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…
Point Recruitment, based in The High Street, Huntingdon, are delighted to announce the launch of Huntingdon’s first Recruitment Fair. The team at Point Recruitment saw a need for a recruitment fair in the area having attended a number of Recruitment/Business Fairs in 2017, all of which were located outside of the area in Peterborough or 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…
It’s been an eventful year here at Point Recruitment HQ, one which has seen us expand and build on our many successes over the last 28 years in business. As we look forward to celebrating the end of a fantastic 2017, and look ahead at what 2018 has in store for us, we thought it Read More…
Getting a new job can be one of the most exciting times in your life, and often means a big change to your routine and possibly your career path. However, after you have the thumbs up to join the new company, you have the dreaded resignation to deal with before you take your first steps Read More…
“60 per cent of employees say they’d feel more motivated and more likely to recommend their organisation as a good place to work if their employer took action to support mental wellbeing” MIND, a mental health charity. This statistic will come as no surprise to many people, and it really does underline the importance of Read More…
Interviews are stressful enough even when you’re answering questions you’re very familiar with such as your career history, but what if the interviewer throws you a curve ball? We’re not talking really ‘out there’ questions that Google HQ seems to favour such as ‘Would you rather fight 1 horse-sized duck or 100 duck-size horses?’. We’re Read More…
It’s that time of year that so many students dread – exam results! Having slaved away for years leading up to GCSEs, A Levels or BTECs, results day really can feel like it is make or break for your future. This is true whatever option you have chosen as your next step, whether you are Read More…
Without doubt, it is a tough challenge for any in-house recruitment team to attract and recruit the best possible talent for the business. Our team at Point Recruitment have the expertise to support you in your recruitment objectives, but there is also a lot that you can do as an employer to enhance that. More Read More…
So, you have been through the tough process of a job search and you’ve succeeded in bagging a fantastic new job – you think you are now done and dusted – wrong! As you offer your resignation to your current employer, they are so keen to hang on to you, they make you a counter Read More…
Employee engagement has long been a hot topic within forward thinking businesses and HR professionals in particular. For the first time, we now have 5 generations working together and this creates an even greater challenge for businesses, ensuring that each segment of the workforce is well catered for. Well, we don’t profess to be employee Read More…