into what it would be like to Read More…