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Perfect peace: How to manage stress at work
Ever heard the phrase – “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it”? We couldn’t have put it better ourselves. To mark National Stress Awareness Day, we thought we’d share our ten top tips to help you minimise and manage stress at work and maintain a positive “can-do” attitude at all times… well, most of the time!
Mar 31, 2017
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5 reasons to consider carving a career in manufacturing
Do you enjoy working in a diverse environment where no two days are the same? Can you identify a problem and develop a solution? If so, good news! The manufacturing sector is expecting a 24% growth in 12 months’ time (Employment Trends Survey) so now it’s the perfect time to start your new career. Here’s what to expect:
Mar 29, 2017
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The questions you don’t want to ask about interviews
When it comes to interviews, there are certain issues that are a little tricky to discuss openly and it can make the process a lot more stressful than it needs to be. We’ve provided answers to some of the more awkward questions to help you in your search.
Mar 14, 2017
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All you need to know about the Apprenticeship Levy
With the Apprenticeship Levy hitting our headlines, we thought we’d take advantage and give you the low down of what businesses can expect from the new regime. What is it? And what should we expect?
Mar 2, 2017
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A day in the life of a… Graphic Designer
Want to know what it’s like working in Graphic Design? The creative profession is one of the best out there, but also one of the most demanding. Before deciding if you want a job in Graphic Design, hear what some of Pertemps’ pros have to say...
Mar 2, 2017
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How to be an award winning candidate
The Recording Academy is announcing the nominees for the 60th Grammy Awards today and we thought we'd take a look at how you could also be an award-winning candidate when attending your own interview. Get your best show-stopping smile at the ready!
Feb 22, 2017
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It’s not you, it’s me: The problem with Monogamy on your job search
Congratulations! You’ve been offered a job. But hold on… you have another interview lined up for a role you prefer. Do you turn down the job you’ve been offered and hope the preferred company wants to hire you immediately? Or stay loyal to your current offer? Staying monogamous during your job search can be tough, especially when a more attractive offer comes along. So what's the best thing to do?
Feb 13, 2017
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How does the employment market look across the UK?
From data gathered from the Employment Trends Survey, we take a look at how the respondents across the UK answered. How does your area rate? See the full infographic here...
Feb 7, 2017
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How to stay motivated when you're unemployed
So you’ve been unemployed for a while now. Since September last year? Or was it August? Yep, job hunting can be tedious, especially if you’ve been looking for a long time, but don’t give up.
Feb 1, 2017
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A day in the life of a...Recruitment Consultant
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a recruitment consultant? It’s one of the most challenging jobs out there, but also the most rewarding. At Pertemps, we are dedicated to finding the right people for the right job day in, day out. We are continuously on the lookout for new consultants, so if you’ve always fancied a career in recruitment, have a peek at what two of our employees think of the job…
Jan 20, 2017