Posts Tagged ‘candidate page’
Nailing Your First Office Job Interview: Confidence, Preparation, and Being Yourself!
First job interviews can be incredibly intimidating and stressful for anyone at any stage of their career, and often even more so for apprentices. Whether you’re a school or college leaver, or someone venturing into a new career path, landing your first office job through an apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity. However, the interview process…
Read MoreStruggling to get to work because of the snow?
If I can’t get to work because of the snow, will it reduce my pay? Let’s get the bad news out of the way first – if your workplace is open and you can’t get in, your employer doesn’t necessarily have to pay you, according to workplace relations body the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service…
Read MoreHelping you prepare for your interview
Did you know 52% of interviewers make their decision about a candidate in between five and fifteen minutes of the interview starting? Now you’ve been invited to an interview your preparation is the key to making a lasting impression. We share some advice and top tips about how to prepare for your interview and calm…
Read MoreHow to write a great CV
Getting your CV noticed in 6 seconds Many employers are inundated with CVs, so it’s not surprising that they have very little time to spend on each CV when they’re shortlisting candidates for new jobs. It might come as a bit of a shock, but the time spent looking at applications and CVs can be…
Read More12 Tips on finding a new job quickly
Have you decided it’s time to start looking for a new job in the New Year? As inflation puts a squeeze on household finances, many are looking at moving to a new job with a better salary. The labour market continues to see businesses recruiting and a shortage of candidates has seen companies offering new…
Read MoreHow to write the ultimate covering letter
Although the popularity of covering letters has waned in recent years, some employers still insist that you provide one or a covering email when submitting your job application. By ignoring their request and just applying without one, you run the risk of being perceived as someone who can’t follow simple instructions, are unable to create…
Read MoreAppointments Personnel Celebrates 25th birthday
Local Recruitment Consultancy Appointments Personnel celebrates its 25th year of supporting businesses in the Staffordshire and Cheshire, including Stoke on Trent with their recruitment needs this year. Established in 1998 by sisters Kerry Bonfiglio-Bains and Emma Bonfiglio, Appointments Personnel set up shop in Hanley with a handful of committed recruitment specialists, some of which are…
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