Career Advice

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Is your social 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Blue Monday : Look after your mental health at work

Nobody looks forward to Mondays. But Monday 15 January, or Blue Monday, is the worst of them all as it’s officially the most depressing day of the year. Apparently, a mixture of rubbish weather, lack of vitamin D, debt, failed New Year’s resolutions and missing the festive fun of Christmas becomes all too much and leads to feelings of unhappiness.

Jan 13, 2022

Life at Work
5 steps to getting a pay rise

Feeling those itchy feet about your current salary? Follow our guide on how you can put yourself in the best position to approach your boss with a case and get the discussion about your pay on the table.

Aug 13, 2021

Life at Work
Why ongoing Covid-19 restrictions should't delay your job hunt

With the anticipation of a potential lockdown over the festive period, a sigh could be heard across the nation when Boris Johnson revealed that there is to be no lockdown at this moment in time.

Jun 14, 2021

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1-minute mindful exercises to practice daily

If you feel like your mental health is starting to suffer, finding time for a self-care routine can help reduce stress and give you much-needed time to recharge. Here’s five mindfulness exercises you can start today which will take a minute or under – we promise!

Mar 25, 2021

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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

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