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  • How to handle an interview

    Most people find interviews stressful. It is human nature. The best advice we can give is make sure you are well prepared and try and treat it more like a conversation than feeling you are there to be put on the spot.

    Aug 2, 2024

  • Five things jobseekers need to know about remote hiring

    The pandemic has changed the recruitment process in a number of ways. One of those is that remote hiring is significantly more common that it was pre-Covid.

    Aug 2, 2024

  • Pertemps Network Group’s candidate insight team, Meriden Media, has produced the first in a series of quarterly salary surveys

    The surveys are currently on the Pertemps website and have been compiled on a regional basis across the UK, reporting the regional average pay rates.

    Nov 29, 2022

  • Pertemps and Hastings Direct – working together to help you

    Are you looking for a job in Customer Service? Would you like to know more about what life is like as a Customer Service Advisor at Hastings Direct?

    Oct 4, 2022

  • What To Do After Being Made Redundant

    Being made redundant is one of the toughest challenges to face in this current climate and although losing your job is hard to handle, it’s important to try and remain proactive. A redundancy can be a key turning point in your life and here’s our step by step guide on what to do next:

    Nov 12, 2020

  • Four Ways To Make Your CV Stand Out

    Nailing your CV is the first crucial step in your job search, as it’s the first chance you get to make a good impression on an employer and stand out from the crowd - which is now more important than ever. Here’s our top tips to get you started:

    Nov 3, 2020

  • Tricky Interview Questions And How To Answer Them

    Savvy hiring managers can glean a great of information from candidates by asking just a few carefully chosen questions. If you want to make a great first impression, here are some tricky interview questions to expect and expertly answer…

    Jul 30, 2020

  • How To: Improve Your Personal Development Skills

    In today’s competitive market, it’s important to continue to learn and grow in order to stand out from the crowd. Not only this, but by developing your personal development skills, you’re more likely to feel a sense of fulfilment in your personal and professional life as you grow and progress. Here’s everything you need to get you started on your journey.

    Jun 17, 2020

  • Hiring Remotely: 5 Things Job Seekers Need To Know

    As a job seeker, we understand you’re stepping out of your comfort zone during these unprecedented times. To put your best foot forward, here’s what you need to know about the remote hiring process:

    May 22, 2020

  • Covering Letter Mistakes And How To Fix Them

    When it comes to job applications, often candidates are confident that their CV is the focal point, but a strong covering letter could give you the competitive edge and even a job offer.

    May 5, 2020

  • 6 Home Hobbies That Won’t Break The Bank

    Looking for a new home hobby that excites you? Find a passion without breaking the bank.

    Apr 29, 2020

  • University VS Apprenticeships

    Degrees were once considered to be the best way to land a successful career, however apprenticeships allow you to earn and learn which also open doors to prosperous jobs. Both further education routes have their pros and cons, but which is right for you?

    Mar 11, 2020

  • Interview Body Language

    Body language can convey what you are thinking and feeling before you have even said a word. We are all able to pick up on nonverbal cues and it’s important to make sure your body language is selling, not sinking your chance of success in an interview!

    Jan 10, 2020