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  • Is your social media profile hurting your job search

    Most people are active on social media and it can be a great tool, socially and professionally.

    Aug 2, 2024

  • Didn't get the job you wanted? Here's what to do next

    Have you reached the point where, after months of gruelling effort, you still haven't landed the job you were hoping for? Here are our top 5 tips to support you with the knockbacks of the job search.

    Aug 2, 2024

  • Getting the right job

    There is no doubt that the pandemic changed the shape of job-hunting. The good news is that this has led to more instances where the recruitment process is, perhaps, less formal than previously and there are more opportunities for remote interviews.

    Aug 2, 2024

  • The Dos & Don'ts When Applying For Jobs

    We have pulled together a list of essential dos and don’ts to help in your search for a new position.

    Aug 2, 2024

  • Why use Pertemps for your next temporary role?

    Temporary employment is on the up and predicted to increase month-on-month as companies look to stay flexible and adapt to a fast-moving business environment.

    Feb 2, 2023

  • Pertemps has launched a new salary health checker to make sure that you know your worth when going for a new job

    With our salary health checker, candidates can see if they are being paid fairly and consider exploring other job opportunities through our Pertemps website.

    Nov 29, 2022

  • How To Use LinkedIn Effectively During Your Job Search

    Ever struggled to squeeze all your professional experience and skills onto your CV? It’s tough. LinkedIn gives you more free rein to showcase yourself and the key to using LinkedIn effectively is to make sure you're 'discoverable' to employers and agencies.

    Mar 16, 2021

  • Four In-Demand Skills To Succeed Post-COVID-19

    COVID-19 has changed the work landscape and as we all continue to navigate our way through the pandemic, now is a good time to brush up on in-demand skills that will help you put your best foot forward in the search for a new job. We’ve rounded up four skills to succeed…

    Oct 6, 2020

  • Students: What To Do Before You Start University

    You’ve done it! You’ve secured your university place, but while you’re waiting to start – what do you do next?

    Aug 13, 2020

  • Six reasons to start temping

    Are you tempted to temp? There are lots of benefits to consider, short-term and long-term, which can add huge value to your CV. We’ve rounded up seven reasons to start temping:

    Jun 8, 2020

  • Find The Right Job From Home

    We are all facing challenging circumstances during these unprecedented times and for those of you looking out for a new role, it may be affecting the way you job hunt.

    Mar 25, 2020

  • Job Hunting For Graduates: Fact Or Fiction

    After years of commitment you’ve finally graduated and now it’s time to enter the world of work. There’s a lot of misleading information out there and it’s hard to determine what’s fact or fiction, so we’ve done the hard work for you:

    Feb 20, 2020

  • Interviews – What Can And Can’t Be Asked

    Interviews are an important factor in the recruitment process. Interviews help identify whether the candidate has the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role.

    Feb 3, 2020