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You have spoken to a recruiter and were selected to be progressed for the position of your dreams. But wait! They have now disclosed you need to register on their database before you can even think about being sent across and receive company details … many candidates can understandably feel hesitant once told this. What database? Does this mean my CV is going to be out there for the whole world to see? Am I going to receive countless phone calls now? Why don’t I just find out who the position is for and apply direct to save the hassle?

Interview tips come in so many different shapes and sizes … “use a firm handshake”, “sit up straight to show confidence”, “bring a personalised cake with your interviewer’s name in icing on the front” (ok, the last one is thankfully not that common) … all in all, it can be hard to figure out what advice to ignore and what to apply.

The skills shortage

New legislation comes in to play as of the 1st April 2022, affecting all PPE required on site for both permanent and temporary staff.

Are you thinking about switching up your career? How about a new start with new opportunities? Taking the time to assess your interests, qualifications, and professional needs is an important part of preparing for a career change. Outlining what it means to start a new profession, the benefits of starting a new job, points to think about, and a list of actions to guide you through the career transition process.

Have you been affected by the 'Pingdemic'? As covid-19 cases are still working their way across the uk, the NHS test & trace app has been flexing its muscles. Businesses are growing increasingly concerned about staff shortages, following a rise in people self-isolating after being ‘pinged’ by the app.

As an employer, you recognise how difficult it is to find skilled candidates for your positions, especially in a candidate led market. While having an in house team is beneficial, extending towards an agency during busy periods for your team, can alleviate pressure and support your HR team, by casting a wider net and selection of candidates. When we speak to clients we receive a list of requests to include when advertising their vacancies. In a candidate led and post pandemic market, candidates and job seekers are looking for a goof work life balance, so including the benefits from the candidates perspective is essential.

70% of adult social care workers would recommend their job. Here’s why...

Over a glass of wine in the local pub, two Witham girls decide to make their dream a reality. Robyn Holmes' and Margaret Locke's combined mission to create a recruitment agency with a difference, was born. Our original team was small but dedicated and before long, Prime Appointments had grown from a start-up to a profiting business.